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ERIC Number: EJ249203
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1981-Jul
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The Understanding of the Atomic Orbital Concept by Italian High School Students.
Cervellati, R.; Perugini, D.
Journal of Chemical Education, v58 n7 p568-69 Jul 1981
Freshmen college students (N=290) were asked, "What is an atomic orbital?" as a measure of their knowledge after completing high school chemistry. Results suggest that high school chemistry be divided into two levels: (1) procedures and interpretations of classical chemistry and (2) introduction of elementary quantum chemical concepts. (JN)
Descriptors: Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Chemistry, College Students, Questionnaires, Science Curriculum, Science Education, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Italy; Science Education Research