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ERIC Number: EJ268846
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1982-Sep
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Why Teach the Electron Configuration of the Elements as We Do?
Millikan, Roger C.
Journal of Chemical Education, v59 n9 p757 Sep 1982
Discusses pros and cons of current methods of teaching electron configurations of elements. Offers alternative instructional strategies, suggesting that although tables of electron configurations are useful and in conjunction with periodic tables may help solve many problems, they should be included as reference material. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Atomic Structure, Chemistry, College Science, Higher Education, Science Education, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Electron Configuration