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ERIC Number: EJ266121
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1982-Jun
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Confusion in the Periodic Table of the Elements.
Fernelius, W. C.; Powell, W. H.
Journal of Chemical Education, v59 n6 p504-08 Jun 1982
Discusses long (expanded), short (condensed), and pyramidal periodic table formats and documents events leading to a periodic table in which subgroups (families) are designated with the letters A and B, suggesting that this format is confusing for those consulting the table. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemical Nomenclature, Chemistry, Classification, College Science, Higher Education, Science Education, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Periodic Table