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ERIC Number: EJ546124
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1996
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-1011-3487
Chemistry Students' Erroneous Conceptions of Limiting Reagent.
Mammen, K. J.
South African Journal of Higher Education, v10 n1 p188-95 1996
Describes a study of 32 University of Transkei (South Africa) freshmen's conceptualization of "limiting reagent," a basic concept in chemistry, based on student responses to two written test questions and clinical interviews. Results indicated that a high percentage of students had misconceptions and could not apply the concept successfully. Makes recommendations for improving classroom instruction. (MSE)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Chemistry, Classroom Techniques, College Freshmen, College Science, College Students, Concept Formation, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Instructional Improvement, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Student Attitudes
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: South Africa; University of Transkei (South Africa)