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ERIC Number: EJ320315
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1985
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
Student Understanding of Chemical Equation Balancing.
Yarroch, W. L.
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v22 n5 p449-59 May 1985
Results of interviews with high school chemistry students (N=14) during equation-solving sessions indicate that those who were able to construct diagrams consistent with notation of their balanced equation possessed good concepts of subscript and the balancing rule. Implications for chemistry teaching are discussed. (DH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Chemical Nomenclature, Chemistry, Cognitive Ability, Comprehension, High Schools, Problem Solving, Science Education, Science Instruction, Secondary School Science
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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Identifiers: Equations (Chemistry); Science Education Research