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ERIC Number: EJ618827
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0950-0693
Difficulties in Teaching the Concepts of "Amount of Substance" and "Mole."
Furio, Carlos; Azcona, Rafael; Guisasola, Jenaro; Ratcliffe, Mary
International Journal of Science Education, v22 n12 p1285-1304 Dec 2000
Discusses the origin and evolution of the meanings of the concepts 'amount of substance' and 'mole'. Identifies serious disagreements about these concepts among chemistry teachers and the recommendations of the international scientific community. Also draws attention to the didactic implications that these epistemological difficulties may have for the teaching of chemistry. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Chemical Nomenclature, Chemistry, Concept Formation, Science Education, Scientific Concepts, Scientific Literacy, Secondary Education, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Concept Identification; Mole (Chemical)