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ERIC Number: EJ312603
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1985
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
Balancing Chemical Equations: The Role of Developmental Level and Mental Capacity.
Niaz, Mansoor; Lawson, Anton E.
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v22 n1 p41-51 Jan 1985
Tested two hypotheses: (1) formal reasoning is required to balance simple one-step equations; and (2) formal reasoning plus sufficient mental capacity are required to balance many-step equations. Independent variables included intellectual development, mental capacity, and degree of field dependence/independence. With 25 subjects, significance was found for correlations except with field dependence/independence. (Author/DH)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Development, College Science, Developmental Stages, Field Dependence Independence, Higher Education, Science Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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Identifiers: Equations (Chemistry); Formal Operations; Science Education Research