Student misconceptions in thermodynamics

Mark F. Granville

J. Chem. Educ., 1985, 62 (10), p 847

DOI: 10.1021/ed062p847

Publication Date: October 1985

Abstract

Common misconceptions found among juniors who have completed a one-semester course in chemical thermodynamics.

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