An Alternative Framework for Chemical Bonding

William R. Robinson
Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907
J. Chem. Educ., 1998, 75 (9), p 1074
DOI: 10.1021/ed075p1074
Publication Date (Web): September 1, 1998

Abstract

Recent, qualitative research in science education has uncovered many naïve or incorrect ideas about aspects of science commonly held by students and others at all levels. This article discusses how misconceptions can cluster and compound.

Keywords (Audience):

High School / Introductory Chemistry

Keywords (Domain):

Chemical Education Research

Keywords (Feature):

Reports from Other Journals

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Misconceptions / Discrepant Events

Keywords (Subject):

Covalent Bonding

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