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James J. Leary and Tadd C. Kippeny

Department of Chemistry, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807

J. Chem. Educ., 1999, 76 (9), p 1217

DOI: 10.1021/ed076p1217

Publication Date (Web): September 1, 1999

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History, Education, and Documentation

Abstract

A flow chart is presented that summarizes major empirical and theoretical accomplishments that contributed to the modern view of the atom. A chronology is included to show the time dependence of the various contributions. Suggestions are made about how this chart can be used in a variety of contexts as a framework for discussing science as a process; the impact of technology on scientific accomplishments; ethics in science and society; and the historical, cultural, and social pressures that influence scientific advances.

Keywords (Audience):

High School / Introductory Chemistry

Keywords (Domain):

History / Philosophy

Keywords (Subject):

Atomic Properties / Structure

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