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Word Juxtapoz: An Innovative Tool for Chemical Education
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Word Juxtapoz, or the use of words, letters, and numerals juxtaposed in a particular manner or format to convey ideas, is shown to be a useful tool for promoting interest in chemical education. In the same league as crossword puzzles, pictorial puzzles, cartoons, enigmas, and conundrums, Word Juxtapoz confers another tributary for stimulating popular interest in chemistry.
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High School / Introductory ChemistryKeywords (Domain):
CurriculumKeywords (Pedagogy):
Humor / Puzzles / GamesKeywords (Subject):
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- Received: August 03, 2009
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