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Matthew E. Morgan

U.S. Air Force Academy, Department of Chemistry, 2355 Fairchild Dr., Suite 2N341, USAF Academy, CO 80840-6230

J. Chem. Educ., 1999, 76 (5), p 631

DOI: 10.1021/ed076p631

Publication Date (Web): May 1, 1999

Section:

History, Education, and Documentation

Abstract

The HP 48G's units function can make simple calculations, such as converting grams to moles, or more complex unit analysis, such as gas law calculations. Examples and calculator keystrokes for both of these examples are included in this article.

Keywords (Audience):

High School / Introductory Chemistry

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Computer-Based Learning

Keywords (Subject):

Learning Theories

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