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Geoffrey Rayner-Canham

Sir Wilfred Grenfell College, Memorial University, Corner Brook, NF A2N 6P9, Canada

J. Chem. Educ., 2000, 77 (8), p 1053

DOI: 10.1021/ed077p1053

Publication Date (Web): August 1, 2000

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History, Education, and Documentation

Abstract

There are more relationships among the elements than those by group or period. This paper provides an overview of the different patterns, including the diagonal relationship, the (n) group and (n + 10) group similarities, the "knight's move" relationship, the early actinoid relationship, and compounds that imitate elements. By incorporating these relationships, descriptive inorganic chemistry can be taught in a more organized and interesting manner.

Keywords (Audience):

Second-Year Undergraduate

Keywords (Domain):

Inorganic Chemistry

Keywords (Subject):

Descriptive Chemistry

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