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Why Do We Teach Equilibrium Calculations?
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Is there any substantial value to students in learning equilibrium calculations? Is there value enough to warrant their inclusion in introductory chemistry?
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This article has been cited by 6 ACS Journal articles (5 most recent appear below).
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In Partial Defense of Calculating Titration Curves
Stephen J. HawkesJournal of Chemical Education2008 85 (4), 499In Partial Defense of Calculating Titration Curves
Stephen J. HawkesJournal of Chemical Education2008 85 (4), 499Calculating a titration curve is an unnecessarily complicated method of explaining how a buffer works, and equilibrium calculations are grossly over-emphasized in chemistry teaching.
Discsussion: Should Students Calculate Titration Curves?
Stephen J. HawkesJournal of Chemical Education2008 85 (4), 498Discsussion: Should Students Calculate Titration Curves?
Stephen J. HawkesJournal of Chemical Education2008 85 (4), 498Learning to perform equilibrium calculations is an example of the principle that students who can answer numerical questions do not necessarily understand their chemistry.
In Partial Defense of Calculating Titration Curves
Daniel C. HarrisJournal of Chemical Education2008 85 (4), 498In Partial Defense of Calculating Titration Curves
Daniel C. HarrisJournal of Chemical Education2008 85 (4), 498There are more important subjects than calculating titration curves for a student whose only formal exposure to analytical chemistry will be an introductory course and whose primary interest is likely to be outside of chemistry (such as the life sciences)...
Reaction to Why Do We Teach Equilibrium Calculations?
Stephen J. HawkesJournal of Chemical Education2004 81 (9), 1265Reaction to Why Do We Teach Equilibrium Calculations?
Stephen J. HawkesJournal of Chemical Education2004 81 (9), 1265"Rigor" in introductory chemistry is often equated with quantitation. The ability to calculate a number does not measure understanding of the number.
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- Received: August 03, 2009
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