The Reaction Quotient Is Unnecessary To Solve Equilibrium Problems: No Problems with Q

Robert Lederer
Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
J. Chem. Educ., 2005, 82 (8), p 1149
DOI: 10.1021/ed082p1149.2
Publication Date (Web): August 1, 2005

Abstract

Mr. Matsumoto’s students are to be congratulated for discerning an interesting mathematical procedure. Exclusively utilizing an algorithm, however, short-cuts the understanding of the chemistry involved. Students of chemistry should be challenged to understand why something occurs, and not be satisfied with how to perform mundane calculations.

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First-Year Undergraduate / General

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Physical Chemistry

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Letters

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Textbooks / Reference Books

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Equilibrium

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