Using Punnett Squares To Facilitate Students' Understanding of Isotopic Distributions in Mass Spectrometry

Lawrence T. Sein Jr.
School of Science and Health, Philadelphia University, Philadelphia, PA 19144
J. Chem. Educ., 2006, 83 (2), p 228
DOI: 10.1021/ed083p228
Publication Date (Web): February 1, 2006
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Abstract

Punnett squares, widely used in the teaching of biology, are shown to be useful in teaching chemistry. A novel re-interpretation of the Punnett square is demonstrated—using Punnett squares to interpret and predict low-resolution mass spectra. This application will be particularly helpful to instructors and students of analytical chemistry and environmental science.

Keywords (Audience):

Second-Year Undergraduate

Keywords (Domain):

Analytical Chemistry

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Problem Solving / Decision Making

Keywords (Subject):

Isotopes
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