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State Functions vs State Governments

Todd P. Silverstein

Department of Chemistry, Willamette University, Salem, OR 97301-3922

J. Chem. Educ., 2006, 83 (6), p 847

DOI: 10.1021/ed083p847.1

Publication Date (Web): June 1, 2006

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History, Education, and Documentation

Abstract

A well-drawn analogy between two surprisingly dissimilar concepts can not only be helpful in the classroom, it can be pleasing and instructive on its own merits, as long as one is cognizant of its limitations.

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History / Philosophy

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Analogies / Transfer

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Thermodynamics

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