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Joaquin Palacios

Departamento de Fisicoquímica, Facultad de Química, UNAM, Ciudad Universitaria, México, D.F. 04510, México

J. Chem. Educ., 2006, 83 (6), p 890

DOI: 10.1021/ed083p890

Publication Date (Web): June 1, 2006

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History, Education, and Documentation

Abstract

The Octachem model is an educational physical model designed to guide students in the identification, classification, and naming of the chemical structures of organic compounds. The Octachem model has been used for individual or cooperative groups in class or for after-class work. The model offers an amusing tool to facilitate the learning and teaching processes for high school and first-year undergraduate organic chemistry students. In this article the basic concepts of Octachem model are presented, and the physical model and contents are described. Several ways of playing with Octachem are presented, as well as the opinions of some of the participating students.

Keywords (Audience):

High School / Introductory Chemistry

Keywords (Domain):

Organic Chemistry

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Collaborative / Cooperative Learning

Keywords (Subject):

Alcohols

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