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Chemistry of Art and Color Sudoku Puzzles

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Michael J. Welsh

Department of Science and Mathematics, Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL 60605

J. Chem. Educ., 2007, 84 (4), p 610

DOI: 10.1021/ed084p610

Publication Date (Web): April 1, 2007

Abstract

Chemistry-themed games and puzzles can be a useful educational tool for students to develop logic skills as well as enjoyably merge drill and practice schemes into their study of chemistry. Three chemistry sudoku logic puzzles were developed by replacing the conventional Arabic numbers used in popular puzzles with symbols relating to light science and chemistry topics.

Keywords (Audience):

General Public

Keywords (Domain):

Interdisciplinary / Multidisciplinary

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Humor / Puzzles / Games

Keywords (Subject):

Dyes / Pigments

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