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Elemental Chemical Puzzlers

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Nicholas C. Thomas

Department of Chemistry, Auburn University–Montgomery, Montgomery, AL 36124-4023

J. Chem. Educ., 2009, 86 (10), p 1208

DOI: 10.1021/ed086p1208

Publication Date (Web): October 1, 2009

Abstract

This paper provides nine short chemically based puzzles or problems extensible for use with students from middle school to college. Some of these will strengthen students' recognition of individual elements and element names. Others require students to focus on the salient properties of given chemical elements.

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Elementary / Middle School Science

Keywords (Domain):

Public Understanding / Outreach

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Humor / Puzzles / Games

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Received: August 03, 2009

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