ERIC Number: EJ1444365
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023-Apr
Pages: 6
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-9584
EISSN: EISSN-1938-1328
"Alcohol or Ethanol?" Teaching Organic Chemistry Nomenclature in an Informal Environment
Carlo Chiorri; Pietro Capurro; Chiara Lambruschini; Lisa Moni; Walter Sgroi; Andrea Basso
Journal of Chemical Education, v100 n4 p1693-1698 2023
The basics of organic chemistry nomenclature were introduced in a laboratory organized in a nonformal environment such as a science festival. The laboratory, divided into three distinct but interconnected activities, was aimed not only at secondary school students but also at lay people. The intent was to explain the importance of associating a name to a molecular structure and conversely and that this is relevant not only for scientists but also in everyday life in order to better understand the properties of commonly used molecules. The overall goal was to stimulate interest in chemical topics with the aid of fun and engaging activities.
Descriptors: Organic Chemistry, Secondary School Science, Secondary School Students, Science Fairs, Naming, Science Activities, Molecular Structure, Informal Education, Lay People, Vocabulary Development
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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