The Periodic Table and Electron Configurations.

Strong, Judith A.

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ERIC Number: EJ351361

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1986

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The Periodic Table and Electron Configurations.

Strong, Judith A.

Journal of Chemical Education, v63 n10 p834-36 Oct 1986

Discusses the teaching of electron configurations and various systems used to help students write them correctly. Presents an approach to this type of instruction which uses diagrams and mnemonic devices. Examples of exercises which encourage the use of this method are provided. (TW)

Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Diagrams, Higher Education, Instructional Innovation, Memorization, Mnemonics, Molecular Structure, Science Activities, Science Education, Science Instruction, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Teaching Methods, Visual Aids

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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