Paradigms and Plastic Facts in the History of Valence.

Zavaleta, David

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ERIC Number: EJ380906

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Publication Date: 1988

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Paradigms and Plastic Facts in the History of Valence.

Zavaleta, David

Journal of Chemical Education, v65 n8 p677-80 Aug 1988

Traces the development of bonding theory and notes the influence of preconceived theory upon this development. Considers ideas of alchemy, Newton, Dalton, Lewis, and quantum mechanics. Suggests a move away from conservative descriptive approaches of bonding theory. (ML)

Descriptors: Atomic Structure, Chemical Analysis, Chemical Bonding, Chemistry, College Science, Graduate Study, Higher Education, Inorganic Chemistry, Molecular Structure, Science Education, Science History, Science Instruction, Structural Analysis (Science), Undergraduate Study

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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