What is difficult about concentration?

By Fraser Scott2021-05-13T09:01:00

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Fresh insight offers tips for teaching the mathematics of moles, volume and molarity

In a recent study, a group of researchers provided new insight into students’ misconceptions about concentration. Learn more about their work and discover how their findings can be applied in your classroom with the accompanying teaching tips.

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