How to approach graphs in chemistry

Chemistry teachers know that graphical representations are essential in their subject. So, it goes without saying that chemistry students need to master this area of study in chemistry. Novice chemists often perceive graphs as pictures and representations, rather than mathematical objects they can manipulate. Expert chemists, on the other hand, know how to navigate between the universal and the particular. Use the tips and downloads in this article to help students think about graphs differently – and more like chemists.