All Misconceptions articles – Page 7
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AnalysisSinister caesium: the birth of a meme
Declan Fleming investigates the story behind the classic caesium explosion video
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AnalysisAlkali metals – the camera lies
Declan Fleming explains how Brainiac's faked explosions helped produce a great resource to stretch his students
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OpinionFive ideas in chemical education that must die: Le Châtelier’s principle
Eric Scerri examines Le Châtelier’s principle and shows how it can lead to confusion among students
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OpinionFive ideas in chemical education that must die: pH 7 is neutral
Eric Scerri takes on the idea that pH 7 and neutral always coincide, and explains why it doesn't necessarily tell the whole story
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OpinionFive ideas in chemical education that must die
Eric Scerri explores outdated chemical concepts
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CPD articleRedox chemistry
David Everett shows how you could help your students with redox chemistry
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IdeasWhy are formula triangles bad?
Jenny Koenig explains how teachers can help students learn to rearrange equations
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ResourceChemical misconceptions
Discover classroom strategies and activities to tackle common misconceptions among students in chemistry, and explore the theory behind different approaches.
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CPD articleUsing models
How to overcome the difficulties with teaching scientific models and some warnings about using easily-accessible resources
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CPD articleUnderstanding equilibrium: a delicate balance
Steve Hacker describes some of the difficulties with teaching this topic and shows how you could help your students
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ReviewAdvances in teaching organic chemistry
A variety of ideas that allow learners to develop the confidence and interest to overcome the challenges associated with understanding organic chemistry
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CPD articleChemical energetics: words matter
How you can help your students avoid common misconceptions about energy change?
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CPD articleChemical bonding: the octet rules ... OK?
Kay Stephenson and Dorothy Warren explain common misconceptions and show you how you could help your students
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CPD articleDeveloping expertise in chemistry
Keith S Taber introduces a new series of articles to help teachers diagnose and correct common misconceptions found in chemistry education
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