The use of games in the chemistry classroom can provide instruction, feedback, practice, and fun. A modification of a BINGO game to chemical nomenclature and a specific application to alkanes are described. Tips on preparation of materials, and suggested variations including inorganic nomenclature are presented.
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A set of 24 bingo cards and 18 structures representing the alkane BINGO materials are available in this issue of JCE Online.
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Crute, Thomas D. J. Chem. Educ.2000 77 481.
Keywords
Introductory / High School Chemistry; Teaching / Learning Aids; Teaching/Learning Theory/Practice; Nomenclature / Units / Symbols; Nonmajor Courses; Humor / Puzzles
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