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How We Teach Molecular Structure to Freshmen
Michael O. Hurst
Department of Chemistry, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA 30460
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June 2002
Vol. 79 No. 6
p. 763
Abstract
Currently molecular structure is taught in general chemistry using three theories, this being based more on historical development rather than logical pedagogy. Electronegativity is taught with a confusing mixture of definitions that do not correspond to modern practice. Explaining bond type with electronegativity is also done poorly. Teaching of valence bond theory and molecular orbital theory should be left to upper-level classes where it will be used. Currently, valence bond theory and VSEPR are used together in a way that often confuses the students about the difference between the different theories.
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*  Citation
 Hurst, Michael O. J. Chem. Educ. 2002 79 763.
*  Keywords
 Bonding Theory; CER Misconceptions; Chemical Education Research; General Chemistry
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Last Updated:		 May 17, 2002
June 9, 2005
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