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In the Classroom
Using Punnett Squares To Facilitate Students' Understanding of Isotopic Distributions in Mass Spectrometry
Lawrence T. Sein, Jr.
School of Science and Health, Philadelphia University, Philadelphia, PA 19144

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February 2006
Vol. 83 No. 2
p. 228

Abstract
Punnett squares, widely used in the teaching of biology, are shown to be useful in teaching chemistry. A novel re-interpretation of the Punnett square is demonstrated—using Punnett squares to interpret and predict low-resolution mass spectra. This application will be particularly helpful to instructors and students of analytical chemistry and environmental science.
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*  Citation
Sein, Lawrence T., Jr. J. Chem. Educ. 2006 83 228.
*  Keywords
Analytical Chemistry; Curriculum; Isotopes; Mass Spectrometry; Problem Solving / Decision Making; Second-Year Undergraduate; Upper-Division Undergraduate
*  History
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1/5/2006
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