The Molecular Structure Conundrum: Can Classical Chemistry be Reduced to Quantum Chemistry?.

Weininger, Stephen J.

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Publication Date: 1984

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The Molecular Structure Conundrum: Can Classical Chemistry be Reduced to Quantum Chemistry?

Weininger, Stephen J.

Journal of Chemical Education, v61 n11 p939-44 Nov 1984

Examines the current debate concerning molecular structure, providing an overall assessment of the debate, discussing the development and relationship of successive concepts of molecular structure, and considering what students should be taught about molecular structure and quantum mechanics. Also addresses the tension between continuity and revolution in chemistry. (JN)

Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Higher Education, Molecular Structure, Quantum Mechanics, Science Education, Science Instruction

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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