Conjugation Amplifies Complexity: A Comparison of Problem-Solving Strategies Across the Organic Chemistry Sequence
Charles T. Cox,
Reika Shimomura,
Jacques T. V. E. Hall
et al.
Abstract:Resonance structures are central representations in organic chemistry that explain trends in acidity, reactivity, geometry, and stability. Despite being a central representation, prior research findings have shown that students' productive application of resonance as a resource is context-dependent. This research reports findings from a cross-sectional analysis study investigating how Organic Chemistry I (OC1) and Organic Chemistry II (OC2) students use resonance structures to describe acid−base properties, ch… Show more
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