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Direct linkHerrington, Deborah G. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2011
A substantial number of upper-level science students and practicing physical science teachers demonstrate confusion about thermal equilibrium, heat transfer, heat capacity, and specific heat capacity. The traditional method of instruction, which involves learning the related definitions and equations, using equations to solve heat transfer…
Descriptors: Definitions, Chemistry, Heat, Science Laboratories
