Identifying Alternative Conceptions of Chemical Kinetics among Secondary School and Undergraduate Students in Turkey

This study identifies some alternative conceptions of chemical kinetics held by secondary school and undergraduate students (N = 191) in Turkey. Undergraduate students who participated are studying to become chemistry teachers when they graduate. Students’ conceptions about chemical kinetics were el...

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Published in:Journal of chemical education 2010-04, Vol.87 (4), p.449-455
Main Author: Cakmakci, Gültekin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chemical Education Research
Chemical kinetics
Chemistry
College Science
College students
Concept Formation
Education
Foreign Countries
Interviews
Kinetics
Organic chemistry
Reaction kinetics
Scientific Concepts
Secondary School Science
Secondary School Students
Secondary schools
Students
Studies
Teachers
Teaching methods
Thermodynamic equilibrium
Thermodynamics
Turkey
Undergraduate Students
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Summary:This study identifies some alternative conceptions of chemical kinetics held by secondary school and undergraduate students (N = 191) in Turkey. Undergraduate students who participated are studying to become chemistry teachers when they graduate. Students’ conceptions about chemical kinetics were elicited through a series of written tasks and individual interviews. Several alternative conceptions exhibited by secondary school students persisted among undergraduates, indicating the persistence of such alternative conceptions. The results suggest that students’ lack of understanding in thermodynamics and chemical equilibrium significantly influences their conceptions about chemical kinetics. Implications for instructional approaches particular to chemical kinetics are discussed.
ISSN:0021-9584
1938-1328
DOI:10.1021/ed8001336