The purpose of this study is to investigate students' ideas about acids and bases in both a traditional and a reformed curriculum  Chemistry, Life, the Universe, and Everything (CLUE). Students from traditional general chemistry, CLUE, and organic chemistry were asked a series of questions about simple acids and bases and their interactions.  Our previous studies have indicated that for complex topics students understanding is best characterized by a knowledge in pieces approach in which many students develop a loosely woven tapestry of ideas, that may or may not be coherent. Our research questions include: (1) How do students identify acids and bases? (2) What do students think occurs in acid-base reactions?

How do students develop acid-base ideas in general chemistry

247th National Meeting (2014)

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