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Problem Solving in Chemistry
Shape-sorter toys fascinate young children. Typically, the children try placing a shape in different holes until they find the right one. The trial-and-error approach is one method of problem solving, but it is usually not the best one.
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Problem Solving in Chemistry
Skills Used in Solving Problems
Skills Used in Solving Problems
What is a general approach to solving a problem?
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Skills Used in Solving Problems
Effective problem solving always involves developing a plan and then implementing that plan.
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Skills Used in Solving Problems
Shopping involves problem solving skills.
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Problem Solving in Chemistry
Solving Numeric Problems
Solving Numeric Problems
What are the three steps for solving numeric problems?
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Solving Numeric Problems
The steps for solving a numeric word problem are analyze, calculate, and evaluate.
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Solving Numeric Problems
Analyze
To solve a word problem, you must first determine where you are starting from (identify what is known) and where you are going (identify the unknown).
After you identify the known and the unknown, you need to make a plan for getting from the known to the unknown.
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Solving Numeric Problems
Calculate
If you make an effective plan, doing the calculations is usually the easiest part of the process.
Evaluate
Check that your answer is reasonable and makes sense. Check that it has the correct unit and the correct number of significant figures.
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Solving Numeric Problems
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Practice Problems
Solving Numeric Problems
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Problem Solving in Chemistry
Solving Conceptual Problems
Solving Conceptual Problems
What are the two steps for solving conceptual problems?
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Solving Conceptual Problems
The steps for solving a conceptual problem are analyze and solve.
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