JIPI (Jurnal IPA dan Pembelajaran IPA)
Vol 8, No 1 (2024): March 2024

Misconceptions of Intermolecular Forces in General Chemistry Courses

Maria Ulfah* (Universitas Tanjungpura)
Erlina Erlina (Universitas Tanjungpura)
Firra Meliana Pratiwiningrum (Universitas Tanjungpura)
Azwa Fadilla Wafiq (Universitas Tanjungpura)
Yusnita Binti Juahir (Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Tanjong Malim)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Mar 2024

Abstract

The misconception is the most topic in chemistry learning that is important to analyze. There are many advantages for lecturers and students to know about misconceptions. This research aims to describe misconceptions in general chemistry courses, especially intermolecular forces (IMFs) topic. The two-tier multiple-choice tests have played an important role in helping researchers determine students’ level of understanding and in identifying specific misconceptions. The project used a convenience sample of 88 students (76 female and 12 male) chemistry education program that studied IMFs as participants. Misconception knew from the test’s second tier, which is the student’s reason for the answer. Surprisingly, 29 misconceptions were acquired from the test about IMFs concepts.  This needs to be a special concern for lecturers of basic chemistry courses in order to evaluate the learning process that has been carried out. Students misconceptions in basic chemistry courses will have an impact on organic chemistry courses because the concept of intermolecular forces will be studied in depth in organic chemistry courses. The success of students in organic chemistry courses is highly dependent on the initial knowledge of students, especially in basic chemistry courses

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JIPI

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Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Chemistry Education Environmental Science Physics

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JIPI (Jurnal IPA dan Pembelajaran IPA) aims to serve original articles on the latest issues and trends in high-quality research focused on technology-integrated science and/or science learning (chemistry, biology, physics, and environment). Technology integration includes learning media, curriculum, ...