September 2014

# Unexpected misconception

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Jean Hein, Chem 13 News editor

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When you have time, ask your students:

> Are copper atoms brown?

You might be surprised. Remember, we teach that atoms are the smallest component of an element having the properties of that element. Hmm… this definition of atoms might lead students to an unexpected misconception.

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