Establishing the Extent of Learners' Challenges in Comprehending and Assimilating the Basic Concepts of Chemical Formulae and Chemical Equations in General Chemistry

Nzala Sikawala (), Kabunga Nachiyunde () and Daka Harrison ()

International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT), 2026, vol. 11, issue 09, 1536-1553

Abstract: Chemical formulae and equations constitute the foundational symbolic language of chemistry, yet learners persistently demonstrate significant difficulties in their comprehension and application. This conceptual bottleneck has farreaching implications for subsequent achievement in chemistry and related STEM disciplines. This study sought to empirically establish the extent, severity, and systemic nature of learners' challenges in comprehending and assimilating the basic concepts of chemical formulae and chemical equations in general chemistry. Situated within the pragmatic paradigm and operationalized through an embedded mixed methods design, the study employed a diagnostic assessment administered to fifty systematically selected Grade 11 learners.

Keywords: Diagnostic Assessment; Conceptual Assimilation; Chemical Formulae; Chemical Equations; Representational Competence; Chemistry Education. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.38124/ijisrt/26sep679

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