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http://www.zdravosloven.com/portal/statii/acid-alkaline-diet-456.html Public misconceptions of chemistry Chemistry is HARD • only smart people understand chemistry • disconnect between educational practices and everyday world Public misconceptions of chemistry PERPETUATING the misconceptions • advertising targets public fears & misconceptions • improper & confusing use of terminology • strong public and legal response when natural therapies and natural/herbal products are questioned Public misconceptions of chemistry PERPETUATING the misconceptions • public figures have bad memories of chemistry (politicians, business leaders) • ignorance is bliss –what we don’t know can’t hurt us –everything is a chemical –labeling, transport, and storage regulations are minimal for public Public misconceptions of chemistry PERPETUATING the misconceptions • banning of most chemicals in K-12 • chemistry teachers afraid of chemistry & chemicals • no chemistry focused science fair projects! • *chemists* – we perpetuate misconceptions!
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