Chemistry textbooks have been getting this wrong for nearly 100 years

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What happened

A foundational chemistry concept found in textbooks for almost 100 years may have been taught incorrectly.

Key facts

  • A foundational chemistry concept found in textbooks for almost 100 years may have been taught incorrectly.
  • Reported by ScienceDaily and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:13:47 UTC.

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