Hayuni Retno Widarti, Nafi' Wahyu Hayati
This study aims to determine students' mental models in transforming the concept of electrolyte and non- electrolyte solutions. The research method uses quantitative with a sample of 72 students of SMA Negeri 10 Malang. Data collection using a four-tier diagnostic test instrument. The results showed that in the percentage of students' mental models, 9% of students answered scientifically (Scientific), 29% of students answered partially correct (Synthetic), and 62% of students answered not scientifically or just guessed (Initial) presented. in the form of a pie chart. The mental model that students have is still limited to low basic knowledge about electrolyte and non-electrolyte solution materials. © 2024 Author(s).
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, State University of Malang, East Java, Malang, Indonesia
