Resumen de Intermolecular Forces Game: Using a Card Game to Engage Students in Reviewing Intermolecular Forces and Their Relationship to Boiling Points

Luke Nambi Mohanam, Amanda J. Holton

• Applying concepts for intermolecular interactions (IMFs) is both important and challenging for undergraduates in chemistry-related courses. A card–discard game comparing small molecules was designed to encourage collaboration and peer-led discussion of IMFs. Learning outcomes were analyzed using a pre/postactivity test. There is overall significant improvement (p < 0.001) in test responses, notably a 10.6% (p = 0.0015) increase in correct responses to question 6 which requires critical thinking skills. The improvement in learning outcomes suggests significant learning benefits to incorporating the game into an introductory course discussing IMFs.