solutionChemicalFormula

Use this answer type for questions that students must answer with the chemical equation editor, such as:

Single atoms or isotopes: or
Chemical formulas:
Ions:
Chemical equations:
Nuclear reactions:
Particles and waves:

Student view

The image below shows the toolbar for this answer type when viewed on a computer.

For instructions on how students enter their answers (including on mobile devices): Click either Keyboard shortcuts or Help from the toolbar.

Answer box for this example

To create a solutionChemicalFormula item:

In the Item Editor, under Answer Instructions, click the add box and select solutionChemicalFormula.

For new items, the solutionMultipleChoiceRadio answer box displays in Part A by default. To change this or any other answer type, right-click in the box and select Remove > answer type to see the add box.

Enter information in the answer box, as described below.

[Optional] Pre-Text and Post-Text

To enter text before or after the student answer, click add displayFormat. Pre-Text can start a phrase or sentence that the student answer completes. Post-Text can complete a phrase or sentence, following the answer chosen.

Correct answers

Enter the correct value in the Value section of the Correct Answer(s) box, using ChemTeX notation.

[Optional] To add alternate correct answers, right-click the mouse and select Insert after > expression > expression.

[Optional] Wrong answer responses

Note: Though not required, it's recommended that you include wrong answer feedback responses.

To include wrong answer responses:

Enter incorrect values in the Value section of the Wrong Answer(s) box, using ChemTeX notation.
Click add response to enter feedback that displays when students choose this specific wrong answer.

[Optional] To add more wrong answers, right-click the mouse and select Insert after > expression > expression.