IONIC LIQUIDS MATERIAL AS MODERN CONTEXT OF CHEMISTRY IN SCHOOL
ABSTRACT: One way to improve
students’ chemistry literacy which is demanded in the modernization of modern
technologybased chemistry learning is by studying ionic liquids. Low level of
scientific literacy of students in Indonesia as revealed in the PISA in 2012 was the main reason of the research. Ionic
liquids-based technology are necessary to be applied as a context for learning
chemistry because: (1) the attention of the scientific an technology community
in the use of ionic liquids as a new generation of green solvent, electrolyte
material and fluidic engineering in recent years becomes larger, in line with
the strong demands of the industry for the provision of new materials that are
reliable, safe, and friendly for various purposes; (2) scientific explanations
related to the context of the ionic liquid contains a lot of facts, concepts,
principles, laws, models and theories can be used to reinforce the learning
content as a media to develop thinking skill (process/competence) as demanded
by PISA; (3) The modern technology-based ionic liquid can also be used as a
discourse to strengthen scientific attitude. The process of synthesis of ionic
liquid involves fairly simple organic reagents, so it deserves to be included
in the chemistry subject in school.
Author: Hernani, A. Mudzakir,
O. Sumarna
Journal Code: jppendidikangg160010
