University Chemistry ›› 2025, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (8): 376-387.doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202411030

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Analysis and Expansion of Phosphorus Cluster-Related Problems in the 2023 Peking University Golden Autumn Camp and the 37th Chinese Chemistry Olympiad Finals

Linfeng Zhou1, Yulin Zhang2, Suhao Lin3, Longguan Zhu4   

  1. 1 Zhejiang Fuyang High School, Hangzhou 311400, China;
    2 Zhejiang Quzhou No. 2 High School, Quzhou 324000, Zhejiang Province, China;
    3 Zhejiang Hangzhou No. 2 High School, Hangzhou 310053, China;
    4 Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
  • Received:2024-11-06 Accepted:2024-12-09 Published:2025-07-19
  • Contact: Linfeng Zhou E-mail:zhoulinfeng1018@163.com

Abstract: This article presents an analysis and expansion of two phosphorus cluster-related problems from the 2023 Peking University Golden Autumn Camp and the 37th Chinese Chemistry Olympiad Finals, from the perspective of integrating structural chemistry and elemental chemistry. The article summarizes emerging trends in the examination of structural and elemental chemistry in chemistry competitions and offers suggestions for future chemistry competition pedagogy. The goal is to assist students in better understanding the structural characteristics of phosphorus clusters, improve their ability to solve complex chemistry problems, and foster a greater interest in the field of chemistry.

Key words: High school chemistry competition, Structural chemistry, Elemental chemistry, Phosphorus cluster