Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ824954
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008-Feb
Pages: 3
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-9584
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Scientific-Chemical Viewpoints regarding Smoking: A Science Laboratory for All
Blonder, Ron
Journal of Chemical Education, v85 n2 p248-250 Feb 2008
This article describes laboratory activity that examines the chemical process of smoking and the components of smoke, of both cigarettes and water pipes (narghiles also known as "hookah"). The aim of this activity is to expose adolescents to the scientific aspects of smoking; and to present the relevance of chemistry in everyday life. (Contains 3 figures and 3 notes.)
Descriptors: Smoking, Chemistry, Science Laboratories, High School Students, Secondary School Science, Relevance (Education), Science Instruction
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: High Schools
Audience: Students; Teachers
Language: English
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