Describes an experiment in which acetaminophen is converted into phenacetin, that has been used at Shepherd College in an introductory chemistry course for nurses and in the organic chemistry laboratory. (BT)

Describes a convenient, inexpensive experiment in enzyme kinetics developed for the undergraduate biochemistry laboratory at the University of Virginia. Required are a single beam visible spectrophotometer with output to a recorder, a constant temperature, a commercially available enzyme, substrates, and buffers. (BT)

Describes a simple, inexpensive Faraday balance for studying the effect of a strong magnetic field on selected reaction rates. Aschematic diagram detailing the essential features is included. (BT)

Describes the latest stage in the design of an economical dielectric constant cell, tested in both instructional and research applications, that is suitable for student laboratories and for precision research measurements. (BT)

Discusses the toxicity of metals; each metal is presented with information concerning its biological function, its natural state, and a variety of other factors. (SA)

Reports on the Dreyfus Foundation Conference held in Boston at Northeastern University. The proceedings are outlined and some statistics are presented on the supply and demand for chemistry graduates. (Author/SA)

Deliniates five formulas that are needed to compute a part of several formulas of a reducible representation in spherical symmetry. (SA)

An approach to enzyme kinetics which emphasizes similarities between equilibrium binding and steady state kinetics is outlined. It is intended for use in teaching biochemistry to beginning students. (Author/SA)

A description is given of a chemically-oriented curriculum on "Smoking and Cigarette Smoke" for science and nonscience oriented high school students. Laboratory activity is emphasized. (SA)

Two positions are given related to the teaching of thermodynamics to freshmen college students. Arguments include why it should be taught and what the goals should be, as well as why it should not be included in the freshmen coursework and where it should be taught. (SA)

A discussion is given of the ways in which thermal conductivity, velocity, and viscosity of sound propagation of gases can be measured by freshmen college students. (Author/SA)

Two exam questions are presented with explanations of the acceptable solutions. The first deals with hybridization and the second with empirical formulas. (SA)

The uses of sulfuric acid in our technological society are given. The discussion includes sulfuric acid in the petroleum industry, construction industry, textile industry and in steel production. (SA)

An outline is given for a lesson on gases for high school students. Solutions are given; however, requests are made for alternative solutions. (SA)

Malnutrition due to alcoholism is discussed. It includes energy from the metabolism of ethanol as it contributes to obesity, the replacement of nutritious foods by sources of ethanol, inhibition of vitamins being activated, the increase in excretion of valuable minerals, and toxicity to cells of organ systems. (Author/SA)