Comparison of SAT math scores, high school grade point averages (GPAs), and final chemistry grades for both the 1972 and 1976 fall semester classes of the first-year chemistry course at the University of Virginia showed that SAT math scores were a much better predictor of final chemistry grades than were high school GPAs. (BB)

This paper reports an experiment in the teaching of the kinetic molecular theory to nonscience majors by the inquiry method. It allows the student to develop an essentially correct view of gases, liquids, and solids on the atomic or molecular level, and illustrates how one can draw conclusions about the molecular level by simple visual…

This paper describes an attempt to evaluate the contribution of laboratory experiments on student achievement in an elementary, one-term college chemistry course and suggests some less expensive alternatives. (Author/BB)

Tips are presented for chemistry teachers on the use of acid-base half-reactions in review lessons, the use of calculators by chemistry students, significant figures, and the preparation of benzoyl peroxide from acne medicine. (BB)

Discusses the determination of the position of the absorption maximum in wide bands as well as the confidence limits for such calculations. A simple method, suited for pocket calculators, for the numerical evaluation of these calculations is presented. (BB)

This paper outlines some common applications of the statistical method of linear least-squares and examines the statistical significance of the results. (BB)

Examples are presented of the use of the direct product in chemical group theory. (BB)

The neglect of neutrino emission during nuclear beta decay in many general chemistry textbooks is discussed. (BB)

Condensed norms are presented for the most recent American Chemical Society examinations. These are the polymer chemistry form 1978, organic chemistry form 1978, physical chemistry form 1976 I, brief qualitative analysis form 1977B, and brief organic chemistry form 1977B examinations. (BB)

A brief discussion of the chemical industry, including statistics on the highest volume chemicals and the top chemical producers in the U.S. (BB)

An examination question is presented which involves a scheme to salvage the sunken ship Edmond Fitzgerald by generating hydrogen gas inside it using electrolysis. (BB)

A high school chemistry teacher discusses her experiences and techniques in this article. (BB)

A discussion is presented on what should be taught about orbitals in high school chemistry. (BB)

Information is presented on the use of solar energy for heating and cooling. (BB)

Lecture-demonstrations are presented on the topics of measurement errors and formation and dissolution of precipitates. (BB)