Describes a procedure for studying the kinetics of the second-order hydrolysis of ethylene bromohydrine in alkaline medium by incorporating a substance that changes color as one of the reacting components is depleted. (MLH)

Describes a laboratory experiment that utilizes NMR Spectroscopy to determine the rate constant for the C-N bond rotation in dimethylacetamide. (MLH)

Describes an experiment in which the reaction rate and equilibrium constant are obtained for the fumarase-catalyzed interconversion of fumaric acid and L-malic acid. (MLH)

Reviews dye laser instrumentation and its application in chemistry. (SL)

Reviews the need for continued financial support for the sciences and scientific research. (SL)

Reviews scientific research and research projects which have been undertaken by secondary level students. (SL)

Presents International Standard (SI) units for the field of electrochemistry and magnetochemistry. (SL)

Discusses the prediction of orbital symmetries using bond orbitals and group theory. (SL)

Reviews two component systems forming so-called inclusion compounds. (SL)

Presents a comprehensive tabulation of experimental hydration enthalpies for unstable ions. (SL)

Reviews determination of atomic weights. (SL)

Reviews chemistry taught at Westminster High School, Denver, Colorado, and theoretical aspects of hydrolysis. (SL)

Presents an experiment in which students prepare salt-water taffy, and concrete props for teaching weak acids and bases. (SL)

Presents facts concerning major metals and minerals including existing reserves, existance in the human body, and amounts present in oceans. (SL)

Reviews classroom teaching ideas including burning sugar cube experiments, science library reference materials, and growing salt crystals. (SL)