Proposes that including historical perspectives in chemistry instruction to aid in building a historical perspective of the interplay in science of facts, logic, and ideas. (SL)

Argues in favor of including history in chemistry instruction. (SL)

Discusses the utility of utilizing Boron-11 in the introductory presentation of nuclear magnetic resonance. (SL)

Presents rudimentary theory for Resonance Raman Spectroscopy and examples of its application. (SL)

Presents a non-mathematical discussion of delocalization intended for use in presenting quantum mechanics concepts in an introductory organic chemistry course. (SL)

Proposes the use of Perfluorocyclobutane in physical chemistry courses to conduct experiments on latent heat, triple point temperatures and pressures, boiling points, and entropy of vaporization. (SL)

Reviews the participation of cations in chemical reaction mechanisms and the influence and consequence of solvent participation to explain medium influence in transition state theory. (SL)

Suggest the use of oxidation state diagrams in teaching general chemistry in order to provide a realistic presentation of thermodynamics and inorganic chemistry. (SL)

Presents a simple method for deriving steady state rate equations for first-order and pseudo-first-order reactions. (SL)

Included are demonstrations on optical activity, and using a digital multimeter. (SL)

Briefly reviews major reports pertaining to Piagetian theory, science history, and instruction in chemistry as presented at the 52nd and 53rd Two-Year College Conferences. (SL)

Presents eight questions relating to different elements of environmental pollution and provides detailed chemical solutions to answer the questions. (SL)

Short articles are presented discussing the Rutherford experiment, distribution curves for 1s electrons, and titrimetric determination of the oxidation states of vanadium. (SL)

Outlines five minicourses presented by the Rochester Institute of Technology for secondary school chemistry teachers which allow the participation of high school students along with their teachers. (SL)

Discusses Offices of Faculty or Professional Development, assumptions behind the operation of such offices, and ways of implementing improvement of instruction and faculty development programs. (SL)