Describes how a simplified version of order-disorder theory can be presented in an undergraduate course on physical or solid state chemistry. This version is also shown to be useful in dealing with a variety of physical phenomena. (CS)

Presents a combined knowledge of both the chemistry and physics of amorphous conductors in an attempt to understand these unconventional solids. (CS)

Describes methods for using the high-resolution electron microscope in conjunction with other tools to reveal the identity and environment of atoms. Problems discussed include the ultimate structure of real crystalline solids including defect structure and the mechanisms of chemical reactions. (CS)

Considers a few areas of oxide/sulfide and intercalation-type chemistry. Discusses synthesis of the disulfides of the metals of group IVB, VB, and VIB; the intercalation reaction between lithium and titanium disulfide; other intercalates; and sulfide catalysts. (CS)

Discusses optical fiber materials necessary for high performance telecommunications applications, fiber strength and coating, loss in optical fibers, and radiation damage in optical fibers. (CS)

Reviews the structure, preparation, and physical properties of a series of compounds characterized by structures formed from sublattices which have incommensurate repeat distances in one or two directions. (Author/CS)

Describes some contemporary concepts unique to the structure of advanced solids, i.e., their crystal distortions, domain structures, modulated structures, ferrimagnetism, and composition dependence. (Author/CS)

Diagrams and tables supplement textual information regarding the structure of ScNbo-4 and its observed and calculated d-values; excitation and emission spectra and cell constants for the ScTa(1-x)NB(x)O(4) system. (CS)

Discusses the problems associated with teaching uncertainties in measurements and significant figures. Appendices present an experiment on measurement that introduces uncertainty in measurement, and an exercise in significant figures. (CS)

Presents some creative ideas that a high school chemistry teacher uses to stimulate right-brained activities in a chemistry classroom. (CS)

Presents a course outline for an advanced high school elective in forensic science. (CS)

Presents applications in (1) radiochemistry by using experimental data from earthquakes, and (2) Boyle's Law by the opening of beer cans. (CS)

Presents an introduction to the nature and types of colloids. The properties of the colloidal systems of paints and clay drilling muds are discussed. (CS)

Twelve court cases involving laboratory situations are reviewed in chronological order. Report includes five statements indicating when an instructor is not liable as well as guidelines to improve laboratory safety and provide some measure of liability protection for the instructor. (JN)

Reviews the physical and chemical properties of polymers and the two major methods of polymer synthesis: addition (chain, chain-growth, or chain-reaction), and condensation (step-growth or step-reaction) polymerization. (JN)