Audiovisual methods used in an analytical chemistry course covering the theory related to six instrumental analysis techniques are described. Evaluation through student surveys indicates that the methods are good substitutes for conventional lectures. (SK)

Background information and laboratory procedures are provided for an undergraduate experiment requiring students to prepare a coordination compound. (SK)

Background information, apparatus, procedures, and typical results are provided for an experiment involving the direct synthesis of a phosphonium salt of the tetrachlorocobaltate(II) ion. A six-volt lantern battery supplies the necessary electric energy for the experiment. (SK)

Describes procedures for preparing acetylacetonate complex of cobalt(II), followed by spectrophotometric analysis to characterize the material, with additional characterization methods supplied by students to provide open-ended dimension for the experiment. (SK)

Presents an experimental comparison of the efficacy of two neutron sources under conditions commonly used in laboratory experiments for demonstrating neutron activation of liquid samples. (Author)

Using different supporting electrolytes, the influence of complex-forming equilibria on migration velocities of strontium-90 and yttrium-90 can be demonstrated in this experiment. Includes procedures and materials needed. (SK)

ACS Structure of Chemistry Panel reports (a) on the wide scope of chemical research and study, (b) on the relationship of theory and the need for new models in research, (c) on factors that stimulate or inhibit advances in chemistry, (d) on recommendations to reorganize fields of interest, and (e) on factors that should be considered in funding…

ACS Graduate Education Panel recommends: (a) that new graduate programs should be developed to augment traditional programs. (b) that new Ph.D. granting departments should be established only if a need exists and they can be adequately financed. (DS)

ACS Panel on Preparing Chemists for Society's Future Needs recommends: (a) that educational community broaden its curriculum at all levels so that educational programs are more society oriented. (b) that government agencies support multi-discipline research and make use of chemists to solve social problems. (DS)

American Chemical Society Panel on International Aspects of Chemical Education recommends: (a) science educators should participate in re-examination of their nation's development goals, (b) science education should be extended in all countries, (c) chemical education should be continually renewed in each country. (DS)

Concludes that proportion of undergraduates in science, mathematics, and engineering will drop, and that research support growth will equal about five percent a year for the next few years. Purposes that we now have relevance and awareness in education but lack adequate knowledge and understanding. Suggests that basic facts and principles of…