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ERIC Number: EJ426316
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1991
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0036-8555
Spectroscopic Sleuthing. An Introduction to Forensic Science.
Zdravkovich, Vera; Cunniff, Patricia A.
Science Teacher, v58 n3 p21-23 Mar 1991
Described is a program in which students learn about spectroscopy and instrumentation to solve a chemical forensic mystery. Infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, refractometry, and chromatographic techniques were used. An example of a mystery case is included. (KR)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, Chromatography, Data Analysis, Instrumentation, Laboratory Procedures, Problem Solving, Program Descriptions, Science Activities, Science Education, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Spectroscopy, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Forensic Science