The Chemistry of Seashells.

Kinard, W. Frank

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ERIC Number: EJ237458

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Publication Date: 1980-Nov

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The Chemistry of Seashells.

Kinard, W. Frank

Journal of Chemical Education, v57 n11 p783-84 Nov 1980

Describes the use of infrared and atomic absorption spectrometry in an introductory chemical oceanography course to introduce students to carbonate mineralogy by having them determine both the crystal structure and the magnesium content of seashells that they have collected. (Author/JN)

Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, College Science, Higher Education, Laboratory Procedures, Marine Biology, Oceanography, Paleontology, Science Curriculum, Science Education, Science Instruction, Spectroscopy, Zoology

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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