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Wittcoff, Harold – Journal of Chemical Education, 1987
Explores some of the ways that lead is being replaced in the production of gasolines. Discusses the effects these changes are having on the chemical industry. Contrasts the use of ethyl alcohol from renewable sources with alcohols depending on the availability of isobutene. (TW)
Descriptors: Chemical Industry, Chemistry, College Science, Energy
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Mills, Ian M. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Discussed are some of the issues which were considered when the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry revised its guide to notation in physical chemistry. Included are the choice between SI and non-SI units and choosing sensible names and symbols for quantities. (CW)
Descriptors: Atomic Structure, Chemical Nomenclature, Chemistry, Classification
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Gomez, Frank A. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
Discussed are the background, objectives, statement of need, target population, program activity, budget, staffing, funding, problems, and evaluation of the project. Suggestions for the initiation of analogous programs are provided. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Hispanic Americans, Latin Americans, Minority Groups
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Parker, O. Jerry; And Others – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
Described is a Master of Science Teaching Degree program which involves the collaboration of seven departments: biology, chemistry and biochemistry, physics, geology, geography, computer science, and mathematics. Degree requirements, course descriptions, and rationale for the program are discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Degree Requirements, Educational Cooperation