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Baer, Carl D. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
Presented is an experiment which demonstrates principles of experimental design, solubility, and crystal growth and structure. Materials, procedures and results are discussed. Suggestions for adapting this activity to the high school laboratory are provided. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, College Science, Higher Education
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Durham, Bill – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
Described are some commonly encountered chemistry experiments that have been modified for computerized data acquisition. Included are exercises in radioactivity, titration, calorimetry, kinetics, and electrochemistry. Software considerations and laboratory procedures are discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computer Interfaces, Computer Uses in Education
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Gilbert, George L., Ed. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
Presented are two demonstrations; "Heat of Solution and Colligative Properties: An Illustration of Enthalpy and Entropy," and "A Vapor Pressure Demonstration." Included are lists of materials and experimental procedures. Apparatus needed are illustrated. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Demonstrations (Educational), Higher Education
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Ma, Yinfa; Yeung, Edward S. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
Described is a simple and interesting chromatography experiment using three different fluorescence detection principles for the determination of caffeine, saccharin and sodium benzoate in beverages. Experimental procedures and an analysis and discussion of the results are included. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, Chromatography
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Brown, Trevor M.; And Others – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
Described is an experiment which may be carried out quickly using tungsten-filament irradiation. Materials, experimental procedures, and results are discussed. Procedures for filtration on silica gel are appended. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, College Science, Higher Education
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Mabbott, Gary A. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
Experiments designed to help undergraduate students gain experience operating instruments and interpreting gas chromatography and mass spectrometry data are presented. Experimental reagents, procedures, analysis, and probable results are discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Chemical Analysis, Chemical Reactions, College Science
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Birk, James P., Ed. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
Reviewed are six computer programs which may be useful in teaching college level chemistry. Topics include dynamic data storage in FORTRAN, "KC?DISCOVERER," pH of acids and bases, calculating percent boundary surfaces for orbitals, and laboratory interfacing with PT Nomograph for the Macintosh. (CW)
Descriptors: Atomic Structure, Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, College Science
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Paris, Michel R.; Aymes, Daniel J. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
The principles and procedures for three enthalpimetric measurement experiments including a determination of the water equivalent mass of the calorimeter, the calibration of the instrument, and determination of the dissociation heat of boric acid performed with a teacher-made instrument are presented. Suggestions for further experiments are…
Descriptors: Calorimeters, Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, College Science
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McKelvie, Ian D.; And Others – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
Described is a 35mm projector demonstration which combines the advantages a highly magnified view of the sample zone as it undergoes dispersion and the ability to show more than a single-line flow injection analysis manifold. Manufacture and use of the slide for demonstration are discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, College Science, Demonstrations (Educational)
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Bernauer, Robert; Daly, John M. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
The materials needed and the procedures for construction of the apparatus are detailed. Two experiments that use this equipment are suggested. Criteria for operation are listed. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, College Science
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Wood, Claire G., Ed. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
The advantages of microchemistry in terms of economics and safety are discussed. A list of six companies known to supply apparatus and reagents for microscale experimentation is provided. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Educational Resources, Higher Education
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Zipp, Arden P. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
The materials needed and the procedures used in three microscale chemical laboratory experiments are detailed. Included are a microscale organic synthesis, a two-step synthetic sequence for the microscale organic laboratory, and a small-scale equilibrium experiment. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, College Science
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Avila, Walter B.; And Others – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
Described is a microscale organic chemistry experiment which demonstrates one feasible route in preparing ortho-substituted benzoic acids and provides an example of nucleophilic aromatic substitution chemistry. Experimental procedures and instructor notes for this activity are provided. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, College Science
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Russo, Steven O.; Hanania, George I. H. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
Described is an experiment which is designed to investigate the reaction of the protein ferrimyoglobin with fluoride. The activity uses readily available apparatus and the technique of optical absorbance for measurement of concentrations. Experimental design, procedures, and treatment of the equilibrium data are detailed. (CW)
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Chemical Analysis, Chemical Reactions, Chemistry