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Feliu, Anthony L. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
Discussed are the properties, chemistry, generation of precursors, and use in organic synthesis of this isotope of carbon. The use of carbon-11 in research is emphasized. Pitfalls and possibilities are described. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, College Science
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Logan, S. R. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
Discussed are the kinetic interactions of these chemical processes and the determination of the actual order of such reactions. Included are multiple exchange, catalytic exchange with deuterium, and depletion of the original substrate. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, College Science
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Mealli, Carlo; Proserpio, Davide M. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
A collection of Molecular Orbital (MO) programs that have been integrated into routines and programs to illustrate MO theory are presented. Included are discussions of Computer Aided Composition of Atomic Orbitals (CACAO) and Walsh diagrams. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction
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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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Ewing, Galen W. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
Safety issues specifically related to the analytical laboratory are discussed including hazardous reagents, transferring samples, cleaning apparatus, eye protection, and equipment damage. Special attention is given to techniques which not only endanger the technician but also endanger expensive equipment. (CW)
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, College Science
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Rich, Joe, Ed. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
Described are the design, construction, and uses of two pieces of laboratory equipment. Included are a multipurpose meter, "Calo-pH Meter," and a device for collecting water samples for determining dissolved oxygen content. (CW)
Descriptors: Calorimeters, Chemistry, College Science, Electronics
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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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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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Smith, Sherrel – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
Detailed is a method in which short pieces of teflon tubing may be used for collection tubes for collecting preparative fractions from gas chromatographs. Material preparation, laboratory procedures, and results of this method are discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, Chromatography, College Science
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Szafran, Zvi; And Others – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Discussed are four major advantages to the use of microscale laboratories for teaching chemistry. Included are effects on waste generation, laboratory safety, reagent variety, and laboratory efficiency. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Graduate Study, Hazardous Materials
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Harwood, John J. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Reported are the results of a survey conducted to identify which analytical methods are most commonly used in nonacademic analytical laboratories. Laboratory supervisors' ratings of various aspects of chemical education are included. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Educational Assessment, Graduate Study