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Reich, Arthur R.; Harris, L. E. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1979
Presented is an inspection form developed for use by college students to perform laboratory safety inspections. The form lists and classifies chemicals and is used to locate such physical facilities as: fume hoods, eye-wash fountains, deluge showers, and flammable storage cabinets. (BT)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Design Requirements, Fire Protection
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Russell, Arlene A.; Mitchell, Bernie L. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1979
Describes the use of cassette tape recordings in preparing freshman chemistry students for experiments in laboratories. The tapes are said to have decreased student anxiety in the laboratory and increased laboratory skills. (SA)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Higher Education, Laboratory Procedures
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Gillespie, Ronald J. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1997
Presents a list of six concepts that form the basis of modern chemistry and that should be included in introductory chemistry courses. Discusses atoms, molecules, and ions; the chemical bond; molecular shape and geometry; kinetic theory; the chemical reaction; and energy and entropy. (JRH)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Introductory Courses
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Williams, Kathryn R.; King, Roy W. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
Examined are some of the types of two-dimensional spectra. Their application to nuclear magnetic resonance for the elucidation of molecular structure is discussed. Included are J spectroscopy, H-H correlation spectroscopy, heteronuclear correlation spectroscopy, carbon-carbon correlation, nuclear Overhauser effect correlation, experimental…
Descriptors: Atomic Structure, Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, College Science
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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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MacDonald, J. J. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
Suggestions for the use of two different conventions in difference and rate terms in thermodynamics are made. It is shown how this approach lends itself to an accurate and concise discussion of function changes for a chemical reaction. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemical Equilibrium, Chemical Reactions, Chemistry
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Campbell, Mark L.; Waite, Boyd A. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
Provided is a rebuttal to an argument concerning the use of Ka values for water and the hydronium ion. The derivation of new values as a result of the treatment of the water as the solvent and using a Raoult's Law standard state is discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: Acids, Chemical Analysis, Chemical Equilibrium, Chemical Reactions
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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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Birss, Viola I.; Truax, D. Rodney – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
An approach which may be useful for teaching electrochemistry in freshman college chemistry courses is presented. Discussed are the potential problems with teaching this subject and solutions provided by this approach. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemical Equilibrium, Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, College Freshmen
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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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Fortman, John J.; Battino, Rubin – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
Described are demonstrations provided for secondary school students designed to illustrate the fun and wonder of chemistry and learning by experimentation. A list of the contents for the videotapes and suggestions for discussions using the videotapes are provided. (CW)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, Demonstrations (Educational)
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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