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Journal Articles: 213 results
Helping Students Make Sense of Logarithms and Logarithmic Relationships  Ed DePierro, Fred Garafalo, and Rick Toomey
This paper summarizes difficulties that chemistry students at all levels exhibit when translating, manipulating, and interpreting mathematical expressions containing logarithms, and offers approaches useful in helping students to overcome those difficulties.
DePierro, Ed; Garafalo, Fred; Toomey, Rick T. J. Chem. Educ. 2008, 85, 1226.
Kinetics |
Mathematics / Symbolic Mathematics |
Constructivism
Measuring the Density of a Sugar Solution  Karen I. Peterson
This experiment addresses the concept of equipment calibration for reducing systematic error. Students prepare and measure the densities of sucrose solutions with simple glassware that has been calibrated using the density of water. By careful work, students can determine the density to within 0.5%. allowing accuracy to be a major component of the final grade.
Peterson, Karen I. J. Chem. Educ. 2008, 85, 1089.
Calibration |
Carbohydrates |
Physical Properties |
Quantitative Analysis |
Solutions / Solvents
Using Candy Samples To Learn about Sampling Techniques and Statistical Data Evaluation  Larissa S. Canaes, Marcel L. Brancalion, Adriana V. Rossi, and Susanne Rath
This easy, interesting exercise demonstrates important aspects of sampling techniques and explores a simple statistical approach to commonly used parameters, the use of histogram, box-plot and whisker plots, and parametric and non-parametric statistical methods.
Canaes, Larissa S.; Brancalion, Marcel L.; Rossi, Adriana V.; Rath, Susanne. J. Chem. Educ. 2008, 85, 1083.
Learning Theories |
Mathematics / Symbolic Mathematics |
Quantitative Analysis
Concept Learning versus Problem Solving: A Cognitive Difference  Mark S. Cracolice, John C. Deming, and Brian Ehlert
94 students in a first-term general chemistry course were tested with paired algorithmicconceptual questions. Results showed that success on algorithmic questions was always higher than on conceptual questions and variation in scientific reasoning skills is one cause of the gap between algorithmic and conceptual problem-solving ability.
Cracolice, Mark S.; Deming, John C.; Ehlert, Brian. J. Chem. Educ. 2008, 85, 873.
Learning Theories |
Professional Development |
Constructivism |
Standards National / State
Degree of Mathematics Fluency and Success in Second-Semester Introductory Chemistry  Doreen Geller Leopold and Barbara Edgar
Students' scores on a diagnostic mathematics assessment administered in an introductory chemistry course required for science and engineering majors were found to correlate with success in the course. Mathematical and pedagogical misconceptions highlighted by these results are discussed, as are possible methods for enhancing students' mathematics skills.
Leopold, Doreen Geller; Edgar, Barbara. J. Chem. Educ. 2008, 85, 724.
Learning Theories |
Mathematics / Symbolic Mathematics |
TA Training / Orientation |
Women in Chemistry
Diamagnetic Corrections and Pascal's Constants  Gordon A. Bain and John F. Berry
This article presents an explanation for the origin of diamagnetic correction factors, comprehensive tables of diamagnetic constants and their application to calculate diamagnetic susceptibility, and a simple method for estimating the correct order of magnitude for the diamagnetic correction for any given compound.
Bain, Gordon A.; Berry, John F. J. Chem. Educ. 2008, 85, 532.
Laboratory Computing / Interfacing |
Magnetic Properties |
Molecular Properties / Structure |
Physical Properties |
Transition Elements
Which Method Is Most Precise; Which Is Most Accurate?  A. D. Jordan
The main objective of this experiment, which involves determining the density of a liquid by several methods, is to familiarize students with the concepts of precision and accuracy using data that can be acquired easily with a variety of apparatus and analyzed by simple statistics and a linear regression.
Jordan, A. D. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 1459.
Liquids |
Physical Properties |
Quantitative Analysis
The Penny Experiment Revisited: An Illustration of Significant Figures, Accuracy, Precision, and Data Analysis  Joseph Bularzik
In this general chemistry laboratory the densities of pennies are measured by weighing them and using two different methods to measure their volumes. The average and standard deviation calculated for the resulting densities demonstrate that one measurement method is more accurate while the other is more precise.
Bularzik, Joseph. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 1456.
Chemometrics |
Nomenclature / Units / Symbols |
Nonmajor Courses |
Physical Properties
Predicting the Stability of Hypervalent Molecules  Tracy A. Mitchell, Debbie Finocchio, and Jeremy Kua
In this exercise, students use concepts in thermochemistry such as bond energy, ionization potentials, and electron affinities to predict the relative stability of two hypervalent molecules (PF5 and PH5) relative to their respective non-hypervalent counterparts.
Mitchell, Tracy A.; Finocchio, Debbie; Kua, Jeremy. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 629.
Computational Chemistry |
Covalent Bonding |
Ionic Bonding |
Lewis Structures |
Molecular Modeling |
Calorimetry / Thermochemistry |
Molecular Properties / Structure
Density Visualization  Richard L. Keiter, Whitney L. Puzey, and Erin A. Blitz
Metal rods of high purity for several elements can be used to construct a display in which their relative densities may be assessed visually.
Keiter, Richard L.; Puzey, Whitney L.; Blitz, Erin A. J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, 1629.
Metals |
Physical Properties |
X-ray Crystallography
Achieving Chemical Equilibrium: The Role of Imposed Conditions in the Ammonia Formation Reaction  Joel Tellinghuisen
The conditions under which chemical reactions occur determine which thermodynamic functions are minimized or maximized. This point is illustrated for the formation of ammonia in the ideal gas approximation using a numerical exercise.
Tellinghuisen, Joel. J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, 1090.
Gases |
Equilibrium |
Thermodynamics
The Synthesis of Copper(II) Carboxylates Revisited  Kevin Kushner, Robert E. Spangler, Ralph A. Salazar, Jr., and J. J. Lagowski
Describes an electrochemical synthesis of copper(II) carboxylates for use in the general chemistry laboratory course for chemistry majors.
Kushner, Kevin; Spangler, Robert E.; Salazar, Ralph A., Jr.; Lagowski, J. J. J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, 1042.
Carboxylic Acids |
Coordination Compounds |
Electrochemistry |
Metals |
Solutions / Solvents |
Transition Elements |
Undergraduate Research |
Synthesis
Assessment of a Data-Verification System for the General Chemistry Laboratory  Laura E. Pence and Harry J. Workman
Describes the use of computer programs to check that the students produced mathematically correct calculations expressed to the proper number of significant figures as part of their laboratory work before leaving the lab.
Pence, Laura E.; Workman, Harry J. J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, 668.
Administrative Issues |
Laboratory Computing / Interfacing |
Laboratory Management
A Procedural Problem in Laboratory Teaching: Experiment and Explain, or Vice-Versa?  Pasl A. Jalil
This work compares two different approaches to teaching the laboratory segment of a freshman chemistry course. In Approach I, each experiment was explained and demonstrated to the students before they participated; the expected results were also discussed. In Approach II, the students conducted the experiments themselves with minimal help from the instructor.
Jalil, Pasl A. J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, 159.
Learning Theories |
Student-Centered Learning
Stoichiometry of Calcium Medicines  Gabriel Pinto
Calcium supplements provide an excellent context in which to review most of the core content of general chemistry, namely, stoichiometry, concentration units, hydration of salts, inorganic and organic salts, physiological importance of elements, resonance in ions, geometry of polyatomic ions, and isomerism.
Pinto, Gabriel. J. Chem. Educ. 2005, 82, 1509.
Stoichiometry |
Applications of Chemistry |
Drugs / Pharmaceuticals |
Medicinal Chemistry
Teaching Significant Figures Using Age Conversions  Thomas D. Crute
In this classroom activity the instructor provides increasingly precise values of the age in years of a famous person and asks students to calculate that age in days. The activity facilitates discussions of estimated measurements, significant figures, exact numbers, rounding, and conversion factors.
Crute, Thomas D. J. Chem. Educ. 2005, 82, 1507.
Enrichment / Review Materials |
Applications of Chemistry |
Constructivism
A General Chemistry and Precalculus First-Year Interest Group (FIG): Effect on Retention, Skills, and Attitudes  Laura E. Pence, Harry J. Workman, and Mako E. Haruta
General chemistry and precalculus have been linked together through the University of Hartford First-Year Interest Program (FIG) as a means of creating an effective learning community of premedical, biology, and chemistrybiology students. The Integrated Learning Blocks that were created allowed each course to retain the majority of its original content and structure while emphasizing and reinforcing concepts that are common to both classes.
Pence, Laura E.; Workman, Harry J.; Haruta, Mako E. J. Chem. Educ. 2005, 82, 65.
Mathematics / Symbolic Mathematics
Using a Graphing Calculator To Determine a First-Order Rate Constant: Author Reply  José E. Cortés-Figueroa
When technology is used to help with mathematical calculations, the emphasis must be on the concepts being learned rather than simply the procedures. In our approach we are attempting to help students learn more about the concept and also to attain data analysis skills they will need in the future.
Cortés-Figueroa, José E. J. Chem. Educ. 2004, 81, 485.
Kinetics |
Chemometrics
Using a Graphing Calculator To Determine a First-Order Rate Constant  Todd P. Silverstein
The authors use the graphing calculator to estimate the infinity reading from linearized kinetics data, and then they use linearized semi-log data to determine the first-order rate constant.
Silverstein, Todd P. J. Chem. Educ. 2004, 81, 485.
Kinetics |
Chemometrics
A Web-Based Interactive Homework Quiz and Tutorial Package To Motivate Undergraduate Chemistry Students and Improve Learning  Ben Freasier, Grant Collins, and Paula Newitt
This study presents a Web-based interactive homework quiz and tutorial package that we have devised to improve the learning of first-year undergraduate chemistry students. We developed this automated scheme, based on WWWAssign, to produce randomly generated quizzes from a large database of questions, instantaneously grade that homework, give a fully-worked solution, and provide individually targeted tutorial assistance.
Freasier, Ben; Collins, Grant; Newitt, Paula. J. Chem. Educ. 2003, 80, 1344.
Undergraduate Research |
Student-Centered Learning
A Placement Examination and Mathematics Tutorial for General Chemistry  Norbert J. Pienta
This paper describes a thirty-question assessment that has been developed, tested, and used on-line to provide students advice into which course or sequence they should be enrolled. In addition, a second Internet-based feature, a set of tutorials about math and calculator skills and approaches to solving word problems has been implemented.
Pienta, Norbert J. J. Chem. Educ. 2003, 80, 1244.
Student / Career Counseling
What Should We Teach in High School Chemistry?  Kelly Morgan Deters
This article reports findings of an email survey of college professors that asked them to report the top five skills necessary for students to master before entering college-level chemistry.
Deters, Kelly Morgan. J. Chem. Educ. 2003, 80, 1153.
Learning Theories
Analysis of Carbon Monoxide in Blood  Benjamin P. Huddle and Joseph C. Stephens
Qualitative and quantitative analysis of carbon monoxide in blood using the Conway diffusion method.
Huddle, Benjamin P.; Stephens, Joseph C. J. Chem. Educ. 2003, 80, 441.
Gases |
Toxicology |
UV-Vis Spectroscopy |
Qualitative Analysis |
Quantitative Analysis |
Applications of Chemistry |
Forensic Chemistry
Effectiveness of a Daily Class Progress Assessment Technique in Introductory Chemistry   Brian J. Rogerson
Study to determine whether daily class progress assessments improve the success of introductory chemistry students.
Rogerson, Brian J. J. Chem. Educ. 2003, 80, 160.
Learning Theories
Precision in Microscale Titration  Mono M. Singh, Cynthia B. McGowan, and Zvi Szafran
Comparing the precision of a 2-mL graduated pipet and 50-mL graduated buret in performing a microscale titration.
Singh, Mono M.; McGowan, Cynthia B.; Szafran, Zvi. J. Chem. Educ. 2002, 79, 941.
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus |
Chemometrics |
Microscale Lab |
Titration / Volumetric Analysis
Precision in Microscale Titration  Julian L. Roberts Jr.
Comparing the precision of a 2-mL graduated pipet and 50-mL graduated buret in performing a microscale titration.
Roberts, Julian L., Jr. J. Chem. Educ. 2002, 79, 941.
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus |
Chemometrics |
Microscale Lab |
Titration / Volumetric Analysis
Assessing Student Understanding of General Chemistry with Concept Mapping  Joseph S. Francisco, Mary B. Nakhleh, Susan C. Nurrenbern, and Matthew L. Miller
Study of how concept maps can be used by students as an alternative study technique and by chemistry professors as an alternative assessment tool to improve conceptual learning.
Francisco, Joseph S.; Nakhleh, Mary B.; Nurrenbern, Susan C.; Miller, Matthew L. J. Chem. Educ. 2002, 79, 248.
TA Training / Orientation
Exploring Chemistry Resources on the Internet  Steven Murov
Suggestions for introductory Internet experiences and search challenges that use important chemistry sites on the Internet.
Murov, Steven. J. Chem. Educ. 2001, 78, 1429.
LUCID: A New Model for Computer-Assisted Learning  Troy Wolfskill and David Hanson
Features of LUCID (Learning and Understanding through Computer-based Interactive Discovery) and student assessments of the system.
Wolfskill, Troy; Hanson, David. J. Chem. Educ. 2001, 78, 1417.
Learning Theories
The Purification of Water by Freeze-Thaw or Zone Melting  James Oughton, Silas Xu, and Rubin Battino
Quantitative investigation of the purification of slat water solutions through the process of partial freezing.
Oughton, James; Xu, Silas; Battino, Rubin. J. Chem. Educ. 2001, 78, 1373.
Conductivity |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Separation Science |
Quantitative Analysis |
Water / Water Chemistry |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Solutions / Solvents
Teaching Science Problem Solving: An Overview of Experimental Work  Kenneth S. Lyle and William R. Robinson
Defining problem-solving and identifying effective problem-solving instruction.
Lyle, Kenneth S.; Robinson, William R. J. Chem. Educ. 2001, 78, 1162.
Using the Internet to Individualize Laboratory Questions  Steven D. Gammon and Sharon G. Hutchison
This paper describes a new method of using the Internet to develop and deliver individualized prelab and postlab questions to students in the undergraduate laboratory.
Gammon, Steven D.; Hutchison, Sharon G. J. Chem. Educ. 2001, 78, 412.
How Can an Instructor Best Introduce the Topic of Significant Figures to Students Unfamiliar with the Concept?  Richard A. Pacer
The focus of this paper is how best to introduce the concept of significant figures so that students find it meaningful before a stage is reached at which they become turned off. The approach described begins with measurements students are already familiar with from their life experiences and involves the students as active learners.
Pacer, Richard A. J. Chem. Educ. 2000, 77, 1435.
Learning Theories |
Nonmajor Courses |
Chemometrics
No, the Molecular Mass of Bromobenzene Is Not 157 amu: An Exercise in Mass Spectrometry and Isotopes for Early General Chemistry  Steven M. Schildcrout
Even with no background in bonding and structure, students can successfully interpret the output of a modern research instrument. They learn to identify an isotope pattern, assign chemical formulas to ions giving mass spectral peaks, calculate an average atomic weight (for bromine) from measured isotopic abundances, and write balanced equations for ion fragmentation reactions.
Schildcrout, Steven M. J. Chem. Educ. 2000, 77, 1433.
Isotopes |
Mass Spectrometry |
Atomic Properties / Structure |
Molecular Properties / Structure
ChemSkill Builder 2000, Version 6.1 [CD-ROM] (by James D. Spain and Harold J. Peters)  reviewed by Wendy L. Keeney-Kennicutt
Electronic homework package for general chemistry.
Keeney-Kennicutt, Wendy L. J. Chem. Educ. 2000, 77, 835.
Enrichment / Review Materials
What Chemistry to Teach Engineers?  Stephen J. Hawkes
Engineering texts were reviewed to find what changes are needed in the introductory chemistry course to meet the needs of engineering students. The conclusions were reviewed by industrial and academic engineers and amended accordingly.
Hawkes, Stephen J. J. Chem. Educ. 2000, 77, 321.
Before There Was Chemistry: The Origin of the Elements as an Introduction to Chemistry  Neil Glickstein
The use of cosmology as an interdisciplinary introduction to a chemistry course is discussed. Students read a variety of nontext sources in order to piece together the events of the early universe that led to the creation of the elements. An introduction to gravity, mass, time, distance, temperature, and density are all possible with thematic cohesion.
Glickstein, Neil. J. Chem. Educ. 1999, 76, 353.
Astrochemistry |
Nonmajor Courses |
Geochemistry
Science Success Strategies: An Interdisciplinary Course for Improving Science and Mathematics Education  Stephen A. Angel and Donna E. LaLonde
The diverse backgrounds and academic preparation of students attending an open-enrollment, urban university are not compatible with the traditions of college science and mathematics. An interdisciplinary course that attempts to equip potential science students from this population with requisite math and perception skills for success in the sciences is described.
Angel, Stephen A.; LaLonde, Donna E. J. Chem. Educ. 1998, 75, 1437.
Women in Chemistry |
Mathematics / Symbolic Mathematics
The Ksp-Solubility Conundrum  Roy W. Clark and Judith M. Bonicamp
The authors sought to find those cases of partly soluble substances for which simple calculations such as Ksp=S2, and Ksp=4S3 can realistically be used for computing solubility from Ksp and the reverse calculation. Empirical solubility data are compared with solubilities calculated from reliable Ksp values that have been adjusted for activity coefficients. A table of 18 substances is suggested for textbook use.
Clark, Roy W.; Bonicamp, Judith M. J. Chem. Educ. 1998, 75, 1182.
Equilibrium |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Precipitation / Solubility
There Seems To Be Uncertainty about the Use of Significant Figures in Reporting Uncertainties of Results  Julio F. Caballero and Delphia F. Harris
A cursory review of two journals indicates that uncertainties in experimental results are not consistently reported in the literature with the correct number of significant figures. The problem seems more frequent in computer generated results in both chemical education and research articles. Examples of published values with uncertainty inappropriately reported are included along with the appropriate rounding.
Caballero, Julio F.; Harris, Delphia F. J. Chem. Educ. 1998, 75, 996.
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus |
Learning Theories |
Chemometrics
Precision and Accuracy in Measurements: A Tale of Four Graduated Cylinders  Richard S. Treptow
The concepts of precision and accuracy help students understand that uncertainty accompanies even our best scientific measurements. A model experiment can be used to distinguish the two terms. The experiment uses four graduated cylinders which give measurements of different accuracy and precision. Such terms as mean, range, standard deviation, error, and true value are defined through an illustration.
Treptow, Richard S. J. Chem. Educ. 1998, 75, 992.
Quantitative Analysis |
Chemometrics
Precision and Accuracy (the authors reply, 2)  Midden, W. Robert
Rounding-off rules and significant figures.
Midden, W. Robert J. Chem. Educ. 1998, 75, 971.
Chemometrics
Precision and Accuracy (the authors reply, 1)  Guare, Charles J.
Rounding-off rules and significant figures.
Guare, Charles J. J. Chem. Educ. 1998, 75, 971.
Chemometrics
Precision and Accuracy (3)  Rustad, Douglas
Rounding-off rules and significant figures.
Rustad, Douglas J. Chem. Educ. 1998, 75, 970.
Chemometrics
Precision and Accuracy (1)  Sykes, Robert M.
Standard procedures for determining and maintaining significant figures in calculations.
Sykes, Robert M. J. Chem. Educ. 1998, 75, 970.
Chemometrics
ChemSkill Builder, Version 5.1 by James D. Spain and Harold J. Peters  M. Larry Peck
The package is a 3-disk set or a CD plus a record management disk. The program is divided into 24 chapters much like the topics of nearly all general chemistry textbooks. Each chapter is usually subdivided into four to six subsections. Each subsection contains instruction and a set of questions. Since the number of questions varies and the actual questions differ each time a student goes through the subunit, each student has a unique set of questions.
Peck, M. Larry. J. Chem. Educ. 1998, 75, 831.
The ChemLinks and ModularCHEM Consortia: Using Active and Context-Based Learning To Teach Students How Chemistry Is Actually Done  Sharon Anthony, Heather Mernitz, Brock Spencer, Joshua Gutwill, Susan E. Kegley, and Marco Molinaro
This report describes the author's implementation of a modular approach and some of the active learning strategies it employs, plans for evaluating the effectiveness of this approach, and plans for disseminating it broadly within the undergraduate chemistry community.
Anthony, Sharon; Mernitz, Heather; Spencer, Brock; Gutwill, Joshua; Kegley, Susan E.; Molinaro, Marco. J. Chem. Educ. 1998, 75, 322.
Learning Theories
CheMentor Software System by H. A. Peoples  reviewed by Brian P. Reid
CheMentor is a series of software packages for introductory-level chemistry, which includes Practice Items (I), Stoichiometry (I), Calculating Chemical Formulae, and the CheMentor Toolkit.
Reid, Brian P. J. Chem. Educ. 1997, 74, 1047.
Stoichiometry
Fundamentals of Chemistry, Second Edition and Essentials of Chemistry, Second Edition  reviewed by Robert D. Allendoerfer
The two texts reviewed are identical except that the "Essentials" text has a soft cover while the "Fundamentals" text has a hard cover and three additional chapters at the end, covering nuclear, organic, and biochemistry.
Allendoerfer, Robert D. J. Chem. Educ. 1996, 73, A245.
Nuclear / Radiochemistry
Models of Matter: Principles and Perspectives of Chemistry  reviewed by Henry C. Brenner
This is a text for a one-semester chemistry course for non-science majors and assumes little or no prior familiarity with chemistry.
Brenner, Henry C. J. Chem. Educ. 1996, 73, A243.
Nonmajor Courses
Introduction to College Chemistry, First Edition  reviewed by John J. Alexander
This book is directed toward an audience of non-science majors. Its choice of topics places it squarely in the camp of those who favor a simplified version of the science-majors general chemistry course for this audience.
Alexander, John J. J. Chem. Educ. 1996, 73, A242.
Nonmajor Courses
Basic Chemistry, Seventh Edition and Alternate {Shorter} Edition (by G. William Daub & William S. Seese)   reviewed by Thomas R. Tuttle
The seventh edition of this textbook contains a number of new features that enhance its pedagogic utility while the basic character and structure exhibited in earlier editions are maintained.
Tuttle, Thomas R. J. Chem. Educ. 1996, 73, A241.
Chemistry: The Study of Matter and Its Changes, Second Edition (by James E. Brady & John R. Holum)   reviewed by L. Peter Gold
Although this is only the second edition, this book has its roots in the textbooks by Brady and by Brady and Gerald Humiston that first appeared over twenty years ago. It remains largely in the tradition of the major textbooks of that era in its order and style of presentation.
Gold, L. Peter. J. Chem. Educ. 1996, 73, A241.
Descriptive Chemistry
Essential Chemistry (by Raymond Chang)  reviewed by Howard D. Dewald
Essential Chemistry offers material that would be appropriate as an introduction to chemistry. I would recommend it for students in education and majors in biology, chemistry, and physics, and other programs requiring only one year of chemistry
Dewald, Howard D. J. Chem. Educ. 1996, 73, A240.
General Chemistry, Second Edition (Jean B. Umland & Jon M. Bellama)  reviewed by Gordon A. Parker
This general chemistry textbook is a revision of the first, 1993, edition. It is intended for a one-year, comprehensive, first course in general chemistry.
Parker, Gordon A. J. Chem. Educ. 1996, 73, A240.
Moseley's Work on X-Rays and Atomic Number  C. W. Haigh
Explanation of the relationship between Moseley's work in determining atomic numbers, the spectrum of the hydrogen atom, the Bohr theory, and Slater's rules for screening constants.
Haigh, C. W. J. Chem. Educ. 1995, 72, 1012.
Enrichment / Review Materials |
Periodicity / Periodic Table |
Atomic Properties / Structure |
Quantum Chemistry
The Effectiveness of Computer-Assissted Learning in the Teaching of Quantitative Volumetric Analysis Skills in a First-Year University Course  Carmel McNaught, Heather Grant, Paul Fritze, Janet Barton, Peter McTigue, and Robert Prosser
Study of the effectiveness of a computerized tutorial involving titration-related laboratory procedures at improving the laboratory skills of first-year students with a weak chemistry background.
McNaught, Carmel; Grant, Heather; Fritze, Paul; Barton, Janet; McTigue, Peter; Prosser, Robert. J. Chem. Educ. 1995, 72, 1003.
Quantitative Analysis |
Titration / Volumetric Analysis
Final Analysis--Rethinking an Age-Old Practice  Robert Becker
An approach to final exams in chemistry that emphasizes the application rather than retention of information; an open-book, open-note, lab-practical format; and work in small groups.
Becker, Robert. J. Chem. Educ. 1995, 72, 816.
Administrative Issues
A General Chemistry Course that Focuses on the Emerging Chemical Sciences  Owens, P. M.
Outline of topics considered in a materials, life, and environmental interdisciplinary general science course at the U.S. Military Academy.
Owens, P. M. J. Chem. Educ. 1995, 72, 528.
Materials Science
Raoult's Law Is a Deception  Hawkes, Stephen J.
Argument that Raoult's law should be omitted from introductory chemistry courses because of limited applicability and usefulness at that level of study.
Hawkes, Stephen J. J. Chem. Educ. 1995, 72, 204.
Rate Law |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry
Using Computer-Assisted Personalized Assignments for Freshman Chemistry  Morrissey, D. J.; Kashy, E.; Tsai, I.
Overview of the Computer-Assisted Personalized Assignments (CAPA) system to produce individualized numerical and multiple-choice problem sets, with assessment of the system's success.
Morrissey, D. J.; Kashy, E.; Tsai, I. J. Chem. Educ. 1995, 72, 141.
Measuring with a Purpose: Involving Students in the Learning Process  Metz, Patricia A.; Pribyl, Jeffrey R.
Constructivist learning activities for helping students to understand measurement, significant figures, uncertainty, scientific notation, and unit conversions.
Metz, Patricia A.; Pribyl, Jeffrey R. J. Chem. Educ. 1995, 72, 130.
Nomenclature / Units / Symbols |
Chemometrics |
Constructivism
Basic Principles of Scale Reading  Peckham, Gavin D.
Steps and basic principles of reading the scales of laboratory instruments.
Peckham, Gavin D. J. Chem. Educ. 1994, 71, 423.
Instrumental Methods |
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus |
Nomenclature / Units / Symbols
Inventory Control: Sampling and Analyzing Air Pollution: An Apparatus Suitable for Use in Schools  Rockwell, Dean M.; Hansen, Tony
Two variations of an air sampler and analyzer that are inexpensive, easy to construct, and highly accurate.
Rockwell, Dean M.; Hansen, Tony J. Chem. Educ. 1994, 71, 318.
Atmospheric Chemistry |
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus |
Quantitative Analysis
A Joke Based on Significant Figures  Ruekberg, Ben
Joke to introduce significant figures.
Ruekberg, Ben J. Chem. Educ. 1994, 71, 306.
Chemometrics
Solving equilibria problems with a graphing calculator: A robust method, free of algebra and calculus   Ruch, David K.; Chasteen, T. G.
The method of successive approximations is frequently introduced in freshman chemistry as a means for solving equilibrium equations. However, this often requires an understanding of calculus that is problematic for introductory chemistry students. An alternative method to solving such equations is to use graphic calculators to solve problems graphically.
Ruch, David K.; Chasteen, T. G. J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, A184.
Equilibrium |
Chemometrics
General chemistry workshop attendance and improved student performance  Hollister, James W.
In past issues of this Journal, studies have been published dealing with general chemistry workshop attendance and its effects on grades in introductory chemistry. Some articles report statistically significant improvements in the grades of workshop attendees, while others report no significant improvements. This author examines other variables that may contribute to workshop attendance and its effects on students' grades.
Hollister, James W. J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 1013.
AnswerSheets  Cornelius, Richard
Review of a spreadsheet-based program that has modules on significant figures, VSEPR structures, stoichiometry, and unit conversions.
Cornelius, Richard J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 460.
VSEPR Theory |
Stoichiometry |
Chemometrics
More on the Question of Significant Figures  Clase, Howard J.
Because so many students have a hard time understanding what significant figures are all about, this author developed a method using "?" to substitute for insignificant zeros. This helps many students finally grasp this convention.
Clase, Howard J. J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 133.
Chemometrics
Creating excitement in the chemistry classroom: Active learning strategies  Worrell, Jay H.
The purpose of the weekly participation sections is to engage students in active learning. Less emphasis is placed on dispensing information and more on developing student skills via active inquiry, cooperative learning, and peer teaching.
Worrell, Jay H. J. Chem. Educ. 1992, 69, 913.
Learning Theories |
Student-Centered Learning
Imprecise numbers and incautious safety procedure mar experiment.  Nelson, Robert N.
Problems with significant figures and safety concerns regarding two published experiments.
Nelson, Robert N. J. Chem. Educ. 1992, 69, 688.
Reactions |
Nomenclature / Units / Symbols
Argon-potassium atomic weight inversion in the periodic table.  Arnikar, H. J.
An explanation for the Ar-K inversion in terms of the nuclear characteristics of the naturally occurring isotopes of these elements.
Arnikar, H. J. J. Chem. Educ. 1992, 69, 687.
Periodicity / Periodic Table |
Nuclear / Radiochemistry |
Atomic Properties / Structure |
Geochemistry |
Isotopes
A modern vapor pressure apparatus based on the isoteniscope.  Van Hecke, Gerald R.
Equipment used for vapor pressure measurements that eliminates use of a mercury manometer.
Van Hecke, Gerald R. J. Chem. Educ. 1992, 69, 681.
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus |
Gases |
Liquids
Significant figures: A classroom demonstration  Kirksey, H. Graden.
Demonstration to show students the function and importance of significant figures in a measurement.
Kirksey, H. Graden. J. Chem. Educ. 1992, 69, 497.
Nomenclature / Units / Symbols
An MS-DOS microcomputer controlled titration system  Stangeland, Leiv Jonn; Anjo, Dennis M.
136. In this experiment the computer is employed to control the addition rate of titrant based on the change in pH of the analyte system.
Stangeland, Leiv Jonn; Anjo, Dennis M. J. Chem. Educ. 1992, 69, 296.
Titration / Volumetric Analysis |
pH |
Laboratory Computing / Interfacing
A simple but effective demonstration for illustrating significant figure rules when making measurements and doing calculations  Zipp, Arden P.
Students can be surprised and confused when different arithmetical operations are performed on experimental data, because the rules change when changing from addition to subtraction to multiplication or division. The following is a simple way to illustrate several aspects of these rules.
Zipp, Arden P. J. Chem. Educ. 1992, 69, 291.
Chemometrics
Algorithm for plotting titration curves (author response).  Rodrigues de Moura, Daniel.
Our model, contrary to Jackman's statement, can be applied to redox systems that are pH-dependant.
Rodrigues de Moura, Daniel. J. Chem. Educ. 1992, 69, 257.
pH |
Oxidation / Reduction |
Titration / Volumetric Analysis
Chemistry for the health sciences: Sixth edition (Sackheim, George I.; Lehman, Dennis D.)  Jache, Albert W.
A review for a chemistry textbook geared toward students in the health sciences.
Jache, Albert W. J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, A231.
Nonmajor Courses
The use of "marathon" problems as effective vehicles for the presentation of general chemistry lectures  Burness, James H.
A marathon problem is a long, comprehensive, and difficult problem that ties together many of the topics in a chapter and that is solved together by the instructor and students. Sample problems are included and advantages and disadvantages of this approach are discussed.
Burness, James H. J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 919.
Chemometrics
Densities and miscibilities of liquids and liquid mixtures   Franz, David A.
A sequence of demonstrations that lend themselves to quantitative calculations regarding density.
Franz, David A. J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 594.
Physical Properties |
Liquids
When figures signify nothing  Ahmad, Jamil
Significant figures in the "real world" set poor standards and confusing examples for chemistry students.
Ahmad, Jamil J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 469.
Chemometrics
Solving quadratic equations to the correct number of significant figures  Thomas, Rudolf
Presenting an application of the successive approximations method for solving quadratic or higher order expressions.
Thomas, Rudolf J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 409.
Equilibrium |
Chemometrics
Chemical equilibrium: III. A few math tricks   Gordus, Adon A.
The third article in a series on chemical equilibrium that considers a few math "tricks" useful in equilibrium calculations and approximations.
Gordus, Adon A. J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 291.
Acids / Bases |
Equilibrium |
Chemometrics |
Titration / Volumetric Analysis
Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry, Fourth Edition (Holum, John R.)  Glasfeld, Arthur
Aimed at students in the allied health sciences.
Glasfeld, Arthur J. Chem. Educ. 1990, 67, A312.
Chemistry (Radel, Stanley R.; Navidi, Marjorie)  Hajian, Harry G.
General chemistry text.
Hajian, Harry G. J. Chem. Educ. 1990, 67, A312.
Nonmajor Courses
Accuracy of measurements and the U.S. Census  Gorin, George
Some aspects of taking the Census can help students to understand the problem of measurement error and the use of significant figures.
Gorin, George J. Chem. Educ. 1990, 67, 936.
Chemometrics
Measurement of eggs: A general chemistry experiment  Newton, Thomas A.
Students measure the mass, dimensions, and volume of an egg, as well as the masses of the shell, white, and yolk.
Newton, Thomas A. J. Chem. Educ. 1990, 67, 604.
An efficient method for the treatment of weak acid/base equilibria  Burness, James H.
The use of the ionization ratio concept enables students to perform many of the calculations for aqueous acid/base equilibria more quickly and efficiently.
Burness, James H. J. Chem. Educ. 1990, 67, 224.
Equilibrium |
Acids / Bases
Calculating entropy changes at different extents of reaction  Brosnan, Tim
The Revised Nuffield Chemistry course uses a simple statistical approach to entropy a a unifying idea in its treatment of thermodynamics. It was for these students that the author developed this method of calculating entropy changes at different extents of reaction which are listed here.
Brosnan, Tim J. Chem. Educ. 1990, 67, 48.
Thermodynamics
Atlantic-Pacific sig figs  Stone, Helen M.
Examples of applications of significant figures in calculations.
Stone, Helen M. J. Chem. Educ. 1989, 66, 829.
Nomenclature / Units / Symbols |
Chemometrics
Substitution of volumetric for gravimetric methods and other improvements in a new molar volume-molar mass experiment  Bedenbaugh, John H.; Bedenbaugh, Angela O.; Heard, Thomas S.
Improvements on an earlier procedure for the quantitative decomposition of 3% hydrogen peroxide to oxygen and water.
Bedenbaugh, John H.; Bedenbaugh, Angela O.; Heard, Thomas S. J. Chem. Educ. 1989, 66, 679.
Gravimetric Analysis |
Enzymes |
Stoichiometry |
Titration / Volumetric Analysis
An inexpensive and easily constructed device for quantitative conductivity experiments   Rettich, Timothy R.; Battino, Rubin
The low cost and easily replaced electrodes make this system practical for use in a general chemistry lab, while its accuracy and wide applicability permit its use in physical or quantitative chemistry experiments.
Rettich, Timothy R.; Battino, Rubin J. Chem. Educ. 1989, 66, 168.
Quantitative Analysis |
Conductivity |
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus
Graphical analysis III (Vernier, David L.)  Carpenter, Jeanette; Bowers, Caroline H.
Two reviews of a complete graphing tool suitable for high school and college applications with a wide range of operations varying in complexity.
Carpenter, Jeanette; Bowers, Caroline H. J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, A269.
Chemometrics
Chemistry in action (Freemantle, Michael)  Campbell, J.A.
A review of a general chemistry text that met high expectations.
Campbell, J.A. J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, A243.
Chemistry tutorial/ drill (Smith, M.B. and Smith, M.R.)  Bell, William L.
A review of a 2-disk software package aimed at providing guidance and extra aid to students in general college chemistry and high school chemistry courses.
Bell, William L. J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, A242.
Chemistry according to ROF (Fee, Richard)  Radcliffe, George; Mackenzie, Norma N.
Two reviews on a software package that consists of 68 programs on 17 disks plus an administrative disk geared toward acquainting students with fundamental chemistry content. For instance, acids and bases, significant figures, electron configuration, chemical structures, bonding, phases, and more.
Radcliffe, George; Mackenzie, Norma N. J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, A239.
Chemometrics |
Atomic Properties / Structure |
Equilibrium |
Periodicity / Periodic Table |
Periodicity / Periodic Table |
Stoichiometry |
Physical Properties |
Acids / Bases |
Covalent Bonding
Elements of chemistry (Boikess,R.; Breslauer,K.; Edelson,E.)  Schulz, Williwam D.
A review of the title textbook for a general chemistry course geared toward nonmajors.
Schulz, Williwam D. J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, A25.
General chemistry principles and structures; fourth edition (Brady, James E.; Humiston Gerard E.)  Haworth, Daniel T.
A review of the title textbook for a general chemistry course.
Haworth, Daniel T. J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, A25.
Foundations of college chemistry; sixth edition (Hein, Morris)  Knockemus, Ward
A review of the title textbook for a general chemistry course.
Knockemus, Ward J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, A25.
E.M.E. Titration lab (Shelton, Roger)  Ogata, Philip H.
A review of an interactive software program that executes a lab simulation allowing students to master the titration process while helping students understand symbols and empirical formulas and sharpening students' data collection skills.
Ogata, Philip H. J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, A23.
Titration / Volumetric Analysis
Questions from a can of Pepsi  Mitchell, Tony
A can of Pepsi can be the starting point of countless chemistry questions that students can relate to. The author encourages other instructors to think about helping students understand chemistry as it relates to contemporary society.
Mitchell, Tony J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, 1070.
Consumer Chemistry |
Applications of Chemistry |
Stoichiometry |
Physical Properties |
Food Science |
Nutrition |
Gases |
Acids / Bases |
Metals
Measurement of density: A first laboratory experiment for beginning chemistry students  Richardson, W. S.; Teggins, J. E.
This initial lab experience allows students to gain experiences with the most common methods of data treatment in science and use graphs to see patterns in data.
Richardson, W. S.; Teggins, J. E. J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, 1013.
Physical Properties
Teaching students to use algorithms for solving generic and harder problems in general chemistry  Kean, Elizabeth; Middlecamp, Catherine Hurt; Scott, D. L.
This paper describes teaching strategies that help students improve their problem-solving skills.
Kean, Elizabeth; Middlecamp, Catherine Hurt; Scott, D. L. J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, 987.
Stoichiometry |
Chemometrics
Chemistry and Chemical Reactivity (Kotz, John C.; Purcell, Keith F.)  Basolo, Fred
General chemistry text.
Basolo, Fred J. Chem. Educ. 1987, 64, A219.
Basic Concepts of Chemistry, Computerized version, Second Edition (Malone, Leo J.)  Beitzel, Richard E.
15 chapters of general chemistry and one of organic.
Beitzel, Richard E. J. Chem. Educ. 1987, 64, A219.
Correct equilibrium constants for water (the authors reply)  Starkey, Ronald; Norman, Jack; Hinitze, Mark
Water and hydronium ion Ka values are special cases.
Starkey, Ronald; Norman, Jack; Hinitze, Mark J. Chem. Educ. 1987, 64, 1068.
Equilibrium |
Water / Water Chemistry |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Acids / Bases |
Thermodynamics
Two fundamental constants  McNaught, Ian J.; Peckham, Gavin D.
Experiment to produce accurate values for both the absolute zero of temperature and the gas constant.
McNaught, Ian J.; Peckham, Gavin D. J. Chem. Educ. 1987, 64, 999.
Gases
Solving limiting reagent problems (the author replies)  Kalantar, A. H.
Thanks for clarification and suggestion.
Kalantar, A. H. J. Chem. Educ. 1987, 64, 472.
Stoichiometry |
Chemometrics
Solving limiting reagent problems  Skovlin, Dean O.
Uncertainty in the meaning of the term X.
Skovlin, Dean O. J. Chem. Educ. 1987, 64, 472.
Stoichiometry |
Chemometrics
ChemPlate and Hopkins, a template and font for drawing molecular structures with the Macintosh computer  Hwu, Jih Ru.; Wetzel, John M.; Robl, Jeffrey A.
80. Features, use, and results of ChemPlate and Hopkins, software for drawing molecular structures with a Macintosh computer.
Hwu, Jih Ru.; Wetzel, John M.; Robl, Jeffrey A. J. Chem. Educ. 1987, 64, 135.
Molecular Properties / Structure
The chemistry tutor (Rinehart, F.P.)  Watkins, Stanley R.; Krugh, William D.
Two reviews of a two-disk package that is designed to help students master the essential skills of equation balancing, stoichiometric,and limiting reagents calculations.
Watkins, Stanley R.; Krugh, William D. J. Chem. Educ. 1986, 63, A206.
Stoichiometry
Chemistry: Stoichiometry and Chemistry: Acids and Bases ( Frazin, J. and partners)  Bendall, Victor I.; Roe, Robert, Jr.
Two reviews of a software package that contains drill and practice programs that are suitable for beginning students of chemistry.
Bendall, Victor I.; Roe, Robert, Jr. J. Chem. Educ. 1986, 63, A204.
Stoichiometry |
Acids / Bases
Chemistry, experiment, and theory (Segal, Bernice G.)  Beran, Jo A.
A review of a general chemistry text written for science majors who have not only completed an excellent chemistry program in secondary school, but also have retained much of the information and understanding of those principles.
Beran, Jo A. J. Chem. Educ. 1986, 63, A141.
The length of a pestle: A class exercise in measurement and statistical analysis  O'Reilly, James E.
Too many students get through chemistry without acquiring a basic understanding and appreciation of the concepts of measurement science. The purpose of this report is to outline an extremely simple class exercise as a concrete paradigm of the entire process of making chemical measurements and treating data.
O'Reilly, James E. J. Chem. Educ. 1986, 63, 894.
Chemometrics
Calculation of Madelung constants in the first year chemistry course  Elert, Mark; Koubek, Edward
76. Bits and pieces, 31. A computer program aids in understanding the nature of the Madelung constants.
Elert, Mark; Koubek, Edward J. Chem. Educ. 1986, 63, 840.
Crystals / Crystallography |
Chemometrics
Teaching significant figures using a learning cycle  Guymon, E. Park; James, Helen J.; Saeger, Spencer L.
Can we teach significant figures in a way that will be better retained by our students? These authors propose a solution.
Guymon, E. Park; James, Helen J.; Saeger, Spencer L. J. Chem. Educ. 1986, 63, 786.
Learning Theories |
Chemometrics
Formulation of mathematical expressions to avoid inaccuracies in computation  Shukla, Shyam S.; Shukla, Alka
67. Bits and pieces, 27. It is important to realize the subtly of the computation and to note that computers have some limitations.
Shukla, Shyam S.; Shukla, Alka J. Chem. Educ. 1986, 63, 72.
Chemical Principles, Fourth Edition (Dickerson, Richard E.; Gray, Harry B.; Darensbourg, Marcetta Y.; Darensbourg, Donald J.)  Moore, William E.
General chemistry text.
Moore, William E. J. Chem. Educ. 1985, 62, A107.
Propagation of significant figures  Schwartz, Lowell M.
The rules of thumb for propagating significant figures through arithmetic calculations frequently yield misleading results.
Schwartz, Lowell M. J. Chem. Educ. 1985, 62, 693.
Chemometrics
microchem, Review III (Ouellette, Robert J.)  Mullica, Donald Foster; McAtee, James L., Jr.
Contains 50 programs covering many topics common to most general chemistry courses.
Mullica, Donald Foster; McAtee, James L., Jr. J. Chem. Educ. 1984, 61, A326.
Enrichment / Review Materials
microchem, Review II (Ouellette, Robert J.)  Searer, Anne M.
Contains 50 programs covering many topics common to most general chemistry courses.
Searer, Anne M. J. Chem. Educ. 1984, 61, A326.
Enrichment / Review Materials
microchem, Review I (Ouellette, Robert J.)  Scott, D. L.
Contains 50 programs covering many topics common to most general chemistry courses.
Scott, D. L. J. Chem. Educ. 1984, 61, A325.
Enrichment / Review Materials
Graphical Analysis, Review II (Dice, David R.)  Sievers, Dennis
A computerized program that generates graphs of empirical data.
Sievers, Dennis J. Chem. Educ. 1984, 61, A324.
Chemometrics
Concentrated Chemistry Concepts, Review I (Cornelius, Richard)  Clancy, Dennis J.
A set of nine computer disks covering general, organic, and biochemistry.
Clancy, Dennis J. J. Chem. Educ. 1984, 61, A299.
Enrichment / Review Materials
Computer-Aided Instruction for General Chemistry, Review II (Butler, William M.; Hough, Raymond L.)  Walsh, Jerry L.
A two-disk package consisting of 20 programs on topics taught in most introductory chemistry courses.
Walsh, Jerry L. J. Chem. Educ. 1984, 61, A272.
Enrichment / Review Materials
Computer-Aided Instruction for General Chemistry, Review I (Butler, William M.; Hough, Raymond L.)  Barker, Patricia L.
A two-disk package consisting of 20 programs on topics taught in most introductory chemistry courses.
Barker, Patricia L. J. Chem. Educ. 1984, 61, A271.
Enrichment / Review Materials
The density of solids  Burgess, Dale
Using density measurements as an opportunity to discuss experimental procedures, error, and significant figures.
Burgess, Dale J. Chem. Educ. 1984, 61, 242.
Chemometrics |
Physical Properties
General college chemistry, sixth edition  Hurlbut, Jeffrey A.
A review of a chemistry text for students going into science and health majors.
Hurlbut, Jeffrey A. J. Chem. Educ. 1983, 60, A183.
Nightmares and Igors: keeping students interested   Warrington, Susan C.
As topics are covered in classes, they are added to "nightmare" problems. At first, students do not like these "nightmares", but they begin to request "nightmares" when they realize how helpful these problems are in retaining concepts.
Warrington, Susan C. J. Chem. Educ. 1983, 60, 357.
Fundamentals of Chemistry, Review 2 (Wartell, Michael A.; Cumins, Jack D.)  Berry, Judy
General chemistry textbook.
Berry, Judy J. Chem. Educ. 1982, 59, 78.
Fundamentals of Chemistry, Review 1 (Wartell, Michael A.; Cumins, Jack D.)  Cary, William R.
General chemistry textbook.
Cary, William R. J. Chem. Educ. 1982, 59, 78.
General Chemistry, Principles and Structures; Laboratory Manual for General Chemistry; Study Guide and Selected Problem Solutions to Accompany General Chemistry, Review 2(Brady, James E.; Sottery, Theodore W.)  Smith, Judy
General chemistry text and supplemental materials.
Smith, Judy J. Chem. Educ. 1982, 59, 77.
Basic mathematics for beginning chemistry (Goldish, Dorthoy M.)  Ellison, Herbert R.

Ellison, Herbert R. J. Chem. Educ. 1981, 58, A65.
Chemometrics |
Mathematics / Symbolic Mathematics |
Enrichment / Review Materials
Computer applications in the freshman laboratory  Palmer, Glenn E.
The objectives of the computer applications described in this note are: 1) practical experience in the application of the concept of logical sequence and deduction in a chemical context and 2) closely supervised practice in the techniques and applications of volumetric analysis.
Palmer, Glenn E. J. Chem. Educ. 1981, 58, 995.
Titration / Volumetric Analysis
The grade thirteen syndrome   Bohning, James J.
Multiple choice is an empty ritual used for expediency by educators. How many employers provide multiple choice situations for their employers?
Bohning, James J. J. Chem. Educ. 1981, 58, 717.
Learning Theories
Chemistry basic learning objectives  Rouse, John P.
In an attempt to get a consensus on what "ought to be taught" at the secondary school level, the author designed and circulated questionnaires. The conclusions drawn from them are the subject of this paper.
Rouse, John P. J. Chem. Educ. 1981, 58, 714.
Basic skills for chemistry: A pre-chemistry course  Kreiser, Ralph R.
A pre-course was designed to introduce many basic scientific concepts which "all students should know" upon entering a college-level chemistry course.
Kreiser, Ralph R. J. Chem. Educ. 1981, 58, 636.
What is expected from high school chemistry by selected college chemistry instructors   Zimelis, John
This author undertook a survey of some local college professors to determine what topics should be covered in high school and to what extent. The results are presented in this paper.
Zimelis, John J. Chem. Educ. 1981, 58, 488.
Empirical formulas - A ratio problem  Knox, Kerro
A problem involving an analogy between ratios of boys to girls given their average weights and percentage composition of the class by weight.
Knox, Kerro J. Chem. Educ. 1980, 57, 879.
Chemometrics |
Molecular Properties / Structure
Calculators in freshman chemistry  Wiger, George
An alternative to an earlier suggestion regarding calculators in freshman chemistry.
Wiger, George J. Chem. Educ. 1980, 57, 670.
Elementary oxidation-number rules  Holleran, Eugene M.; Jespersen, Neil D.
A hierarchy for assigning oxidation numbers.
Holleran, Eugene M.; Jespersen, Neil D. J. Chem. Educ. 1980, 57, 670.
Oxidation State
Student graders  Steiner, Richard
Using student graders to increase contact with students and involve them in the grading process.
Steiner, Richard J. Chem. Educ. 1980, 57, 669.
Whatever became of significant figures? The trend toward numerical illiteracy  Anderlik, Barbara
How does one persuade students, when working with physical measurements, to part with excess digits and become numerically literate.
Anderlik, Barbara J. Chem. Educ. 1980, 57, 591.
Chemometrics
A comparison of the achievement of college students, advanced placement students, and first-year chemistry secondary school students  Harris, Sidney P.; Galitisis, Anthony A.
A possible lesson for secondary school chemistry teachers and their supervisors given these results is to allow bright students to take honor classes in chemistry.
Harris, Sidney P.; Galitisis, Anthony A. J. Chem. Educ. 1980, 57, 494.
A model to illustrate the infinite nature of a crystalline compound  Kennard, C. H. L.
A model to illustrate the infinite and periodic nature of face-centered cubic crystalline compounds.
Kennard, C. H. L. J. Chem. Educ. 1979, 56, 238.
Molecular Modeling |
Crystals / Crystallography
Acid-base half-reactions - A useful formalism for review lessons  Atkinson, G. F.
An effective way to draw analogies between acid-base and redox effects while reviewing both.
Atkinson, G. F. J. Chem. Educ. 1979, 56, 238.
Oxidation / Reduction |
Reactions |
Acids / Bases |
Enrichment / Review Materials
Calculators, slide rules, and significant figures  McCullough, Thomas, CSC
Using a slide rule to help students understand the concept of significant figures before using a calculator.
McCullough, Thomas, CSC J. Chem. Educ. 1979, 56, 238.
Chemometrics
Producing flame spectra  Smith, Douglas D.
Adding the desired salt to canned heat.
Smith, Douglas D. J. Chem. Educ. 1979, 56, 48.
Atomic Properties / Structure |
Atomic Spectroscopy
Lab hint  Smith, Douglas D.
Using rubber eye-dropper bulbs to protect the glass ends of equipment.
Smith, Douglas D. J. Chem. Educ. 1979, 56, 47.
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus |
Laboratory Management
Buffer effect demonstration on the overhead projector  Hobe, Paul G., Jr.
Illustrates that one drop of dilute acid or base will change the pH of water by a large amount while larger amounts can be added to a buffer solution before any change is noted.
Hobe, Paul G., Jr. J. Chem. Educ. 1979, 56, 47.
Acids / Bases |
pH
Rates of reaction - Analogies  Smith, Douglas D.
Demonstrations of / analogies for zero- and first-order reactions.
Smith, Douglas D. J. Chem. Educ. 1979, 56, 47.
Rate Law |
Kinetics
A pre-general chemistry course for the underprepared student  Krannich, Larry K.; Patick, David; Pevear, Jesse
Outline and evaluation of a course in chemical problem solving.
Krannich, Larry K.; Patick, David; Pevear, Jesse J. Chem. Educ. 1977, 54, 730.
Enrichment / Review Materials |
Chemometrics
Project lab - A call for expressions of interest  Crawford, Thomas H.; Deck, Joseph C.
A call for projects to be published in a newsletter.
Crawford, Thomas H.; Deck, Joseph C. J. Chem. Educ. 1977, 54, 588.
Conferences
The relationship of lead and sulfur in a chemical reaction  Chapman, V. L.
Investigating the stoichiometric synthesis of lead and sulfur to form lead sulfide.
Chapman, V. L. J. Chem. Educ. 1977, 54, 436.
Reactions |
Stoichiometry
A simple lab demonstrating energy transformation  Miller, Daniel W.
Building and investigating a sulfuric acid / lead electrolytic cell.
Miller, Daniel W. J. Chem. Educ. 1977, 54, 245.
Electrochemistry |
Electrolytic / Galvanic Cells / Potentials |
Thermodynamics
Simplified Boyle's Law demonstration  Miller, Daniel W.
Placing a sealed syringe in bell jar attached to a vacuum pump and reading the volume of air inside the syringe at various reduced pressures.
Miller, Daniel W. J. Chem. Educ. 1977, 54, 245.
Gases
Single concept interactive minicomputer programs for use in general chemistry  Faram, Harvey D.; Wartell, M. A.

Faram, Harvey D.; Wartell, M. A. J. Chem. Educ. 1977, 54, 150.
A computerized system for the submission of quantitative analysis laboratory results  Williams, Kathryn R.; Martinez, Zaida C.
A Fortran program that allows students to submit their quantitative analysis laboratory results.
Williams, Kathryn R.; Martinez, Zaida C. J. Chem. Educ. 1977, 54, 94.
Quantitative Analysis
Can teaching assistants grade lab technique?   Pickering, Miles; Kolks, Gary
This paper is an analysis of the widespread system of basing laboratory grades in freshman chemistry on laboratory results.
Pickering, Miles; Kolks, Gary J. Chem. Educ. 1976, 53, 313.
TA Training / Orientation
A timesharing computer program for a general chemistry laboratory  Cutler, Gary L.; Drum, Donald A.
Determining the heat of vaporization of a volatile substance from experimental data using timesharing techniques.
Cutler, Gary L.; Drum, Donald A. J. Chem. Educ. 1975, 52, 529.
Laboratory Management |
Physical Properties |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
Introductory chemistry (Leddy, Edmund; Roach, Don)  Weissmann, Katherine E.

Weissmann, Katherine E. J. Chem. Educ. 1973, 50, A461.
Handbook of chemistry for high school students (Chen, Philip S.)  Hendrickson, Charles W.

Hendrickson, Charles W. J. Chem. Educ. 1973, 50, A414.
Models in chemical science: An introduction to general chemistry (Hammond, George S.; Osteryoung, Janet; Crawford, Thomas H.; Gray, Harry B.)  Davenport, Derek A.

Davenport, Derek A. J. Chem. Educ. 1973, 50, A414.
General chemistry (Barrow, Gordon M.)  Jerry, Bell A.

Jerry, Bell A. J. Chem. Educ. 1973, 50, A413.
Chemistry: A basic approach Siebring, B. Richard; Schaff, Mary Ellen)  Rustad, Douglas S.

Rustad, Douglas S. J. Chem. Educ. 1973, 50, A46.
A self-paced laboratory course for nonscience majors  Forster, Leslie; Cassen, T.
Students majoring in Elementary Education at the University of Arizona are required to take a one-semester, self-paced, chemistry laboratory course; includes a partial syllabus.
Forster, Leslie; Cassen, T. J. Chem. Educ. 1973, 50, 560.
Nonmajor Courses
A new general chemistry laboratory scheme: Observation, deduction, reportage  Wartell, M. A.
Brief descriptions of eight experiments for the freshman, nonmajor chemistry course in which students are expected to develop their own procedures.
Wartell, M. A. J. Chem. Educ. 1973, 50, 361.
Nonmajor Courses
General chemistry (Slabaugh, Wendell H.; Parsons, Theran D.)  Taylor, Thomas E.

Taylor, Thomas E. J. Chem. Educ. 1972, 49, A165.
Chemistry. Reactions, structure, and properties (Dillard, Clyde R.; Goldberg, David E.)  Bonk, James F.

Bonk, James F. J. Chem. Educ. 1972, 49, A165.
Evaluation of general chemistry slide-audio tape programs  Barry, Roger D.; Carter, Robert A.
Describes the process whereby the effectiveness of general chemistry slide-audio tape programs were evaluated.
Barry, Roger D.; Carter, Robert A. J. Chem. Educ. 1972, 49, 495.
Isotopy. A general chemistry experiment  Ehlert, Thomas C.
The author describes an inexpensive paper-and-pencil experiment which has been used successfully as the first experiment in an introductory course for nonmajors.
Ehlert, Thomas C. J. Chem. Educ. 1971, 48, 273.
Nonmajor Courses |
Isotopes
An orientation to general chemistry: An experimental approach  Lowe, James N.
One instructor describes his introduction to general chemistry, emphasizing communication and ways of knowing.
Lowe, James N. J. Chem. Educ. 1970, 47, 818.
Learning Theories
Chemical exponentialism for beginners  Larson, G. Olof
Presents a method for introducing and reviewing exponential mathematical operations.
Larson, G. Olof J. Chem. Educ. 1970, 47, 693.
Chemometrics
A first general chemistry laboratory experiment  Cohen, Sheldon H.; Zabel, Douglas E.; Shores, Richard D.
The goal of this introductory laboratory activity is to illustrate the difference between objective and subjective properties and the concept of significant figures.
Cohen, Sheldon H.; Zabel, Douglas E.; Shores, Richard D. J. Chem. Educ. 1970, 47, 66.
Chemical queries. Especially for introductory chemistry teachers  Young, J. A.; Malik, J. G.; Bolte, John
(1) Is the mole a number or a weight? (2) Is there an easy way to locate a compound by volume and page in Beilstein? (3) What are the stages evident in a gas discharge tube as the pressure of the gas and the voltage are changed? - answer by Bolte
Young, J. A.; Malik, J. G.; Bolte, John J. Chem. Educ. 1968, 45, 718.
Stoichiometry |
Nomenclature / Units / Symbols |
Gases
Computer simulation of experimental data  Shwendeman, R. H.
This note describes some of the techniques in programming used to generate a sufficient variety of experimental data to provide each student with his own set of numbers for analysis in conjunction with the demonstration laboratory.
Shwendeman, R. H. J. Chem. Educ. 1968, 45, 665.
Molecular Properties / Structure |
Physical Properties |
Gas Chromatography
Computer grading of general chemistry laboratory reports  Altenburg, John F.; King, Lowell A.; Campbell, Carolyn
Examines a computer program for grading of general chemistry laboratory reports.
Altenburg, John F.; King, Lowell A.; Campbell, Carolyn J. Chem. Educ. 1968, 45, 615.
Verification of the form of the Nernst equation: An experiment for introductory chemistry  Evans, James S.
In this experiment, students record data for the concentration dependence of the ferrous-ferric half-cell potential at a platinum electrode, using a silver-silver ion reference electrode, a salt bridge, and a voltmeter.
Evans, James S. J. Chem. Educ. 1968, 45, 532.
Electrochemistry |
Electrolytic / Galvanic Cells / Potentials
A lecture room digital multimeter  Barnard, W. Robert.; Kelley, John C.; Gidden, Robert; Eberhardt, William H.
Presents a design for a lecture room digital multimeter and a lecture table manometer.
Barnard, W. Robert.; Kelley, John C.; Gidden, Robert; Eberhardt, William H. J. Chem. Educ. 1968, 45, 206.
Electrochemistry |
Laboratory Computing / Interfacing |
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus
Inorganic chemistry. Volume 1, principles and non-metals. Volume 2, metals (Phillips, C. S. G.; Williams, R. J. P.)  Zuckerman, J. J.

Zuckerman, J. J. J. Chem. Educ. 1967, 44, A73.
Nonmetals |
Metals
Understanding chemistry. Volumes 1-5 (Barrow, Gordon M.)  Young, Jay A.

Young, Jay A. J. Chem. Educ. 1967, 44, 552.
Enrichment / Review Materials
Chemistry calculations: with a focus on algebraic principles (Vavoulis, Alexander)  Summers, Donald B.

Summers, Donald B. J. Chem. Educ. 1967, 44, 552.
Mathematics / Symbolic Mathematics
Notes on computer grading of examinations  Frigerio, Norman A.
Describes a method permitting the student to generate his own answers rather than select from pre-generated responses.
Frigerio, Norman A. J. Chem. Educ. 1967, 44, 413.
Administrative Issues
Principles of chemistry (Laidler, Keith J.)  Allen, Donald S.

Allen, Donald S. J. Chem. Educ. 1967, 44, 373.
Chemistry: Principles and properties (Sienko, Michell J.; Plane, Robert A.)  Taylor, Thomas E.

Taylor, Thomas E. J. Chem. Educ. 1967, 44, 373.
Basic principles of chemistry (Gray, Harry B.; Haight, Gilbert P., Jr.)  Anderson, J. M.

Anderson, J. M. J. Chem. Educ. 1967, 44, 372.
General chemistry (Timm, John A.)  Oldham, Morris M.

Oldham, Morris M. J. Chem. Educ. 1967, 44, 116.
Chemistry: A first course in modern chemistry (Garrett, Alfred B.; Kiefer, Arthur S.; Montague, Earl J.)  Hendrickson, Charles W.

Hendrickson, Charles W. J. Chem. Educ. 1967, 44, 116.
Theory and problems of modern general chemistry (Kremer, Chester B.; Arents, John S.)  Ericson, A. T.

Ericson, A. T. J. Chem. Educ. 1966, 43, 338.
Enrichment / Review Materials
Principles of chemistry (Bassett, Lewis G.)  Petrucci, Ralph H.

Petrucci, Ralph H. J. Chem. Educ. 1966, 43, 337.
Programmed instruction in chemistry: A summary review  Young, Jay A.
Reviews samples of programmed instruction in chemistry.
Young, Jay A. J. Chem. Educ. 1966, 43, 275.
Enrichment / Review Materials
The educational use of data: Challenge in the laboratory  Young, Jay A.
The purpose of the scientific laboratory is to efficiently obtain reliable data that can be applied to yield an answer to a meaningful question the investigator has posed about the behavior of nature. The purpose of the educational laboratory is to bring the student to the point where he can function in a scientific laboratory.
Young, Jay A. J. Chem. Educ. 1966, 43, 120.
Handbook for chemistry assistants  
Presents a complete handbook for chemistry assistants.
J. Chem. Educ. 1965, 42, 583.
TA Training / Orientation
Statistical analysis of data in the general chemistry laboratory  Chapin, Earl C.; Burns, Richard F.
Students are asked to analyze data collected with respect to determinations of Dumas molecular weight, equivalent weight of a metal, equivalent weight of an acid, and molecular weight by freezing point depression.
Chapin, Earl C.; Burns, Richard F. J. Chem. Educ. 1965, 42, 564.
Chemometrics
Encyclopedia of chemical technology. Volume 2, aluminum compounds to azo dyes (Standen, Anthony, ed.)  Himmelblau, D. M.

Himmelblau, D. M. J. Chem. Educ. 1964, 41, A532.
Problem solving in chemistry (Tilbury, Glen)  Whitney, Richard M.

Whitney, Richard M. J. Chem. Educ. 1964, 41, A532.
Chemometrics |
Enrichment / Review Materials
A guide to programmed instruction (Lysaught, Jerome P.; Williams, Clarence M.)  Young, Jay A.

Young, Jay A. J. Chem. Educ. 1963, 40, 500.
General chemistry (Nebergall, William H.; Schmidt, Frederic C.; Holtzclaw, Henry R.)  Krohn, Albertine

Krohn, Albertine J. Chem. Educ. 1963, 40, 499.
Preparation and analysis of a complex compound  Sebera, Donald K.
A cobalt/ammonia complex is prepared and analyzed in a freshman chemistry laboratory.
Sebera, Donald K. J. Chem. Educ. 1963, 40, 476.
Synthesis |
Coordination Compounds |
Transition Elements
College chemistry (Gregg, Donald C.)  Krohn, Albertine

Krohn, Albertine J. Chem. Educ. 1962, 39, A834.
Letters  Goldberg, David E.
The author suggests using the term "continuous chain" rather than "straight" chain so as to reduce confusion regarding the geometry of carbon chains.
Goldberg, David E. J. Chem. Educ. 1962, 39, 319.
Molecular Properties / Structure |
Nomenclature / Units / Symbols
Letters  Harris, Sidney P.
Suggests some additional information to supplement a previous article.
Harris, Sidney P. J. Chem. Educ. 1962, 39, 319.
Spectroscopy |
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus
Smith's College Chemistry (Ehret, William F., ed.)  Krohn, Albertine

Krohn, Albertine J. Chem. Educ. 1962, 39, 326.
Introductory chemistry (Nitz, O. W.)  Hovey, Nelson W.

Hovey, Nelson W. J. Chem. Educ. 1962, 39, 108.
Letters  Foy, John R.
Suggests a modification to an earlier proposed definition for the term mole.
Foy, John R. J. Chem. Educ. 1961, 38, 554.
Stoichiometry |
Nomenclature / Units / Symbols
Letters  Bieber, Theodore I.
Provides a concise definition for the mole.
Bieber, Theodore I. J. Chem. Educ. 1961, 38, 554.
Stoichiometry |
Nomenclature / Units / Symbols
Letters  Cohen, Irwin
Proposes use of the term cardinal weight.
Cohen, Irwin J. Chem. Educ. 1961, 38, 554.
Stoichiometry |
Nomenclature / Units / Symbols
The Reed College Conference on the Teaching of Chemistry  
Proposes an outline for the fundamental content of a high school chemistry course and provides suggestions for improving instruction in high schools.
J. Chem. Educ. 1958, 35, 54.
Conferences |
Professional Development
A formula for indirect gravimetry  Fiekers, B. A.
Derivation of a formula for indirect gravimetry and application to a sample problem.
Fiekers, B. A. J. Chem. Educ. 1956, 33, 575.
Gravimetric Analysis |
Chemometrics |
Quantitative Analysis
Quantitative work in freshman chemistry  Gabriel, Henry
In order to demonstrate to the student the need for precise measurement, keen observation, and mathematical formulation, a quantitative approach to work in the laboratory is essential.
Gabriel, Henry J. Chem. Educ. 1956, 33, 42.
Quantitative Analysis
Fundamentals of the analytical balance  Evans, W. D.
The usefulness of the analytical balance increases when the chemist understands its operation well enough to utilize its full capabilities and to realize its limitations.
Evans, W. D. J. Chem. Educ. 1955, 32, 419.
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus
Articulation of high-school and college chemistry instruction  Lawrence, Albert E.
Presents data regarding factors in the success of students in first-year college chemistry and students' rankings of the importance of various traits in chemistry teachers while making the point that high-school and college chemistry instructors should work more closely together.
Lawrence, Albert E. J. Chem. Educ. 1955, 32, 25.
Mathematical chemistry  Swinbourne, Ellice S.; Lark, P. David
Examines some of the challenges involved in the design of a course in mathematics suitable for undergraduate chemists.
Swinbourne, Ellice S.; Lark, P. David J. Chem. Educ. 1953, 30, 570.
Chemometrics |
Mathematics / Symbolic Mathematics