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Fog Machines, Vapors, and Phase Diagrams Ed Vitz This series of demonstrations elucidate the operation of commercial fog machines using common laboratory materials and can be adapted for elementary through tertiary levels. The formation of fogs is discussed in terms of the phase diagram for water and other chemical principles. Vitz, Ed. J. Chem. Educ. 2008, 85, 1385.
Liquids |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Physical Properties |
Water / Water Chemistry
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Polymeric, Metallic and Other Glasses in Introductory Chemistry Stephen J. Hawkes Polymeric, metallic, and other glasses and their importance are described in a manner suitable for introductory chemistry. Hawkes, Stephen J. J. Chem. Educ. 2008, 85, 1377.
Consumer Chemistry |
Materials Science |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Solids
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Using Graphs of Gibbs Energy versus Temperature in General Chemistry Discussions of Phase Changes and Colligative Properties Robert M. Hanson, Patrick Riley, Jeff Schwinefus, and Paul J. Fischer The use of qualitative graphs of Gibbs energy versus temperature is described in the context of chemical demonstrations involving phase changes and colligative properties at the general chemistry level. Hanson, Robert M.; Riley, Patrick; Schwinefus, Jeff; Fischer, Paul J. J. Chem. Educ. 2008, 85, 1142.
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Physical Properties |
Thermodynamics
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Understanding the Clausius–Clapeyron Equation by Employing an Easily Adaptable Pressure Cooker Monica Galleano, Alberto Boveris, and Susana Puntarulo Describes a laboratory exercise to understand the effect of pressure on phase equilibrium as described by the ClausiusClapeyron equation. The equipment required is a pressure cooker adapted with a pressure gauge and a thermometer in the lid, allowing the measurement of the pressure and the temperature of the chamber containing the water heated until vaporization. Galleano, Monica; Boveris, Alberto; Puntarulo, Susana. J. Chem. Educ. 2008, 85, 276.
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Thermodynamics |
Water / Water Chemistry
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Effects of a Cooperative Learning Strategy on Teaching and Learning Phases of Matter and One-Component Phase Diagrams Kemal Doymus Describes a study whose objective was to determine the effects of cooperative learning (using the jigsaw method) on students' achievement in a general chemistry course. Doymus, Kemal. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 1857.
Gases |
Liquids |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Solids
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Gas Clathrate Hydrates Experiment for High School Projects and Undergraduate Laboratories Melissa P. Prado, Annie Pham, Robert E. Ferazzi, Kimberly Edwards, and Kenneth C. Janda Presents a procedure for preparing and studying propane clathrate hydrate. This experiment introduces students to this unusual solid while stimulating a discussion of the interplay of intermolecular forces, thermodynamics, and solid structure. Prado, Melissa P.; Pham, Annie; Ferazzi, Robert E.; Edwards, Kimberly; Janda, Kenneth C. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 1790.
Alkanes / Cycloalkanes |
Applications of Chemistry |
Calorimetry / Thermochemistry |
Gases |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Thermodynamics |
Water / Water Chemistry |
Hydrogen Bonding
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Freezing Point of Milk: A Natural Way To Understand Colligative Properties Mercedes Novo, Belén Reija, and Wajih Al-Soufi Presents a laboratory experiment that illustrates the use of freezing point measurements to control milk quality and determine molecular weight. Novo, Mercedes; Reija, Belén; Al-Soufi, Wajih. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 1673.
Consumer Chemistry |
Food Science |
Natural Products |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Solutions / Solvents
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"Concept Learning versus Problem Solving": Does Particle Motion Have an Effect? Michael J. Sanger, Eddie Campbell, Jeremy Felker, and Charles Spencer 210 students were asked to answer a static, particulate-level, multiple-choice question concerning gas properties. Then they viewed an animated version of the question and answered the multiple-choice question again. The distribution of responses changed significantly after students viewed the animation. Sanger, Michael J.; Campbell, Eddie; Felker, Jeremy; Spencer, Charles. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 875.
Gases |
Kinetic-Molecular Theory |
Qualitative Analysis |
Quantitative Analysis |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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What Are Students Thinking When They Pick Their Answer? Michael J. Sanger and Amy J. Phelps 330 students were asked to answer a multiple-choice question concerning gas properties at the microscopic level and explain their reasoning. Of those who selected the correct answer, 80% provided explanations consistent with the scientifically accepted answer, while 90% of the students who picked an incorrect choice provided explanations with at least one misconception. Sanger, Michael J.; Phelps, Amy J. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 870.
Gases |
Kinetic-Molecular Theory |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Qualitative Analysis
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Enthalpy of Vaporization and Vapor Pressures: An Inexpensive Apparatus Rubin Battino, David A. Dolson, Michael R. Hall, and Trevor M. Letcher Describes an inexpensive apparatus for the determination of the vapor pressure of a liquid as a function of temperature for the purpose of calculating enthalpy changes of vaporization. Also described are a simple air thermostat and an inexpensive temperature controller based on an integrated temperature sensor. Battino, Rubin; Dolson, David A.; Hall, Michael R.; Letcher, Trevor M. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 822.
Gases |
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus |
Lipids |
Phenols |
Physical Properties |
Thermodynamics |
Liquids |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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Introducing New Learning Tools into a Standard Classroom: A Multi-Tool Approach to Integrating Fuel-Cell Concepts into Introductory College Chemistry Matthew J. DAmato, Kenneth W. Lux, Kenneth A. Walz, Holly Walter Kerby, and Barbara Anderegg Describes an approach to deliver the science and engineering concepts involved in fuel-cell technology to the introductory college chemistry classroom using traditional lectures, multimedia learning objects, and a lab activity to enhance student learning in a hands-on, interactive manner. DAmato, Matthew J.; Lux, Kenneth W.; Walz, Kenneth A.; Kerby, Holly Walter; Anderegg, Barbara. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 248.
Electrochemistry |
Materials Science |
Nanotechnology |
Oxidation / Reduction |
Membranes
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Endothermic Chemical and Physical Changes: An Introductory Chemistry Experiment Margaret J. Steffel Each of eleven unidentified compounds is heated in a test tube to determine whether the endothermic change each undergoes is a chemical or a physical change. Steffel, Margaret J. J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, 1185.
Descriptive Chemistry |
Physical Properties |
Reactions |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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Molecular Handshake: Recognition through Weak Noncovalent Interactions Parvathi S. Murthy This article traces the development of our thinking about molecular recognition through noncovalent interactions, highlights their salient features, and suggests ways for comprehensive education on this important concept. Murthy, Parvathi S. J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, 1010.
Applications of Chemistry |
Biosignaling |
Membranes |
Molecular Recognition |
Noncovalent Interactions |
Chromatography |
Molecular Properties / Structure |
Polymerization |
Reactions
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Popping Popcorn Kernels: Expanding Relevance with Linear Thinking Jordan L. Bennett, Michael M. Fuson, and Thomas A. Evans Graphing skills and an understanding of linear relationships are developed in the context of popping of individual popcorn kernels. Introductory-level chemistry students determine mass changes as the result of popping along with the volume and density of the popcorn flakes produced. Bennett, Jordan L.; Fuson, Michael M.; Evans, Thomas A. J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, 414.
Carbohydrates |
Food Science |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Physical Properties
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Theoretical Insights for Practical Handling of Pressurized Fluids Alfonso Aranda and María del Prado Rodríguez Introduces the basic considerations for managing pressurized fluids, mainly liquefied and compressed gases. Aranda, Alfonso; Rodríguez, María del Prado. J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, 93.
Applications of Chemistry |
Gases |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Thermodynamics
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The Nature of Hydrogen Bonding Emeric Schultz Students use toy connecting blocks and Velcro to investigate weak intermolecular interactions, specifically hydrogen bonds. Schultz, Emeric. J. Chem. Educ. 2005, 82, 400A.
Noncovalent Interactions |
Hydrogen Bonding |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Water / Water Chemistry |
Covalent Bonding |
Molecular Modeling |
Molecular Properties / Structure
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Colors in Liquid Crystals George Lisensky and Elizabeth Boatman This activity is suitable for exploring relationships between color, wavelength, reflection, and transmission and illustrates how temperature changes the liquid crystal's Bragg reflection wavelength. Lisensky, George; Boatman, Elizabeth. J. Chem. Educ. 2005, 82, 1360A.
Nanotechnology |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Spectroscopy |
Fatty Acids
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Rotational Mobility in a Crystal Studied by Dielectric Relaxation Spectroscopy. An Experiment for the Physical Chemistry Laboratory Madalena S. C. Dionísio, Hermínio P. Diogo, J. P. S. Farinha, and Joaquim J. Moura-Ramos In this article we present a laboratory experiment for an undergraduate physical chemistry course. The purpose of this experiment is the study of molecular mobility in a crystal using the technique of dielectric relaxation spectroscopy. The experiment illustrates important physical chemistry concepts. The background of the experimental technique deals with the concepts of orientational and induced polarization and frequency-dependent relative permittivity (or dielectric constant). The kinetic concepts of temperature-dependent relaxation time, activation energy, and activation entropy are involved in the concept of molecular mobility. Dionísio, Madalena S. C.; Diogo, Hermínio P.; Farinha, J. P. S.; Moura-Ramos, Joaquim J. J. Chem. Educ. 2005, 82, 1355.
Kinetics |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Solids |
Crystals / Crystallography
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Chemistry of Moth Repellents Gabriel Pinto A real-life example consisting of the study of the different substances used as moth repellents is presented to introduce students to miscellaneous topics such as sublimation, intermolecular forces, insecticides, and the effect of moths on clothes. A set of questions about the most common moth repellents, well known to students, is used to motivate them to understand several everday phenomena through chemistry concepts. Pinto, Gabriel. J. Chem. Educ. 2005, 82, 1321.
Noncovalent Interactions |
Applications of Chemistry |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Solids |
Physical Properties |
Consumer Chemistry
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A Passive Sampler for Determination of Nitrogen Dioxide in Ambient Air Dan Xiao, Lianzhi Lin, Hongyan Yuan, Martin M. F. Choi, and Winghong Chan This article describes the use of a passive sampler for detecting and collecting nitrogen dioxide, NO2, in ambient air. This device is based on microporous PTFE membranes that allow air samples to diffuse through and subsequently react with an absorbing reagent solution. The absorbance value of this reagent is proportional to the NO2 concentration in ambient air. It has been successfully applied to determine the NO2 concentrations in various sampling sites. Xiao, Dan; Lin, Lianzhi; Yuan, Hongyan; Choi, Martin M. F.; Chan, Winghong. J. Chem. Educ. 2005, 82, 1231.
Calibration |
Membranes |
UV-Vis Spectroscopy |
Amines / Ammonium Compounds |
Coordination Compounds |
Gases |
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus |
Nonmajor Courses |
Quantitative Analysis
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Some Insights Regarding a Popular Introductory Gas Law Experiment Ed DePierro and Fred Garafalo This paper alerts readers to a potential source of error in one approach to the Dumas method as it is often practiced in introductory chemistry laboratories. The room-temperature vapor pressures of volatile compounds that might be considered as unknowns for the experiment lead to determined molar masses that are too low. The greater the vapor pressure of the compound, the lower the determined molar mass will be, when compared to the accepted value. DePierro, Ed; Garafalo, Fred. J. Chem. Educ. 2005, 82, 1194.
Gases |
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Physical Properties
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The q/T Paradox: Which "Contains More Heat", a Cup of Coffee at 95°C or a Liter of Icewater? Ed Vitz and Michael J. Schuman In this demonstration, heat is removed from 10 cm3 of water at ~95C and 42 cm3 of water at ~0C by adding each to a measured sample of liquid nitrogen. The heat removed from the water boils the N2(l), and the quantity of liquid nitrogen that is evaporated by boiling is determined. The quantity of heat that was absorbed is calculated from the heat of vaporization of liquid nitrogen and found to be about 10,000 J in the case of the hot water and 25,000 J in the case of the icewater. Vitz, Ed; Schuman, Michael J. J. Chem. Educ. 2005, 82, 856.
Calorimetry / Thermochemistry |
Heat Capacity |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Thermodynamics
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Simple Dynamic Models for Hydrogen Bonding Using Velcro-Polarized Molecular Models Emeric Schultz This article describes the use of models that dynamically illustrate the unique characteristics of weak intermolecular interactions, specifically hydrogen bonds. The models clearly demonstrate that H-bonds can break and reform while covalent bonds stay intact. The manner in which the models form and break H-bonds reflects the geometric and statistical manner in which H-bonding actually occurs and is not contrived. The use of these models addresses a significant area of student misconceptions. The construction of these molecular models is described. Schultz, Emeric. J. Chem. Educ. 2005, 82, 401.
Molecular Properties / Structure |
Molecular Modeling |
Noncovalent Interactions |
Hydrogen Bonding |
Water / Water Chemistry |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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Fractional Distillation of Air and Other Demonstrations with Condensed Gases Maria Oliver-Hoyo and William L. Switzer, III This demonstration builds upon the commonly performed liquefaction of air not only to show the presence of nitrogen and oxygen, but also the presence of two other components, carbon dioxide and water. Several extensions are suggested: one to show boiling point elevation in solution and another to show the elevation of both boiling point and sublimation point with pressure. No special apparatus is required permitting presentations to audiences in a variety of settings. These demonstrations give the opportunity to discuss properties of gases, solution chemistry, and phase equilibria. Oliver-Hoyo, Maria; Switzer, William L., III. J. Chem. Educ. 2005, 82, 251.
Gases |
Qualitative Analysis |
Atmospheric Chemistry |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Separation Science
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Use of a Tea Infuser To Submerge Low-Density Dry Ice Carl P. Fictorie A tea infuser is used as a container to hold low-density dry ice. When used with the classic demonstration where dry ice is used to acidify a solution in a graduated cylinder, the dry ice is suspended in the middle of the cylinder, allowing the solution in the upper half of the cylinder to change color while the lower half remains unchanged. Phase changes, acidbase chemistry, and diffusion phenomena are all illustrated. Fictorie, Carl P. J. Chem. Educ. 2004, 81, 1473.
Acids / Bases |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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Boiling Point versus Mass Michael Laing I am very pleased that Ronald Rich has written making these comments, because he is pre-eminent in this field, beginning with his early book, Periodic Correlations. Laing, Michael. J. Chem. Educ. 2004, 81, 642.
Atomic Properties / Structure |
Molecular Properties / Structure |
Noncovalent Interactions |
Liquids |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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Boiling Point versus Mass Ronald L. Rich Laing gave a useful examination of the boiling points of small molecules versus molecular mass. However, a molecule escaping from a liquid is not closely analogous to a satellite breaking free from the earths gravitational field with the requirement of a minimum escape velocity, such that the required kinetic energy is proportional to the mass of the satellite at that escape velocity. Rich, Ronald L. J. Chem. Educ. 2004, 81, 642.
Molecular Properties / Structure |
Atomic Properties / Structure |
Liquids |
Noncovalent Interactions |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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Using Science Fiction To Teach Thermodynamics: Vonnegut, Ice-nine, and Global Warming Charles A. Liberko When covering the topic of thermodynamics at the introductory level, an example from Kurt Vonnegut, Jr's, fictional novel, Cat's Cradle, is used to take what the students have learned and apply it to a new situation. Liberko, Charles A. J. Chem. Educ. 2004, 81, 509.
Thermodynamics |
Water / Water Chemistry |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Noncovalent Interactions |
Calorimetry / Thermochemistry
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Three-Dimensional Model for Water: Magnets as Dipoles Samuel H. Yalkowsky and Jennifer L. H. Johnson Reply to comments on original article. Yalkowsky, Samuel H.; Johnson, Jennifer L. H. J. Chem. Educ. 2004, 81, 34.
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Noncovalent Interactions |
Hydrogen Bonding |
Lipids |
Liquids |
Molecular Modeling |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Solutions / Solvents |
Water / Water Chemistry
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Three-Dimensional Model for Water: Magnets as Chemical Bonds Roy W. Clark Concerns over students confusing electrical and magnetic fields. Clark, Roy W. J. Chem. Educ. 2004, 81, 34.
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Noncovalent Interactions |
Hydrogen Bonding |
Lipids |
Liquids |
Molecular Modeling |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Solutions / Solvents |
Water / Water Chemistry
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Colorful Iodine Richard W. Ramette Design for an iodine thermometer, demonstrating sublimation of iodine. Ramette, Richard W. J. Chem. Educ. 2003, 80, 878.
Main-Group Elements |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Applications of Chemistry
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Uncle Tungsten Martin E. Fuller Design for an iodine thermometer, demonstrating sublimation of iodine. Fuller, Martin E. J. Chem. Educ. 2003, 80, 878.
Main-Group Elements |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Applications of Chemistry
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Using Ice-Cooled Condensers in Chemistry Laboratory Sally Solomon, Bryan Brook, Susan Rutkowsky, and Joseph Bennet Using ice-cooled condensers in the chemistry laboratory; includes two simple experimental applications. Solomon, Sally; Brook, Bryan; Rutkowsky, Susan; Bennet, Joseph. J. Chem. Educ. 2003, 80, 299.
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus |
Microscale Lab |
Laboratory Management |
Separation Science |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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An After-Dinner Trick JCE Editorial Staff Using freezing-point depression to lift an ice cube out of a glass of water with a thread. JCE Editorial Staff. J. Chem. Educ. 2002, 79, 480A.
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Consumer Chemistry |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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Entropy Is Simple, Qualitatively Frank L. Lambert Explanation of entropy in terms of energy dispersal; includes considerations of fusion and vaporization, expanding gasses and mixing fluids, colligative properties, and the Gibbs function. Lambert, Frank L. J. Chem. Educ. 2002, 79, 1241.
Thermodynamics |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Gases
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A Three-Dimensional Model for Water J. L. H. Johnson and S. H. Yalkowsky Using Molymod spheres and magnets to simulate the structure and properties of water and aqueous systems. Johnson, J. L. H.; Yalkowsky, S. H. J. Chem. Educ. 2002, 79, 1088.
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Covalent Bonding |
Lipids |
Liquids |
Solutions / Solvents |
Water / Water Chemistry |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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Is Salt Melting When It Dissolves in Water? Alan Goodwin Analysis of the chemical meaning of the terms melting and dissolving. Goodwin, Alan. J. Chem. Educ. 2002, 79, 393.
Liquids |
Solids |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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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
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Are Fizzing Drinks Boiling? A Chemical Insight from Chemical Education Research Alan Goodwin The suggestion that fizzing drinks are examples of liquids boiling at room temperature has proved to be controversial among both chemists and chemical educators. This paper presents a case for believing this everyday system to be a good example of a boiling solution and the consequent separation of carbon dioxide from the solution to exemplify fractional distillation. Goodwin, Alan. J. Chem. Educ. 2001, 78, 385.
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Kinetic-Molecular Theory |
Equilibrium |
Gases |
Solutions / Solvents |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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JCE Classroom Activity: Out of "Thin Air": Exploring Phase Changes John J. Vollmer This Activity illustrates sublimation/deposition with para-dichlorobenzene (mothballs) and evaporation/condensation with water. Vollmer, John J. J. Chem. Educ. 2000, 77, 488A.
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Crystals / Crystallography |
Physical Properties |
Solids |
Gases
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Ultramicro-Boiling-Point Determination--A Modification Henry Brouwer The determination of microscale boiling points in a melting-point tube may be simplified by replacing the micro-bell bubbler with an ultrathin capillary tube bubbler. Brouwer, Henry. J. Chem. Educ. 2000, 77, 1480.
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus |
Microscale Lab |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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Thermodynamics of Water Superheated in the Microwave Oven B. H. Erné Water is conveniently heated above its normal boiling point in a microwave oven in a glass microwave oven teapot. Water stops boiling soon after heating is interrupted, but subsequently added rough particles can still act as nucleation centers for a brief, spectacular burst of steam bubbles. The heat to make those steam bubbles obviously comes from the water itself, so that one can conclude that the boiling water was superheated, which is confirmed with a thermometer. Erné, B. H. J. Chem. Educ. 2000, 77, 1309.
Thermodynamics |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Water / Water Chemistry |
Liquids
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Glass Doesn't Flow and Doesn't Crystallize and It Isn't a Liquid Stephen J. Hawkes It is widely believed that glass flows in historic time and it is often asserted that glass is a liquid. The evidence of archeology, geology, and viscosity and of research on glass structure and on conservation of antique glass is examined and the conclusion in the title is reached. These fallacies should not be taught. Hawkes, Stephen J. J. Chem. Educ. 2000, 77, 846.
Geochemistry |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Solid State Chemistry
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A Closer Look at Phase Diagrams for the General Chemistry Course Stephen A. Gramsch The information provided by the high-pressure phase diagrams of some simple systems (carbon dioxide, water, hydrogen, and iron) can provide a useful extension to the traditional discussion of phase diagrams in the general chemistry course. At the same time, it can prepare students for a more illuminating presentation of the concept of equilibrium than is possible through the discussion of gas phase, acid-base, and solubility product equilibria alone. Gramsch, Stephen A. J. Chem. Educ. 2000, 77, 718.
Equilibrium |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Thermodynamics |
Geochemistry
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Illustrating Thermodynamic Concepts Using a Hero's Engine Pedro L. Muiño and James R. Hodgson A modified Hero's engine is used to illustrate concepts of thermodynamics and engineering design suitable for introductory chemistry courses and more advanced physical chemistry courses. This demonstration is suitable to illustrate concepts like gas expansion, gas cooling through expansion, conversion of heat to work, interconversion between kinetic energy and potential energy, and feedback mechanisms. Muio, Pedro L.; Hodgson, James R. J. Chem. Educ. 2000, 77, 615.
Gases |
Thermodynamics |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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Crystals Out of "Thin Air" John J. Vollmer In this experiment crystals of para-dichlorobenzene form readily and efficiently from mothballs in a safe setting, using canning jars with ice cubes. The experiment can serve as an introduction to the concept of molecules, especially when combined with the condensation of liquids and the perception of odors. Vollmer, John J. J. Chem. Educ. 2000, 77, 486.
Consumer Chemistry |
Descriptive Chemistry |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Physical Properties
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Entropy, Disorder, and Freezing Brian B. Laird It is argued that the usual view that entropy is a measure of "disorder" is problematic and that there exist systems at high density, for which packing considerations dominate, where a spatially ordered state has a higher entropy than a disordered one. Laird, Brian B. J. Chem. Educ. 1999, 76, 1388.
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Thermodynamics |
Statistical Mechanics
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An Inexpensive Microscale Method for Measuring Vapor Pressure, Associated Thermodynamic Variables, and Molecular Weight Jason C. DeMuro, Hovanes Margarian, Artavan Mkhikian, Kwang Hi No, and Andrew R. Peterson Existing methods for measuring vapor pressure are too expensive or not quantitative enough for chemistry classes in secondary schools. Our method measures the vapor pressure inside a bubble trapped in a graduated microtube made from a disposable 1-mL glass pipet. DeMuro, Jason C.; Margarian, Hovanes; Mkhikian, Artavan; No, Kwang Hi; Peterson, Andrew R. J. Chem. Educ. 1999, 76, 1113.
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Gases |
Microscale Lab |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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A More Dramatic Container to Crush by Atmospheric Pressure Robert D. Meyers and Gordon T. Yee The familiar demonstration of collapsing a can by filling it with water vapor and then sealing it and allowing it to cool is improved by performing it with a 20-L steel solvent drum instead. Meyers, Robert D.; Yee, Gordon T. J. Chem. Educ. 1999, 76, 933.
Gases |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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Correction to The Bobbing Bird Gesser, Hyman D. Problem with demonstration if humidity is high and correction for this. Gesser, Hyman D. J. Chem. Educ. 1999, 76, 757.
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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The Physics Teacher Volker B. E. Thomsen Selected articles with a chemistry emphasis. Thomsen, Volker B. E. J. Chem. Educ. 1999, 76, 18.
Spectroscopy |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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Integrating Computers into the First-Year Chemistry Laboratory: Application of Raoult's Law to a Two-Component System R. Viswanathan and G. Horowitz First-year chemistry students are introduced to a spreadsheet program to calculate the boiling points of a two-component solution containing a volatile solute. The boiling points are predicted by combining the Clausius-Clapeyron equation and Raoult's law. A simple experimental setup is used to measure the boiling points of solutions of varying compositions. Viswanathan, Raji; Horowitz, Gail. J. Chem. Educ. 1998, 75, 1124.
Laboratory Computing / Interfacing |
Physical Properties |
Solutions / Solvents |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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Teaching Distillation Knowledge: A Video Film about Distillation Bridging a Gap Between Theory and Practice Martin J. Goedhart, Hanno van Keulen, Theo M. Mulder, Adri H. Verdonk, and Wobbe De Vos The authors observed that first year students hardly used their knowledge of phase theory in the design and performance of distillations. They therefore developed a video in which they confront students with the boiling properties of liquid mixtures. Goedhart, Martin J.; van Keulen, Hanno; Mulder, Theo M.; Verdonk, Adri H.; De Vos, Wobbe. J. Chem. Educ. 1998, 75, 378.
Learning Theories |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Separation Science |
Liquids |
Physical Properties
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Thermochromic Solids Jeffrey G. Hughes The preparation of thermochromic compounds and various ways to use them. Hughes, Jeffrey G. J. Chem. Educ. 1998, 75, 57.
Coordination Compounds |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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Experiments of Modern Chemistry: Simultaneous Recording of Multiple Cooling Curves Ronald A. Bailey, Sudhen B. Desai, Norbert F. Hepfinger, Henry B. Hollinger, Peter S. Locke, Kenneth J. Miller, James J. Deacutis, Donald R. VanSteele An apparatus for simultaneous recording of six heating/cooling curves of metallic mixtures is described. Data are recorded using computer data acquisition and temperature-time data displayed and printed out for evaluation. Bailey, Ronald A.; Desai, Sudhen B.; Hepfinger, Norbert F.; Hollinger, Henry B.; Locke, Peter S.; Miller, Kenneth J.; Deacutis, James J.; VanSteele, Donald R. J. Chem. Educ. 1997, 74, 732.
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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Air Stream-Assisted Sublimation on a Microscale: A Rapid Procedure Suitable for Sophomore Laboratory Prem D. Sattsangi Using familiar apparatus, such as a 3-mL reaction vial, an air condenser, a stream of clean air/nitrogen/argon, an aluminum heating block and a hot plate, several compounds in the microscale amounts (50 mg), with its melting points ranging from 50-240 C, have been successfully sublimed in 40 minutes. Sattsangi, Prem D. J. Chem. Educ. 1996, 73, A3.
Microscale Lab |
Separation Science |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Solids |
Physical Properties
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A Simple Experiment for Demostration of Phase Diagram of Carbon Dioxide Van T. Lieu The experiment involves the compression of small pieces of dry ice and carbon dioxide gas mixture in a 1-mL tuberculin syringe with the needle end of the syringe sealed. J. Chem. Educ. 1996, 73, 837.
Equilibrium |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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Demonstration of the Plasma State Joachim P. Schreckenbach and Klaus Rabending Important basic properties of the plasma state are recognized in a simple experimental arrangement described in this article. Schreckenbach, Joachim P.; Rabending, Klaus. J. Chem. Educ. 1996, 73, 782.
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Conductivity |
Electrolytic / Galvanic Cells / Potentials
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Iodine Demonstration of Sublimation Robert H. Goldsmith Simple sublimation demonstration using iodine and an overhead projector. Goldsmith, Robert H. J. Chem. Educ. 1995, 72, 1132.
Main-Group Elements |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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Dynamite Demo? Dale D. Clyde Caution for boiling-water-with-ice demonstration. Clyde, Dale D. J. Chem. Educ. 1995, 72, 1130.
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Liquids |
Gases
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Determination of Heats of Fusion: Using Differential Scanning Calorimetry for the AP Chemistry Course Susan M. Temme Using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) in AP chemistry. Temme, Susan M. J. Chem. Educ. 1995, 72, 916.
Calorimetry / Thermochemistry |
Calorimetry / Thermochemistry |
Physical Properties |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Thermal Analysis |
Thermodynamics
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Osmotic Pressure and Electrochemical Potential--A Parallel Rainer Bausch Comparison of osmotic pressure and electrochemical potential. Bausch, Rainer. J. Chem. Educ. 1995, 72, 713.
Electrochemistry |
Solutions / Solvents |
Membranes |
Transport Properties
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Kinetics in Thermodynamic Clothing: Fun with Cooling Curves: A First-Year Undergraduate Chemistry Experiment Casadonte, Dominick J., Jr. A series of experiments examining the phenomenon of cooling by producing part of the cooling curve for water at different initial temperatures, focussing on the fact that the curve is nonlinear (unlike the information presented in many texts). Casadonte, Dominick J., Jr. J. Chem. Educ. 1995, 72, 346.
Thermodynamics |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Kinetics
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Put the Body to Them! Perkins, Robert R. Examples of chemistry demonstrations involving student participation, including quantized states and systems, boiling point trends, intermolecular vs. intramolecular changes, polar/nonpolar molecules, enantiomers and diastereomers, and chromatography. Perkins, Robert R. J. Chem. Educ. 1995, 72, 151.
Chromatography |
Physical Properties |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Molecular Properties / Structure |
Chirality / Optical Activity |
Quantum Chemistry |
Diastereomers |
Enantiomers
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The phases of sulfur Birdwhistell, Kurt R. Demonstrating the phases of sulfur through viscosity differences. Birdwhistell, Kurt R. J. Chem. Educ. 1995, 72, 56.
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Physical Properties
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Journey around a Phase Diagram Kildahl, Nicholas K. This paper deals in depth with questions that arise from phase diagrams in an introductory level chemistry course. Kildahl, Nicholas K. J. Chem. Educ. 1994, 71, 1052.
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Gases |
Liquids
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The Wonder in Spider Thread Chemistry Glickstein, Neil The interdisciplinary unit described here leads students into an investigation of the complexities of silk generation through literature, visual arts, natural history, and mythology. Glickstein, Neil J. Chem. Educ. 1994, 71, 948.
Natural Products |
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A Melting Point Depression Activity Using Two Inorganic Substances DeMeo, Stephen Measuring melting point depression using iodine and sulfur. DeMeo, Stephen J. Chem. Educ. 1994, 71, 796.
Physical Properties |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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Nickel-Titanium Memory Metal: A "Smart" Material Exhibiting a Solid-State Phase Change and Superelasticity Gisser, Kathleen R. C.; Geselbracht, Margaret J.; Cappellari, Ann; Hunsberger, Lynn; Ellis, Arthur B.; Perepezko, John; Lisensky, George C. Several simple experiments that illustrate the shape-memory, mechanical, and acoustical properties of Nitinol. Gisser, Kathleen R. C.; Geselbracht, Margaret J.; Cappellari, Ann; Hunsberger, Lynn; Ellis, Arthur B.; Perepezko, John; Lisensky, George C. J. Chem. Educ. 1994, 71, 334.
Solid State Chemistry |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Materials Science |
Applications of Chemistry
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Cryophori, Hot Molecules, and Frozen Nitrogen Hunter, Paul W. W.; Knoespel, Sheldon L. Freezing water and nitrogen at low atmospheric pressure. Hunter, Paul W. W.; Knoespel, Sheldon L. J. Chem. Educ. 1994, 71, 67.
Thermodynamics |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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Critical point phase separation in binary liquid mixtures Bowen, L. H.; Benevides, M. L. Critical point demonstrations are not usually practical to perform. This author provides a suggestions using hexane, nitrobenzene, triethylamine, water and phenolphthalein. Bowen, L. H.; Benevides, M. L. J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 775.
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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Phase diagrams of one-compound systems: What most textbooks don't say, but should! Peckham, Gavin D.; McNaught, Ian J. High school and introductory chemistry texts contain errors and omissions in phase diagrams. Peckham, Gavin D.; McNaught, Ian J. J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 560.
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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Molecular dynamics simulator Matthews, G. Peter, Heald, Emerson F. A review of a computer program that provides a display of molecular motion in a solid, liquid, or gas. Matthews, G. Peter, Heald, Emerson F. J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 387.
Kinetic-Molecular Theory |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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Understanding the fate of petroleum hydrocarbons in the subsurface environment Chen, Chien T. This article reviews our current understanding and then specifies the requirements for research that will improve our ability to detect hydrocarbons and predict their fate in the subsurface environment. Chen, Chien T. J. Chem. Educ. 1992, 69, 357.
Alkanes / Cycloalkanes |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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Boiling and freezing simultaneously - with a feeble vacuum pump! Ellison, Mike The author uses this demonstration of freezing and boiling at reduced pressure to reinforce concepts about energy effects in phase changes. Ellison, Mike J. Chem. Educ. 1992, 69, 325.
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Water / Water Chemistry |
Thermodynamics
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Vapor pressure demonstrations using a butane lighter Delumyea, R. Del The concept of the change of state of matter and particularly the volatitlity of liquids is an important concept taught in introductory chemistry courses. Delumyea, R. Del J. Chem. Educ. 1992, 69, 321.
Gases |
Physical Properties |
Liquids |
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An Ace reducing adapter for screw vials. Canela, Ramon; Balcells, Merce. Using this device, solvents contained in vials can be evaporated quickly without problems. Canela, Ramon; Balcells, Merce. J. Chem. Educ. 1992, 69, 244.
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus |
Solutions / Solvents |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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Freezing point depression in a bottle of soda Bare, William D. The "ravenous consumption of soda" by today's students makes an interesting model with which to demonstrate the effect of solute concentration on the freezing point of an aqueous solution. Bare, William D. J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 1038.
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Water / Water Chemistry
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Wet dry ice Becker, Robert A method for demonstrating the triple point of carbon dioxide in a safe way. Becker, Robert J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 782.
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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A computer-aided optical melting point device Masterov, Michael; Pierre-Louis, Bredy; Chuang, Raymond The device should improve the precision of these determinations by eliminating human judgement from the process. Masterov, Michael; Pierre-Louis, Bredy; Chuang, Raymond J. Chem. Educ. 1990, 67, A75.
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Physical Properties
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A vapor pressure demonstration Sears, Jerry A. The fact that all liquids exert a vapor pressure is an abstract concept that many students have difficulty understanding. The following demonstration offers dramatic, visual evidence of the pressure exerted by the vapor of a liquid. Sears, Jerry A. J. Chem. Educ. 1990, 67, 427.
Alkanes / Cycloalkanes |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Liquids
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Heat of solution and colligative properties: An illustration of enthalpy and entropy Mundell, Donald W. This demonstration provides a means for challenging the students to interpret some examples where both enthalpy and entropy are possible. Mundell, Donald W. J. Chem. Educ. 1990, 67, 426.
Calorimetry / Thermochemistry |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Solutions / Solvents
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The liquid phase of carbon dioxide: A simple lecture demonstration Andrews, Lester Demonstrating that liquid CO2 can exist at higher pressures. Andrews, Lester J. Chem. Educ. 1989, 66, 597.
Liquids |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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Interfacial phenomena Anwander, Alberto E.; Grant, Richard P. J. S.; Letcher, Trevor M. The interfaces between liquids, and liquids and gases, have a number of possible permutations that lead to exotic phenomenon such as antibubbles, floating drops, boules, polyaphrons, and hanging air bubbles. The authors give directions for demonstrating these in the classroom or lab. Anwander, Alberto E.; Grant, Richard P. J. S.; Letcher, Trevor M. J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, 608.
Surface Science |
Liquids |
Gases |
Physical Properties |
Water / Water Chemistry |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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Heating values of fuels: An introductory experiment Rettich, Timothy R.; Battino, Rubin; Karl, David J. This experiment is a simple, inexpensive way for students to determine the heats of combustion of common solid, liquid, and gaseous fuels. Rettich, Timothy R.; Battino, Rubin; Karl, David J. J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, 554.
Calorimetry / Thermochemistry |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Applications of Chemistry
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Preparation of a simple thermochromic solid Van Oort, Michiel J. M. An easy, dramatic, and effective laboratory introduction to solid-solid phase transitions, thermochromism, and color changes associated with changes in ligand coordination suitable for undergraduate students in physical and general chemistry. Van Oort, Michiel J. M. J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, 84.
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Crystals / Crystallography |
Coordination Compounds |
Metals |
Thermodynamics
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Computer-Assisted Blackboard (Soltzberg, L. J.) Kruger, J. D. 8-disk set of programs (Apple II) designed to help a lecturer illustrate gas laws, the Rutherford atomic model, quantization in a Bohr atom, wave-functions and orbitals, heat and changes in state, kinetics and simple reaction mechanisms, equilibrium, acid-base reactions, and titrations. Kruger, J. D. J. Chem. Educ. 1987, 64, A135.
Acids / Bases |
Gases |
Atomic Properties / Structure |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Kinetics |
Mechanisms of Reactions |
Equilibrium |
Titration / Volumetric Analysis
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Heat of vaporization of nitrogen Hamlet, Peter A very simple procedure for measuring the heat of vaporization of nitrogen. Hamlet, Peter J. Chem. Educ. 1987, 64, 1060.
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Physical Properties |
Calorimetry / Thermochemistry
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Demonstration of vapor pressure Richardson, W. S. Demonstrating the vapor pressure of several different materials using a water manometer. Richardson, W. S. J. Chem. Educ. 1987, 64, 968.
Gases |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Liquids
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A safe cell for viewing the critical point of CO2 Botch, Beatrice; Battino, Rubin Design, construction, and use of a safe cell for viewing the critical point of CO2. Botch, Beatrice; Battino, Rubin J. Chem. Educ. 1987, 64, 347.
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Gases |
Liquids
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Carbon dioxide: Its principal properties displayed and discussed Bent, Henry A. The principal properties of carbon dioxide demonstrated and discussed. Bent, Henry A. J. Chem. Educ. 1987, 64, 167.
Physical Properties |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Gases |
Kinetic-Molecular Theory
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Demonstration of condensation-vaporization Ackerson, Rex D. Demonstrating the condensation and vaporization of Freon-12 using dry ice. Ackerson, Rex D. J. Chem. Educ. 1987, 64, 70.
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Physical Properties
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Guided inquiry laboratory Allen, J. B.; Barker, L. N.; Ramsden, J. H. The primary purpose of this article is to illustrate the concepts involved in converting a traditional "verification" experiment to a "guided inquiry" experiment. Allen, J. B.; Barker, L. N.; Ramsden, J. H. J. Chem. Educ. 1986, 63, 533.
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Physical Properties
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Simple demonstrations of the liquefaction of gases Marzzacco, Charles J. This demonstration uses simple hydrocarbons to demonstrate the important ideas of states of matter and changes in state. Marzzacco, Charles J. J. Chem. Educ. 1986, 63, 436.
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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Molecular association and structure of hydrogen peroxide Gigure, Paul A. The typical textbook treatment of molecular association and structure of hydrogen peroxide, and the implications of these concepts for the physical properties of hydrogen peroxide tend to be oversimplified and inaccurate. Gigure, Paul A. J. Chem. Educ. 1983, 60, 399.
Molecular Properties / Structure |
Physical Properties |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Hydrogen Bonding
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Inorganic thermochromism: A lecture demonstration of a solid state phase transition Willett, Roger D. A description of an activity using thermochromic material is an easy way to demonstrate solid state phase transition. Willett, Roger D. J. Chem. Educ. 1983, 60, 355.
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Solid State Chemistry |
Coordination Compounds
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Vapor pressure apparatus for general chemistry Long, Joseph W. A simple apparatus for collecting vapor pressure data; relies on a mercury manometer. Long, Joseph W. J. Chem. Educ. 1982, 59, 933.
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Gases
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Collapsing can Sands, Richard D. Demonstrates the solubility of ammonia gas in water. Sands, Richard D. J. Chem. Educ. 1982, 59, 866.
Gases |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Precipitation / Solubility |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry
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A convenient melting/freezing point depression apparatus Singman, Charles; Sophianopoulos, Judy; Johnson, Ronald Incorporates an easily read digital thermometer. Singman, Charles; Sophianopoulos, Judy; Johnson, Ronald J. Chem. Educ. 1982, 59, 682.
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Physical Properties
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A simple experiment for determining vapor pressure and enthalpy of vaporization of water Levinson, Gerald S. It is possible to determine the vapor pressure of water using only a tall beaker, a graduated cylinder, and a thermometer. Levinson, Gerald S. J. Chem. Educ. 1982, 59, 337.
Water / Water Chemistry |
Gases |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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Entropy and its role in introductory chemistry Bickford, Franklin R. The concept of entropy as it applies to phase changes. Bickford, Franklin R. J. Chem. Educ. 1982, 59, 317.
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Thermodynamics |
Solids |
Liquids |
Gases
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Stormy weather Taylor, Thomas E. Question regarding the formation of rain clouds and the exothermic process of condensation. Taylor, Thomas E. J. Chem. Educ. 1980, 57, 732.
Thermodynamics |
Atmospheric Chemistry |
Water / Water Chemistry |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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Measuring the heat of vaporization using the Clausius-Clapeyron equation Driscoll, Jerry A. Uses toluene, methylcyclohexane, or piperidine to measure the heat of vaporization using the Clausius-Clapeyron equation. Driscoll, Jerry A. J. Chem. Educ. 1980, 57, 667.
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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Convenient freezing point depression apparatus Marzzacco, Charles; Collins, Marie Uses a magnetic stirrer to continuously mix the sample being measured. Marzzacco, Charles; Collins, Marie J. Chem. Educ. 1980, 57, 650.
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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The experimental determination of the heat of vaporization of volatile liquids Chames, Frances; Farver, Nina; Grieve, Catherine; Lynche, Archie; Mac, Michelle; Rickel, Renee; Sears, Jerry An experiment whereby the heat of vaporization of a volatile liquid can be determined from an Arrhenius plot. Chames, Frances; Farver, Nina; Grieve, Catherine; Lynche, Archie; Mac, Michelle; Rickel, Renee; Sears, Jerry J. Chem. Educ. 1980, 57, 362.
Calorimetry / Thermochemistry |
Liquids |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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Illustrating chemical concepts through food systems: Introductory chemistry experiments Chamber, IV, E.; Setser, C. S. Illustrating the vaporization of liquids, reaction rates, adsorption, properties of solutions, colloidal dispersions, suspensions, and hydrogen ion concentration using foods. Chamber, IV, E.; Setser, C. S. J. Chem. Educ. 1980, 57, 312.
Food Science |
Applications of Chemistry |
Liquids |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Solutions / Solvents |
Colloids |
Acids / Bases
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Solar energy storage: A demonstration experiment Kimmel, Howard S.; Tomkins, Reginald P. T. A demonstration of a phase transition that can be used for heat storage. Kimmel, Howard S.; Tomkins, Reginald P. T. J. Chem. Educ. 1979, 56, 615.
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Calorimetry / Thermochemistry |
Applications of Chemistry
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Lecture demonstration of vanishing meniscus in vapor liquid transition Duus, H. C. Shows how the interface between vapor and liquid propane vanishes. Duus, H. C. J. Chem. Educ. 1979, 56, 614.
Liquids |
Gases |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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Toys in the chemistry classroom Ziegler, Gene R. Using toys to teach chemical principles; lists common toys and their potential applications. Ziegler, Gene R. J. Chem. Educ. 1977, 54, 629.
Applications of Chemistry |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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Questions [and] Answers Campbell, J. A. 303-308. Six practical, environmental chemistry application questions and their answers. Q303 submitted by Jerry Ray Dias. Campbell, J. A. J. Chem. Educ. 1977, 54, 369.
Enrichment / Review Materials |
Metals |
Toxicology |
Coordination Compounds |
Membranes |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Atomic Properties / Structure
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Le Chtelier's principle: A laboratory exercise Friedman, Frederica Le Chtelier's principle can be demonstrated by showing that water can boil at temperatures below 100C due to reduced vapor pressure. Friedman, Frederica J. Chem. Educ. 1977, 54, 236.
Equilibrium |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Gases |
Water / Water Chemistry
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Molecular membrane model Huebner, J. S. Making a model of a lipid bilayer using polystyrene balls and pipe cleaners. Huebner, J. S. J. Chem. Educ. 1977, 54, 171.
Membranes |
Lipids |
Molecular Modeling |
Proteins / Peptides |
Dyes / Pigments
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What the standard state doesn't say about temperature and phase Carmichael, Halbert 125. The author develops the concept of the "standard state" in a manner that is more robust than typical textbook treatment. Carmichael, Halbert J. Chem. Educ. 1976, 53, 695.
Thermodynamics |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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A computer program for calculation of boiling points at sub- and super-atmospheric pressures Davis, Charles C.; Wright, C. David An interactive program has been written in Fortran IV for the IBM 370/125 which will compute the boiling points of organic compounds at a range of pressures. Davis, Charles C.; Wright, C. David J. Chem. Educ. 1976, 53, 355.
Laboratory Computing / Interfacing |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Gases
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A computer program for calculation of boiling points at sub- and super-atmospheric pressures Davis, Charles C.; Wright, C. David An interactive program has been written in Fortran IV for the IBM 370/125 which will compute the boiling points of organic compounds at a range of pressures. Davis, Charles C.; Wright, C. David J. Chem. Educ. 1976, 53, 355.
Laboratory Computing / Interfacing |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Gases
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Freezing ice cream and making caramel topping Plumb, Robert C.; Olson, John Otto; Bowman, Leo H. The obscurity of "colligative properties" can be dispelled by this ice cream example. Plumb, Robert C.; Olson, John Otto; Bowman, Leo H. J. Chem. Educ. 1976, 53, 49.
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Physical Properties |
Thermodynamics |
Applications of Chemistry
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Footnote to the drinking duck exemplum Plumb, Robert C.; Cross, Judson B.; Keil, Robert G. Variations on the drinking bird demonstration. Plumb, Robert C.; Cross, Judson B.; Keil, Robert G. J. Chem. Educ. 1975, 52, 728.
Thermodynamics |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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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
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Phase changes of hexachloroethane Shavitz, Richard A demonstration of the sublimation of hexachloroethane. Shavitz, Richard J. Chem. Educ. 1975, 52, 231.
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Physical Properties
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A relevant sublimation experiment Mitchell, R. H.; Scott, W. A.; West, P. R. The new "solid state" air fresheners provide the basis of an interesting sublimation experiment for the first assignment of a non-majors laboratory entitled "Physical Constants." Mitchell, R. H.; Scott, W. A.; West, P. R. J. Chem. Educ. 1974, 51, 683.
Nonmajor Courses |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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A practical energy experiment or lecture demonstration Garin, David L. Presents two demonstrations: one involves heating different volumes of water on the same heater and measuring their temperatures; the other involves heating different volumes of water on the same heater and calculating the heat of vaporization. Garin, David L. J. Chem. Educ. 1973, 50, 497.
Calorimetry / Thermochemistry |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Thermodynamics
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Physical chemistry of the drinking duck Plumb, Robert C.; Wagner, Robert E. The operation of the drinking bird is easily understood in terms of a few elementary physical chemistry principles. Plumb, Robert C.; Wagner, Robert E. J. Chem. Educ. 1973, 50, 213.
Thermodynamics |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Equilibrium
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Enthalpy and entropy of evaporation from measured vapor pressure using a programmable desk calculator McEachern, Douglas M. A program for a calculator that calculates the heat of evaporation of a solid or a liquid and the corresponding entropy change. McEachern, Douglas M. J. Chem. Educ. 1973, 50, 190.
Calorimetry / Thermochemistry |
Thermodynamics |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Chemometrics
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Lecture demonstration of a phase transition in a solid Kennedy, John H.; Chen, Fred The solid-solid phase transition between two different allotropes of silver iodide. Kennedy, John H.; Chen, Fred J. Chem. Educ. 1973, 50, 109.
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Solids |
Physical Properties
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Faster dinner via molecular potential energy Modestino, Sherwood A. The cooking time for a beef roast can be reduced by using a device that acts as a heat pipe. Modestino, Sherwood A. J. Chem. Educ. 1972, 49, 706.
Heat Capacity |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Applications of Chemistry |
Consumer Chemistry
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Freezing curves for Salol Laswick, Patty Hall The convenient freezing temperature of salol (40-43 C) means that students can easily and safely melt the material using warm water Laswick, Patty Hall J. Chem. Educ. 1972, 49, 537.
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Thermodynamics |
Nonmajor Courses |
Kinetic-Molecular Theory
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Squeak, skid and glide - The unusual properties of snow and ice Plumb, Robert C.; Fletcher, N. H. The Clapeyron equation controls the behavior of ice under varying conditions of temperature and pressure. Plumb, Robert C.; Fletcher, N. H. J. Chem. Educ. 1972, 49, 179.
Water / Water Chemistry |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Equilibrium
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Squeak, skid and glide - The unusual properties of snow and ice Plumb, Robert C.; Fletcher, N. H. The Clapeyron equation controls the behavior of ice under varying conditions of temperature and pressure. Plumb, Robert C.; Fletcher, N. H. J. Chem. Educ. 1972, 49, 179.
Water / Water Chemistry |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Equilibrium
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Evaporation rate: A beginning chemistry experiment Feinstein, H. I.; Walters, C. A simple procedure for determining the evaporation rate of volatile solvents. Feinstein, H. I.; Walters, C. J. Chem. Educ. 1972, 49, 135.
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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Entropy Makes Water Run Uphill - in Trees Stevenson, Philip E. Explains how Sequoias over 300 feet tall can draw water up to their topmost leaves. Stevenson, Philip E. J. Chem. Educ. 1971, 48, 837.
Applications of Chemistry |
Thermodynamics |
Plant Chemistry |
Membranes |
Transport Properties |
Solutions / Solvents
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Miscellaneous Alyea, Hubert N. 13 demonstrations, including electrophoresis, electrolysis, corrosion inhibition, endothermic and exothermic reactions, crystals and crystallization, reactions with sodium, and the kinetics of H2O2 decomposition. Alyea, Hubert N. J. Chem. Educ. 1970, 47, A387.
Electrophoresis |
Dyes / Pigments |
Electrochemistry |
Oxidation / Reduction |
Calorimetry / Thermochemistry |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Reactions |
Crystals / Crystallography |
Kinetics
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A classroom demonstration of exothermicity Boschmann, Erwin The heat generated by dissolving NaOH in water causes iodine crystals to sublime. Boschmann, Erwin J. Chem. Educ. 1970, 47, A206.
Calorimetry / Thermochemistry |
Reactions |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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General chemistry experiments: Six short, inexpensive procedures Heit, M. L.; Dauphinee, G. A. These simple experiments involve conductivity comparisons of derivatives of the acetate ion, paper chromatography, sublimation, the effect of temperature on equilibrium, the detection of I-, and an example of an equilibrium shift. Heit, M. L.; Dauphinee, G. A. J. Chem. Educ. 1970, 47, 532.
Electrochemistry |
Chromatography |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Equilibrium |
Oxidation / Reduction
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Cloud Caps on High Mountains Stevenson, Philip E. The formation of cloud caps on high mountains illustrates cooling in an adiabatic expansion and the change in vapor pressure of a liquid with temperature. Stevenson, Philip E. J. Chem. Educ. 1970, 47, 272.
Atmospheric Chemistry |
Gases |
Applications of Chemistry |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Thermodynamics
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The snowmaking machines Plumb, Robert C. Illustrating principles of thermodynamics in gas expansions and phase changes. Plumb, Robert C. J. Chem. Educ. 1970, 47, 176.
Gases |
Thermodynamics |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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Chemical principles exemplified Plumb, Robert C. Introduction to a new series, containing "exempla" (brief anecdotes about materials and phenomena which exemplify chemical principles). [Debut] Plumb, Robert C. J. Chem. Educ. 1970, 47, 175.
Gases |
Kinetic-Molecular Theory |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Thermodynamics |
Equilibrium |
Photochemistry |
Applications of Chemistry
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An attachment for semiautomatic melting point determination Vogel, George This simple yet rugged device notifies the experimenter when a small crystalline sample in a capillary tube first begins to melt. Vogel, George J. Chem. Educ. 1969, 46, 789.
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Physical Properties |
Laboratory Management
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Chemical queries. Especially for introductory chemistry teachers Young, J. A.; Malik, J. G.; Haight, Gilbert P., Jr.; Rechnitz, Garry A. (1) Suggestions for presenting the relationship between the Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature scales. (2) Why are 4s rather than 3d electrons involved in the first and second ionizations of the first row transition elements? - answer by Haight. (3) The basis for the mnemonic ordering of atomic orbitals. (4) What is a liquid-liquid membrane electrode? Is it the same as an ion-selective electrode? - answer by Rechnitz. Young, J. A.; Malik, J. G.; Haight, Gilbert P., Jr.; Rechnitz, Garry A. J. Chem. Educ. 1969, 46, 444.
Nomenclature / Units / Symbols |
Atomic Properties / Structure |
Transition Elements |
Periodicity / Periodic Table |
Electrochemistry |
Ion Selective Electrodes |
Membranes
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Group VI. The Sulfur Family D. Sulfur Dioxide Alyea, Hubert N. Seven demonstrations involving sulfur dioxide. Alyea, Hubert N. J. Chem. Educ. 1968, 45, A977.
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Reactions |
Precipitation / Solubility |
Oxidation / Reduction
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A modified micro-boiling-point technique Bulbenko, George F. A short note regarding the use of a commercial melting point tube as a fine capillary bubbler for micro-boiling-point determination. Bulbenko, George F. J. Chem. Educ. 1968, 45, 43.
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Microscale Lab
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A simple distillation apparatus Fenster, A. N. This short note presents a modified Kugelrohr-type short-path distillation apparatus. Fenster, A. N. J. Chem. Educ. 1967, 44, 660.
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus
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Laboratory demonstration of fractional distillation Coleman, H. M. The method described here permits a quick analysis of the several distillates by direct visualization of one of the two components of a binary mixture containing toluene and acetone. Coleman, H. M. J. Chem. Educ. 1967, 44, 476.
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Separation Science
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Microboiling point determination at atmospheric pressure Chaco, M. C. This microboiling point determination uses a melting-point capillary Chaco, M. C. J. Chem. Educ. 1967, 44, 474.
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Microscale Lab |
Physical Properties
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Capillary tube experiments for introductory chemistry laboratory Gesser, H. D.; Lithown, Caroline; Brattston, D.; Thompson, Ian Describes the use of a capillary tube to determine how vapor changes with temperature. Gesser, H. D.; Lithown, Caroline; Brattston, D.; Thompson, Ian J. Chem. Educ. 1967, 44, 387.
Gases |
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States of matter (Continued). D. Solid state Owens, Charles; Klug, Evangeline B; Wnukowski, Lucian J.; Cooper, Edwin H.; Klug, Evangeline B.; Jackman, Kenneth; Alyea, Hubert N.; Young, James A. Demonstrations include writing with alum crystals, the rate of crystallization and crystal size, purification by crystallization, growing salol crystals in a polarizer, growing crystal blossoms, the melting point of eutectic (salol + benzophenone) and butectic (p-toluidine + a-naphthol), sublimation of organic substances (methyl oxalate), and the pseudo-sublimation of naphthalene. Owens, Charles; Klug, Evangeline B; Wnukowski, Lucian J.; Cooper, Edwin H.; Klug, Evangeline B.; Jackman, Kenneth; Alyea, Hubert N.; Young, James A. J. Chem. Educ. 1966, 43, A241.
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Energy B. Heat energy Klug, Evangeline B.; Hornbeck, Leroy G.; Alyea, Hubert N. Demonstrations of the heat of crystallization (sodium acetate and Na2S2O3[5H2O]), heat of formation (ZnCl2), heat of hydration (CaO and CuSO4), heat of neutralization, heat of solvation (alcohols), evaporation of ether and methyl chloride, and heat of solution (NH4NO3). Klug, Evangeline B.; Hornbeck, Leroy G.; Alyea, Hubert N. J. Chem. Educ. 1966, 43, A1079.
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Calorimetry / Thermochemistry |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
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Precipitation / Solubility
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Hard sphere simulation of statistical mechanical behavior of molecules Plumb, Robert C. Describes the design and use of a demonstration device to illustrate the kinetic behavior of gases, liquids, and solids. Plumb, Robert C. J. Chem. Educ. 1966, 43, 648.
Statistical Mechanics |
Gases |
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Solids |
Kinetic-Molecular Theory |
Equilibrium |
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A broad-surface condenser Schultz, Harry P. Describes a light, broad-surface condenser made from two Pyrex watch glasses whose edges have been sealed to one another with epoxy. Schultz, Harry P. J. Chem. Educ. 1966, 43, 272.
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Melting point depression Di Pippo', Ascanio G.; Joseph, Miriam The eutectic temperature of the piperonal / resorcinol system is well below room temperature. Di Pippo', Ascanio G.; Joseph, Miriam J. Chem. Educ. 1965, 42, A413.
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Improvised melting point apparatus Rogers, F. E. A simple substitute for the Fisher-Johns melting point apparatus can be improvised using Wood's alloy. Rogers, F. E. J. Chem. Educ. 1965, 42, 619.
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Melting point apparatus Brown, Richard K. Describes a simple melting point apparatus that relies on a soldering iron element for heat. Brown, Richard K. J. Chem. Educ. 1965, 42, 433.
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A modified condensing apparatus for both refluxing and distilling Goddard, Charles; Henry, Malcolm C. The condenser described here can be pivoted from a vertical position (refluxing) to one approximately horizontal (distilling) without having to switch the inlet and outlet condensor connections. Goddard, Charles; Henry, Malcolm C. J. Chem. Educ. 1965, 42, 221.
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Laboratory Management
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Sulfuric acid and the hydrated hydronium ion Jurale, Bernard Describes how the sulfuric acid-water system can be used to establish the identity of the hydronium and hydrated hydronium ions. Jurale, Bernard J. Chem. Educ. 1964, 41, 573.
Acids / Bases |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
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A thermal analysis experiment for introductory chemistry Haworth, Daniel T.; McGrath, J. D. This experiment involves the preparation of a tin-lead phase diagram. Haworth, Daniel T.; McGrath, J. D. J. Chem. Educ. 1964, 41, 372.
Thermal Analysis |
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The burning sugar cube: Still unexplained? Doty, Gene This brief note discusses possible explanations for the melting of a sugar cube where another rubbed with cigarette ashes burns. Doty, Gene J. Chem. Educ. 1964, 41, 244.
Catalysis |
Oxidation / Reduction |
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A eutectic experiment for general chemistry laboratory Wise, John H.; Shillington, James K.; Watt, William J.; Whitaker, R. D. This eutectic experiment examines the biphenyl-naphthalene system. Wise, John H.; Shillington, James K.; Watt, William J.; Whitaker, R. D. J. Chem. Educ. 1964, 41, 96.
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Demonstration notes: Fog formation Benson, John E. Suggests a modification to producing a cloud in a jar. Benson, John E. J. Chem. Educ. 1963, 40, A477.
Gases |
Liquids |
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Freezing point observations on micellar solutions Hutchinson, Eric.; Tokiwa, Fumikatsu Describes freezing point observations on solutions of p-methylphenyl glucose and p-butylphenylglucose. Hutchinson, Eric.; Tokiwa, Fumikatsu J. Chem. Educ. 1963, 40, 472.
Micelles |
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Aqueous Solution Chemistry
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Boiling point and molecular weight Rich, Ronald This short note points out that molecular weight, by itself, has negligible influence on boiling point. Rich, Ronald J. Chem. Educ. 1962, 39, 454.
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Magnetic stirring promotes smooth boiling Bloomfield, Jordan J. This short note indicates that the use of a magnetic stirrer effectively prevents violent bumping. Bloomfield, Jordan J. J. Chem. Educ. 1962, 39, 355.
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Close packing of atoms: A lecture demonstration Mellor, D. P.; Shuk, V. This lecture demonstration illustrates the close packing of atoms and the effect of melting; it relies on steel balls and a permanent magnet. Mellor, D. P.; Shuk, V. J. Chem. Educ. 1962, 39, 130.
Metals |
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An apparatus for the continuous production of triple distilled water Taylor, Jay E. Presents the design of an apparatus for the continuous production of triple distilled water. Taylor, Jay E. J. Chem. Educ. 1960, 37, 204.
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Determination of vapor pressure: A general chemistry laboratory experiment Wolthuis, Enno; Brummel, Roger; Bout, Paul Vanden Provides a method for obtaining good vapor pressure measurements using simple equipment. Wolthuis, Enno; Brummel, Roger; Bout, Paul Vanden J. Chem. Educ. 1959, 36, 494.
Gases |
Liquids |
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A boiling point apparatus Lykos, Peter G. A one-piece boiling-point apparatus that utilizes Cottrell's principle of spraying the thermometer with boiling liquid is described. Lykos, Peter G. J. Chem. Educ. 1958, 35, 565.
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Letters Copley, G. N. The author proposes terms and symbolism to represent different phase changes. Copley, G. N. J. Chem. Educ. 1958, 35, 528.
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A temperature sensitive stirring rod: Liquefaction of NO2 as a student experiment Eddy, Robert D.; Scholes, Samuel R., Jr. NO2 is generated from Pb(NO3)2 and collected, condensed, and sealed in a hollow stirring rod, which is then observed in hot, cool, and cold water. Eddy, Robert D.; Scholes, Samuel R., Jr. J. Chem. Educ. 1958, 35, 527.
Gases |
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Molecular weight determination by boiling-point elevation: A freshman research project Wolthuis, Enno; Visser, Marilyn; Oppenhuizen, Irene Describes an investigation into factors influencing the results of molecular weight determination by boiling-point elevation and the procedure refined through these efforts. Wolthuis, Enno; Visser, Marilyn; Oppenhuizen, Irene J. Chem. Educ. 1958, 35, 412.
Physical Properties |
Molecular Properties / Structure |
Undergraduate Research |
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Nomenclature of phase transition McDonald, James E. Discusses the curious situation in which the terminology of chemistry and physics has only five words to describe the six possible transitions between three states of matter. McDonald, James E. J. Chem. Educ. 1958, 35, 205.
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Textbook errors: Guest column. XVI: The vapor pressure of hydrated cupric sulfate Logan, Thomas S. Examines variability in the values of pressures of water vapor in equilibrium with pairs of cupric sulfate in hydrates quoted in the literature and texts. Logan, Thomas S. J. Chem. Educ. 1958, 35, 148.
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Equilibrium
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The determination of normal boiling points at high altitudes Levy, Luis; Proano, Oswaldo E. A pressurized distillation apparatus is useful for the direct determination of the normal boiling point, regardless of the outside atmospheric pressure. Levy, Luis; Proano, Oswaldo E. J. Chem. Educ. 1957, 34, 440.
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A simple melting-point apparatus Gero, Alexander The melting-point apparatus described in this paper is distinguished by extreme simplicity of construction and negligible cost. Gero, Alexander J. Chem. Educ. 1954, 31, 645.
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Letters to the editor Lash, M. E. The author clarifies the definition of critical temperature, which is often stated uncritically in textbooks. Lash, M. E. J. Chem. Educ. 1954, 31, 102.
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The kinetic structure of gases Slabaugh, W. H. Describes a model that illustrates the kinetic properties of gases and ii use to demonstrate the effect of temperature changes on the motion of gas particles. Slabaugh, W. H. J. Chem. Educ. 1953, 30, 68.
Gases |
Kinetic-Molecular Theory |
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A method of estimating the boiling points of organic liquids Pearson, D. E. Discusses the relationship between the molecular structure of organic liquids and their boiling point. Pearson, D. E. J. Chem. Educ. 1951, 28, 60.
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