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The Fuge Tube Diode Array Spectrophotometer  B. T. Arneson, S. R. Long, K. K. Stewart, and J. J. Lagowski
Presents details for adapting a diode array UVvis spectrophotometer to incorporate the use of polypropylene microcentrifuge tubesfuge tubesas cuvettes. The fuge tubes also can serve as reaction vessels, which permits the ready study of chemical systems involving heterogeneous phases by eliminating the need for tedious separations.
Arneson, B. T.; Long, S. R.; Stewart, K. K.; Lagowski, J. J. J. Chem. Educ. 2008, 85, 1663.
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus |
Solutions / Solvents |
Spectroscopy |
UV-Vis Spectroscopy
Promoting Student Learning through Group Problem Solving in General Chemistry Recitations  Madhu Mahalingam, Fred Schaefer, and Elisabeth Morlino
Describes the implementation and effects of collaborative problem solving in small, mixed-ability discussion sections that supplement large lectures in general chemistry with minimal changes in faculty hours and facility space.
Mahalingam, Madhu; Schaefer, Fred; Morlino, Elisabeth. J. Chem. Educ. 2008, 85, 1577.
Nonmajor Courses |
Student-Centered Learning
Effectiveness of Facilitating Small-Group Learning in Large Lecture Classes  D. C. Lyon and J. J. Lagowski
Presents the results of a study investigating the effectiveness of peer-led, small-group discussions associated with a large general chemistry course taught in a traditional lecture format.
Lyon, D. C.; Lagowski, J. J. J. Chem. Educ. 2008, 85, 1571.
Learning Theories |
Student-Centered Learning
Lanthanum (La) and Actinium (Ac) Should Remain in the d-block  Laurence Lavelle
This paper discusses the reasons and implications of placing lanthanum and actinium in the f-block and lutetium and lawrencium in the d-block.
Lavelle, Laurence. J. Chem. Educ. 2008, 85, 1482.
Atomic Properties / Structure |
Inner Transition Elements |
Periodicity / Periodic Table |
Transition Elements
A Service-Learning Project Based on a Research Supportive Curriculum Format in the General Chemistry Laboratory  John H. Kalivas
This general chemistry laboratory course assigns a first-semester project that requires students to develop their own guided-inquiry discovery-formatted lab and a second-semester service-learning project that entails creating an interactive concept-discovery activity for use in a kindergarten through sixth grade class.
Kalivas, John H.; Kalivas, John H. J. Chem. Educ. 2008, 85, 1410.
Learning Theories |
Undergraduate Research |
Student-Centered Learning
Optimizing the Use of Personal Response Devices (Clickers) in Large-Enrollment Introductory Courses  Klaus Woelk
This taxonomy of clickerselectronic devices with which students can remotely submit responses to questions posed by a teacherclassifies their use into two general categories. The first involves probing class attendance, preparedness, and subject matter interest, while the second pertains to the enhancement of conceptual understanding and content mastery.
Woelk, Klaus. J. Chem. Educ. 2008, 85, 1400.
Descriptive Chemistry |
Learning Theories |
Nonmajor Courses |
Student-Centered Learning
Demonstration Extension: Copper-to-Silver-to-Gold Penny Demonstration  Ed Vitz
The copper-to-silver-to-gold penny demonstration, if done as originally described, can lead to fires in waste containers. This can be avoided by replacing sodium hydroxide with zinc sulfate.
Vitz, Ed. J. Chem. Educ. 2008, 85, 1381.
A Chemistry Minute: Recognizing Chemistry in Our Daily Lives  Dianne J. Luning Prak and Christine L. Copper
Students in first- and second-semester general chemistry increase their awareness of the relevance of the subject to their daily lives by making a two-minute presentation on a chemistry-related topic. This exercise gives students an opportunity to think about chemistry taking place around them and can provide new applications for instructors to use in future classes.
Luning Prak, Dianne J.; Copper, Christine L. J. Chem. Educ. 2008, 85, 1368.
Applications of Chemistry |
Nonmajor Courses |
Student-Centered Learning
Manual Data Processing in Analytical Chemistry: Linear Calibration  Dora Melucci
Most science students are familiar with Excel spreadsheets, but determining which of Excels statistical functions perform a calculation equivalent to a classical equation and calculating errors with Excel are not trivial exercises.
Melucci, Dora. J. Chem. Educ. 2008, 85, 1346.
Calibration |
Chemometrics |
Quantitative Analysis
Molecular Models of EDTA and Other Chelating Agents  William F. Coleman
EDTA and related chelating agents, including EGTA, DCTA, NTA, BAPTA, and DTPA, are this months Featured Molecules.
Coleman, William F. J. Chem. Educ. 2008, 85, 1296.
Molecular Modeling |
Molecular Properties / Structure
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
Does the Addition of Inert Gases at Constant Volume and Temperature Affect Chemical Equilibrium?  João C. M. Paiva, Jorge Gonçalves, and Susana Fonseca
This article examines three approaches, leading to different conclusions, for answering the question "Does the addition of inert gases at constant volume and temperature modify the state of equilibrium?"
Paiva, João C. M.; Gonçalves, Jorge; Fonseca, Susana. J. Chem. Educ. 2008, 85, 1133.
Equilibrium |
Gases |
Thermodynamics
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
Undergraduate Program: Philadelphia  Lori Betsock
Lists programs for undergraduate chemical science students at the ACS National Meeting in Philadelphia.
Betsock, Lori. J. Chem. Educ. 2008, 85, 1040.
Professional Development
Peer-Led Team Learning in General Chemistry: Implementation and Evaluation  Susan C. Hockings, Karen J. DeAngelis, and Regina F. Frey
Peer-led team-learning (PLTL) groups have been adapted to fit into a traditional university structure by establishing an optional PLTL program outside the course. Students who participated in PLTL groups performed approximately one-third of a grade point higher compared with students who opted not to participate.
Hockings, Susan C.; DeAngelis, Karen J.; Frey, Regina F. J. Chem. Educ. 2008, 85, 990.
A Model for Incorporating Research into the First-Year Chemistry Curriculum  James R. Ford, Caryn Prudenté, and Thomas A. Newton
The development, implementation, and evaluation of a research-based program of laboratory instruction for first-year chemistry students is described. The new approach engages students in interdisciplinary, chemistry-centered research projects during the second semester of their general chemistry course.
Ford, James R.; Prudenté, Caryn; Newton, Thomas A. J. Chem. Educ. 2008, 85, 929.
Applications of Chemistry |
Undergraduate Research |
Constructivism |
Student-Centered Learning
An Assessment of the Effect of Collaborative Groups on Students' Problem-Solving Strategies and Abilities  Melanie M. Cooper, Charles T. Cox, Jr., Minory Nammouz, Edward Case, and Ronald Stevens
Describes the used a suite of software tools and pedagogies of small-group collaboration to assess students' problem-solving strategies and abilities as they change over time. This paper reports the application of these tools to probe the effectiveness of using small group interaction to improve problem solving skills.
Cooper, Melanie M.; Cox, Charles T., Jr.; Nammouz, Minory; Case, Edward; Stevens, Ronald. J. Chem. Educ. 2008, 85, 866.
Learning Theories |
Student-Centered Learning
Using Laboratory Chemicals To Imitate Illicit Drugs in a Forensic Chemistry Activity  Shawn Hasan, Deborah Bromfield-Lee, Maria T. Oliver-Hoyo, and Jose A. Cintron-Maldonado
This forensic chemistry activity utilizes forensic procedures (chemical spot tests and thin-layer chromatography) on laboratory chemicals that mimic actual street drugs to produce screening results similar to those for controlled substances.
Hasan, Shawn; Bromfield-Lee, Deborah; Oliver-Hoyo, Maria T.; Cintron-Maldonado, Jose A. J. Chem. Educ. 2008, 85, 813.
Applications of Chemistry |
Drugs / Pharmaceuticals |
Forensic Chemistry |
Thin Layer Chromatography
Reply to More on CIO and Related Radicals  Mark Kobrak and Warren Hirsch
We thank Prof. Jensen for bringing Dr. Linnetts work on oxygenhalogen diatomics to our attention. We were not aware that quartet theory had been applied in this way.
Kobrak, Mark; Hirsch, Warren. J. Chem. Educ. 2008, 85, 783.
Ionic Bonding
More on ClO and Related Radicals  William B. Jensen
The novel Lewis structure for the ClO radical and other related 13e isoelectronic species presented by Hirsch and Kobrak is identical to that proposed by Linnett over 40 years ago for the same species on the basis of his well-known double-quartet approach to Lewis structures.
Jensen, William B. J. Chem. Educ. 2008, 85, 783.
Ionic Bonding |
Lewis Structures |
Free Radicals
A Simple Laboratory Experiment To Determine the Kinetics of Mutarotation of D-Glucose Using a Blood Glucose Meter  Carlos E. Perles and Pedro L. O. Volpe
A simple commercial blood glucose meter is used to follow the kinetics of mutarotation of D-glucose in aqueous solution. The results may be compared with those obtained using an automatic polarimeter.
Perles, Carlos E.; Volpe, Pedro L. O. J. Chem. Educ. 2008, 85, 686.
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Bioanalytical Chemistry |
Carbohydrates |
Chirality / Optical Activity |
Enzymes |
Kinetics |
Solutions / Solvents |
Stereochemistry
Reply to Visualizing Statistical Concepts  William F. Coleman
While certainly containing accurate descriptions of least-squares analysis, de Levie's letter misses the point of the visualization, which is to see how minimizing the sum of the squares of the deviations leads to the best least-squares line.
Coleman, William F. J. Chem. Educ. 2008, 85, 637.
Statistical Mechanics
Reply to Visualizing Statistical Concepts  Myung-Hoon Kim and Maureen Burkart
In the letter concerning our article "A Method of Visual Interactive Regression," Robert de Levie outlines several points concerning the accuracy of our model and the data generated. Contrary to his claim, we would like to emphasize that our analysis is valid for several reasons.
Kim, Myung-Hoon; Burkart, Maureen. J. Chem. Educ. 2008, 85, 635.
Statistical Mechanics
Visualizing Statistical Concepts  Robert de Levie
Because statistical concepts such as least-squares fitting are often experienced as abstract, their visualization can be a helpful didactic tool, provided that this is done correctly. Unfortunately, the example in Figure 1 on page 1884 of the December 2006 issue of JCE fails the latter test.
de Levie, Robert. J. Chem. Educ. 2008, 85, 635.
Statistical Mechanics
Prussian Blue: Artists' Pigment and Chemists' Sponge  Mike Ware
The variable composition of Prussian blue tantalized chemists until investigations by X-ray crystallography in the late 20th century explained its many properties and uses.
Ware, Mike. J. Chem. Educ. 2008, 85, 612.
Applications of Chemistry |
Coordination Compounds |
Dyes / Pigments |
Electrochemistry |
Oxidation / Reduction |
Photochemistry |
Toxicology
Using Pooled Data and Data Visualization To Introduce Statistical Concepts in the General Chemistry Laboratory   Robert J. Olsen
This article describes how data pooling and visualization can be employed in the first-semester general chemistry laboratory to introduce core statistical concepts such as central tendency and dispersion of a data set.
Olsen, Robert J. J. Chem. Educ. 2008, 85, 544.
Chemometrics |
Stoichiometry
Using Problem-Solution Maps To Improve Students' Problem-Solving Skills  Mailoo Selvaratnam and Sebastian G. Canagaratna
Discusses a way of encouraging students to reflect on their solutions to problems by requiring them to draw solution mapsa logical analysis of the way one might arrive from the given data to the solution of the problem. Drawing solution maps is open-ended, and the chances of students subverting the goal by using memorized routine procedures is avoided.
Selvaratnam, Mailoo; Canagaratna, Sebastian G. J. Chem. Educ. 2008, 85, 381.
Constructivism
Undergraduate Program: New Orleans  Lori Betsock
An invitation for undergraduate chemical science students to attend the ACS National Meeting.
Betsock, Lori. J. Chem. Educ. 2008, 85, 356.
Conferences |
Professional Development |
Undergraduate Research
Investigating Students' Ability To Transfer Ideas Learned from Molecular Animations of the Dissolution Process  Resa M. Kelly and Loretta L. Jones
This study examines what features of the particulate nature of matter learned from viewing two animations of sodium chloride dissolution students would transfer to their descriptions of the participation of aqueous sodium chloride in a chemical reaction.
Kelly, Resa M.; Jones, Loretta L. J. Chem. Educ. 2008, 85, 303.
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Precipitation / Solubility |
Solutions / Solvents |
Constructivism
A Simple Experiment in the Separation of a Solid-Phase Mixture and Infrared Spectroscopy for Introductory Chemistry  Paul S. Szalay
In this guided-inquiry experiment, a two-component solid mixture of caffeine and ibuprofen is separated through a series of solution extractions and precipitations. The components are then analyzed using IR spectrophotometry to determine how effectively they were separated.
Szalay, Paul S. J. Chem. Educ. 2008, 85, 285.
Acids / Bases |
Drugs / Pharmaceuticals |
IR Spectroscopy |
Qualitative Analysis |
Separation Science |
Solutions / Solvents
Determining the Solubility Product of Fe(OH)3: An Equilibrium Study with Environmental Significance  Michelle Meighan, Joseph MacNeil, and Renee Falconer
This study explores the environmental impact of acidic mine drainage by investigating the relationship between pH and the aqueous solubility of heavy metals. Students precipitate Fe(OH)3 from acidic FeCl3 and NaOH and use the concentrations of ferric and hydroxide ionsdetermined through pH and flame spectroscopyto calculate the Ksp of Fe(OH)3.
Meighan, Michelle; MacNeil, Joseph; Falconer, Renee. J. Chem. Educ. 2008, 85, 254.
Acids / Bases |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Equilibrium |
Precipitation / Solubility |
Spectroscopy
Introduction of Differential Scanning Calorimetry in a General Chemistry Laboratory Course: Determination of Heat Capacity of Metals and Demonstration of the Law of Dulong and Petit  Ronald P. D'Amelia, Vincent Stracuzzi, and William F. Nirode
The work described herein discusses the use of differential scanning calorimetry in a general chemistry laboratory course to determine the specific heat capacities of metals and introduce the empirical law of Dulong and Petit.
D'Amelia, Ronald P.; Stracuzzi, Vincent; Nirode, William F. J. Chem. Educ. 2008, 85, 109.
Calorimetry / Thermochemistry |
Heat Capacity |
Instrumental Methods |
Thermal Analysis
Illustrating the Concepts of Isotopes and Mass Spectrometry in Introductory Courses: A MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry Laboratory Experiment  Nancy Carter Dopke and Timothy Neal Lovett
This article describes a matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) mass spectrometry experiment in which students prepare peptide samples for mass analysis and then collect and analyze mass spectral data. The lab provides hands-on experience with research instrumentation and reinforces the concepts of isotopes, molecular masses, and molecular formulas.
Dopke, Nancy Carter; Lovett, Timothy Neal. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 1968.
Isotopes |
Mass Spectrometry |
Proteins / Peptides
The Glyoxal Clock Reaction  Julie B. Ealy, Alexandra Rodriguez Negron, Jessica Stephens, Rebecca Stauffer, and Stanley D. Furrow
The glyoxal clock reaction has been adapted to a general chemistry kinetics lab to determine the order of the reacting species using a Calculator Based Laboratory or LabPro equipment.
Ealy, Julie B.; Negron, Alexandra Rodriguez; Stephens, Jessica; Stauffer, Rebecca; Furrow, Stanley D. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 1965.
Aldehydes / Ketones |
Dyes / Pigments |
Kinetics |
Lewis Acids / Bases |
Mechanisms of Reactions |
Rate Law |
Reactions
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
Fabrication and Analysis of Photonic Crystals  Dean J. Campbell, Kylee E. Korte, and Younan Xia
Presents a set of laboratory experiments designed to explore aspects of nanoscale chemistry by constructing and spectroscopically analyzing thin films of photonic crystals. Topics covered include crystallization and diffraction.
Campbell, Dean J.; Korte, Kylee E.; Xia, Younan. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 1824.
Crystals / Crystallography |
X-ray Crystallography
Benchtop Nanoscale Patterning Using Soft Lithography  Viswanathan Meenakshi, Yelizaveta Babayan, and Teri W. Odom
This paper outlines several nanoscale patterning experiments designed to use readily available and inexpensive materials such as compact discs, glass microscope slides, and curable polymers, and supplemented by an online video lab manual. These labs allow students to generate polymeric and metallic structures with feature sizes as small as 110 nm.
Meenakshi, Viswanathan; Babayan, Yelizaveta; Odom, Teri W. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 1795.
Materials Science |
Nanotechnology
How Many Atomic Layers of Zinc Are in a Galvanized Iron Coating?   Shui-Ping Yang
This article describes a guided inquiry and problem solving experiment in which students use a novel gasometric assembly to determine the thickness and number of atomic layers of zinc coating on galvanized iron wires and nails.
Yang, Shui-Ping. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 1792.
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Consumer Chemistry |
Electrochemistry |
Gases |
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus |
Quantitative Analysis |
Rate Law
Origin of the Formulas of Dihydrogen and Other Simple Molecules  Andrew Williams
The logic and experimental data are described with which chemists originally deduced the formulas of fundamental substances such as H2, H2O, Cl2, NH3, CH4, and HCl. It is argued that high school and first-year undergraduate students would gain substantially from exposure to this process.
Williams, Andrew. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 1779.
Enrichment / Review Materials |
Molecular Properties / Structure
The "Chemistry Is in the News" Project: Can a Workshop Induce a Pedagogical Change?  Miri Barak, Kathleen M. Carson, and Uri Zoller
Chemistry Is in the News is an innovative project aimed at enhancing higher-order cognitive skills via connecting university-level chemistry to everyday life and real-world issues. In this paper the results of a formative, evaluation case-study concerning the extent to which the goals of the CIITN workshop were attained are reported.
Barak, Miri; Carson, Kathleen M.; Zoller, Uri. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 1712.
Applications of Chemistry |
Learning Theories |
Professional Development
"Holes" in Student Understanding: Addressing Prevalent Misconceptions Regarding Atmospheric Environmental Chemistry  Sara C. Kerr and Kenneth A. Walz
This study evaluated the misconception that global warming is caused by holes in the ozone layer, other ideas surrounding atmospheric chemistry that are responsible for the entanglement of the greenhouse effect and ozone depletion in students' conceptual frameworks, and the effectiveness of computer-based online data-analysis exercises to address these shortcomings.
Kerr, Sara C.; Walz, Kenneth A. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 1693.
Atmospheric Chemistry |
Student-Centered Learning
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Mapping of Environmental Samples across College Campuses  Kathleen L. Purvis-Roberts, Harriet P. Moeur, and Andrew Zanella
In this laboratory experiment, students take environmental samples (concentrations of nitrogen dioxide) and geospatial coordinates with a global position systems unit at various locations around campus, map their data on a geo-referenced map with geographical information systems software, and compare their results to those observed by governmental agencies.
Purvis-Roberts, Kathleen L.; Moeur, Harriet P.; Zanella, Andrew. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 1691.
Applications of Chemistry |
Atmospheric Chemistry |
Gases |
Laboratory Computing / Interfacing |
UV-Vis Spectroscopy
Configurational Entropy Revisited  Frank L. Lambert
Positional entropy should be eliminated from general chemistry instruction and replaced by emphasis on the motional energy of molecules as enabling entropy change.
Lambert, Frank L. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 1548.
Statistical Mechanics |
Thermodynamics
Exception to the Le Châtelier Principle  David S. Corti and Mark J. Uline
Disagreement regarding an apparent exception to the Le Chtelier principle involving the effects of nonideality on the direction in which the ammonia synthesis reaction shifts upon addition of infinitesimal and finite quantities of nitrogen at constant pressure and temperature.
Corti, David S.; Uline, Mark J. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 1427.
Equilibrium
Exception to the Le Châtelier Principle  Thomas R. Herrinton
Disagreement regarding an apparent exception to the Le Chtelier principle involving the effects of nonideality on the direction in which the ammonia synthesis reaction shifts upon addition of infinitesimal and finite quantities of nitrogen at constant pressure and temperature.
Herrinton, Thomas R. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 1427.
Equilibrium |
Gases
Exception to the Le Châtelier Principle  Thomas R. Herrinton
Disagreement regarding an apparent exception to the Le Chatelier principle involving the effects of nonideality on the direction in which the ammonia synthesis reaction shifts upon addition of infinitesimal and finite quantities of nitrogen at constant pressure and temperature.
Herrinton, Thomas R. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 1427.
Equilibrium |
Gases
Modifying Optical Properties of ZnO Films by Forming Zn1-xCoxO Solid Solutions via Spray Pyrolysis  Anne K. Bentley, Gabriela C. Weaver, Cianán B. Russell, William L. Fornes, Kyoung-Shin Choi, and Susan M. Shih
Presents a simple experiment demonstrating the presence of an energy band gap in a semiconductor and its relationship to the material's composition through observed color and UVvis absorption.
Bentley, Anne K.; Weaver, Gabriela C.; Russell, Cianán B.; Fornes, William L.; Choi, Kyoung-Shin; Shih, Susan M. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 1183.
Materials Science |
Semiconductors |
Solid State Chemistry |
UV-Vis Spectroscopy
Circuit Board Analysis for Lead by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy in a Course for Nonscience Majors  Jeffrey D. Weidenhamer
The analysis for lead through atomic absorption spectroscopy applied to the qualitative screening of circuit boards and the quantitative analysis of environmental samples demonstrates the potential hazards of improper disposal of used electronic equipment.
Weidenhamer, Jeffrey D. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 1165.
Applications of Chemistry |
Atomic Spectroscopy |
Metals |
Nonmajor Courses |
Quantitative Analysis
Effective Use of Demonstration Assessments in the Classroom Relative to Laboratory Topics  David T. Pierce and Thomas W. Pierce
A differential analysis of test-question responses shows that students' improvements are most apparent when the concepts introduced in lecture-based demonstration assessments are not related to an accompanying laboratory exercise.
Pierce, David T.; Pierce, Thomas W. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 1150.
Learning Theories |
Student-Centered Learning
Enhancing Student Performance in First-Semester General Chemistry Using Active Feedback through the World Wide Web  Kent A. Chambers and Bob Blake
Web-based pre-lecture questions allow the instructor to evaluate students' prior knowledge and understanding of fundamental concepts, while post-lecture questions evaluate how well the class is mastering individual concepts. Data show that this use of student feedback significantly enhances academic performance.
Chambers, Kent A.; Blake, Bob. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 1130.
Acids / Bases |
Alcohols |
Learning Theories |
Brønsted-Lowry Acids / Bases
Defining and Teaching pH  Richard F. Burton
At an elementary level, pH and the algebra of equilibria can be simply and correctly taught, without logarithms, in terms of the modern, operationally-defined pH scale that underlies laboratory measurement and relates to activities.
Burton, Richard F. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 1129.
Acids / Bases |
pH |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry
"One Firm Spot": The Role of Homework as Lever in Acquiring Conceptual and Performance Competence in College Chemistry  Jordi Cuadros, David Yaron, and Gaea Leinhardt
Reports how different learning opportunities affect achievement in a large college chemistry class that makes use of authentic problem-solving activities supported by scenarios and virtual laboratories.
Cuadros, Jordi; Yaron, David; Leinhardt, Gaea. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 1047.
Learning Theories |
Constructivism |
Student-Centered Learning
Using Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy To Analyze Archaeological Materials  Adam D. Hill, Ann H. Lehman, and Maria L. Parr
In a course linking chemistry and archaeology, students analyze artifacts with a scanning electron microscope coupled with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy to discover the relationship between materials and the culture that produced them.
Hill, Adam D.; Lehman, Ann H.; Parr, Maria L. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 810.
Applications of Chemistry |
Nonmajor Courses |
Spectroscopy
Textbook Error: Short Circuiting an Electrochemical Cell  Judith M. Bonicamp and Roy W. Clark
Reports a serious error in the electrochemical diagrams in eight, 21st century texts and offers an analogy to electrical potential energy and a diagram to clarify the interrelationships between electromotive force E, reaction quotient Q, and Gibbs free energy G.
Bonicamp, Judith M.; Clark, Roy W. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 731.
Electrochemistry |
Electrolytic / Galvanic Cells / Potentials
Using Technology To Enhance the Effectiveness of General Chemistry Laboratory Courses  Kathleen M. Carvalho-Knighton and Linda Keen-Rocha
This paper makes a case for the pedagogical advantages of performing computer-assisted experiments in the general chemistry laboratory by comparing a control group using traditional bench laboratory procedures with an experimental group using LabWorks software.
Carvalho-Knighton, Kathleen M.; Keen-Rocha, Linda. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 727.
Calibration |
Laboratory Computing / Interfacing
Preparation of CdS Nanoparticles by First-Year Undergraduates  Kurt Winkelmann, Thomas Noviello, and Steven Brooks
First-year undergraduate students prepare bulk and nanometer-sized cadmium sulfide clusters within water-in-oil micelles and calculate particle size using the effective mass model.
Winkelmann, Kurt; Noviello, Thomas; Brooks, Steven. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 709.
Colloids |
Materials Science |
Nanotechnology |
Micelles |
Semiconductors |
UV-Vis Spectroscopy
Effects on Student Achievement in General Chemistry Following Participation in an Online Preparatory Course. ChemPrep, a Voluntary, Self-Paced, Online Introduction to Chemistry  Beatrice Botch, Roberta Day, William Vining, Barbara Stewart, Kenneth Rath, Alan Peterfreund, and David Hart
ChemPrep was developed to be a stand-alone, Web-based, preparatory short-course to help students succeed in general chemistry. Students have reported that the ChemPrep materials (short information pages, parameterized questions with detailed feedback, tutorials, and answers to questions) permitted them to work independently without the need for textbook or lecture.
Botch, Beatrice; Day, Roberta; Vining, William; Stewart, Barbara; Rath, Kenneth; Peterfreund, Alan; Hart, David. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 547.
Nonmajor Courses |
Enrichment / Review Materials |
Student-Centered Learning
Constructing a Graphic Organizer in the Classroom: Introductory Students' Perception of Achievement Using a Decision Map To Solve Aqueous Acid–Base Equilibria Problems  Stephen DeMeo
A decision map is a directional heuristic that helps learners solve problems within a generic framework. The decision map that is presented was created to solve pH problems of varying difficulty that introductory college chemistry students encounter when studying acidbase equilibria.
DeMeo, Stephen. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 540.
Acids / Bases |
Equilibrium
An Inquiry-Based Chemistry Laboratory Promoting Student Discovery of Gas Laws  A. M. R. P. Bopegedera
This article describes a laboratory in which students discover the gas laws using Vernier sensors and Microsoft Excel.
Bopegedera, A. M. R. P. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 465.
Gases |
Instrumental Methods |
Physical Properties
Flame Emission Spectrometry in General Chemistry Labs: Solubility Product (Ksp) of Potassium Hydrogen Phthalate  Frazier W. Nyasulu, William Cusworth III, David Lindquist, and John Mackin
In this general chemistry laboratory, flame emission spectrometry is used to determine the potassium ion concentration in saturated solutions of potassium hydrogen phthalate. From these data the solubility products, the Gibbs free energies of solution, the standard enthalpy of solution, and the standard entropy of solution are calculated.
Nyasulu, Frazier W.; Cusworth, William, III; Lindquist, David; Mackin, John. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 456.
Acids / Bases |
Atomic Properties / Structure |
Spectroscopy |
Equilibrium |
Quantitative Analysis |
Thermodynamics |
Titration / Volumetric Analysis |
Solutions / Solvents |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Atomic Spectroscopy
Introduction of Differential Scanning Calorimetry in a General Chemistry Laboratory Course: Determination of Thermal Properties of Organic Hydrocarbons  Ronald DAmelia, Thomas Franks, and William F. Nirode
Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) is a rugged, easy-to-use instrumental method for thermal analysis determinations. The work described herein discusses the use of DSC in a general chemistry laboratory course to determine thermal properties such as melting points, ?fusionH, ?fusionS, and introduce the concept of polymorphism for organic hydrocarbons.
DAmelia, Ronald; Franks, Thomas; Nirode, William F. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 453.
Alkanes / Cycloalkanes |
Instrumental Methods |
Physical Properties |
Thermal Analysis |
Thermodynamics |
Calorimetry / Thermochemistry
Known-to-Unknown Approach To Teach about Coulomb's Law  P. K. Thamburaj
Analogies from life experiences help students understand the relationships between the quantities involved in Coulomb's law, which in turn help them understand the influence of charge and ionic size on lattice energy, melting points, and solubility of ionic solids.
Thamburaj, P. K. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 438.
Ion Exchange |
Physical Properties |
Ionic Bonding
Thermochemical Analysis of Neutralization Reactions: An Introductory Discovery Experiment  Kenneth V. Mills and Louise W. Guilmette
Describes a guided-inquiry laboratory pedagogy in which students discover chemical concepts in the lab and the instructor uses their pooled data to guide the lecture portion of the course. This method is illustrated by an experiment that reinforces students' understanding of stoichiometry and allows them to discover neutralization reactions and thermochemistry.
Mills, Kenneth V.; Guilmette, Louise W. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 326.
Acids / Bases |
Stoichiometry |
Calorimetry / Thermochemistry |
Acids / Bases
Molecular Model of Zincon  William F. Coleman
The Featured Molecules this month are the tautomeric forms of the colorimetric reagent zincon. The structures could be used as an introduction to the concept of tautomerism, with students being asked to develop a definition of the term based on their observations of the difference(s) in linkage in the two forms.
Coleman, William F. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 305.
Biological Cells |
Calorimetry / Thermochemistry |
Water / Water Chemistry |
Molecular Mechanics / Dynamics |
Molecular Modeling |
Molecular Properties / Structure
Application of Calibrated Peer Review (CPR) Writing Assignments To Enhance Experiments with an Environmental Chemistry Focus  Lawrence D. Margerum, Maren Gulsrud, Ronald Manlapez, Rachelle Rebong, and Austin Love
Proposes the use of Web-based peer-reviewed writing for pre- and postlab assignments for large enrollment first-semester general chemistry laboratory courses. Results show that students submit average essays, but master the material via sequential reviews of exemplary and peer essays.
Margerum, Lawrence D.; Gulsrud, Maren; Manlapez, Ronald; Rebong, Rachelle; Love, Austin. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 292.
Spectroscopy |
Atomic Properties / Structure |
Quantitative Analysis |
Atomic Spectroscopy
Design and Implementation of a Studio-Based General Chemistry Course  Amy C. Gottfried, Ryan D. Sweeder, Jeffrey M. Bartolin, Jessica A. Hessler, Benjamin P. Reynolds, Ian C. Stewart, Brian P. Coppola, and Mark M. Banaszak Holl
Describes the design, implementation, and pedagogical rationale of a general chemistry course based on the studio teaching method, which incorporates the best teaching and learning practices recommended by chemical education research within an integrated lecturelab technology-intensive environment.
Gottfried, Amy C.; Sweeder, Ryan D.; Bartolin, Jeffrey M.; Hessler, Jessica A.; Reynolds, Benjamin P.; Stewart, Ian C.; Coppola, Brian P.; Holl, Mark M. Banaszak. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 265.
Nonmajor Courses
Introducing New Learning Tools into a Standard Classroom: A Multi-Tool Approach to Integrating Fuel-Cell Concepts into Introductory College Chemistry   Matthew J. DAmato, 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.
DAmato, 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
A Guide to Classroom Instruction for Adjunct Faculty, Second Edition (John H. Reed)  Jeffrey Kovac
Every chemistry department that uses adjunct faculty should have copies of this excellent introduction to college-level teaching to give to new instructors.
Kovac, Jeffrey. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 233.
Nonmajor Courses |
Professional Development |
Learning Theories
Effectiveness of a MORE Laboratory Module in Prompting Students To Revise Their Molecular-Level Ideas about Solutions  Lydia T. Tien, Melonie A. Teichert, and Dawn Rickey
This study investigates the effectiveness of a ModelObserveReflectExplain (MORE) laboratory module in prompting three different populations of general chemistry students to revise their molecular-level ideas regarding chemical compounds dissolved in water.
Tien, Lydia T.; Teichert, Melonie A.; Rickey, Dawn. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 175.
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Conductivity |
Ionic Bonding |
Solutions / Solvents
Two Kinds of Conceptual Problems in Chemistry Teaching  Zuzana Haláková and Miroslav Prokša
The performance of first-year science students with two forms of conceptual questions was investigated. The results indicate that students might have problems solving conceptual questions without reference to the question form (verbal or pictorial), and the depth of students' understanding of chemical concepts seems to play an important role.
Haláková, Zuzana; Prokša, Miroslav. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 172.
Undergraduate Introductory Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory Course: Interdisciplinary Group Projects in Phytoremediation  Debra L. Van Engelen, Steven W. Suljak, J. Patrick Hall, and Bert E. Holmes
In this interdisciplinary laboratory course, students complete semester-long projects studying soil chemistry, plant uptake of metals, and environmental issues while applying a variety of methods of chemical analysis to research in phytoremediation.
Van Engelen, Debra L.; Suljak, Steven W.; Hall, J. Patrick; Holmes, Bert E. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 128.
Chromatography |
Quantitative Analysis |
Student-Centered Learning
Plasmons: Why Should We Care?  D. J. Campbell and Younan Xia
Reviews the techniques of surface plasmon resonance, optical sensing methods, and surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy.
Campbell, D. J.; Xia, Younan. J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 91.
Nanotechnology |
Raman Spectroscopy |
Surface Science
Looking behind the Spreadsheet Trendline  William F. Coleman and Edward W. Fedosky
Presents a visual approach to linear least-squares curve fitting that drives home the idea of minimizing the sum of the squares of the deviations in order to find the best fit to a set of data that are being described by a linear relationship.
Coleman, William F.; Fedosky, Edward W. J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, 1884.
Computational Chemistry |
Mathematics / Symbolic Mathematics
Looking behind the Spreadsheet Trendline  William F. Coleman and Edward W. Fedosky
Presents a visual approach to linear least-squares curve fitting that drives home the idea of minimizing the sum of the squares of the deviations in order to find the best fit to a set of data that are being described by a linear relationship.
Coleman, William F.; Fedosky, Edward W. J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, 1884.
Computational Chemistry |
Mathematics / Symbolic Mathematics
Understanding Isotopic Distributions in Mass Spectrometry  Juris Meija
Offers a simple graphical tool for obtaining complex isotopic distributions.
Meija, Juris. J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, 1761.
Mass Spectrometry |
Isotopes |
Chemometrics
Effectiveness of Conceptual Change-Oriented Teaching Strategy To Improve Students' Understanding of Galvanic Cells  Ali Riza Özkaya, Musa Üce, Hakan Sariçayir, and Musa Sahin
This article presents efforts to develop a conceptual change-oriented strategy to teaching galvanic cells in electrochemistry. The objective is to assess the effectiveness of conceptual change-oriented instruction relative to conventional instruction using statistical comparisons.
Özkaya, Ali Riza; Üce, Musa; Sariçayir, Hakan; Sahin, Musa. J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, 1719.
Electrochemistry |
Equilibrium |
Oxidation / Reduction |
Undergraduate Research
Predicting Inorganic Reaction Products: A Critical Thinking Exercise in General Chemistry  David G. DeWit
Describes a course module designed to afford practice in applying the principles encountered throughout the general chemistry sequence to understanding and predicting chemical reactivity and the products of simple inorganic reactions.
DeWit, David G. J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, 1625.
Acids / Bases |
Descriptive Chemistry |
Learning Theories |
Metals |
Nonmetals |
Oxidation / Reduction |
Periodicity / Periodic Table |
Reactions
Principles of Gel Permeation Chromatography: Interactive Software  Guilherme Andrade Marson and Bayardo Baptista Torres
Principles of Gel Permeation Chromatography presents the principles of gel permeation chromatography (GPC) for students in introductory undergraduate courses of chemistry and biochemistry.
Marson, Guilherme Andrade; Torres, Bayardo Baptista. J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, 1567.
Chromatography
A Gel Permeation Chromatography Simulator from JCE WebWare  William F. Coleman and Edward W. Fedosky
Presents an interactive Flash animation designed to help students learn the basic principles of gel permeation chromatography from the Internet.
Coleman, William F.; Fedosky, Edward W. J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, 1567.
Chromatography
Introduction of Differential Scanning Calorimetry in a General Chemistry Laboratory Course: Determination of Molar Mass by Freezing Point Depression  Ronald P. D'Amelia, Thomas Franks, and William F. Nirode
The work described herein uses differential scanning calorimetry to determine the molar mass of three unknowns (nonvolatile organic hydrocarbons) by freezing point depression.
D'Amelia, Ronald P.; Franks, Thomas; Nirode, William F. J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, 1537.
Calorimetry / Thermochemistry |
Instrumental Methods |
Thermal Analysis |
Solutions / Solvents
Dulong and Petit's Law: We Should Not Ignore Its Importance  Mary Laing and Michael Laing
This article describes two student exercises: the determination of the specific heat of a metal and hence its atomic weight and a graphical study of specific heat versus atomic weight for different groups of metals and the confirmation of Dulong and Petit's law.
Laing, Mary; Laing, Michael. J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, 1499.
Calorimetry / Thermochemistry |
Heat Capacity |
Metals |
Periodicity / Periodic Table
Polymers: Cornerstones of Construction  John P. Droske and Charles E. Carraher, Jr.
This report summarizes the application of natural and synthetic polymers as building materials.
Droske, John P.; Carraher, Charles E., Jr. J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, 1428.
Materials Science |
Applications of Chemistry
Teaching Physical Chemistry Experiments with a Computer Simulation by LabVIEW  A. Belletti, R. Borromei, and G. Ingletto
This article reports on a computer simulation developed with the software LabVIEW of the physical chemistry experiment regarding the vapor pressure measurements of a pure liquid as a function of temperature, as well as a system of data collecting that emphasizes the similarities between the virtual and real experiment.
Belletti, A.; Borromei, R.; Ingletto, G. J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, 1353.
Equilibrium |
Laboratory Computing / Interfacing |
Liquids |
Thermodynamics |
Gases |
Student-Centered Learning
Chemistry, Society, and Civic Engagement (Part 1): The SENCER Project  Catherine Hurt Middlecamp, Trace Jordan, Amy M. Shachter, Sue Lottridge, and Karen Kashmanian Oates
Science Education for New Civic Engagements and Responsibilities is a national dissemination project for courses in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. SENCER courses connect science and civic engagement by teaching through complex, contested, current, and unresolved public issues to the underlying scientific principles.
Middlecamp, Catherine Hurt; Jordan, Trace; Shachter, Amy M.; Lottridge, Sue; Kashmanian Oates, Karen. J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, 1301.
Applications of Chemistry |
Nonmajor Courses
More on the Nature of Resonance  Robert C. Kerber
The author continues to find the use of delocalization preferable to resonance.
Kerber, Robert C. . J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, 1291.
Aromatic Compounds |
Covalent Bonding |
Molecular Properties / Structure |
Resonance Theory |
Nomenclature / Units / Symbols
More on the Nature of Resonance  William B. Jensen
Supplements a recent article on the interpretation of resonance theory with three additional observationsone historical and two conceptual.
Jensen, William B. J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, 1290.
Aromatic Compounds |
Covalent Bonding |
Molecular Properties / Structure |
Nomenclature / Units / Symbols |
Resonance Theory
Weak Acid pKa Determination Using Capillary Zone Electrophoresis  Mike Solow
In this experiment, students use capillary zone electrophoresis to determine the effective mobility of benzoic acid at two different hydrogen ion concentrations. A plot of these data yields the pKa of benzoic acid.
Solow, Mike. J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, 1194.
Acids / Bases |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Carboxylic Acids |
Electrophoresis |
Instrumental Methods
How To Motivate Students To Study before They Enter the Lab  Lea Pogacnik and Bla Cigic
Describes the use and impact of a system designed to motivate students to study prior to laboratory exercises.
Pogacnik, Lea; Cigic, Bla. J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, 1094.
Learning Theories |
Nonmajor Courses
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
Implementing the Science Writing Heuristic in the Chemistry Laboratory  K. A. Burke, Thomas J. Greenbowe, and Brian M. Hand
The Science Writing Heuristic (SWH) is an instructional technique that combines inquiry, collaborative learning, and writing to change the nature of the chemistry laboratory for students and instructors. The SWH provides a format for students to guide their discussions, thinking, and writing via beginning questions, claims and evidence, and final reflections.
Burke, K. A.; Greenbowe, Thomas J.; Hand, Brian M. J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, 1032.
Learning Theories |
TA Training / Orientation |
Student-Centered Learning
Making the Most of a One-Semester General, Organic, Biochemistry Course: A Novel Integrated Curriculum  Laura DeLong Frost, S. Todd Deal, and Patricia B. Humphrey
A one-semester, general, organic, and biochemistry course is revised from a standard "follow the textbook" curriculum to an integrated curriculum, which focuses on presenting foundational concepts (general and organic chemistry) in the context of biomolecules and biochemistry and moving the majority of the computational aspects of the course to the laboratory.
Frost, Laura DeLong; Deal, S. Todd; Humphrey, Patricia B. J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, 893.
Applications of Chemistry |
Nonmajor Courses
What Is Your Mental Picture of Ordinary Air?  Richard W. Ramette and Dale K. Haworth
Students differ widely in their conceptions about the nature of air.
Ramette, Richard W.; Haworth, Dale K. J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, 834.
Atmospheric Chemistry |
Gases
Peer Instruction in the General Chemistry Laboratory: Assessment of Student Learning  Christine L. McCreary, Michael F. Golde, and Randi Koeske
Reports on a systematic comparison of conventional labs led by graduate TAs and workshop labs led by qualified advanced undergraduates.
McCreary, Christine L.; Golde, Michael F.; Koeske, Randi. J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, 804.
Laboratory Management |
Learning Theories |
Student-Centered Learning
Factors That Influence Relative Acid Strength in Water: A Simple Model  Michael J. Moran
The pKa's of diverse aqueous acids HA correlate well with the sum of two gas-phase properties: the HA bond-dissociation enthalpy and the electron affinity of the A radical. It is suggested that rather than bond strength alone or bond polarity, the sum of the enthalpies of these two steps is a fairly good indicator of relative acidity.
Moran, Michael J. J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, 800.
Acids / Bases |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Atomic Properties / Structure |
Free Radicals
(Strept)Avidin–Biotin: Two Interrelated Experiments for the Introductory Chemistry Laboratory  David E. Hansen, Dengda Tang, Jon A. Sanborn, and Mark D. Marshall
Describes a two-experiment sequence focusing on the noncovalent complex between the egg white protein avidin (or the similar protein streptavidin, which is expressed by the bacterium Streptomyces avidinii) and the essential cofactor biotin. The equilibrium constant for the binding of HABA to avidin is calculated from the data collected.
Hansen, David E.; Tang, Dengda; Sanborn, Jon A.; Marshall, Mark D. J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, 777.
Bioorganic Chemistry |
Computational Chemistry |
Equilibrium |
Titration / Volumetric Analysis
Intermolecular and Intramolecular Forces: A General Chemistry Laboratory Comparison of Hydrogen Bonding in Maleic and Fumaric Acids  Frazier W. Nyasulu and John Macklin
This article presents a simple laboratory experiment that is designed to enhance students' understanding of inter- and intramolecular hydrogen bonding by demonstrating the comparative effect of these phenomena on some chemical and physical properties.
Nyasulu, Frazier W.; Macklin, John. J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, 770.
Acids / Bases |
Hydrogen Bonding |
Noncovalent Interactions |
Thermodynamics |
Titration / Volumetric Analysis
An Introduction to UV–Vis Spectroscopy Using Sunscreens  Harriet P. Moeur, Andrew Zanella, and Thomas Poon
Two commercially available lotions that utilize only one active ingredient as a sunscreen were used to develop a general chemistry laboratory experiment involving the quantitative determination of the active component in each lotion by UVvis spectroscopy.
Moeur, Harriet P.; Zanella, Andrew; Poon, Thomas. J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, 769.
Drugs / Pharmaceuticals |
Fluorescence Spectroscopy |
Spectroscopy |
UV-Vis Spectroscopy
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
New Highlights on Analyzing First-Order Kinetic Data of the Peroxodisulfate–Iodide System at Different Temperatures  J. Yperman and W. J. Guedens
A pseudo-first order kinetic experiment examining the peroxodisulfateiodide system is executed at different temperatures, making it possible to calculate the activation energy of this reaction.
Yperman, J.; Guedens, W. J. J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, 641.
Kinetics |
Laboratory Computing / Interfacing |
Oxidation / Reduction |
Rate Law |
Thermodynamics
An Enzyme Kinetics Experiment Using Laccase for General Chemistry   Yaqi Lin and Patrick M. Lloyd
This article describes the use of laccase, an oxidoreductase enzyme, to study the effects of enzyme catalysts on reaction rates.
Lin, Yaqi; Lloyd, Patrick M. J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, 638.
Aldehydes / Ketones |
Bioanalytical Chemistry |
Catalysis |
Enzymes |
Kinetics |
UV-Vis Spectroscopy
The Essential Exponential: For the Future of Our Planet (Albert A. Bartlett)  Kevin M. Dunn
The greatest shortcoming of the human race is our inability to understand the exponential function. This is the central message of The Essential Exponential by Albert A. Bartlett, an emeritus professor of physics at the University of Colorado at Boulder
Dunn, Kevin M. J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, 549.
Ethics |
Mathematics / Symbolic Mathematics
Using Jmol To Help Students Better Understand Fluxional Processes   William F. Coleman and Edward W. Fedosky
This new WebWare neatly combines instructional text and Jmol interactive, animated illustrations to teach mechanisms that need to be clearly visualized in order to be well understood.
Coleman, William F.; Fedosky, Edward W. J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, 336.
Computational Chemistry |
Enantiomers |
Mechanisms of Reactions |
Molecular Mechanics / Dynamics |
Molecular Properties / Structure |
NMR Spectroscopy |
Nonmetals
Preparation and Viscosity of Biodiesel from New and Used Vegetable Oil. An Inquiry-Based Environmental Chemistry Laboratory  Nathan R. Clarke, John Patrick Casey, Earlene D. Brown, Ezenwa Oneyma, and Kelley J. Donaghy
Presents a simple synthetic laboratory that requires students to find a general synthetic method to make biodiesel (fuel made from clean sources such as vegetable oils) and assess its viscosity versus temperature.
Clarke, Nathan R.; Casey, John Patrick; Brown, Earlene D.; Oneyma, Ezenwa; Donaghy, Kelley J. . J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, 257.
Applications of Chemistry |
Esters |
Physical Properties |
Synthesis
An Environmentally Focused General Chemistry Laboratory  Morgan Mihok, Joseph T. Keiser, Jacqueline M. Bortiatynski, and Thomas E. Mallouk
A one-semester laboratory has been developed in which principles of general chemistry (aqueous acidbase equilibria, kinetics, thermodynamics, chromatographic separations, spectroscopy) are presented in the context of environmental aquatic chemistry.
Mihok, Morgan; Keiser, Joseph T.; Bortiatynski, Jacqueline M.; Mallouk, Thomas E. J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, 250.
Acids / Bases |
Chromatography |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Ion Exchange |
Kinetics |
Nonmajor Courses |
Spectroscopy |
UV-Vis Spectroscopy
An Interactive Environmental Science Course for Education Science Majors  Suzanne K. Lunsford and William Slattery
Describes an interactive environmental modular science course for education science majors preparing to become teachers at the primary and secondary levels. The purpose of the course is to give students experience in inquiry, gathering data, the evaluation of data to understand scientific theory, and the application of inquiry, hands-on methods in the classroom.
Lunsford, Suzanne K.; Slattery, William. J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, 233.
Applications of Chemistry |
Geochemistry |
Nonmajor Courses |
Water / Water Chemistry |
Student-Centered Learning |
Standards National / State
If It's Resonance, What Is Resonating?  Robert C. Kerber
This article reviews the origin of the terminology associated with the use of more than one Lewis-type structure to describe delocalized bonding in molecules and how the original usage has evolved to reduce confusion
Kerber, Robert C. . J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, 223.
Aromatic Compounds |
Covalent Bonding |
Molecular Properties / Structure |
Nomenclature / Units / Symbols |
Resonance Theory
Interdisciplinary, Application-Oriented Tutorials: Design, Implementation, and Evaluation  Carolyn Herman, Rachel E. Casiday, Roberta K. Deppe, Michelle Gilbertson, William M. Spees, Dewey Holten, and Regina F. Frey
Describes fifteen Web-based tutorials developed for the general chemistry laboratory. Each tutorial accompanies an experiment and involves interdisciplinary applications that connect science with everyday experiences. The impact of these tutorials on students' attitudes about chemistry and their performance on a chemistry proficiency exam was also examined.
Herman, Carolyn; Casiday, Rachel E.; Deppe, Roberta K.; Gilbertson, Michelle; Spees, William M.; Holten, Dewey; Frey, Regina F. J. Chem. Educ. 2005, 82, 1871.
Laboratory Management |
Student-Centered Learning
Chem-2-Chem: A One-to-One Supportive Learning Environment for Chemistry  Rosita Báez-Galib, Héctor Colón-Cruz, Wilfredo Resto, and Michael R. Rubin
Describes the Chem-2-Chem program, developed to increase retention and help students achieve successful in general chemistry. Advanced chemistry students offer peer-led, personalized, and individualized learning experiences through tutoring and mentoring.
Báez-Galib, Rosita; Colón-Cruz, Héctor; Resto, Wilfredo; Rubin, Michael R. J. Chem. Educ. 2005, 82, 1859.
Learning Theories |
Minorities in Chemistry |
Student-Centered Learning
Using Visible Spectrophotometers and pH Measurements To Study Speciation in a Guided-Inquiry Laboratory   William H. Otto, Cynthia K. Larive, Susan L. Mason, Janet B. Robinson, Joseph A. Heppert, and James D. Ellis
A collective-effort, guided-inquiry laboratory investigation was developed for the second-semester general chemistry laboratory for the purpose of increasing student conceptual understanding of equilibrium and speciation phenomena. This investigation required students to employ the chemical indicator phenol red in phosphate buffer solution, computer interfaced pH probes, and visible spectrophotometers. Through a combination of potentiometric and visible absorption measurements, the students determined the pH conditions that alter equilibrium concentrations of multiple species (colored and transparent) in solution.
Otto, William H.; Larive, Cynthia K.; Mason, Susan L.; Robinson, Janet B.; Heppert, Joseph A.; Ellis, James D. J. Chem. Educ. 2005, 82, 1552.
Acids / Bases |
UV-Vis Spectroscopy |
Equilibrium |
pH |
Water / Water Chemistry |
Dyes / Pigments
Robust Linear Regression Using Theil's Method  P. Glaister
The method of least squares is not resistant to the undue influence outliers can have on the estimate of slope and intercept. An alternative approach is to use a method that is specifically designed to reduce the effect that outliers can have on slope and intercept estimates.
Glaister, P. J. Chem. Educ. 2005, 82, 1472.
Calibration |
Rate Law |
Mathematics / Symbolic Mathematics
Gas Permeability of Polymers  Jee-Yon Lee
Undergraduate students can learn what causes the helium-inflated balloon to fall in a few days through the proposed experiment.
Lee, Jee-Yon. J. Chem. Educ. 2005, 82, 1472.
Gases |
Transport Properties
Gas Permeability of Polymers  Bruno Lunelli
The recent article, Applying Chemical Potential and Partial Pressure Concepts To Understand the Spontaneous Mixing of Helium and Air in a Helium-Inflated Balloon, proposes a model of permeation untenable and in contradiction with correct statements present in the same text and consequently does not consider the material of which the investigated balloons are made.
Lunelli, Bruno. J. Chem. Educ. 2005, 82, 1471.
Gases |
Transport Properties
Synthesis and Physical Properties of Liquid Crystals: An Interdisciplinary Experiment  Gerald R. Van Hecke, Kerry K. Karukstis, Hanhan Li, Hansford C. Hendargo, Andrew J. Cosand, and Marja M. Fox
This experiment features an investigative approach designed for the introductory science or engineering major and integrates concepts in the fields of chemistry, biology, and physics. Derived from faculty research interests, this novel experiment gives students the opportunity to draw conclusions from tests performed to illustrate the connection between molecular structure and macroscopic properties. The chemical synthesis of the compounds studied further enhances the connection between molecular structure and macroscopic physical properties. The results of two separate physical measurements, refractometry and absorption spectroscopy, are combined to calculate a microscopic, but very practical, property of chiral nematic liquidsthe pitch of the helix formed in the liquid crystalline phase.
Van Hecke, Gerald R.; Karukstis, Kerry K.; Li, Hanhan; Hendargo, Hansford C.; Cosand, Andrew J.; Fox, Marja M. J. Chem. Educ. 2005, 82, 1349.
Chirality / Optical Activity |
Crystals / Crystallography |
Molecular Properties / Structure |
UV-Vis Spectroscopy |
Acids / Bases |
Esters |
Physical Properties |
Physical Properties
Assessing the Effect of Web-Based Learning Tools on Student Understanding of Stoichiometry Using Knowledge Space Theory  Ramesh D. Arasasingham, Mare Taagepera, Frank Potter, Ingrid Martorell, and Stacy Lonjers
This paper reports a comparative study using knowledge space theory (KST) to assess the impact of a Web-based instructional software program on students' understanding of the concept of stoichiometry. The software program called Mastering Chemistry Web (MCWeb) allows students to practice problems that emphasize the development of molecular-level conceptualization and visualization, analytical reasoning, and proportional reasoning, as well as learning to recognize and relate different representations in chemistry. The experimental design compared students in two sections taught by the same instructor. One section used the MCWeb instructional software as homework (MCWeb group) while the other section used text-based homework (non-MCWeb group, control).
Arasasingham, Ramesh D.; Taagepera, Mare; Potter, Frank; Martorell, Ingrid; Lonjers, Stacy. J. Chem. Educ. 2005, 82, 1251.
Stoichiometry |
Student-Centered Learning
Understanding Attrition in an Introductory Chemistry Sequence Following Successful Completion of a Remedial Course   Kathy B. Jones and Gregory I. Gellene
This paper discusses the results of a survey conducted to ascertain the causes of attrition among 819 students who had successfully completed a remedial chemistry course over the previous three years with a grade of A, B, or C, yet had not enrolled in the subsequent chemistry course at Texas Tech University. Approximately 22% of the recipients completed and returned the survey instrument. The distribution of responses was largely independent of the type of instructor (temporary or permanent faculty), the academic year the remedial course was taken, or the grade received.
Jones, Kathy B.; Gellene, Gregory I. J. Chem. Educ. 2005, 82, 1241.
Valence, Covalence, Hypervalence, Oxidation State, and Coordination Number  Derek W. Smith
It is argued that the terms valence, covalence, hypervalence, oxidation state, and coordination number are often confused and misused in the literature. It is recommended that use of the term valence, and its associated terminology, should be restricted to simple molecular main group substances and to some oxoacids and derivatives, but avoided in both main group and transition element coordination chemistry.
Smith, Derek W. J. Chem. Educ. 2005, 82, 1202.
Coordination Compounds |
Covalent Bonding |
Main-Group Elements |
Oxidation State
Chemical Demonstrations as the Laboratory Component in Nonscience Majors Courses. An Outreach-Targeted Approach  Charles E. Ophardt, Michelle S. Applebee, and Eugene N. Losey
In place of traditional cookbook laboratory exercises, a nonmajors' chemistry course uses a demonstration-focused laboratory to understand basic chemical theories. Each student spends the lab session preparing, practicing, and learning the chemistry of two unique demonstrations. By selecting demonstrations of different concepts, the students cover the same breadth and type of themes as a traditional laboratory in a new and exciting format. Twice during the semester, students from the course prepare and present two demonstration shows as an outreach program to 3rd5th graders at local elementary schools.
Ophardt, Charles E.; Applebee, Michelle S.; Losey, Eugene N. J. Chem. Educ. 2005, 82, 1174.
Nonmajor Courses |
Student-Centered Learning
Kinetics of Alcohol Dehydrogenase-Catalyzed Oxidation of Ethanol Followed by Visible Spectroscopy  Kestutis Bendinskas, Christopher DiJiacomo, Allison Krill, and Ed Vitz
A two-week biochemistry experiment was introduced in the second-semester general chemistry laboratory to study the oxidation of ethanol in vitro in the presence of the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH). This reaction should pique student interest because the same reaction also occurs in human bodies when alcoholic drinks are consumed. Procedures were developed to follow the biochemical reaction by visible spectroscopy and to avoid specialized equipment. The effect of substrate concentration on the rate of this enzymatic reaction was investigated during the first week. The effects of temperature, pH, the specificity of the enzyme to several substrates, and the enzyme's inhibition by heavy metals were explored during the second week.
Bendinskas, Kestutis; DiJiacomo, Christopher; Krill, Allison; Vitz, Ed. J. Chem. Educ. 2005, 82, 1068.
Enzymes |
Kinetics |
Oxidation / Reduction |
Reactions |
UV-Vis Spectroscopy |
Alcohols |
Biophysical Chemistry |
Food Science
Attitudinal Effects of a Student-Centered Active Learning Environment  Maria T. Oliver-Hoyo and DeeDee Allen
This report examines the effect on student attitudes toward learning chemistry in an active learning environment that has incorporated elements believed to positively influence student attitudes toward science including cooperative learning, hands-on activities, real-world applications, and engaging technology. These elements were considered for synergetic effects and not as individual contributors to the overall results. Two different sections of the same general chemistry course participated. The lecture setting was used as the control. Residualized gain scores were used to compare net changes in student attitudes.
Oliver-Hoyo, Maria T.; Allen, DeeDee. J. Chem. Educ. 2005, 82, 944.
Learning Theories |
Student-Centered Learning
Greenhouse Gases and Non-gray Behavior  J. C. Jones
Greenhouse gases feature in many courses in applied chemistry as well as in courses on environmental science, atmospheric chemistry, and so on. We hear a great deal about such matters from the media. A more classical topic which first-year chemistry students will learn about in the physical chemistry component of their program is the black body concept and the StefanBoltzmann law. Recently in teaching about greenhouse gases to MSc students I have thought of a link between the topical and classical matters that is pedagogically interesting and might be of value to others teaching in this subject area.
Jones, J. C. J. Chem. Educ. 2005, 82, 837.
Atmospheric Chemistry |
Gases
The Meaning of d-Orbital Labels  Guy Ashkenazi
Orbital labels are the angular part of the wave function, expressed in Cartesian coordinates. The mathematical relation between the labels and the shapes of the orbitals is discussed.
Ashkenazi, Guy. J. Chem. Educ. 2005, 82, 323.
Atomic Properties / Structure |
Transition Elements |
Quantum Chemistry
On the Buoyancy of a Helium-Filled Balloon  John E. Harriman
It is shown by expansion of the exponential in the barometric formula that the forces due to pressure acting on a balloon are of the form (PV/RT)Mg and that results agree with those suggested by Archimedes principle. Einstein's equivalence principal provides an answer to what balloons will do in an accelerated car.
Harriman, John E. J. Chem. Educ. 2005, 82, 246.
Atmospheric Chemistry |
Gases |
Kinetic-Molecular Theory |
Physical Properties
Departing from Lectures: An Evaluation of a Peer-Led Guided Inquiry Alternative  Scott E. Lewis and Jennifer E. Lewis
To improve a large-enrollment general chemistry course based on conventional lectures, we instituted a reform combining peer-led team learning with a guided inquiry approach, together called peer-led guided inquiry (PLGI). For one group of first-semester general chemistry students, a PLGI session was combined with two lectures per week, and this group was compared to a control group that had the usual three lectures per week. Students were compared based on performance on identical course exams and on a final exam from the ACS Examinations Institute given at the end of the semester. The experimental group was found to perform better than the control group overall, in spite of experiencing one fewer lecture each week.
Lewis, Scott E.; Lewis, Jennifer E. J. Chem. Educ. 2005, 82, 135.
Learning Theories
A Six-Year Study of the Effects of a Remedial Course in the Chemistry Curriculum  Andrea B. Bentley and Gregory I. Gellene
This paper compares student performance in chemistry over a six-year period involving almost 6000 students at Texas Tech University.
Bentley, Andrea B.; Gellene, Gregory I. J. Chem. Educ. 2005, 82, 125.
Enrichment / Review Materials
Lipid Extraction and Cholesterol Quantification: A Simple Protocol  M. Carmo Barreto
A fast and simple protocol for lipid extraction from egg yolk and walnut is presented. Students learn to extract total lipids from both sources and to assess the quantity of cholesterol in lipid extracts by the LiebermannBuchard method, in a semi-quantitative way. This experiment is easily done in a two-hour lab period, except for the evaporation of lipid extracts to dryness, which proceeds overnight and is weighed by the students the following day
Barreto, M. Carmo. J. Chem. Educ. 2005, 82, 103.
Applications of Chemistry |
Bioanalytical Chemistry |
Consumer Chemistry |
Lipids |
Natural Products |
Quantitative Analysis
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
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J. Chem. Educ. 2004, 81, 1720.
Measuring Viscoelastic Deformation with an Optical Mouse  T. W. Ng
A simple demonstration of viscoelasticity can be carried out by attaching a weight to a polymer film and watching it extend over time. For accurate and quantifiable data on the deformation, an electronic displacement sensor should be incorporated. Most of such sensors are expensive. Here, an optical mouse was demonstrated to provide accurate data at low cost. The experiment was also devised in a manner to allow students to learn about viscoelastic deformation experientially.
Ng, T. W. J. Chem. Educ. 2004, 81, 1628.
Consumer Chemistry |
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus |
Materials Science
Using Organic Light-Emitting Electrochemical Thin-Film Devices To Teach Materials Science  Hannah Sevian, Sean Müller, Hartmut Rudmann, and Michael F. Rubner
Light-emitting thin films provide an excellent opportunity to learn about principles of electrochemistry, spectroscopy, microscopic structure of the solid state, basic circuits, and engineering design. There is currently strong interest in academic and industrial engineering research centering on developing organic light-emitting devices for applications in flat panel displays. In this educational module, designed for high school or introductory undergraduate courses, students learn how to make a ruthenium-based thin-film device. In the process, they learn about the solid-state electrochemistry at work in the film, as well as the electroluminescence that results when current passes through the device.
Sevian, Hannah; Müller, Sean; Rudmann, Hartmut; Rubner, Michael F. J. Chem. Educ. 2004, 81, 1620.
Electrochemistry |
Photochemistry |
Materials Science |
Oxidation / Reduction |
Solid State Chemistry
Chemistry: A Project of the American Chemical Society (written by an editorial/writing team)  Kimberlee D. Faison

Faison, Kimberlee D. J. Chem. Educ. 2004, 81, 1572.
Campbell's Rule for Estimating Entropy Changes  Norman C. Craig
I am pleased that Campbells rule for estimating entropy changes in gas-consuming and gas-producing chemical reactions has attracted immediate interest.
Craig, Norman C. J. Chem. Educ. 2004, 81, 1571.
Gases |
Thermodynamics
Campbell's Rule for Estimating Entropy Changes  William B. Jensen
In a recent article Norman Craig has proposed the rule-of-thumb that the approximate value of the entropy of reaction is related to the net moles of gas consumed or generated in the reaction .
Jensen, William B. J. Chem. Educ. 2004, 81, 1570.
Gases |
Thermodynamics
Using Clinical Cases To Teach General Chemistry  Brahmadeo Dewprashad, Charles Kosky, Geraldine S. Vaz, and Charlotte L. Martin
This article describes how a fact-based clinical case was effectively used to motivate and enrich the classroom experience and review many of the concepts covered in general chemistry. The case involves an elderly patient who was brought to the emergency room. The results of his physical examination and laboratory analysis of his blood are presented. The students, in peer-led groups, work through the chemical principles involved in the doctor's diagnosis and treatment options for the patient. The article describes the case study, instructors' observations, and students' perception of the activity.
Dewprashad, Brahmadeo; Kosky, Charles; Vaz, Geraldine S.; Martin, Charlotte L. J. Chem. Educ. 2004, 81, 1471.
Acids / Bases |
Drugs / Pharmaceuticals |
Equilibrium |
Kinetics |
Medicinal Chemistry
Introduction of Mass Spectrometry in a First-Semester General Chemistry Laboratory Course: Quantification of MTBE or DMSO in Water  Mike Solow
An experiment has been developed to introduce first-semester general chemistry students to mass spectrometry. Students analyze water samples contaminated with a known compound, either DMSO or MTBE. Students are asked to determine the concentration of the compound in the water. In performing this experiment, students should learn (i) how the mass of an atom or molecule is determined, (ii) the effect of the presence of different isotopes on molecular mass, (iii) the role of an internal standard, and (iv) how mass spectrometry is used in answering various scientific questions.
Solow, Mike. J. Chem. Educ. 2004, 81, 1172.
Instrumental Methods |
Mass Spectrometry |
Quantitative Analysis |
Water / Water Chemistry |
Gas Chromatography
Mass Spectrometry for the Masses  Jared D. Persinger, Geoffrey C. Hoops, and Michael J. Samide
In this article, we describe an experiment for an introductory chemistry course that incorporates the use of mass spectrometry for sample analysis. Several different air samples are collected that represent various chemical processes, and the composition of the air sample is predicted on the basis of known chemical principles. A gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer is used to analyze these samples, and the relative quantities of nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, water, and argon are calculated. On the basis of the data, the hypothesized sample composition is validated.
Persinger, Jared D.; Hoops, Geoffrey C.; Samide, Michael J. J. Chem. Educ. 2004, 81, 1169.
Mass Spectrometry |
Atmospheric Chemistry |
Green Chemistry |
Nonmajor Courses |
Oxidation / Reduction |
Photosynthesis |
Gases
Potential Hazard  Pilar Martínez Jiménez and Maria Salud Climent Bellido
The system described is not closed, although the published diagram may appear to be closed. The system works under atmospheric pressure, so an explosion is unlikely to happen.
Jiménez, Pilar Martínez; Bellido, Maria Salud Climent . J. Chem. Educ. 2004, 81, 641.
Laboratory Computing / Interfacing
Potential Hazard   Jean B. Umland
Use of the apparatus for fractional distillation shown in Figure 4 of the article Learning in Chemistry with Virtual Laboratories would be very likely to cause an explosion because the apparatus shown has no vent.
Umland, Jean B. J. Chem. Educ. 2004, 81, 641.
Laboratory Computing / Interfacing |
Separation Science
Preparation and Analysis of Libethenite: A Project for the First-Year Laboratory  Kelly E. Ginion and Claude H. Yoder
This first-year chemistry project involves the preparation and analysis of the naturally-occurring double salt Cu2PO4OH. Students prepare (or are supplied with) a list of possible products and use the results of their analyses to determine which compound was actually prepared.
Ginion, Kelly E.; Yoder, Claude H. J. Chem. Educ. 2004, 81, 394.
Qualitative Analysis |
Quantitative Analysis |
UV-Vis Spectroscopy
Teaching Molecular Geometry with the VSEPR Model  Ronald J. Gillespie
The difficulties associated with the usual treatment of the VB and MO theories in connection with molecular geometry in beginning courses are discussed. It is recommended that the VB and MO theories should be presented only after the VSEPR model either in the general chemistry course or in a following course, particularly in the case of the MO theory, which is not really necessary for the first-year course.
Gillespie, Ronald J. J. Chem. Educ. 2004, 81, 298.
Covalent Bonding |
Molecular Properties / Structure |
Main-Group Elements |
Theoretical Chemistry |
VSEPR Theory |
MO Theory
A Program of Computational Chemistry Exercises for the First-Semester General Chemistry Course  Scott E. Feller, Richard F. Dallinger, and Paul Caylor McKinney
A series of 13 molecular modeling exercises designed for the first-semester general chemistry course is described. The modeling exercises, which are used as both prelecture explorations and postlecture problems, increase in difficulty and in student independence.
Feller, Scott E.; Dallinger, Richard F.; McKinney, Paul Caylor. J. Chem. Educ. 2004, 81, 283.
Atomic Properties / Structure |
Computational Chemistry |
Molecular Modeling |
Molecular Properties / Structure
"Prompted" Inquiry-Based Learning in the Introductory Chemistry Laboratory  William J. Green, Curtis Elliott, and R. Hays Cummins
A general chemistry laboratory that features a combination of traditionally scripted experiments and an inquiry-based, group project is described. As part of their laboratory experience, students were presented with a list of topics and were encouraged to explore these as written or to alter them to fit their own interests. These "prompts" were effective in allowing students to begin their work in a timely manner and, in most cases, to see a project to completion within a single semester.
Green, William J.; Elliott, Curtis; Cummins, R. Hays. J. Chem. Educ. 2004, 81, 239.
Chemistry as General Education  Nivaldo J. Tro
I suggest that current non-major chemistry courses cover too much consumer chemistry and ignore some of the big contributions of chemistry to human knowledge. Majors chemistry courses, while they prepare students for majoring in science, do not address these issues either. Consequently, chemistry courses are often an ineffective and unpopular way to meet general education science requirements.
Tro, Nivaldo J. J. Chem. Educ. 2004, 81, 54.
Nonmajor Courses |
Learning Theories
Why Do We Teach Equilibrium Calculations?  Stephen J. Hawkes
Is there any substantial value to students in learning these calculations? Is there value enough to warrant inclusion in the one year of introductory chemistry?
Hawkes, Stephen J. J. Chem. Educ. 2003, 80, 1381.
Equilibrium
An NMR-Smell Module for the First-Semester General Chemistry Laboratory  Erich S. Uffelman, Elizabeth H. Cox, J. Brown Goehring, Tyler S. Lorig, and C. Michele Davis
The series of experiments involves an exploration of organic stereochemistry via hands-on model building, several chemosensory smell tests, and hands-on use of 13C NMR, thus serving as a powerful interdisciplinary lab involving chemistry, physics, and neuroscience. Similarities and differences between NMR and MRI methods are emphasized.
Uffelman, Erich S.; Cox, Elizabeth H.; Goehring, J. Brown; Lorig, Tyler S.; Davis, C. Michele. J. Chem. Educ. 2003, 80, 1368.
NMR Spectroscopy |
Stereochemistry |
Molecular Modeling |
Medicinal Chemistry
Leveraging Technology for Chemical Sciences Education: An Early Assessment of WebCT Usage in First-Year Chemistry Courses  Paul Charlesworth and Chelley Vician
In this article, early results of combining information technologies with the intent of improving the science-learning environment in terms of student motivation and learning are presented. Results also show that students perceive a more positive impact on their learning and confidence when using the TSL environment.
Charlesworth, Paul; Vician, Chelley. J. Chem. Educ. 2003, 80, 1333.
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
Revised First-Year Curriculum with an Inorganic Chemistry Course  Kenneth M. Long
The chemistry faculty revised the first-year curriculum to deal with students who mistakenly thought they already understood general chemistry, students who were inadequately prepared for general chemistry, and the department's need to better meet the inorganic guidelines of the ACS Committee on Professional Training.
Long, Kenneth M. J. Chem. Educ. 2003, 80, 1172.
Descriptive Chemistry
Laboratory Sequence in Computational Methods for Introductory Chemistry  Jason A. Cody and Dawn C. Wiser
Description of a four-week laboratory sequence that exposes students to instrumentation (FT-NMR, GC) and computational chemistry.
Cody, Jason A.; Wiser, Dawn C. J. Chem. Educ. 2003, 80, 793.
Chromatography |
Computational Chemistry |
Noncovalent Interactions |
MO Theory |
Molecular Modeling |
Molecular Mechanics / Dynamics |
Molecular Properties / Structure |
NMR Spectroscopy |
Gas Chromatography
Decomposition Kinetics of Hydrogen Peroxide: Novel Lab Experiments Employing Computer Technology  Dorota A. Abramovitch, Latrice K. Cunningham, and Mitchell R. Litwer
Using a sensor to measure changes in the pressure of oxygen produced by the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide as a means of analyzing this reaction and factors that affect its rate.
Abramovitch, Dorota A.; Cunningham, Latrice K.; Litwer, Mitchell R. J. Chem. Educ. 2003, 80, 790.
Gases |
Laboratory Computing / Interfacing |
Kinetics
Kinetics of Platinum-Catalyzed Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide  Tiffany A. Vetter and D. Philip Colombo Jr.
Determining the order and rate constant of the catalyzed decomposition of hydrogen peroxide using AOSEPT contact lens cleaning and a platinum-coated AOSEPT disc.
Vetter, Tiffany A.; Colombo, D. Philip, Jr. J. Chem. Educ. 2003, 80, 788.
Catalysis |
Consumer Chemistry |
Kinetics |
Laboratory Computing / Interfacing |
Rate Law
Conceptual Chemistry: Understanding Our World of Atoms and Molecules (John Suchocki)  Norbert J. Pienta
Conceptual textbook for the nonscience major.
Pienta, Norbert J. J. Chem. Educ. 2003, 80, 746.
Nonmajor Courses
Teaching Chemistry via Distance Education  Erwin Boschmann
Summary of Purdue University's Elementary Chemistry course for nonmajors, which can be taken exclusively via distance education (including laboratory); discussion of lectures, laboratories, and assessment.
Boschmann, Erwin. J. Chem. Educ. 2003, 80, 704.
Learning Theories |
Nonmajor Courses
Internet-Based Prelaboratory Tutorials and Computer-Based Probes in General Chemistry   Brian P. Koehler and Jessica N. Orvis
Project to develop internet-based prelaboratory tutorials that familiarize students with the concepts, procedures, and technical skills required for the experiments they will do in the lab, and incorporates the use of computer-based probes.
Koehler, Brian P.; Orvis, Jessica N. J. Chem. Educ. 2003, 80, 606.
Laboratory Computing / Interfacing
A Concept-Based Environmental Project for the First-Year Laboratory: Remediation of Barium-Contaminated Soil by In Situ Immobilization  Heather D. Harle, Phyllis A. Leber, Kenneth R. Hess, and Claude H. Yoder
Simulating the detection and remediation of lead-contaminated soil using barium.
Harle, Heather D.; Leber, Phyllis A.; Hess, Kenneth R.; Yoder, Claude H. J. Chem. Educ. 2003, 80, 561.
Synthesis |
Stoichiometry |
Precipitation / Solubility |
Qualitative Analysis |
Quantitative Analysis |
Metals |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Gravimetric Analysis |
Applications of Chemistry
A Simple Method for Determination of Solubility in the First-Year Laboratory  Heather D. Harle, Julia A. Ingram, Phyllis A. Leber, Kenneth R. Hess, and Claude H. Yoder
Efficient means of determining the solubility of a solute using a Buchner-type funnel for filtration and an analytical balance to measure mass changes.
Harle, Heather D.; Ingram, Julia A.; Leber, Phyllis A.; Hess, Kenneth R.; Yoder, Claude H. J. Chem. Educ. 2003, 80, 560.
Solutions / Solvents |
Precipitation / Solubility |
Laboratory Management |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Qualitative Analysis |
Gravimetric Analysis
Learning in Chemistry with Virtual Laboratories  P. Martínez-Jiménez, A. Pontes-Pedrajas, M. S. Climent-Bellido, and J. Polo
Research on the development and evaluation of a virtual chemistry laboratory.
Martínez-Jiménez, P.; Pontes-Pedrajas, A.; Climent-Bellido, M. S.; Polo, J. J. Chem. Educ. 2003, 80, 346.
Laboratory Computing / Interfacing
Incomplete Combustion with Candle Flames: A Guided-Inquiry Experiment in the First-Year Chemistry Lab  Joseph MacNeil and Lisa Volaric
Investigating a burning candle as an introduction to incomplete combustion, thermodynamics, kinetics, and gas chromatography.
MacNeil, Joseph; Volaric, Lisa. J. Chem. Educ. 2003, 80, 302.
Chromatography |
Gases |
Reactions |
Oxidation / Reduction |
Thermodynamics |
Kinetics |
Gas Chromatography
A Photolithography Laboratory Experiment for General Chemistry Students   Adora M. Christenson, Gregory W. Corder, Thomas C. DeVore, and Brian H. Augustine
A photolithography laboratory experiment for general chemistry that introduces materials science and the production of microfabricated devices.
Christenson, Adora M.; Corder, Gregory W.; DeVore, Thomas C.; Augustine, Brian H. J. Chem. Educ. 2003, 80, 183.
Kinetics |
Materials Science |
Photochemistry |
Spectroscopy
A General Chemistry Laboratory Theme: Spectroscopic Analysis of Aspirin  Houston Byrd and Stephen E. O’Donnell
A laboratory sequence designed for introductory chemistry students that focusses on the synthesis and spectroscopic (IR and NMR) and chromatographic (HPLC) analysis of aspirin as an alternative to traditional general chemistry laboratories.
Byrd, Houston; O’Donnell, Stephen E. J. Chem. Educ. 2003, 80, 174.
Drugs / Pharmaceuticals |
Chromatography |
NMR Spectroscopy |
UV-Vis Spectroscopy |
Aromatic Compounds |
Atomic Spectroscopy |
Instrumental Methods
A Companion Course in General Chemistry for Pre-Education Students  Teresa Larson and Catherine Hurt Middlecamp
A general chemistry course designed specifically for education students that uses learning communities; includes a syllabus.
Larson, Teresa; Middlecamp, Catherine Hurt. J. Chem. Educ. 2003, 80, 165.
Learning Theories
Sparky IntroChem: A Student-Oriented Introductory Chemistry Course  David J. Butcher, Paul F. Brandt, Nicholas J. Norgaard, Cynthia Atterholt, and Arthur Salido
Description of an introductory chemistry course at Western Carolina University; includes a list of experiments and peer-led workshops.
Butcher, David J.; Brandt, Paul F.; Norgaard, Nicholas J.; Atterholt, Cynthia; Salido, Arthur. J. Chem. Educ. 2003, 80, 137.
Nonmajor Courses
Use of Chloroisocyanuarates for Disinfection of Water: Application of Miscellaneous General Chemistry Topics  Gabriel Pinto and Brian Rohrig
Using the chlorination of water (using sodium dichloroisocyanurate and trichloroisocyanuric acid) to develop general chemistry concepts; includes question for students and answers.
Pinto, Gabriel; Rohrig, Brian. J. Chem. Educ. 2003, 80, 41.
Stoichiometry |
Water / Water Chemistry |
Applications of Chemistry |
Photochemistry
Synthesis of a Racemic Ester and Its Lipase–Catalyzed Kinetic Resolution  Delia Stetca, Isabel W. C. E. Arends, and Ulf Hanefeld
Reaction sequence to familiarize first-year students with the use of enzymes in organic chemistry.
Stetca, Delia; Arends, Isabel W. C. E.; Hanefeld, Ulf. J. Chem. Educ. 2002, 79, 1351.
Bioinorganic Chemistry |
Enzymes |
Catalysis |
Synthesis |
Enantiomers |
Bioorganic Chemistry
Structure and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance. An Experiment for the General Chemistry Laboratory  Rosa M. Dávila and R. K. Widener
Lab exercise to introduce first-year students to the concepts of functional groups and isomerism, as well as using NMR spectroscopy to determine simple molecular structures.
Dávila, Rosa M.; Widener, R. K. J. Chem. Educ. 2002, 79, 997.
NMR Spectroscopy |
Molecular Properties / Structure |
Instrumental Methods
Unknown Gases: Student-Designed Experiments in the Introductory Laboratory  John Hanson and Tim Hoyt
Investigation in which students must determine the identity of three unknown gases by developing their own tests.
Hanson, John; Hoyt, Tim. J. Chem. Educ. 2002, 79, 845.
Gases |
Qualitative Analysis |
Physical Properties
An Integration of Chemistry, Biology, and Physics: The Interdisciplinary Laboratory  Gerald R. Van Hecke, Kerry K. Karukstis, Richard C. Haskell, Catherine S. McFadden, and F. Sheldon Wettack
An introductory lab course that blends experiences from biology, chemistry, and physics to illustrate investigative methods and laboratory techniques; includes description of eight laboratory topics.
Van Hecke, Gerald R.; Karukstis, Kerry K.; Haskell, Richard C.; McFadden, Catherine S.; Wettack, F. Sheldon. J. Chem. Educ. 2002, 79, 837.
Undergraduate Research
Thinkwell's Chemistry
   by Dean Harmon and Gordon Yee, with Tarek Sammakia  Peter M. Smith
Text, filmed lectures, custom Web site, test bank, and printable lecture notes on wide range of general chemistry topics.
Smith, Peter M. J. Chem. Educ. 2002, 79, 807.
Predicting Students at Risk in General Chemistry Using Pre-semester Assessments and Demographic Information  Eugene P. Wagner, Howell Sasser, and Warren J. DiBiase
Development of an instrument to predict which students are at risk for failure in first-semester general chemistry for science majors; includes specific questions asked in the study.
Wagner, Eugene P.; Sasser, Howell; DiBiase, Warren J. J. Chem. Educ. 2002, 79, 749.
Bridging to the Lab [CD-ROM] (by Loretta Jones and Roy Tasker)  Wheeler Conover
Eleven modules covering standard, introductory chemistry laboratory topics.
Conover, Wheeler. J. Chem. Educ. 2002, 79, 679.
A Copper-Sulfate-Based Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory for First-Year University Students That Teaches Basic Operations and Concepts  Emilio Rodríguez and Miguel Angel Vicente
A 10-hour integrated experiment that covers all the inorganic chemistry topics in first-year chemistry and chemical engineering courses.
Rodríguez, Emilio; Vicente, Miguel Angel. J. Chem. Educ. 2002, 79, 486.
Oxidation / Reduction |
Solutions / Solvents
Integrating Single Crystal X-Ray Diffraction in the Undergraduate Curriculum  Patrick E. Hoggard
Project to integrate aspects of crystallography into general chemistry.
Hoggard, Patrick E. J. Chem. Educ. 2002, 79, 420.
Learning Theories |
X-ray Crystallography
Orlando, April 7-11, 2002: Presidential Plenary Session  
Presidential Plenary Session, Orlando, April 7-11, 2002.
J. Chem. Educ. 2002, 79, 293.
Conferences
Chemistry CD (by B. C. Sanctuary)  Jack K. Steehler
Tutorials on general chemistry topics.
Steehler, Jack K. J. Chem. Educ. 2002, 79, 166.
Introducing Freshmen Students to the Practice of Solid-Phase Synthesis  Alpay Taralp, Can Hulusi Türkseven, Atilla Özgür Çakmak, and Ömer Çengel
Procedure to introduce freshmen to the principles and practice of solid-phase (peptide) synthesis.
Taralp, Alpay; Türkseven, Can Hulusi; Çakmak, Atilla Özgür; Çengel, Ömer. J. Chem. Educ. 2002, 79, 87.
Biotechnology |
Enzymes |
Synthesis |
Proteins / Peptides |
Undergraduate Research
Evaluating the Success of Hispanic-Surname Students in First-Semester General Chemistry (re J. Chem. Educ. 2001, 78, 256)  Diana Mason and Kathleen C. Mittag
Addition and correction to data originally presented.
Mason, Diana; Mittag, Kathleen C. J. Chem. Educ. 2001, 78, 1597.
Minorities in Chemistry |
Learning Theories
Acid-Base Indicators: A New Look at an Old Topic  Ara S. Kooser, Judith L. Jenkins, and Lawrence E. Welch
An acid-base titration in which students choose the best indicator from a set of possibilities using a conductivity probe to help them make an informed choice.
Kooser, Ara S.; Jenkins, Judith L.; Welch, Lawrence E. J. Chem. Educ. 2001, 78, 1504.
Acids / Bases |
Conductivity |
Dyes / Pigments |
Laboratory Computing / Interfacing |
Titration / Volumetric Analysis |
Quantitative Analysis
General Chemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology: An Experiment in Curricular Symbiosis  A. Truman Schwartz and Jan Serie
Design, outline, and application of an integrated, two-semester, general chemistry and cell biology course.
Schwartz, A. Truman; Serie, Jan. J. Chem. Educ. 2001, 78, 1490.
Analysis of Success in General Chemistry Based on Diagnostic Testing Using Logistic Regression  Margaret J. Legg, Jason C. Legg, and Thomas J. Greenbowe
Estimating the probability of succeeding in general chemistry based on diagnostic or placement exam scores.
Legg, Margaret J.; Legg, Jason C.; Greenbowe, Thomas J. J. Chem. Educ. 2001, 78, 1117.
Chemometrics |
Learning Theories |
Student / Career Counseling
A Simplified Method for Measuring the Entropy Change of Urea Dissolution. An Experiment for the Introductory Chemistry Lab  Charles A. Liberko and Stephanie Terry
Guided inquiry to determine values for changes in enthalpy, Gibb's free energy, and entropy for the dissolution of urea in water.
Liberko, Charles A.; Terry, Stephanie. J. Chem. Educ. 2001, 78, 1087.
Thermodynamics |
Calorimetry / Thermochemistry
Students' Use of Web-Based Tutorial Materials and Their Understanding of Chemistry Concepts  William J. Donovan and Mary B. Nakhleh
Reports the findings of the initial phase of a study of student use of Web-based tutorial materials for general chemistry and student understanding of chemistry concepts; suggests that students who use the Web value this source of help and the visualization that the Web can offer.
Donovan, William J.; Nakhleh, Mary B. J. Chem. Educ. 2001, 78, 975.
Women in Chemistry
The Impact of Active and Context-Based Learning in Introductory Chemistry Courses: An Early Evaluation of the Modular Approach  Joshua P. Gutwill-Wise
This study evaluates modules for teaching introductory chemistry development by faculty from two NSF-funded consortia that employ real-world contexts and an interactive class format to foster conceptual understanding, scientific thinking, and improved attitudes toward science.
Gutwill-Wise, Joshua P. J. Chem. Educ. 2001, 78, 684.
Learning Theories
A Strategy for Incorporating Hands-On GC-MS into the General Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory Courses  Perry C. Reeves and Kim L. Pamplin
Students use the GC-MS to obtain spectra of the various halobenzenes. This vividly illustrates the differences in isotopic distributions of the halogens and the complications these differences present in calculating molar masses of compounds. The isotopic distribution of iron is then obtained from the mass spectrum of Fe(CO)5, and the students calculate the atomic mass of iron from this data.
Reeves, Perry C.; Pamplin, Kim L. J. Chem. Educ. 2001, 78, 368.
Chromatography |
Isotopes |
Mass Spectrometry |
Gas Chromatography |
Aromatic Compounds
The Synthesis and Analysis of Copper(I) Iodide. A First-Year Laboratory Project  Lara A. Margolis, Richard W. Schaeffer, and Claude H. Yoder
This project provides a convenient preparation of a compound whose identity will not be obvious to students. The analytical procedures illustrate the fundamentals of gravimetric analysis and some basic chemical and physical characteristics of the elements. The analytical data allow students to find the identity of the product by determining its empirical formula.
Margolis, Lara A.; Schaeffer, Richard W.; Yoder, Claude H. J. Chem. Educ. 2001, 78, 235.
Synthesis |
Oxidation / Reduction |
Stoichiometry |
Gravimetric Analysis |
Qualitative Analysis |
Stoichiometry
An Introductory Course in Industrial Chemistry for Freshmen  Peter Rudolf Seidl, Marcio do Nascimento Magalhães, and Cristiane Rodrigues Augusto
An introductory course in industrial chemistry whose main objective is to bring a student's outlook close to that of a chemist in industry; the class is divided into classwork, labwork, and working as a team on a project with a technical and economic component. Organization, content, and modifications are described.
Seidl, Peter Rudolf; Magalhães, Marcio do Nascimento; Augusto, Cristiane Rodrigues. J. Chem. Educ. 2001, 78, 218.
Industrial Chemistry |
Student / Career Counseling
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
Principles of Chemistry (by Michael Munowitz)  reviewed by Jeffrey Kovac
A well-written, conceptual, introductory chemistry text.
Kovac, Jeffrey D. J. Chem. Educ. 2000, 77, 563.
Learning Theories
Pesticides in Drinking Water: Project-Based Learning within the Introductory Chemistry Curriculum  Patricia B. O'Hara, Jon A. Sanborn, and Meredith Howard
A new introductory chemistry module is described, which has as its central theme the measurement of trace levels of these xenoestrogens in the form of pesticides in the Town of Amherst's public drinking water. After a basic introduction to sample handling and measurement of pH, temperature, and conductivity, the students travel in small groups to several sites to collect water and perform preliminary characterization of their samples.
OHara, Patricia B.; Sanborn, Jon A.; Howard, Meredith. J. Chem. Educ. 1999, 76, 1673.
Mass Spectrometry |
Water / Water Chemistry |
Toxicology |
Applications of Chemistry
Introduction to Chemical Principles, 6th Edition (by H. Stephen Stoker)  reviewed by Wheeler Conover
An introduction of chemistry to a college-level audience. It is well recommended for a one-semester or two-quarter introductory chemistry sequence.
Conover, Wheeler. J. Chem. Educ. 1999, 76, 1488.
An Acid-Base Chemistry Example: Conversion of Nicotine  John H. Summerfield
The current government interest in nicotine conversion by cigarette companies provides an example of acid-base chemistry that can be explained to students in the second semester of general chemistry.
Summerfield, John H. J. Chem. Educ. 1999, 76, 1397.
Acids / Bases |
Drugs / Pharmaceuticals |
Equilibrium
Chromium Pollution: An Experiment Adapted for Freshman Engineering Students  Penny Seymour
Students analyze water samples contaminated with Cr(VI) to determine which of several industries appears to be the source of the contamination. The adaptation involves requiring the students to develop the analytic procedure themselves, rather than working from a prepared set of instructions, and then to report the results as a letter plus appendices, including general recommendations for remedial action, directed to the client who contracted the investigation.
Seymour, Penny. J. Chem. Educ. 1999, 76, 927.
Metals |
Applications of Chemistry
Eutrophication of Lake Wingra: A Chemistry-Based Environmental Science Module  Ann C. Howe, Leslie Cizmas, and Robert Bereman
The paper describes the development and field test of a curriculum module for introductory chemistry by an interinstitutional, interdisciplinary team representing the disciplines of chemistry, biology, political science, environmental management and computer visualization. The module was designed to show that a serious and common worldwide environmental problem, the eutrophication of freshwater lakes, is directly related to the chemical reactions of phosphates.
Howe, Ann C.; Cizmas, Leslie; Bereman, Robert. J. Chem. Educ. 1999, 76, 924.
Learning Theories
The o-Phenylenediamine-Horseradish Peroxidase System: Enzyme Kinetics in the General Chemistry Laboratory  T. M. Hamilton, A. A. Dobie-Galuska, and S. M. Wietstock
The purpose of the experiment is to measure the kinetic parameters in the oxidative coupling reaction of o-phenylenediamine (OPD) to 2,3-diaminophenazine (DAP), a reaction catalyzed by the enzyme horseradish peroxidase (HRP).
Hamilton, Todd M.; Dobie-Galuska, A. A.; Wietstock, S. M. J. Chem. Educ. 1999, 76, 642.
Enzymes |
Kinetics |
Laboratory Computing / Interfacing |
UV-Vis Spectroscopy
Photon-Initiated Hydrogen-Chlorine Reaction  Schwenz, Richard; Geiger, Lynn
Incorrect termination step for the H2 + Cl2 reaction mechanism.
Schwenz, Richard; Geiger, Lynn J. Chem. Educ. 1999, 76, 470.
Mechanisms of Reactions
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
Production, Extraction, and Qualitative Testing of Penicillin: A Biochemistry Experiment for Health Science Chemistry Courses   Richard E. Stevens and Kara C. Billingsley
This laboratory procedure guides students through the growth of a submerged Penicillium chrysogenum culture. Subsequent steps include extraction of the penicillin by adsorption onto activated charcoal, extraction with acetone, and qualitative testing of the drug on a bacterial culture. The laboratory procedure is designed for freshman-level health science chemistry courses.
Stevens, Richard E.; Billingsley, Kara C. J. Chem. Educ. 1998, 75, 1264.
Drugs / Pharmaceuticals |
Medicinal Chemistry |
Nonmajor Courses
Synthesis of Aspirin: A General Chemistry Experiment  John A. Olmsted III
An experiment is described that is suitable for the early portion of the laboratory in a general chemistry course and integrates organic examples. It is the two-step synthesis of aspirin starting from oil of wintergreen. The mechanism for this synthesis provides examples of three major classes of chemical reactions: hydrolysis, condensation, and proton transfer.
Olmsted, John A., III. J. Chem. Educ. 1998, 75, 1261.
Drugs / Pharmaceuticals |
Medicinal Chemistry |
Mechanisms of Reactions |
Aromatic Compounds |
Carboxylic Acids |
Aldehydes / Ketones
The Reaction of a Food Colorant with Sodium Hypochlorite: A Student-Designed Kinetics Experiment  Josefina Arce, Rosa Betancourt, Yamil Rivera, and Joan Pijem
The kinetics of the reaction of the food colorant FD&C Blue #1 with sodium hypochlorite (Clorox) is described in a student-designed experimental format. In this format, students are guided- by means of questions- to make decisions regarding concentration of reagents, choice of equipment, and actual laboratory procedures to be followed.
Arce, Josefina; Betancourt-Perez, Rosa; Rivera, Yamil; Pijem, Joan. J. Chem. Educ. 1998, 75, 1142.
Kinetics |
UV-Vis Spectroscopy |
Dyes / Pigments
Intermolecular Forces in Introductory Chemistry Studied by Gas Chromatography, Computer Models, and Viscometry  Jonathan C. Wedvik, Charity McManaman, Janet S. Anderson, and Mary K. Carroll
Students performing gas chromatographic (GC) analyses of mixtures of n-alkanes and samples that simulate crime scene evidence discover that liquid mixtures can be separated rapidly into their components based upon intermolecular forces. Each group of students is given a liquid sample that simulates one collected at an arson scene, and the group is required to determine the identity of the accelerant. Students also examine computer models to better visualize how molecular structure affects intermolecular forces: London forces, dipole-dipole interactions, and hydrogen bonding.
Wedvik, Jonathan C.; McManaman, Charity; Anderson, Janet S.; Carroll, Mary K. J. Chem. Educ. 1998, 75, 885.
Theoretical Chemistry |
Chromatography |
Noncovalent Interactions |
Gas Chromatography |
Molecular Modeling |
Forensic Chemistry |
Alkanes / Cycloalkanes |
Hydrogen Bonding |
Molecular Properties / Structure
Introductory Chemistry and Biology Taught as an Interdisciplinary Mini-Cluster  Adele J. Wolfson, Mona L. Hall, and Mary M. Allen
In order to facilitate interdepartmental and interdisciplinary connections, we designed and offered a "mini-cluster" consisting of one session of Introductory Cell Biology and one section of (second-semester) Introductory Chemistry. Students were enrolled in both courses simultaneously, classes were taught in back-to-back sections, and the material from each class was related to concepts presented in the other.
Wolfson, Adele J.; Hall, Mona L.; Allen, Mary M. J. Chem. Educ. 1998, 75, 737.
Learning Theories
A Guided Inquiry Approach to NMR Spectroscopy  Laura E. Parmentier, George C. Lisensky, and Brock Spencer
The authors present a novel way to introduce NMR spectroscopy into the general chemistry curriculum as part of a week-long aspirin project in their one-semester introductory course. Purity is determined by titration and IR and NMR spectroscopy.
Laura E. Parmentier, George C. Lisensky, and Brock Spencer. J. Chem. Educ. 1998, 75, 470.
Learning Theories |
NMR Spectroscopy |
Instrumental Methods |
IR Spectroscopy |
Titration / Volumetric Analysis |
Quantitative Analysis
Analysis of Iron in Ferritin, the Iron-Storage Protein: A General Chemistry Experiment  Maureen J. Donlin, Regina F. Frey, Christopher Putnam, Jody Proctor, and James K. Bashkin
The chemical properties of the iron-storage protein ferritin will be examined in this experiment by quantitating the average amount of iron in a ferritin sample, and observing the kinetics of iron release from the protein core under reducing conditions. Students learn and apply the principles of absorption spectroscopy, redox reactions, and metal chelation to study ferritin.
Maureen J. Donlin, Regina F. Frey, Christopher Putnam, Jody Proctor, and James K. Bashkin. J. Chem. Educ. 1998, 75, 437.
Oxidation / Reduction |
UV-Vis Spectroscopy |
Proteins / Peptides
Chemistry: The Molecular Science, 2nd edition (by J. Olmsted, III, and G. M. Williams)  Lawrence S. Brown
Unique among general chemistry texts in the extent to which it emphasizes an atomic and molecular point of view. Includes a large number of problems framed in the context of industrial, environmental, biological, or pharmaceutical applications.
Lawrence S. Brown. J. Chem. Educ. 1998, 75, 419.
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
Beyond the Textbook: A First-Year Introduction to Research at a Research I University  James D. Martin
This project involves interviewing professors, graduate students and postdocs about their research, and where possible shadowing researchers in the laboratory. At the conclusion of this project, student teams write a feature news article and give a fifteen minute oral presentation.
Martin, James D. J. Chem. Educ. 1998, 75, 325.
Learning Theories |
Undergraduate Research
The Chemical World, Concepts and Applications (by John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski, James L. Wood, John C. Kotz, and Melvin D. Joesten)  Patrick L. Holt
With its emphasis on conceptual understanding through real-world applications, The Chemical World succeeded in making chemistry more interesting and, consequently, more understandable. In the second edition, the authors have made significant improvements while maintaining the philosophical integrity of the unique approach that so distinguished the first text.
Holt, Patrick L. J. Chem. Educ. 1998, 75, 289.
Should Advanced Instruments Be Used in Introductory Courses?  Jack K. Steehler
Author argues whether or not to use advanced instruments in general/introductory chemistry courses.
Steehler, Jack K. J. Chem. Educ. 1998, 75, 274.
Learning Theories |
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus |
Instrumental Methods
Using Chemistry and Color To Analyze Household Products: A 10-12 Hour Laboratory Project at the General Chemistry Level  Wayne B. Bosma
A sequence of experiments using a UV-Vis spectrometer to identify food colorings and to measure the pH of soft drinks allowing qualitative and quantitative measurements to be made.
Bosma, Wayne B. J. Chem. Educ. 1998, 75, 214.
Consumer Chemistry |
Spectroscopy |
UV-Vis Spectroscopy |
Dyes / Pigments |
pH |
Qualitative Analysis |
Quantitative Analysis
Principles of Modern Chemistry, 3rd Edition (by David W. Oxtoby and Norman H. Nachtrieb)  Paul S. Poskozim
An undergraduate general chemistry textbook is reviewed.
Poskozim, Paul S. J. Chem. Educ. 1998, 75, 36.
IR Spectroscopy or Hooke's Law at the Molecular Level - A Joint Freshman Physics-Chemistry Experience  Jeffrey T. Burke
The activity described is intended to unify for the student the topics of IR spectroscopy and Hooke's Law. This is accomplished by first working with springs and masses and then by acquiring and comparing the IR spectra of chloroform and chloroform-d.
Burke, Jeffrey T. J. Chem. Educ. 1997, 74, 1213.
Instrumental Methods |
IR Spectroscopy |
Molecular Modeling
Foundations of College Chemistry, 9th ed. by Morris Hein and Susan Arena  reviewed by Colin D. Hubbard
In addition to being suited for a preparatory chemistry course, the broad acceptance of previous editions indicates that this text can be used for one-semester general-purpose chemistry courses, such as those for applied health fields, and in courses for non-science majors.
Hubbard, Colin D. J. Chem. Educ. 1997, 74, 908.
Nonmajor Courses
A General Chemistry Experiment Incorporating Synthesis and Structural Determination  Hal Van Ryswyk
An experiment for the general chemistry laboratory is described wherein gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy (GC-MS) and diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy (DRIFTS) are used to characterize the products of a series of microscale reactions on vanillin.
Van Ryswyk, Hal. J. Chem. Educ. 1997, 74, 842.
Instrumental Methods |
Microscale Lab |
Synthesis |
Molecular Properties / Structure |
Gas Chromatography |
Mass Spectrometry |
Fourier Transform Techniques |
Spectroscopy
National Curriculum Survey of College General Chemistry (1993)  Hessy L. Taft
This study describes the results of a survey conducted in 1993 that focused on the content coverage of General Chemistry courses for science and engineering majors, both in the classroom and in the laboratory, as reported by 163 US colleges and universities.
Taft, Hessy L. J. Chem. Educ. 1997, 74, 595.
Microscale Lab
The Nature and State of General Chemistry Laboratory Courses Offered by Colleges and Universities in the United States  Michael R. Abraham, Mark S. Craolice, A. Palmer Graves, Abdulwali H. Aldhamash, Joann G. Kihega, Julieta G. Palma Gal, Valsamma Varghese
How is general chemistry laboratory taught and managed? What varieties of practices are being used? To investigate these questions, the chemical education group at the University of Oklahoma conducted a survey on the nature and state of general chemistry laboratory courses offered in the United States.
Abraham, Michael R.; Craolice, Mark S.; Graves, A. Palmer; Aldhamash, Abdulwali H.; Kihega, Joann G.; Gil, Julieta G. Palma; Varghese, Valsamma. J. Chem. Educ. 1997, 74, 591.
Learning Theories |
Administrative Issues |
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus |
TA Training / Orientation
Introduction to Chemical Principles, Fifth Edition (by H. Stephen Stoker)  reviewed by Doris Zimmerman
Written for the students who have little or no background in chemistry or have had too many years pass since their course work. The author states, "The text's purpose is to give students the background (and confidence) needed for a subsequent successful encounter with a main sequence college level general chemistry course."
Zimmerman, Doris. J. Chem. Educ. 1997, 74, 496.
"Chemical-Free" Foods: An Investigation of Student's Definitions of a Chemical  Gayle Nicoll
This study investigated the pervasiveness of these views among students enrolled in a freshman level college general chemistry course. It was found that only 30 percent of the students in second semester held a scientific definition of a chemical, while another 30 percent held a popular definition. The remaining 40 percent held views intermediate between these.
Nicoll, Gayle. J. Chem. Educ. 1997, 74, 455.
Food Science |
Consumer Chemistry |
Applications of Chemistry
From UNIX to PC via X-Windows: Molecular Modeling for the General Chemistry Lab  Donald Pavia and Mark Wicholas
A 3-hour experiment that attempts to illustrate the relationship between molecular geometry as predicted by the VSEPR model and valence bond theory. As a pre-laboratory take-home exercise, students are given a list of 23 species and asked to predict bond angles, geometry, and hybridization.
Pavia, Donald; Wicholas, Mark. J. Chem. Educ. 1997, 74, 444.
VSEPR Theory |
Molecular Properties / Structure
Saunders Interactive General Chemistry CD-ROM by John C. Kotz and William J. Vining  reviewed by Jeffrey Kovac
This package, consisting of a two-disk CD-ROM set and a student workbook, is designed to accompany the textbook Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity, 3rd ed., by John C. Kotz and Paul Treichel, Jr., also published by Saunders.
Kovac, Jeffrey. J. Chem. Educ. 1997, 74, 381.
Chemistry: The Central Science, 7th ed. by Theodore L. Brown, H. Eugene LeMay, Jr., and Bruce E. Bursten

Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity, 3rd ed. by John C. Kotz and Paul Treichel, Jr.   reviewed by Jack Steehler
Two general chemistry texts for first-year college courses.
Steehler, Jack. J. Chem. Educ. 1997, 74, 378.
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
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.
Introduction to Chemistry, Seventh Edition  reviewed by Dean F. Martin
This edition hones the outstanding clarity of presentation and emphasis on how to solve problems.
Martin, Dean F. J. Chem. Educ. 1996, 73, A174.
Introduction to Chemistry, Seventh Edition  reviewed by Dean F. Martin
This edition hones the outstanding clarity of presentation and emphasis on how to solve problems.
Martin, Dean F. J. Chem. Educ. 1996, 73, A174.
The Extraction of Caffeine from Tea: A Modification of the Procedure of Murray and Hansen  Andreas Hampp
This slight variation of Murray and Hansen's procedure is currently used in our first-year chemistry laboratory classes and clearly shows a higher student success rate in the isolation crude caffeine. The experiment described here is performed in a three-hour lab period, which is followed by sublimation and characterization through melting point and infrared spectroscopy on a second day.
Hampp, Andreas. J. Chem. Educ. 1996, 73, 1172.
Separation Science |
Physical Properties |
IR Spectroscopy
Four Programs for Windows: Abstract of Volume 4D, Number 2: PSL Photometer  Steven D. Gammon
The majority of freshman chemistry laboratory programs include experiments that employ visible spectroscopy to teach Beer's law and derive related concentration information. These experiments are often done with a Baush and Lomb Spectronic 20 or Spectronic 21. We have developed an alternative instrument and software that offers significant advantages over the above spectrometers.
Gammon, Steven D. J. Chem. Educ. 1996, 73, 1077.
Instrumental Methods |
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus |
Spectroscopy |
Quantitative Analysis
Notes on Vapor Pressure Equilibria Measurements  Albert G. Krieger, John W. Henderson
Freshman students at our institution use manometers and 24/40 ground-glass distillation apparatus (abandoned by our organic chemistry classes) to measure boiling points at reduced pressures. We have found that the availability of state-of-the-art equipment need not limit the ability to teach and demonstrate fundamental principles
Krieger, Albert G.; Henderson, John W. J. Chem. Educ. 1996, 73, 1039.
Gases |
Physical Properties
Getting Real: A General Chemistry Laboratory Program Focusing on "Real World" Substances  Robert C. Kerber and Mohammad J. Akhtar
In order to confront the abstractness of the freshman chemistry syllabus and the consequent failure of students to relate what they learn to their everyday lives, we have designed a new freshman laboratory program. It is intended as an interface between the substances that surround the students in their ordinary lives and the abstract principles presented in chemistry classrooms.
Kerber, Robert C.; Akhtar, Mohammad J. J. Chem. Educ. 1996, 73, 1023.
Applications of Chemistry
A New Approach to the General Chemistry Laboratory  Joseph F. Bieron, Paul J. McCarthy, and Thomas W. Kermis
With the help of a grant from the National Science Foundation, our department has been able to design a new laboratory course built around several guiding principles. The design called for experiments to be grouped in units or clusters. Each cluster has a unifying theme or common thread, which gives some coherence to the experiments.
Bieron, Joseph F.; McCarthy, Paul J.; Kermis, Thomas W. J. Chem. Educ. 1996, 73, 1021.
Chemistry and the Human Environment: A Course for Non-Science Majors  Conrad N. Trumbore, Julie Bevenour, and Kathryn Scantlebury
A non-science majors' chemistry course that satisfies both instructors and students has been a long and difficult quest.
Trumbore, Conrad N.; Bevenour, Julie; Scantlebury, Kathryn. J. Chem. Educ. 1996, 73, 1012.
Nonmajor Courses
General Chemistry Laboratory--Scientific Inquiry: 157 New Experiments in One Semester  Suzanne L. Black
700 General Chemistry students were allowed to choose and run their own experiment. They went to the library to select an experiment from the literature, then they modified the experiment and performed it in the laboratory.
Black, Suzanne L. J. Chem. Educ. 1996, 73, 776.
Narrowing the Gap between Concepts and Algorithms in Freshman Chemistry  Mary B. Nakhleh, Kirsten A. Lowrey, and Richard C. Mitchell
In REMODEL, we set out to narrow the gap between conceptual and algorithmic understanding in freshman chemistry. We implemented and evaluated innovations in lecture, laboratory, and assessment for students in the introductory sequence for majors, in order to provide the chemical education community with data on effective innovations and data on the barriers to successful reform.
Nakhleh, Mary B.; Lowrey, Kirsten A.; Mitchell, Richard C. J. Chem. Educ. 1996, 73, 758.
Learning Theories
Report on the WPI Conference "Demonstrations as a Teaching Tool in Chemistry: Pro and Con"  H. Beall
The Eighth Annual Worcester Polytechnic Institute Conference on Chemical Education was held on October 15, 1994, and analyzed demonstrations in chemistry lectures in terms of rationale, purpose, and result.
H. Beall. J. Chem. Educ. 1996, 73, 641.
Conferences |
Professional Development
Group Project Format in First-Semester General Chem Lab  Theresa C. Varco-Shea, Jeanne Darlington, and Marilyn Turnbull
Recent changes in the laboratory portion of our general chemistry course have included group projects, writing reports, and oral presentations.
Varco-Shea, Theresa C.; Darlington, Jeanne; Turnbull, Marilyn. J. Chem. Educ. 1996, 73, 536.
Periodicity / Periodic Table
Lecturer Perceptions of Student Difficulties in a First-Year Chemistry Course  Valda Kirkwood and David Symington
This paper addresses the question of how the staff involved in the teaching of a first-year chemistry course define the problems experienced by the students in the course.
Kirkwood, Valda; Symington, David. J. Chem. Educ. 1996, 73, 339.
Using Quality Circles in General Chemistry  Leonard S. Kogurt
The Freshman Chemistry Seminar is a one-credit-hour course whose objectives include: familiarizing the students with opportunities in chemistry-related careers, encouraging thought about the personality characteristics of a good scientist, introducing special topics in chemistry that are not routinely covered in general chemistry, and generating a cohesive community of learners among the freshman chemistry majors.
Kogut, Leonard S. J. Chem. Educ. 1996, 73, 144.
Student / Career Counseling |
Student-Centered Learning
Chemistry: An Experimental Science, Second Edition  reviewed by Mary Sohn
Textbook for college freshmen with background of high school chemistry.
Sohn, Mary. J. Chem. Educ. 1995, 72, A246.
Materials in Today's World (Thrower, Peter A.)  Johnson, Brian J.
Text aimed at developing chemistry concepts through the perspective of materials science.
Johnson, Brian J. J. Chem. Educ. 1995, 72, A124.
Materials Science |
Nonmajor Courses
Chemistry: The Central Science, Sixth Edition (Brown, Theodore L.; LeMay, H. Eugene, Jr.; Bursten, Bruce E.)  Mitschele, Jonathan
General chemistry text.
Mitschele, Jonathan J. Chem. Educ. 1995, 72, A107.
Chemistry, The Molecular Science (Olmsted, John, III; Williams, George M.)  Eichstadt, Karen E.
Molecular approach to general chemistry.
Eichstadt, Karen E. J. Chem. Educ. 1995, 72, A107.
Descriptive Chemistry |
Molecular Properties / Structure
Chemistry: Science of Change, Second Edition (Oxtoby, David W.; Nachtrieb, Norman H.; Freeman, Wade A.)  Hall, Philip
Introductory chemistry text for students with a good background in fundamentals of chemistry and algebra.
Hall, Philip J. Chem. Educ. 1995, 72, A71.
Chemistry in Context: Applying Chemistry to Society (Schwartz, Truman A.; Bunce, Diane M.; Silberman, Robert G.; Stanitski, Conrad L.; Stratton, Wilmer J.; Zipp, Arden P.)  Goldwhite, Harold
Integrated text for nonscience college chemistry courses.
Goldwhite, Harold J. Chem. Educ. 1995, 72, A71.
Nonmajor Courses
There Once was a Teacher from Tech... (The Use of Chemical Limericks in the Classroom)  Fredrick D. Williams
Enlivening lectures with limericks.
Williams, Fredrick D. J. Chem. Educ. 1995, 72, 1123.
Enrichment / Review Materials
The Analysis of a Drug Circular as a First-Day Assignment for Freshman Chemistry: A Jump Start for the Semester  Anthony J. Millevolte
Introductory assignment to demonstrate the importance and interdisciplinary nature of chemistry; students are asked to answer questions from a drug circular.
Millevolte, Anthony J. J. Chem. Educ. 1995, 72, 1085.
Drugs / Pharmaceuticals |
Enrichment / Review Materials |
Applications of Chemistry
What's Present? Qualitative Analysis Problems in General Chemistry  Sidney Toby
Open-book, research-oriented, sample questions regarding qualitative analysis.
Toby, Sidney. J. Chem. Educ. 1995, 72, 1008.
Qualitative Analysis |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Solutions / Solvents |
Descriptive 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
pKw Is Almost Never 14.0: Contribution from the Task Force on the General Chemistry Curriculum  Stephen J. Hawkes
Corrections to the errors made in the ionic equilibrium chapters of introductory chemistry textbooks.
Hawkes, Stephen J. J. Chem. Educ. 1995, 72, 799.
Atomic Properties / Structure |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry
An Introductory Infrared Spectroscopy Experiment   Kenneth R. Hess, Wendy D. Smith, Marcus W. Thomsen, and Claude H. Yoder
An activity designed to introduce IR spectroscopy as a structure-determining technique to introductory chemistry students.
Hess, Kenneth R.; Smith, Wendy D.; Thomsen, Marcus W.; Yoder, Claude H. J. Chem. Educ. 1995, 72, 655.
IR Spectroscopy |
Covalent Bonding |
Molecular Properties / Structure
The Chemical Bond Studied by IR Spectroscopy in Introductory Chemistry: An Exercise in Cooperative Learning  Janet S. Anderson, David M. Hayes, and T. C. Werner
Activity that enables introductory chemistry students to run their own IR spectra using a FTIR spectrophotometer as part of learning about the dynamical nature of the chemical bond.
Anderson, Janet S.; Hayes, David M.; Werner, T. C. J. Chem. Educ. 1995, 72, 653.
IR Spectroscopy |
Covalent Bonding |
Molecular Properties / Structure
Building Conceptual Frameworks with Synchronized Multiple Visualizations  Russell, Joel W.
Project to develop resources to meet the diverse needs of students entering first-year college chemistry, particularly through multimedia materials using multiple representations.
Russell, Joel W. J. Chem. Educ. 1995, 72, 535.
Minorities in Chemistry
Development of Collaborative, Computer-Networked Laboratories in General Chemistry  Kerner, Nancy K.
Project to develop collaborative, computer-networked laboratories in general chemistry.
Kerner, Nancy K. J. Chem. Educ. 1995, 72, 535.
Biologically Relevant Chemistry in the Freshman Laboratory  Stacy, Angelica M.
Project to develop a freshman general chemistry laboratory course emphasizing applications in the life sciences through an inquiry approach.
Stacy, Angelica M. J. Chem. Educ. 1995, 72, 533.
A Novel Spiral Approach to Introductory Chemistry Using Case Studies of Chemistry in the Real World  Brink, Christina Poth; Goodney, David E.; Hudak, Norman J.; Silverstein, Todd P.
Outline of a two semester general chemistry course that considers a qualitative survey of chemical principles first semester and case studies of practical applications of the same concepts second quarter (e.g. lasers, fossil fuels, marine chemistry, blood).
Brink, Christina Poth; Goodney, David E.; Hudak, Norman J.; Silverstein, Todd P. J. Chem. Educ. 1995, 72, 530.
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
Comprehensive Revision of the General Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory: A Prototype for Meaningful Change   Schaber, Peter M.
Project aimed at developing a general chemistry lecture and laboratory course with content that is more useful, enjoyable, and relevant; includes outline of laboratory and lecture topics.
Schaber, Peter M. J. Chem. Educ. 1995, 72, 231.
An Experimental Curriculum for Introductory Chemistry: "Research! A Freshman Experience in the Excitement of Chemistry"  Licht, Stuart; Thurlow, David
Describes two freshman chemistry courses (one studying batteries and the other the preservation of genomes) which focus on original research as a means of motivating students and promoting careers in the natural sciences.
Licht, Stuart; Thurlow, David J. Chem. Educ. 1995, 72, 43.
Undergraduate Research
Tetrahedral Geometry Made Simple  Woolf, A. A.
Technique for evaluating the geometry of tetrahedral close packing using right-angled triangles and trigonometry.
Woolf, A. A. J. Chem. Educ. 1995, 72, 19.
Molecular Properties / Structure |
Crystals / Crystallography
An Intermolecular Forces Study Using IBM PSL  Eckberg, Christine; Zimmer, John; Reeves, James; Ward, Charles
Procedure to investigate evaporative cooling for a family of straight chain alcohols.
Eckberg, Christine; Zimmer, John; Reeves, James; Ward, Charles J. Chem. Educ. 1994, 71, A225.
Physical Properties |
Noncovalent Interactions |
Alcohols
Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation, 2nd Ed. (Zumdahl, Steven S.)  Finholt, James E.
Introductory chemistry text.
Finholt, James E. J. Chem. Educ. 1994, 71, A213.
Basic Chemistry: A Problem-Solving Approach (Gendell, Julien)  Eaton, Sandra S.
Introductory chemistry text.
Eaton, Sandra S. J. Chem. Educ. 1994, 71, A213.
The Chemical World: Concepts and Applications (Kotz, J. C.; Joesten, M. D.; Wood, J. L.; Moore, J. W.)  Guenther, William B.
General chemistry text for science majors.
Guenther, William B. J. Chem. Educ. 1994, 71, A190.
Chemistry for the Health Sciences, Seventh Edition (Sackheim, George I.; Lehman, Dennis D.)  Jache, Albert W.
Emphasis is placed on practical aspects of inorganic, organic, and biochemistry; theoretic topics are dealt with only as an aid to try to understand human bodily processes.
Jache, Albert W. J. Chem. Educ. 1994, 71, A132.
Nonmajor Courses |
Medicinal Chemistry
Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry (Baum, Stuart J.; John W. Hill)  Calbreath, Donald F.
Intended for second semester (after a semester of general chemistry) health majors.
Calbreath, Donald F. J. Chem. Educ. 1994, 71, A108.
Nonmajor Courses
Introducing Spreadsheet Data Analysis in the First-Semester Laboratory  Bushey, Michelle M.
Massing a collection of pennies in order to introduce statistical concepts about small and large data sets as well as introduce students to the use of spreadsheets.
Bushey, Michelle M. J. Chem. Educ. 1994, 71, A90.
Chemometrics
Chemistry, Third Edition (Zumdahl, Steven S.)  Hawthorn, Daniel T.
General chemistry text.
Hawthorn, Daniel T. J. Chem. Educ. 1994, 71, A82.
The Information Age in Chemistry  Walters, Frederick H.
The author suggests synthesizing freshman chemistry into an integrated theme instead of individual self contained units.
Walters, Frederick H. J. Chem. Educ. 1994, 71, 1028.
The Art of Teaching Chemistry: Bennet College  Susan Curtis
The following are short summaries of of 11 independent colleges and universities programs which were awarded grants from The Pfizer Foundation for making their introductory chemistry course more engaging and positive especially for women and minorities.
Susan Curtis J. Chem. Educ. 1994, 71, 925.
Minorities in Chemistry
A Simple Lab Activity To Teach Subtractive Color and Beer's Law  Suding, Heather L.; Buccigross, Jeanne M.
An activity that demonstrates subtractive color mixing using colored filters.
Suding, Heather L.; Buccigross, Jeanne M. J. Chem. Educ. 1994, 71, 798.
Spectroscopy
The Changing Roles of Descriptive Chemistry: Integrating Reactions and Properties with Theories and Principles of Inorganic and Organic Chemistry  Gillespie, Ronald J.
"Descriptive chemistry" should be abandoned as a topic in the introductory course and be replaced with an integration of inorganic and organic substances with the appropriate theory and principles.
Gillespie, Ronald J. J. Chem. Educ. 1994, 71, 665.
Descriptive Chemistry
Experiments for Modern Introductory Chemistry: Intermolecular Forces and Raoult's Law  Berka, Ladislav H.; Kildahl, Nicholas
Procedure that illustrates the liquid-vapor phase equilibrium of ideal and nonideal solutions.
Berka, Ladislav H.; Kildahl, Nicholas J. Chem. Educ. 1994, 71, 613.
Noncovalent Interactions |
Gas Chromatography |
Gases |
Liquids |
Equilibrium |
Solutions / Solvents
The Sol-Gel Preparation of Silica Gels  Buckley, A. M.; Greenblatt, M.
Background and procedure for the sol-gel preparation of silica from molecular precursors.
Buckley, A. M.; Greenblatt, M. J. Chem. Educ. 1994, 71, 599.
Mechanisms of Reactions |
Colloids
Computer-Aided Experiments for Introductory Chemistry  Moore, John W.; Hunsberger, Lynn R.; Gammon, Steven D.
Examples of experiments done with the IBM Personal Science Laboratory (PSL) in freshman chemistry.
Moore, John W.; Hunsberger, Lynn R.; Gammon, Steven D. J. Chem. Educ. 1994, 71, 403.
Laboratory Computing / Interfacing |
Instrumental Methods
Current Events as Subjects for Term Papers in an Honors Freshman Chemistry Class  McHale, Jeanne L.
Current events, term paper topics used in honors freshman chemistry.
McHale, Jeanne L. J. Chem. Educ. 1994, 71, 313.
Applications of Chemistry
Cooperative Chemistry Laboratories  Cooper, Melanie M.
A new laboratory format for general chemistry that exposes students to the process of scientific problem solving, emphasizes collaborative work, and requires the students to communicate their results both orally and in writing.
Cooper, Melanie M. J. Chem. Educ. 1994, 71, 307.
Online Searching Assignments in a Chemistry Course for Nonscience Majors  Penhale, Sara J.; Stratton, Wilmer J.
Sample assignments, databases searched, and evaluation of online search assignments.
Penhale, Sara J.; Stratton, Wilmer J. J. Chem. Educ. 1994, 71, 227.
Nonmajor Courses
Frontier Chemistry for Freshman  Weisshaar, James C.
A course whose primary goal is to expose a small group of capable, first-year students to research problems; description of lecture material and activities.
Weisshaar, James C. J. Chem. Educ. 1994, 71, 225.
Undergraduate Research
Visualization of the Abstract in General Chemistry  Paselk, Richard A.
A series of software programs for beginning chemistry, including a series of modules addressing the fundamental phenomena associated with bonding, the microscopic phenomena underlying commonly observed systems, and a reference periodic table.
Paselk, Richard A. J. Chem. Educ. 1994, 71, 225.
Covalent Bonding |
Ionic Bonding |
Metallic Bonding |
Periodicity / Periodic Table
The Forum: New Directions for General Chemistry: Recommendations of the Task Force on the General Chemistry Curriculum  Lloyd, Baird W.; Spencer, James N.
Findings and recommendations of the Task Force on the General Chemistry Curriculum of the ACS regarding reform in the general chemistry curriculum.
Lloyd, Baird W.; Spencer, James N. J. Chem. Educ. 1994, 71, 206.
Administrative Issues
Data-Driven Chemistry: Building Models of Molecular Structure (Literally) from Electron Diffraction Data  Hanson, Robert M.; Bergman, Sara A.
How electron diffraction data can be presented as evidence for molecular structure to first-year students.
Hanson, Robert M.; Bergman, Sara A. J. Chem. Educ. 1994, 71, 150.
Molecular Properties / Structure |
Molecular Modeling
Computer-interfaced apparatus to study osmosis and diffusion   Fox, John N.; Hershman, Kenneth; Peard, Terry
Two experiments that lend themselves particularly well to computer interfacing dealing with osmosis and gas diffusion.
Fox, John N.; Hershman, Kenneth; Peard, Terry J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, A258.
Gases |
Laboratory Computing / Interfacing
Photon-initiated hydrogen-chlorine reaction: A student experiment at the microscale level   Egolf, Leanne M.; Keiser, Joseph T.
This lab offers a way to integrate the principles of thermodynamics and kinetics as well as other valuable instrumental methods.
Egolf, Leanne M.; Keiser, Joseph T. J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, A208.
Covalent Bonding |
Ionic Bonding |
Electrochemistry |
Free Radicals |
Microscale Lab |
Thermodynamics |
Kinetics
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
A small-scale, easy-to-run wastewater-treatment plant: The treatment of an industrial water that contains suspended clays and soluble salts   Alvaro, Mercedes; Espla, Mercedes; Llinares, Jesus; Martinez-Manez, Ramon; Soto, Juan
Chemistry students are often interested in the chemical principles involved in industrial processes, the pollutants and waste products are generated, and their removal. This experiment introduces students to several theoretical concepts as they apply to real physical and chemical waste-treatment processes.
Alvaro, Mercedes; Espla, Mercedes; Llinares, Jesus; Martinez-Manez, Ramon; Soto, Juan J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, A129.
Water / Water Chemistry |
Green Chemistry |
Industrial Chemistry |
Colloids |
Separation Science
Experiments for modern introductory chemistry: Analysis of mixtures using gas chromatography and the discovery approach   Burns, Douglas S.; Berka, Ladislav H.; Kildahl, Nicholas
Description of an experiment that uses both modern instrumentation and the discovery approach to learning with an introductory chemistry lab.
Burns, Douglas S.; Berka, Ladislav H.; Kildahl, Nicholas J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, A100.
Gas Chromatography |
TA Training / Orientation |
Learning Theories
VSEPR theory and magnetic molecular models   Kauffman, George B.
Letter calling readers' attention to a set of three-dimensional models with magnets that might be of interest.
Kauffman, George B. J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 1041.
VSEPR Theory |
Molecular Modeling
A low-cost constant-rate buret  Hannum, Steven E.
A simple constant-rate delivery system used as a demonstration in general chemistry lab.
Hannum, Steven E. J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 1037.
Titration / Volumetric Analysis
An introductory chemistry course involving nonlinear dynamics   Earley, Joseph E.
A new introductory chemistry course uses a nontraditional story line to teach first-year nonmajors.
Earley, Joseph E. J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 1017.
Nonmajor Courses
Consequences of a chemical world: An innovative approach to teaching environmental chemistry   Busch, Kenneth L.; Hughes, Kenneth D.
A course that helps counteract chemophobia.
Busch, Kenneth L.; Hughes, Kenneth D. J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 1016.
Green Chemistry
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.
Models and molecules: A laboratory-based course in spectroscopy for the nonscience major   Werner, T. C.; Hull, L. A.
Recent general education curriculum requirements at the authors' institution led to the development of several laboratory-based courses for nonscience majors. One such course is presented in this paper.
Werner, T. C.; Hull, L. A. J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 936.
Nonmajor Courses |
Spectroscopy |
Mass Spectrometry |
IR Spectroscopy |
NMR Spectroscopy
Introducing chemistry to chemical engineering students   Bottani, Eduardo Jorge
Description of changes introduced to a general chemistry course for chemical engineering students.
Bottani, Eduardo Jorge J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 935.
Quantum Chemistry |
Materials Science
Un-depersonalizing the large-lecture, entry-level chemistry course   Holme, Thomas A.
Changing lectures,changing testing environment, changing grading, focusing on student motivation, and improving students' perception of research are suggestions provided in order to improve learning in large lectures.
Holme, Thomas A. J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 933.
Administrative Issues |
Student-Centered Learning
A student research style report project for the general chemistry laboratory.  Coffin, Frances Dunkle
An activity for students that requires preparation of a report involving results of several experiments performed in general chemistry.
Coffin, Frances Dunkle J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 852.
Undergraduate Research
A simple demonstration of the law of combining volumes   DuPre, Donald B.
This demonstration is based on the reaction of two volumes of nitric oxide reacting with one volume of molecular oxygen to produce two volumes of nitrogen dioxide.
DuPre, Donald B. J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 849.
Gases
Highlights: Ventures in freshman chemistry   Farrar, James M.; Eisenberg, Richard; Kampmeier, J. A.
A rigorous freshman chemistry course that prepares students for further study in chemistry and natural sciences ties principles of chemistry to energy and environment.
Farrar, James M.; Eisenberg, Richard; Kampmeier, J. A. J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 847.
Administrative Issues |
Green Chemistry |
Applications of Chemistry
Chemistry for the public: Part III. "The world of chemistry"-A course for all  Fenster, Ariel E.; Schwarcz, Joseph A.; Harpp, David N.
An undergraduate course that enriches science and nonscience majors alike.
Fenster, Ariel E.; Schwarcz, Joseph A.; Harpp, David N. J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 819.
Nonmajor Courses |
Applications of Chemistry |
Forensic Chemistry |
Food Science |
Toxicology |
Consumer Chemistry
General treatment of aqueous ionic equilibria using predominance diagrams  Vale, J.; Fernandez-Pereira, C.; Alcalde, M.
This paper illustrates the advantage of a unified instructional treatment based on the similarities o equilibria between acid-base and oxidation-reduction reactions that could be used in a general chemistry course.
Vale, J.; Fernandez-Pereira, C.; Alcalde, M. J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 790.
Acids / Bases |
Equilibrium |
Oxidation / Reduction
Banish quantum mechanics from general chemistry?   Schaefer, Henry F., III.
Is the subject of quantum mechanics unteach-able at the general level? This author disagrees with a previous article in which a case was made for removing quantum mechanics from general chemistry.
Schaefer, Henry F., III. J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 782.
Atomic Spectroscopy |
Quantum Chemistry
Test insurance: A method that may enhance learning and reduce anxiety in introductory science examinations  Ellis, Arthur B.
Description of a method that makes it relatively easy to ask essay and multistep examination questions in a way that promotes creative analytical thinking while reducing student test anxiety.
Ellis, Arthur B. J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 768.
LIMSport(IV): Lotus @-functions for multifunction cards and the X-10 controller  Vitz, Ed; Reinhard, Steven
153. A spreadsheet program that does not distract students with too may commands to memorize and is inexpensive.
Vitz, Ed; Reinhard, Steven J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 758.
Laboratory Computing / Interfacing
Experiments for modern introductory chemistry: Limiting reagent, stoichiometry, and the mole  Kildahl, Nicholas; Berka, Ladislav H.
Description of an experiment based on electronic absorption spectroscopy for general chemistry students that gives accurate results, conveys the excitement of discovery in experimental science, and illustrates key concepts.
Kildahl, Nicholas; Berka, Ladislav H. J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 671.
Stoichiometry |
Spectroscopy
Experimental design in the general chemistry laboratory  Merritt, Margaret V.; Schneider, Marilyn J.; Darlington, Jeanne A.
In an effort toward providing a more active learning environment, these authors present a revised approach for introductory chemistry labs.
Merritt, Margaret V.; Schneider, Marilyn J.; Darlington, Jeanne A. J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 660.
Study groups in general chemistry  Hurley, Cecile N.
Overcoming the problem of unproductive study time that results when students work in isolation.
Hurley, Cecile N. J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 651.
Problem solving workshops in general chemistry   Woodward, Arthur E.; Weiner, Michael; Gosser, David
A pilot program to restructure the conventional two semester general chemistry lecture course for science and engineering majors with two main goals: 1) improve student performance in the course and 2) increase student interest in chemistry.
Woodward, Arthur E.; Weiner, Michael; Gosser, David J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 651.
The determination of "apparent" pKa's: An experiment for liberal arts or science students  Cawley, John J.
An experiment with two different "conclusions" to be reached: one for liberal arts students, one for science students.
Cawley, John J. J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 596.
Acids / Bases |
Nonmajor Courses |
pH
Using cation-exchange resins in two experiments for the freshman laboratory  Purcell, William L.
A description of two experiments designed for the freshman laboratory to minimize exposure to dangerous chemicals and minimize cost.
Purcell, William L. J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 590.
Chromatography
Forensic science: Crime in the chemistry curriculum   Kaplan, Lawrence J.
A course for non majors that uses creative, exciting, real life experiments to illustrate the concepts presented in lecture in order to make the material relevant to the students' backgrounds.
Kaplan, Lawrence J. J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 574.
Forensic Chemistry |
Applications of Chemistry |
Nonmajor Courses
Issues-directed chemistry for business students - A progress report   Adams, David L.
A course designed to overcome the legendary lack of interest in science among business majors.
Adams, David L. J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 574.
Nonmajor Courses |
Applications of Chemistry |
Consumer Chemistry
A general chemistry course for science and engineering majors with marginal academic preparation  Kogut, Leonard S.
The author shares strategies that he has developed for helping science and engineering students with weak placement scores succeed in their first-year chemistry course.
Kogut, Leonard S. J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 565.
Student / Career Counseling |
Student-Centered Learning
Descriptive chemistry in the general chemistry course: A new approach   Gillespie, Ronald J.; Humphreys, David A.
Despite commonly held beliefs, descriptive chemistry can be relevant, interesting, important, and integral to general chemistry students.
Gillespie, Ronald J.; Humphreys, David A. J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 528.
Descriptive Chemistry
Proper glove box etiquette   Roper, Gerald C.
Author defends his activity to a critique raised in an earlier letter in this Journal.
Roper, Gerald C. J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 520.
Gases |
Atmospheric Chemistry
Proper glove box etiquette   Senn, Peter.
Additional considerations for an activity that appeared in this Journal in June, 1991 page 508.
Senn, Peter. J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 519.
Gases
Nonmajors course on the notion of scientific progress   Scimone, Angelina A.
Course taught eschewing the use of a textbook in favor of popular science journals. The author offers a syllabus and list of reading materials upon request.
Scimone, Angelina A. J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 519.
Nonmajor Courses
A freshman laboratory program without chromium  Wilcox, Mary F.; Koch, Judith G.
Because of the toxicity of chromium, there has been a challenge to preserve the pedagogy of activities involving chromium while eliminating the use of this metal and ion. This paper presents such alternatives.
Wilcox, Mary F.; Koch, Judith G. J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 488.
Gravimetric Analysis |
Instrumental Methods
Required writing in freshman chemistry courses  Sunderwirth, Stanley G.
Thoughtful writing assignments make laboratory experiences more meaningful for introductory students.
Sunderwirth, Stanley G. J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 474.
Learning Theories |
Nonmajor Courses
Class size and teaching evaluation: Or, the "general chemistry effect" revisited  Toby, Sidney
An analysis of teaching evaluations in a large chemistry department over a five-year period.
Toby, Sidney J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 465.
Administrative Issues
General chemistry lab time to learn solutions   Marino, Francis.
Concern over the number of upper-division students who come to lab unable to prepare solutions.
Marino, Francis. J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 407.
Solutions / Solvents
Introducing the treatment of waste and wastewater in the general chemistry course: Applying physical and chemical principles to the problems of waste management  Dhawale, S. W.
Students learn simple lab techniques so that they can discuss applications such as cleanup of small-scale oil spills and the processes used to obtain drinkable pure water.
Dhawale, S. W. J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 395.
Water / Water Chemistry |
Green Chemistry |
Applications of Chemistry
An introductory laboratory program in chemistry: Focus on attitudes   Kandel, Marjorie.
SUNY at Stony Brook is developing a workshop and elementary laboratory course in an effort to improve students' attitudes toward an understanding of science called, "Introduction to Laboratory" or "Reduce your Lab Anxiety."
Kandel, Marjorie. J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 389.
Administrative Issues |
Laboratory Management |
Student-Centered Learning
The chemistry of art: A laboratory intensive course designed to interest nonscientists in chemistry   Schrenk, Janet L.; Malde, Pradip; Bordley, John L.
The way artists use pigments, dyes, metals, and paper in creating their works of art provides an excellent framework for teaching the non-science student some basic chemistry.
Schrenk, Janet L.; Malde, Pradip; Bordley, John L. J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 389.
Applications of Chemistry |
Nonmajor Courses |
Dyes / Pigments
Evolution of an integrated college freshman curriculum: Using educational research findings as a guide  Garafalo, Fred; LoPresti, Vin
This report gives an overview of the evolution of an integrated curriculum from 1986 through 1992 and the impact that research in teaching and learning has had on the author's attempts to address curricular dilemmas.
Garafalo, Fred; LoPresti, Vin J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 352.
Administrative Issues |
Learning Theories
Suggestions for truly evaluating texts   Gordon, Glen E.
Suggestions for improvement in evaluating and publishing the analysis of textbooks in this Journal.
Gordon, Glen E. J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 346.
Thermodynamics
Transformation of chemistry experiments into real world contexts   Bayer, Richard; Hudson, Bud; Schneider, Jane
Some background on the importance of using lasers to teach concepts in general chemistry and examples of demonstrations under development.
Bayer, Richard; Hudson, Bud; Schneider, Jane J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 323.
Lasers |
Chirality / Optical Activity |
Covalent Bonding
An inexpensive alternative to pipet fillers  Galindo, Agustin; Ortega, Andres
A cheap alternative to typical pipets used for general chemistry courses.
Galindo, Agustin; Ortega, Andres J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 314.
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus
Crime in the classroom: Detection and prevention of cheating on multiple-choice exams  Harpp, David N.; Hogan, James J.
Detecting unusually similar pairs of multiple choice exams and commonsense prevention measures that virtually eliminate academic dishonesty (including how to refute the old, "We studied together therefore our exams are similar" line).
Harpp, David N.; Hogan, James J. J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 306.
Administrative Issues
Goals for introductory chemistry courses  Mitchell, Tony.
The author's research uncovers that the historical goals of introductory chemistry courses do not match the needs of students in various introductory courses nor those goals identified by college chemistry faculty members. The author questions whether current courses prepare students to deal with the changes chemistry is sure to face in the coming years and alerts instructors that considerations of goals in chemistry education are the first step in preparing students for such changes.
Mitchell, Tony. J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 227.
Administrative Issues |
Nonmajor Courses |
Student-Centered Learning
The use of the GALT (Group Assessment of Logical Thinking) as a predictor of academic success in college chemistry  Bunce, Diane M.; Hutchinson, Kira D.
This paper points out the differences among three student populations: science majors, non-science majors, and nursing students. The observations help make a case for the need for change in current lecture format.
Bunce, Diane M.; Hutchinson, Kira D. J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 183.
Nonmajor Courses |
Administrative Issues |
Student-Centered Learning
The importance of lecture in general chemistry course performance  Birk, James P.; Foster, John
Statistical analysis on learning as a result of lecture reveals some interesting patterns. The authors hope this study will prompt others to take on similar investigations at their own institutions.
Birk, James P.; Foster, John J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 180.
Learning Theories |
Student-Centered Learning
A Device to Collect Sediment Cores: And an Experiment for their Chemical Analysis  Del Delumyea, R.; McCleary, Donna L.
The chemical and physical characterization of sediments in aquatic systems can be performed at the introductory chemistry level and the experience is appealing and informative for students. This paper describes a device used to gather samples.
Del Delumyea, R.; McCleary, Donna L. J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 172.
Green Chemistry |
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus
Environmental Chemistry in the Freshman Laboratory   Kegley, Susan E.; Stacy, Angelica M.
Lab activities related to environmental issues provide students with evidence of relevant chemistry while allowing students to engage in true inquiry experiences and engage themselves with challenging problems.
Kegley, Susan E.; Stacy, Angelica M. J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 151.
Green Chemistry |
Applications of Chemistry
From Lead Solder to Kiwi Fruit: Reshaping Introductory Chemistry Labs with Investigative Team Projects  Mahaffy, Peter G.; Newman, Kenneth E.; Bestman, Hank D.
This paper reports an attempt to introduce relevant curriculum and investigations carried out by student research groups into a first year chemistry course. A description and evaluation of a four-week, open ended research project is included.
Mahaffy, Peter G.; Newman, Kenneth E.; Bestman, Hank D. J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 76.
Food Science |
Consumer Chemistry |
Laboratory Management |
Vitamins |
Green Chemistry |
Minorities in Chemistry
Nutrition: A Popular General Education Chemistry Course  Mathews, Frances
A course description for a popular nutrition course that includes elementary chemistry, biochemistry, and physiology. A course outline is included.
Mathews, Frances J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 47.
Nutrition |
Bioenergetics |
Nonmajor Courses
On a Relation between the Heisenberg and deBroglie Principles  Ludwig, Oliver G.
Author suggests a way of looking at the wave-particle duality with a more concrete application of both relations and an insightful interpretation of the deBroglie principle for use in general chemistry.
Ludwig, Oliver G. J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 28.
Quantum Chemistry
Literature Reading and Out-of-Class Essay Writing in General Chemistry  Beall, H.
To overcome the problem of disinterested, disengaged general chemistry students, the author introduces literature readings and essays during a 14-week general chemistry course taken by almost every science and engineering major on campus. Assignments include biographies of Ira Remsen and Joseph Priestly.
Beall, H. J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 10.
Chemistry, Concepts and Models (Robinson, William R.; Odom, Jerome D.; Holtzclaw, Henry F. Jr.)  Gibbs, Don E.
General chemistry text.
Gibbs, Don E. J. Chem. Educ. 1992, 69, A278.
General Chemistry, 2nd ed. (Atkins, P. W.; Beran, J. A.)  Cobb, Cathy
General chemistry text.
Cobb, Cathy J. Chem. Educ. 1992, 69, A278.
General Chemistry, 4th Edition (Whitten, Kenneth W.; Gailey, Kenneth D.; Davis, Raymond E.).  Yamauchi, Masanobu.
Review of a general chemistry text.
Yamauchi, Masanobu. J. Chem. Educ. 1992, 69, A207.
Incorporating polymeric materials topics into the undergraduate chemistry core curriculum  Droske, John P.
Fourteen lecture "snapshots" and sixteen new polymer experiments developed for incorporation into the general chemistry course.
Droske, John P. J. Chem. Educ. 1992, 69, 1014.
Materials Science |
Polymerization
Separation science and chromatography: A colorful introduction  Wigman, Larry S.; Kelsch, Catherine T.
Two-dye separation experiments (extraction and column chromatography) to introduce the concepts of phases, partitioning, equilibrium, plate height, and resolution.
Wigman, Larry S.; Kelsch, Catherine T. J. Chem. Educ. 1992, 69, 991.
Chromatography |
Separation Science |
Gas Chromatography |
Dyes / Pigments
Equipment for gas law experiments  Hennings, David G.
Using the plastic bottles sold with popcorn as leveling bulbs.
Hennings, David G. J. Chem. Educ. 1992, 69, 773.
Gases |
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus
Like dissolves like: Dry gas  Greenberg, Fred H.
A demonstration of solubility by comparing gasoline additives containing methanol and isopropyl alcohol.
Greenberg, Fred H. J. Chem. Educ. 1992, 69, 654.
Gases |
Solutions / Solvents
First-year chemistry laboratory calculations on a spreadsheet  Edwards, Paul A.; McKay, J. Brian; Sink, Charles W.
140. A laboratory exercise to introduce students to the use of computers and spreadsheets.
Edwards, Paul A.; McKay, J. Brian; Sink, Charles W. J. Chem. Educ. 1992, 69, 648.
Chemometrics
The computer as student: An application of artificial intelligence  Birk, James P.
The author describes how the development of computer software to teach about chemical reactivity also provides information about how we should teach several topics in general chemistry.
Birk, James P. J. Chem. Educ. 1992, 69, 294.
Oxidation / Reduction |
Acids / Bases
Synthesis, oxidation and UV/IR spectroscopy illustrated: An integrated freshman lab session   Zoller, Uri; Lubezky, Aviva; Danot, Miriam
This paper describes a specially designed, and successfully implemented lab-session for the first-year college general chemistry course.
Zoller, Uri; Lubezky, Aviva; Danot, Miriam J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, A274.
IR Spectroscopy |
UV-Vis Spectroscopy |
Coordination Compounds |
Metals
Elements of general and biological chemistry, eight edition (Holum, John R.)  Ganchoff, John
A review of the contents in this textbook to be used for students preparing for careers in health.
Ganchoff, John J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, A265.
Nonmajor Courses
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
Chemistry and life: An introduction to general, organic, and biological chemistry, Third edition (Hill, John W.; Feigl, Dorothy M.)  Elakovich, Stella D.
Review of a general chemistry book geared toward health and life science majors.
Elakovich, Stella D. J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, A185.
Nonmajor Courses
World of chemistry (Joesten, Melvin D.; Johnston, David O.; Netterville, John T.; Wood, James, L.)  Kauffman, George, B.
A review of a textbook that is recommended for use by society and applications oriented courses.
Kauffman, George, B. J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, A85.
A flexible automated laboratory system for the qualitative analysis of selected metal cations   Blankenship, James F.; Costello, Steven; Sprouse, Matthew; Settle, Frank A., Jr.; Bolen, Rosina H.; Pleva, Michael A.
A flexible automated laboratory system for the qualitative analysis of selected metal cations: history, goals, experimental apparatus, software, and performance.
Blankenship, James F.; Costello, Steven; Sprouse, Matthew; Settle, Frank A., Jr.; Bolen, Rosina H.; Pleva, Michael A. J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, A65.
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus |
Laboratory Computing / Interfacing |
Qualitative Analysis |
Metals
A cumulative count method for determining the half-life of barium-137 and gallium-68 radioactive isotopes: A spreadsheet application   Hughes, Elvin, Jr.
A profile of a spreadsheet application illustrating a cumulative count method for determining the half-life of barium-137 and gallium-68 radioactive isotopes.
Hughes, Elvin, Jr. J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, A41.
Nuclear / Radiochemistry |
Laboratory Computing / Interfacing
Chem 1 concept builder (Lower, Steve with Instructional Software)  Hair, Sally R.
A review of a software package designed for tutorial and drill.
Hair, Sally R. J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, A19.
Acids / Bases |
Oxidation / Reduction |
Stoichiometry |
Atomic Properties / Structure
A carbonate project introducing students to the chemistry lab  Dudek, Emily
A description of a first semester general chemistry laboratory that helps acquaint students with a large variety of chemistry laboratory procedures.
Dudek, Emily J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 948.
Chemometrics |
Gravimetric Analysis |
Titration / Volumetric Analysis |
Separation Science
A laboratory skills test: Determining students' ability to transfer specific volumes of liquid  Mitchell, Richard S.
The author discusses strategies that help students who may have difficulty with transferring specific volumes of liquid during a skills test.
Mitchell, Richard S. J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 941.
Quantitative Analysis
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
Are we teaching the right things in general chemistry?  Kreyenbuhl, Julie A.; Atwood, Charles H.
This paper focuses on a study executed to determine which topics are deemed important for the general chemistry curriculum by researchers at the forefront of their fields.
Kreyenbuhl, Julie A.; Atwood, Charles H. J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 914.
A collaborative summer research program for community college students  Craney, Chris L.; DeHaan, Franklin P.
While the benefits of undergraduate research are well established, little attention has been paid toward involving community college students in such research. This paper describes a five-year-experience with a summer research program that includes Los Angeles area community college students working side-by-side with Occidental College students and faculty.
Craney, Chris L.; DeHaan, Franklin P. J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 904.
Undergraduate Research |
Minorities in Chemistry |
Women in Chemistry
Hazardous students   Hoots, R. A.
This letter is from an author who has had to deal with students exhibiting bizarre and inappropriate behavior, the threats they posed during laboratory, and the administration's lack of appropriate action.
Hoots, R. A. J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 883.
Unifying laboratory and lecture in general chemistry   Erwin, David K.
Separation of lecture and laboratory promotes compartmentalization where the lecture and lab are viewed as independent courses. This is unsatisfying and frustrating for students and instructors.
Erwin, David K. J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 862.
A magnetic illustration of the VSEPR theory   Hervas, Manuel; Silverman, L. Phillip
Using Styrofoam balls, magnetic stir bars, and an overhead projector to demonstrate VSPER theory.
Hervas, Manuel; Silverman, L. Phillip J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 861.
VSEPR Theory
A magnetic two-dimensional analogue of VSEPR   Shaw, C. Frank, III; Shaw, Bryan A.
A demonstration based on the serendipitous discovery that magnets shaped like discs or washers will replicate, in two-dimensions, the repulsion among electron pairs that underlie VSEPR theory.
Shaw, C. Frank, III; Shaw, Bryan A. J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 861.
VSEPR Theory
Report on WPI-NEACT Conference: "General chemistry: Approaching the 21st century"  Beall, H.
General chemistry holds a pivotal position in undergraduate science education and thus was the subject of this conference. Key ideas from the conference are presented in this paper.
Beall, H. J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 835.
Conferences
Thermochromic behavior of cobalt(II) halides in nonaqueous solvents and on filter paper   Bare, William D.; Mellon, E. K.
This paper presents two phenomenon of cobalt chemistry that are aesthetically pleasing, relatively safe, and suitable for class experimentation and demonstration.
Bare, William D.; Mellon, E. K. J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 779.
Descriptive Chemistry |
Crystal Field / Ligand Field Theory |
Coordination Compounds
Another option for chemistry dropouts  Glover, Donald; Kolb, Doris; Taylor, Max
The authors are from a university that offers an alternative to students dropping out of first-year chemistry.
Glover, Donald; Kolb, Doris; Taylor, Max J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 762.
Administrative Issues |
Student / Career Counseling
Some provocative opinions on the terminology of chemical kinetics  Reeve, John C.
Textbooks perpetuate a misunderstanding to students that reaction rates are inherent to the reaction, rather than being the product of experiments.
Reeve, John C. J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 728.
Kinetics |
Rate Law
The Voltaic pile: A stimulating general chemistry experiment   Scharlin, Pirketta; Battino, Rubin
An inexpensive, simple, and fun way to illustrate many of the principles in electrochemistry.
Scharlin, Pirketta; Battino, Rubin J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 665.
Electrochemistry |
Electrolytic / Galvanic Cells / Potentials
The content of final examinations in the first course in college chemistry  Goldsmith, Robert H.
A look at the frequency of topics appearing on first year chemistry final examinations over several decades.
Goldsmith, Robert H. J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 638.
Scientific ethics   Gillette, Marcia L.
Students are asked to write about an issue of scientific ethics in lieu of one laboratory experiment. The assignment results have exceeded expectations.
Gillette, Marcia L. J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 624.
Soap bubble respirometry  Cummins, Ken
Using the soap bubble respirometer to measure the vapor pressure of hexane over a temperature range.
Cummins, Ken J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 617.
Gases |
Kinetic-Molecular Theory
A study of some 2-chloro-2-methylpropane kinetics using a computer interface  Allen, Anthony; Haughey, Adam J.; Hernandez, Yolanda; Ireton, Scot
Examining the effects of a few variables on the rate of a chemical reaction using specialized software.
Allen, Anthony; Haughey, Adam J.; Hernandez, Yolanda; Ireton, Scot J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 609.
Kinetics |
Rate Law |
Acids / Bases |
Laboratory Computing / Interfacing
Meeting one challenge for the '90's   Fernandez, Jack E.; Worrell, Jay H.
It is not necessary to separate courses for majors and nonmajors. There is a current dichotomy in science between the science found in textbooks and the one practiced by researchers.
Fernandez, Jack E.; Worrell, Jay H. J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 551.
Nonmajor Courses
College chemistry for business students using the issues-directed approach  Adams, David L.
While chemistry and chemical technologies are important to business, business students who have taken chemistry courses geared toward science and engineering majors have learned very little and grown disenchanted with science. An introductory course for business students was created called, "Chemical technologies in the manufacturing system."
Adams, David L. J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 483.
Nonmajor Courses |
Industrial Chemistry
A brief freshman experience in qualitative organic analysis  Griswold, John R.; Rauner, Richard A.
This is an experiment aimed at second semester non-major students. Because such courses attempt to cover so much material in so little time, laboratory experiences must be carefully thought out.
Griswold, John R.; Rauner, Richard A. J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 418.
Nonmajor Courses |
Aldehydes / Ketones |
Alcohols |
Esters |
Phenols |
Qualitative Analysis
Why does popcorn pop? An introduction to the scientific method  Sauls, Frederick C.
When discussing the scientific method with nonscience majors, readily intelligible examples are hard to find, but critically important.
Sauls, Frederick C. J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 415.
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
CHEMPROF: An intelligent tutor for general chemistry  Eggert, Arthur; Middlecamp, Catherine; Kean, Elizabeth
125. One on one help for students via computer tutorials: benefits and drawbacks.
Eggert, Arthur; Middlecamp, Catherine; Kean, Elizabeth J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 403.
Chemical language skills: Investigating the deficit  Ver Beek, Keith; Louters, Larry
Understanding student skills and how these skill levels contribute to students' success in a general chemistry course.
Ver Beek, Keith; Louters, Larry J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 389.
Report on the WPI conference: New practical examples for general chemistry  Beall, H.
Fourth Annual Conference on Chemical Education: key highlights from this conference.
Beall, H. J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 381.
Professional Development |
Conferences
Teaching photometry with overhead projector experiments   Gutz, Ivano G. R.; Angnes, Lucio; Pedrotti, Jairo J.
Description of a photometry demonstration with an overhead projector.
Gutz, Ivano G. R.; Angnes, Lucio; Pedrotti, Jairo J. J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 325.
Potentiometry |
Acids / Bases |
Oxidation / Reduction |
Electrochemistry
Acid and base dissociation constants of water and its associated ions  de Lange, A. M.; Potgieter, J. H.
By applying the Bronsted-Lowry concept of acids and bases, one can derive acid and base dissociation constants for water and its associated ions.
de Lange, A. M.; Potgieter, J. H. J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 304.
Acids / Bases |
Equilibrium |
pH |
Brønsted-Lowry Acids / Bases
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
Determining the relative masses of copper and iron atoms   Kiser, Bernal A., Jr.
The purpose of this laboratory is to help first-year chemistry students understand the term "relative" and its importance in qualitative chemistry.
Kiser, Bernal A., Jr. J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 250.
Qualitative Analysis |
Descriptive Chemistry
Discovery chemistry: A laboratory-centered approach to teaching general chemistry  Ricci, Robert W.; Ditzler, Mauri A.
In response to the growing need of attracting undergraduates to careers in science, these authors developed a laboratory -centered approach to the teaching of general chemistry they call Discovery Chemistry.
Ricci, Robert W.; Ditzler, Mauri A. J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 228.
Learning Theories
Chemical equilibrium: II. Deriving an exact equilibrium equation   Gordus, Adon A.
In this article appearing in a series on chemical equilibrium, authors consider how to derive a completely general equation for any chemical mixture.
Gordus, Adon A. J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 215.
Equilibrium |
Chemometrics
Effective homework assistance  Dever, David F.
An alternative technique that proves to be more effective than the usual strategies employed for assisting students with homework.
Dever, David F. J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 189.
An experiment on heterogeneous catalysis  Bussi, Juan; Correa, Carlos; Coch Frugoni, Juan A.
A laboratory that looks at homogeneous catalysis of the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide in the presence of dichromate.
Bussi, Juan; Correa, Carlos; Coch Frugoni, Juan A. J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 170.
Catalysis
Using a motor to demonstrate conductivity   Solomon, Sally; Fulep-Poszmik, Annamaria
The turning of a propeller identifies solutions of strong electrolytes.
Solomon, Sally; Fulep-Poszmik, Annamaria J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 160.
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Solutions / Solvents |
Conductivity
Do the students think we are running the general chemistry laboratories better?  Staskun, Mina G.; Russell, Robert A.; Glanville, James O.
This paper includes a list of changes made to the overall structure of the laboratory component of general chemistry at Virginia Polytechnic and State University. Questionnaire analysis shows significant improvement in student satisfaction.
Staskun, Mina G.; Russell, Robert A.; Glanville, James O. J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 152.
TA Training / Orientation
In-class writing in general chemistry: A tool for increasing comprehension and communication  Beall, H.
Student writing assignments in chemistry lectures ameliorate problems endemic to large lectures such as: lack of student involvement, student disinterest, and students' perception that material is irrelevant.
Beall, H. J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 148.
Chemical equilibrium: I. The thermodynamic equilibrium constant  Gordus, Adon A.
This is the first article in a series of eight that investigates the various assumptions that result in the simplified equilibrium equations found in most introductory texts. In this first article, the author considers the general nature of the constant K, Le Chatelier's principle, and the effect of the temperature on K.
Gordus, Adon A. J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 138.
Thermodynamics |
Equilibrium
The correct interpretation of Hund's rule as applied to "uncoupled states" orbital diagrams  Campbell, Mark L.
The application of Hund's rule by general chemistry students is appropriate as long as Hund's rule is interpreted correctly.
Campbell, Mark L. J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 134.
Atomic Properties / Structure |
Quantum Chemistry
How to get more from ionization energies in the teaching of atomic structure  Mirone, Paolo
A wealth of experimental data could be exploited more extensively and profitably than what is presently done in the teaching of atomic structure.
Mirone, Paolo J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 132.
Atomic Properties / Structure |
Periodicity / Periodic Table
The optical transform: Simulating diffraction experiments in introductory courses  Lisensky, George C.; Kelly, Thomas F.; Neu, Donald R.; Ellis, Arthur B.
Using optical transforms to prepare slides with patterns that will diffract red and green visible light from a laser.
Lisensky, George C.; Kelly, Thomas F.; Neu, Donald R.; Ellis, Arthur B. J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 91.
X-ray Crystallography |
Molecular Properties / Structure |
Crystals / Crystallography |
Solids |
Lasers |
Materials Science
Finding largest common factors and simplest integer ratios   Macomber, Roger S.
General chemistry students can ease some of their math-phobia with an exam question that deals with a familiar topic prior to putting these same mathematical principles into the context of chemistry.
Macomber, Roger S. J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 42.
Chemometrics
Calculating equilibrium concentrations by the continuation method  Cobranchi, Daryl P.; Eyring, Edward M.
The use of the continuation method allows the educator to both present more challenging equilibria to the students and to introduce students to another use for a personal computer.
Cobranchi, Daryl P.; Eyring, Edward M. J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 40.
Equilibrium
Chemistry (Radel, Stanley R.; Navidi, Marjorie)  Hajian, Harry G.
General chemistry text.
Hajian, Harry G. J. Chem. Educ. 1990, 67, A312.
Nonmajor Courses
Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation (Zumdahl, Steven S.)  Finholt, James E.
General chemistry text.
Finholt, James E. J. Chem. Educ. 1990, 67, A311.
Using the Apple game port to measure pH  Kelly, Edward
A circuit that measures electrical potential using the pushbutton and annunciator connections at the Apple game port.
Kelly, Edward J. Chem. Educ. 1990, 67, A254.
Laboratory Computing / Interfacing |
pH
Measurements of equilibrium constants of acid-base indicators with a blocktronic colorimeter  Walters, David; Birk, James P.
A computer-interfaced measurement of equilibrium constants of acid-base indicators (methyl orange, methyl red, and phenolphthalein).
Walters, David; Birk, James P. J. Chem. Educ. 1990, 67, A252.
Acids / Bases |
Dyes / Pigments |
Spectroscopy |
Equilibrium |
Laboratory Computing / Interfacing
General Chemistry: Principles and Structure, Fifth Edition (Brady, James E.)  Haworth, Daniel D.
General chemistry text.
Haworth, Daniel D. J. Chem. Educ. 1990, 67, A196.
Not just another magic show  Wolfe, Robert
Involving students in the preparation of a chemical magic show.
Wolfe, Robert J. Chem. Educ. 1990, 67, 1008.
A classroom experiment using the Pythagorean theorem in a discussion of the scientific method  Sauls, Frederic, C.
Experiment to verify the Pythagorean theorem as a means of introducing the importance of accurate measurements, accuracy and error.
Sauls, Frederic, C. J. Chem. Educ. 1990, 67, 958.
Nonmajor Courses |
Chemometrics
A supplemental course to improve performance in introductory chemistry  Turner, Kathleen E.
The supplemental course presents a unique opportunity to teach effective methods for learning chemistry, to help students learn to think the way chemists think about their subject matter, and to apply these methods immediately to the subject matter of the parent course; includes format, objectives, approach, content, assignments, and results of the course.
Turner, Kathleen E. J. Chem. Educ. 1990, 67, 954.
The freshman seminar  Deavor, James P.; Donato, Henry, Jr.
A freshman seminar was designed to attempt to keep introductory students interested in chemistry by exploring how chemical principles discussed in introductory chemistry courses are manifested in real world problems and issues.
Deavor, James P.; Donato, Henry, Jr. J. Chem. Educ. 1990, 67, 953.
Administrative Issues |
Applications of Chemistry
Graham's law: Defining gas velocities  Kenney, Tom
Three alternatives for defining gas velocities.
Kenney, Tom J. Chem. Educ. 1990, 67, 871.
Gases |
Kinetic-Molecular Theory
Molecular shape prediction and the lone-pair electrons on the central atom  Al-Mousawi, Saleh M.
Procedures for predicting the shapes of simple molecules and ions using the total number of valence electrons they contain.
Al-Mousawi, Saleh M. J. Chem. Educ. 1990, 67, 861.
Molecular Properties / Structure
Instructional computing as replacement for recitations in freshman chemistry  Spain, James D.; Allen, Joe F.
118. Making computer-assisted instruction an integral component of freshman chemistry.
Spain, James D.; Allen, Joe F. J. Chem. Educ. 1990, 67, 766.
Gravimetric analysis: The synthesis of tin iodide  Hickling, George G.
Preparation of tin(IV) iodide to further students' understanding of quantitative analysis and introduce some new laboratory techniques.
Hickling, George G. J. Chem. Educ. 1990, 67, 702.
Gravimetric Analysis |
Synthesis |
Quantitative Analysis
Teaching freezing point lowering  Ball, Jenelle; Cooke, Ron C.; Willis, Grover
Using Le Chatelier's principle, the van't Hoff equation, and the empirical equation to explain the lowering of the freezing point caused by dissolving antifreeze in water.
Ball, Jenelle; Cooke, Ron C.; Willis, Grover J. Chem. Educ. 1990, 67, 676.
Physical Properties |
Solutions / Solvents |
Equilibrium |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry
A revision of a general chemistry experiment on an inorganic polymerization-condensation reaction  Palma, Robert J., Sr.; Sargent, Ed
An inorganic polymerization-condensation reaction modified for the general chemistry laboratory.
Palma, Robert J., Sr.; Sargent, Ed J. Chem. Educ. 1990, 67, 614.
Polymerization
Student-designed experiments in general chemistry using laboratory interfacing  Amend, John R.; Furstenau, Ronald P.; Tucker, Kathleen
116. Lab interface system used at Montana State University and how it is used by general chemistry students to design their own lab experiments.
Amend, John R.; Furstenau, Ronald P.; Tucker, Kathleen J. Chem. Educ. 1990, 67, 593.
Laboratory Computing / Interfacing
Writing assignments? But this is a chemistry class not English!  Stanislawski, David A.
Results of a survey of students' perceptions of chemistry writing assignments.
Stanislawski, David A. J. Chem. Educ. 1990, 67, 575.
Analysis of organic acids: A freshman laboratory experiment  Griswold, John R.; Rauner, Richard A.
In this experiment students select unknown carboxylic acids, determine their melting points, and investigate their solubility behavior in water and ethanol.
Griswold, John R.; Rauner, Richard A. J. Chem. Educ. 1990, 67, 516.
Acids / Bases |
Titration / Volumetric Analysis |
Stoichiometry |
Precipitation / Solubility
Concept learning versus problem solving: Revisited  Sawrey, Barbara A.
A student's ability to solve a numerical problem does not guarantee conceptual understanding of the molecular basis of the problem.
Sawrey, Barbara A. J. Chem. Educ. 1990, 67, 253.
Learning Theories |
Stoichiometry |
Gases
Picture this  Backus, Ronald M.
A version of the popular Pictionary game and TV show Win. Lose, or Draw.
Backus, Ronald M. J. Chem. Educ. 1990, 67, 219.
Enrichment / Review Materials |
Nonmajor Courses
The construction and use of commercial voltaic cell displays in freshman chemistry   Shearer, Edmund C.
This contribution reports two displays in electrochemistry which serve to increase student interest, show a practical application, and illustrate how chemistry and technology work together.
Shearer, Edmund C. J. Chem. Educ. 1990, 67, 158.
Electrochemistry
Visualization of electron clouds in atoms and molecules  Douglas, John E.
110. Visualization of the electron orbital concept continues to challenge and intrigue chemical educators. [October and November 1989 Computer Series both inadvertently called number 107. Numbering restored by skipping 109 and calling January 1990 number 110.]
Douglas, John E. J. Chem. Educ. 1990, 67, 42.
Atomic Properties / Structure |
Molecular Properties / Structure
General Chemistry: Principles and Modern Applications, Fifth Edition (Petrucci, Ralph H.)  Farris, Fred F.
General chemistry text.
Farris, Fred F. J. Chem. Educ. 1989, 66, A299.
Chemistry with Inorganic Qualitative Analysis, Third Edition (Bailar, Jr., John C.; Moeller, Therald; Kleiberg, Jacob; Guss, Cyrus O.; Castellion, Mary E.; Metz, Clyde)  Slater, Carl D.
General chemistry text with qualitative analysis.
Slater, Carl D. J. Chem. Educ. 1989, 66, A298.
Qualitative Analysis
Chemistry, Third Edition (Bailar, Jr., John C.; Moeller, Therald; Kleiberg, Jacob; Guss, Cyrus O.; Castellion, Mary E.; Metz, Clyde)  Slater, Carl D.
General chemistry text.
Slater, Carl D. J. Chem. Educ. 1989, 66, A298.
Chemistry: Experiment and Theory (Segal, Bernice G.)  Tuttle, Thomas R., Jr.
General chemistry text.
Tuttle, Thomas R., Jr. J. Chem. Educ. 1989, 66, A280.
Chemistry: An Experimental Science (Bodner, George M.; Pardue, Harry L.)  Ichniowski, T. C.
General chemistry text.
Ichniowski, T. C. J. Chem. Educ. 1989, 66, A279.
Basic Concepts of Chemistry, Third Edition (Malone, Leo J.)  Beitzel, Richard E.
General chemistry text.
Beitzel, Richard E. J. Chem. Educ. 1989, 66, A279.
Liberal Arts Chemistry: Worktext, Second Edition (Rothenberger, Otis S.)  Trimble, R. F.
Focusses on the basic ideas and language of chemistry.
Trimble, R. F. J. Chem. Educ. 1989, 66, A256.
Nonmajor Courses
Solving equilibrium constant expressions using spreadsheets  Metz, Clyde; Donato, Henry, Jr.
Description and application of solving equilibrium constant expressions using spreadsheets.
Metz, Clyde; Donato, Henry, Jr. J. Chem. Educ. 1989, 66, A241.
Equilibrium
Chemistry, Second Edition (Zumdahl, Steven S.)  Hawthorn, Daniel T.
General chemistry text.
Hawthorn, Daniel T. J. Chem. Educ. 1989, 66, A231.
The use of a simple spectrometer/microcomputer arrangement for teaching atomic theory in general chemistry courses  Casanova, J.; Arellano, M.; Lazo, L.; Gomez, H.
Experiment involving the analysis of a discharge tube to introduce students to the hydrogen atom model.
Casanova, J.; Arellano, M.; Lazo, L.; Gomez, H. J. Chem. Educ. 1989, 66, A201.
Atomic Spectroscopy |
Atomic Properties / Structure |
Laboratory Computing / Interfacing
General Chemistry (Atkins, P. W.)  Coley, Neil R.
General chemistry text.
Coley, Neil R. J. Chem. Educ. 1989, 66, A187.
Introductory laboratory: A new exploration  Tabbutt, Frederick D.; Kelly, Jeffrey J.; Cole, Robert S.; Barlow, Clyde H.; Middendorf, Donald V.
Integration of the computer into the introductory laboratory and an overview of the Explorations curriculum, a mix of computing and measurement, chemistry and physics, theory and experiment.
Tabbutt, Frederick D.; Kelly, Jeffrey J.; Cole, Robert S.; Barlow, Clyde H.; Middendorf, Donald V. J. Chem. Educ. 1989, 66, 940.
What chemistry do our students need to learn?  Hawkes, Stephen J.
Suggested topics of importance to chemistry nonmajors.
Hawkes, Stephen J. J. Chem. Educ. 1989, 66, 831.
Nonmajor Courses |
Oxidation / Reduction |
Geochemistry |
Atmospheric Chemistry |
Brønsted-Lowry Acids / Bases
Colorimetric determination of pH  Tucker, Sheryl; Robinson, Rebecca; Keane, Charlene; Boff, Margaret; Zenko, Michelle; Batish, Sanjay; Street, Kenneth W., Jr.
Advantages and application of colorimeter to pH measurements.
Tucker, Sheryl; Robinson, Rebecca; Keane, Charlene; Boff, Margaret; Zenko, Michelle; Batish, Sanjay; Street, Kenneth W., Jr. J. Chem. Educ. 1989, 66, 769.
pH |
Spectroscopy |
Dyes / Pigments
The bismuth-sodium nitrate reaction  Hill, William D., Jr.
Reaction for preparing bismuth(III) oxide and determining its percentage yield.
Hill, William D., Jr. J. Chem. Educ. 1989, 66, 709.
Reactions |
Synthesis
Early exposure to chemical reactions in general chemistry  Richardson, W. S.; Teggins, J. E.
An experiment that introduces general chemistry students to a variety of chemical reactions at the beginning of the course.
Richardson, W. S.; Teggins, J. E. J. Chem. Educ. 1989, 66, 644.
Reactions |
Qualitative Analysis
Evolution of Bonding Theory: The Werner-Jorgenson Controversy  Whisnant, David M.
This simulation introduces general chemistry students to the process by which concepts of molecular structure and bonding developed during the 19th century.
Whisnant, David M. J. Chem. Educ. 1989, 66, 552.
Copper is yellow  Guerrero, Ariel H.; Fasoli, Hector J.; Costa, Jose L.; de Piccardo, Susana V.
Metallic copper is really yellow, like gold.
Guerrero, Ariel H.; Fasoli, Hector J.; Costa, Jose L.; de Piccardo, Susana V. J. Chem. Educ. 1989, 66, 400.
Textbook error: Industrial production of alumina  Kennard, Colin H. L.
In the industrial world, the Al(OH)4- is reprecipitated by dropping the temperature and pressure, and the supersaturated solution seeded.
Kennard, Colin H. L. J. Chem. Educ. 1989, 66, 313.
Industrial Chemistry |
Precipitation / Solubility
Frequent quizzing, the final exam, and learning: Is there a correlation?  Freilich, Mark B.
The project described here was initiated to determine the impact of weekly quizzing upon student performance in general chemistry.
Freilich, Mark B. J. Chem. Educ. 1989, 66, 219.
Learning Theories
Who does what in freshman lab? A survey  Rund, John V.; Keller, Philip C.; Brown, Steven L.
During the Spring of 1986, the authors began an evaluation of the laboratory offered with the mainstream general chemistry lecture at the University of Arizona, and as a part of the evaluation undertook a survey to gather information about comparable courses at other institutions.
Rund, John V.; Keller, Philip C.; Brown, Steven L. J. Chem. Educ. 1989, 66, 161.
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.
General, organic, and biological chemistry; second edition (Matta, Michael S.; Wilbraham, Antony C.)  Cude, Willis A.
A review of a text that is a complete, concise treatment of its title topics.
Cude, Willis A. J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, A215.
Nonmajor Courses
General chemistry with qualitative analysis; 2nd edition (Petrucci, Ralph; Wismer, Robert K.)  Braun, R.D.
A review of a general chemistry textbook designed for chemistry, chemical engineering, and premedical majors.
Braun, R.D. J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, A214.
Qualitative Analysis
General, organic, and biochemistry (Brown, William H.; Rogers, Elizabeth)  Burkett, Allan R.
A review of a textbook geared toward life science and health majors. The strongest feature of this text are the end-of-chapter problems.
Burkett, Allan R. J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, A169.
Nonmajor Courses
General chemistry; second edition (McQuarrie, D.A.; Rock, P.A.)  Asplund, R. Owen
A review of a general chemistry textbook geared toward students who are highly visual learners.
Asplund, R. Owen J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, A168.
Descriptive Chemistry
Chemistry: A first course; second edition (Kroschwitz,J.I.; Winokur,M.)  Bunce, Stanley C.
A review of a general chemistry textbook.
Bunce, Stanley C. J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, A168.
Introduction to chemistry; fifth edition (Dickson,T.R.)  Daugherty, Ned
A review of a general chemistry text that boasts many positive features.
Daugherty, Ned J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, A137.
Safety in the first year chemistry laboratory   Renfrew, Malcolm M.
Malcolm Renfew reflects on a 50+ year career concerned with laboratory safety.
Renfrew, Malcolm M. J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, A125.
Chemical principles for the introductory laboratory, CHM 384 (Johnson, James F.)  Wegner, Carol
A comprehensive review of the title program which overviews basic techniques and concepts presented in introductory laboratory courses. Topics include: titration, equilibrium, Ksp, solubility, Beer's law, coordination complexes and first-order rates of reaction.
Wegner, Carol J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, A47.
Acids / Bases |
Titration / Volumetric Analysis |
UV-Vis Spectroscopy |
Equilibrium |
Solutions / Solvents |
Coordination Compounds |
Kinetics
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.
Two multipurpose thermochemical experiments for general chemistry  Wentworth, R. A. D.
Two multipurpose thermochemical experiments are described in this paper.
Wentworth, R. A. D. J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, 1022.
Thermodynamics
An integrated first-year laboratory experiment involving synthesis, spectroscopy, and chromatography of metal acetylacetonates  Glidewell, Christopher; McKenchnic, James S.
This article presents a comprehensive experiment, involving synthesis, thin-layer chromatography, interpretation of two types of NMR and mass spectra.
Glidewell, Christopher; McKenchnic, James S. J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, 1015.
NMR Spectroscopy |
Mass Spectrometry |
Synthesis |
Separation Science |
Thin Layer Chromatography
Using the chemical literature to write an interesting freshman term paper  Sherman, Larry R.
This paper reports a technique for producing a worthwhile term paper for second-semester freshman who are taking a terminal course in inorganic, organic, and biochemistry.
Sherman, Larry R. J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, 993.
Experimental work with tin(II) chloride in a high school   Sanchez, Manuela Martin
The author describes a final-project performed by students that integrates concepts of hydrolysis, Le Chatelier's principle, and electrolysis. Students seek answers to questions such as: "What reactions were involved; why is an aqueous solution of SnCl2 acidic; how can elemental tin be recovered from the system?"
Sanchez, Manuela Martin J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, 898.
Separation Science |
Electrochemistry |
Electrolytic / Galvanic Cells / Potentials |
Equilibrium |
Oxidation / Reduction
Student evaluation of an integrated natural science curriculum  Garafaio, Alfred R.; LoPresti, Vincent C.; Lasala, Edward F.
The authors report on the curriculum and evaluation of the first full year of a college freshman integrated natural science curriculum.
Garafaio, Alfred R.; LoPresti, Vincent C.; Lasala, Edward F. J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, 890.
Nonmajor Courses
Suggestion: Use a world-and-life view in the teaching of chemistry   Maatman, Russell
This author shares his strategy for making chemistry relevant to the world and life view of students at his Christian college.
Maatman, Russell J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, 885.
Stoichiometry to the rescue (a calculation challenge)   Ramette, Richard W.
Presentation of a question that would be suitable for a take-home exam or a problem set in a general or analytical chemistry course.
Ramette, Richard W. J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, 800.
Amines / Ammonium Compounds |
Gases |
Stoichiometry
Chemical education: An obsession with content   Gold, Marvin
The obsession with content is a fundamental problem with introductory and high school chemistry.
Gold, Marvin J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, 780.
We await the magic new textbook   Ragle, John L.
The author reflects on recent articles that address the problems of introductory textbooks.
Ragle, John L. J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, 745.
Chemistry in action: Another approach to descriptive chemistry  Pearson, Earl F.; Wilkins, Curtis C.; Hunter, Norman W.
Many professors struggle with the placement of descriptive chemistry in the introductory course. These authors present their solution.
Pearson, Earl F.; Wilkins, Curtis C.; Hunter, Norman W. J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, 716.
Descriptive Chemistry
Chemistry and the framework of learning   McDermott, Dana P.
By tackling the root of common misunderstandings in an introductory chemistry course, this author was able to greatly improve student understanding in subsequent classes. The previously frequent errors all but disappeared when chemistry concepts were presented in an experimental context. In other words, students were taught how a theory was derived, its historical context, and the experimental foundation it was based on.
McDermott, Dana P. J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, 539.
Learning Theories
How to use crystallographic information in teaching first-year chemistry   Bevan, D. J. M.; Taylor, M. R.; Rossi, M.
These authors describe material appropriate for inclusion in a first-year chemistry lecture course. This article stresses how basic chemical principles have been derived from crystallographic results. A potential instructor need not have crystallographic training to incorporate these lectures.
Bevan, D. J. M.; Taylor, M. R.; Rossi, M. J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, 477.
X-ray Crystallography |
Crystals / Crystallography |
Molecular Properties / Structure
The use of journals to enhance chemical understanding in a liberal arts chemistry class  Malachowski, Mitchell R.
This paper describes the use of student journals in a liberal-arts chemistry class.
Malachowski, Mitchell R. J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, 439.
Nonmajor Courses
Improved multiple-choice examinations  Binder, Bernhard
To encourage thoughtful problem solving, the author presents a clever way to deal with numerical answers on multiple -choice test questions.
Binder, Bernhard J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, 436.
Pattern recognition in descriptions of cation/anion reactions for solving an n bottle puzzle: A freshman laboratory experiment  Stieg, Scott
A common descriptive chemistry experiment is likened to a puzzle activity.
Stieg, Scott J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, 360.
Descriptive Chemistry
A simple, vivid demonstration of selective precipitation   Chirpich, Thomas P.
A simple, vivid demonstration that is designed to catch the students' attention and illustrate the principles of selective, or fractional, precipitation in action.
Chirpich, Thomas P. J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, 359.
Equilibrium |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry
Teaching chemistry like the foreign language it is   Markow, Peter G.
A duplicate of a provocative opinion appearing in January of the same year (1988) that makes a case for chemistry being akin to learning a foreign language.
Markow, Peter G. J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, 346.
Microcomputer-generated interactive repeatable general chemistry examinations  Binder, Bernhard; Maffet, Timothy M.
91. Bits and pieces, 37. This paper describes a computer-generated, repeatable test that utilizes a 7200 general chemistry question databank developed as part of the SOCRATES project.
Binder, Bernhard; Maffet, Timothy M. J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, 342.
Determining the solubility of Ca(OH)2 using 45Ca as a tracer  Edmiston, Michael D.; Suter, Robert W.
These authors have developed a simple lab that can be incorporated into freshman chemistry that allows students to understand the power of radiochemistry as an analytical tool as well as gain perspectives about real versus imagined dangers of radioactivity.
Edmiston, Michael D.; Suter, Robert W. J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, 279.
Nuclear / Radiochemistry |
Medicinal Chemistry
The endothermic dissolution of ammonium nitrate   Kauffman, George B.; Ferguson, Craig A.
A brief procedure for demonstrating the endothermic dissolution of ammonium nitrate.
Kauffman, George B.; Ferguson, Craig A. J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, 267.
Thermodynamics
Spectroscopy in large lecture halls   Juergens, Fred
Spectroscopes are impractical to pass out to large lectures. This author submits his strategy for demonstrating both continuous and discontinuous spectra to 350 students in a large lecture hall using large sheets of grating materials with various light sources.
Juergens, Fred J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, 266.
Spectroscopy
Let environmental chemistry enrich your curriculum  Parravano, Carlo
The rationale and detailed plans for a college level course in environmental chemistry.
Parravano, Carlo J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, 235.
Green Chemistry |
Applications of Chemistry
The theoretical emperor is wearing the proper clothing! A detailed defense of teaching quantum chemical ideas in undergraduate chemistry courses   Edmiston, Clyde K.
The author of this provocative opinion piece defends current standard practice in teaching quantum chemistry.
Edmiston, Clyde K. J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, 219.
Quantum Chemistry
Iron analysis by redox titration: A general chemistry experiment  Kaufman, Samuel; Devoe, Howard
The authors have devised a simplified redox method for total iron analysis suitable for execution in a three-hour laboratory period by general chemistry students.
Kaufman, Samuel; Devoe, Howard J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, 183.
Oxidation / Reduction |
Titration / Volumetric Analysis |
Quantitative Analysis
Introductory laboratory exercises  Rollinson, Susan Wells
A description of exercises used for the first two weeks of General Chemistry that minimize the individual equipment used so as to avoid problems that commonly occur with the fluctuation of course enrollment that happens in the beginning of the semester.
Rollinson, Susan Wells J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, 159.
Laboratory Management |
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus
A homemade lemon battery  Worley, John D.; Fournier, James
A brief note about how two instructors worked on and built a successful lemon battery.
Worley, John D.; Fournier, James J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, 158.
Electrochemistry
A multi-topic problem for general chemistry   Burness, James H.
A 'marathon' problem which requires specific knowledge in several areas while requiring that the student recognize how these areas are related.
Burness, James H. J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, 145.
Stoichiometry |
Transport Properties |
Electrolytic / Galvanic Cells / Potentials |
Crystals / Crystallography
A "stationery" kinetics experiment   Hall, L.; Goherdhansingh, A.
The simple redox reaction that occurs between potassium permanganate and oxalic acid can be used to prepare an interesting disappearing ink that is the basis for a kinetics experiment for an introductory chemistry class.
Hall, L.; Goherdhansingh, A. J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, 142.
Kinetics
Teaching chemistry like the foreign language it is   Markow, Peter G.
Chemistry instructors should have students actively engaged in important and relevant topics that happen to be in the 'foreign language' (chemistry) they are studying.
Markow, Peter G. J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, 57.
Chemistry, The Central Science, Third Edition (Brown, Theodore L.; Lemay, Eugene, Jr.)  Hasty, Elvira
General chemistry text.
Hasty, Elvira J. Chem. Educ. 1987, 64, A173.
Computer programming in general chemistry  Breneman, G. L.; Parker, O. J.
84. Programming computers to solve problems as an integral part of the general chemistry course.
Breneman, G. L.; Parker, O. J. J. Chem. Educ. 1987, 64, 584.
Titration / Volumetric Analysis |
Equilibrium
Descriptive inorganic chemistry: A possible response  Walters, Fred H.
A response to the ACS requirement for more descriptive inorganic chemistry in the general chemistry course.
Walters, Fred H. J. Chem. Educ. 1987, 64, 540.
Descriptive Chemistry
The application of expert systems in the general chemistry laboratory  Settle, Frank A., Jr.
82. The construction of expert systems using commercially available software and its application to identify seven white substances and the qualitative analysis of six metal ions.
Settle, Frank A., Jr. J. Chem. Educ. 1987, 64, 340.
Qualitative Analysis
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.
Chemistry and the living organism (Bloomfield, Molly M.)  Alexander, John J.
A review of a book that is intended for a survey course in chemistry directed to students in allied health and related fields.
Alexander, John J. J. Chem. Educ. 1986, 63, A22.
Nonmajor Courses
The science and magic of chemistry: A learning cycle laboratory on oxidation-reduction  Silberman, Robert G.; Zipp, Arden P.
This article reports the details of an experiment that can be helpful in developing the topic of oxidation-reduction using the learning cycle.
Silberman, Robert G.; Zipp, Arden P. J. Chem. Educ. 1986, 63, 1098.
Learning Theories |
Oxidation / Reduction
Further observations on the cobalt(II)-chloride equilibrium: Effect of changing the chloride ion concentration  Martins, Luis J. A.; da Costa, J. Barbosa
In this article, the authors supplement previous experiments on equilibrium by confirming the effect of changes in chloride ion concentration.
Martins, Luis J. A.; da Costa, J. Barbosa J. Chem. Educ. 1986, 63, 989.
Equilibrium |
Coordination Compounds |
Acids / Bases
Preparation and spectrophotometric analysis of hexaaminenickel(II) chloride: A general chemistry experiment  Wieder, Grace M.
The preparation and ammonia analysis of an amminenickel (II) chloride suggested by a previous author has been modified and extended to include spectrophotometric analysis for nickel. This introduces freshman to a quantitative instrumental technique based on Beer's law.
Wieder, Grace M. J. Chem. Educ. 1986, 63, 988.
Spectroscopy |
Coordination Compounds
A demonstration of equilibrium   Bricker, Clark E.
Demonstrations with iron (III) nitrate nonanhydrate illustrate Le Chatelier's principle and also produce some unexpected results.
Bricker, Clark E. J. Chem. Educ. 1986, 63, 979.
Equilibrium
Fire walking, temperature, and heat   DeLorenzo, Ronald
Student interest piques when chemistry concepts are applied to this popular "trick".
DeLorenzo, Ronald J. Chem. Educ. 1986, 63, 976.
Thermodynamics
A method for stimulating interest in service chemistry courses  Bunyan, Ellen L. Spotz
The relevance of chemistry for applied health and industry may be second nature to the chemistry, but it must be demonstrated more explicitly to many students of these technologies.
Bunyan, Ellen L. Spotz J. Chem. Educ. 1986, 63, 858.
Nonmajor Courses |
Chemical Technicians
An integrated college freshman natural science curriculum  Garafalo, Alfred R.; LoPresti, Vincent C.
As the number of "facts" students are expected to memorize increases, there is a growing need for students to realize the connections between disciplines and and ideas. The authors present a course that offers explicit references to these connections.
Garafalo, Alfred R.; LoPresti, Vincent C. J. Chem. Educ. 1986, 63, 854.
Nonmajor Courses
Is the theoretical emperor really wearing any clothes?   Sanderson, R. T.
The author asserts that general chemistry material both pushes material of doubtful value and omits material that is useful to many.
Sanderson, R. T. J. Chem. Educ. 1986, 63, 845.
Theoretical Chemistry |
Quantum Chemistry |
Atomic Properties / Structure |
Covalent Bonding |
Ionic Bonding |
Noncovalent Interactions
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
The coming renaissance of descriptive chemistry  Zuckerman, J. J.
Inorganic chemistry is facing an identity crises.
Zuckerman, J. J. J. Chem. Educ. 1986, 63, 829.
Descriptive Chemistry |
Spectroscopy |
Synthesis |
Reactions |
Physical Properties |
Solutions / Solvents
Energy for art and communication students  Lerman, Zafra Margolin
Art and communication students learn chemistry in a course titled, "Energy and the Planet Earth." A major attraction is that each student uses the tools of his her her major to present to the class a project on an energy-related topic of his or her choice.
Lerman, Zafra Margolin J. Chem. Educ. 1986, 63, 520.
Nonmajor Courses |
Geochemistry
Elementary biochemistry: The ideal science course for all undergraduates   Cohen, Patricia A.; McKone, Harold T.
The authors argue that biochemistry is a course that should be a vehicle for satisfying the general science requirement and they provide reasons for this suggestion.
Cohen, Patricia A.; McKone, Harold T. J. Chem. Educ. 1986, 63, 397.
Nonmajor Courses
Predictors of first-year chemistry grades for black Americans  Carmichael, J. W.; Bauer, Sr. Joanne; Sevenair, John P.; Hunter, Jacqueline T.; Gambrell, Richard L.
Traditional predictors of success in first-year chemistry courses are less useful for predicting success for black males than for black females. This study describes the search for more reliable prediction data.
Carmichael, J. W.; Bauer, Sr. Joanne; Sevenair, John P.; Hunter, Jacqueline T.; Gambrell, Richard L. J. Chem. Educ. 1986, 63, 333.
Minorities in Chemistry
Chemistry for antiscience students: A "great conversation" in chemistry  Finholt, Albert E.; Miessler, Gary L.
The "Great Conversation" program at this college is geared toward students who would typically avoid physical science courses all together that preserves the excitement and wonder of contemporary chemistry.
Finholt, Albert E.; Miessler, Gary L. J. Chem. Educ. 1986, 63, 331.
Nonmajor Courses
Chemical knowledge versus conventional "wisdom"   Steffel, Margaret J.
A question about the physical properties of gases that rewards students with some knowledge of aviation.
Steffel, Margaret J. J. Chem. Educ. 1986, 63, 317.
Gases
The determination of calcium in dietary supplement tablets by ion exchange: A freshman laboratory experiment  Dietz, Mark L.
A simple ion-exchange experiment in which the amount of calcium present in dietary supplement tablets is determined.
Dietz, Mark L. J. Chem. Educ. 1986, 63, 177.
Ion Exchange
A call for a general chemistry subcommittee   Walters, Fred H.
This author submits that it is time for the ACS to appoint a subcommittee made up of educators from various institutions to reevaluate the content, philosophy, and orientation of the general chemistry course that is offered at many universities and colleges.
Walters, Fred H. J. Chem. Educ. 1986, 63, 141.
Administrative Issues |
Professional Development |
Conferences
Thermodynamics and reactions in the dry way  Tykodi, Ralph J.
In dealing with reactions in the dry way, we can actually "see" in detail the workings of the thermodynamic machinery responsible for moving the reaction in the spontaneous direction. This note presents ideas at the general chemistry level.
Tykodi, Ralph J. J. Chem. Educ. 1986, 63, 107.
Thermodynamics |
Oxidation / Reduction
Crystal model kits for use in the general chemistry laboratory  Kildahl, Nicholas K.; Berka, Ladislav, H.; Bodner, George M.
This paper describes dynamic crystal models which were developed independently at the Worcester Polytech institute and Purdue University.
Kildahl, Nicholas K.; Berka, Ladislav, H.; Bodner, George M. J. Chem. Educ. 1986, 63, 62.
Crystals / Crystallography |
Solids |
Solid State Chemistry
Energy and Problems of a Technical Society (Kraushaar, Jack J.; Ristinen, Robert A.)  Hill, John W.
Physics course text for nonscience students; may serve as a reference for chemistry courses with an environmental orientation.
Hill, John W. J. Chem. Educ. 1985, 62, A327.
Nonmajor Courses
Chemistry in the Modern World (Wiseman, Frank L.)  Stephens, Lawrence J.
A general chemistry text for nonmajor courses.
Stephens, Lawrence J. J. Chem. Educ. 1985, 62, A326.
Nonmajor Courses
Chemistry, Experiments and Theory (Segal, Bernice G.)  Suter, Robert W.
General chemistry text.
Suter, Robert W. J. Chem. Educ. 1985, 62, A326.
Chemical Principles, Sixth Edition (Masterton, William L.; Slowinski, Emil J.; Stanitski, Conrad L.)  Sottery, T. W.
General chemistry text.
Sottery, T. W. J. Chem. Educ. 1985, 62, A325.
General Chemistry (McQuarrie, Donald A.; Rock, Peter A.)  Sheeley, Richard M.
General chemistry text.
Sheeley, Richard M. J. Chem. Educ. 1985, 62, A270.
Introduction to Chemistry (Hardwick, E. Russell)  Popp, Carl J.
General chemistry text.
Popp, Carl J. J. Chem. Educ. 1985, 62, A270.
Basic Chemistry, Fourth Edition (Sees, William S.; Daub, Guido, H.)  Smith, Wayne L.
General chemistry text for nonmajors.
Smith, Wayne L. J. Chem. Educ. 1985, 62, A269.
Nonmajor Courses
Chemistry for Changing Times, Fourth Edition plus Instructors Guide, Student Study Guide, Chemical Investigations and Instructors Guide to Investigations (Hill, John W.)  Petersen, Quentin R.
General chemistry text for nonmajors.
Petersen, Quentin R. J. Chem. Educ. 1985, 62, A205.
Nonmajor Courses
College Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry, Third Edition - Workbook, College Chemistry in the Laboratory (Hein, Morris; Best, Leo; Pattison, Leo)  Pyle, James L.
For students not majoring in chemistry but for whom chemistry is required.
Pyle, James L. J. Chem. Educ. 1985, 62, A204.
Nonmajor Courses
Chemistry, Second Edition (Bailer, John C.; Castellio, Mary E.; Guss, Cryus O.; Kleinber, Jacob; Moeller, Therald; Metz, Clyde)  Slater, Carl D.
General chemistry text.
Slater, Carl D. J. Chem. Educ. 1985, 62, A166.
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.
Introduction to Chemistry (Masterson, William L.; Cherim, Stanley M.)  Nickels, Bill
General chemistry text.
Nickels, Bill J. Chem. Educ. 1985, 62, A71.
What happened to descriptive chemistry?  Lagowski, J. J.
The perceived need to incorporate more and more subject matter into the curriculum has squeezed out descriptive chemistry.
Lagowski, J. J. J. Chem. Educ. 1985, 62, 915.
Descriptive Chemistry
An individualized Nernst equation experiment  Hambly, Gordon F.
Each student is assigned a target voltage for a copper / silver voltaic cell.
Hambly, Gordon F. J. Chem. Educ. 1985, 62, 875.
Electrochemistry |
Electrolytic / Galvanic Cells / Potentials
Competition analogy  Felty, Wayne L.
Using football competition as an analogy for bond polarity.
Felty, Wayne L. J. Chem. Educ. 1985, 62, 869.
Covalent Bonding |
Atomic Properties / Structure
Group discussions in the chemistry classroom and the problem-solving skills of students  Fasching, James L.; Erickson, Bette LaSere
Changes made to an introductory chemistry course to stress the scientific method, problem-solving and reasoning skills.
Fasching, James L.; Erickson, Bette LaSere J. Chem. Educ. 1985, 62, 842.
A new road to reactions. Part 2  de Vos, Wobbe; Verdonk, Adri H.
Helping introductory students understand the nature of chemical reactions.
de Vos, Wobbe; Verdonk, Adri H. J. Chem. Educ. 1985, 62, 648.
Reactions |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Precipitation / Solubility |
Kinetic-Molecular Theory
A different look at the solubility-product principle  Hugus, Z Z., Jr.; Hentz, F. C., Jr.
The progressive addition of Cl- to Ag+ yields an ion-product equal to Ksp at two different points.
Hugus, Z Z., Jr.; Hentz, F. C., Jr. J. Chem. Educ. 1985, 62, 645.
Precipitation / Solubility |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Solutions / Solvents |
Chemometrics
To buffer or not to buffer, that is the question  Mancott, A.
Question involves the preparation of a buffer solution by a chemical reaction but does not have the resultant solution act as a buffer.
Mancott, A. J. Chem. Educ. 1985, 62, 606.
Acids / Bases |
pH
Developing study skills in the context of the general chemistry course: The prelecture assignment  Kristine, Frank J.
The prelecture assignment is intended to motivate students to preview the relevant text material before attending lecture; thirteen examples on a variety of topics are provided.
Kristine, Frank J. J. Chem. Educ. 1985, 62, 509.
Chain reaction wheel: An approach to free radical reactions  Monroe, Manus; Abrams, Karl
Using a "chain reaction wheel" to help students understand the mechanism of free radical reactions.
Monroe, Manus; Abrams, Karl J. Chem. Educ. 1985, 62, 467.
Free Radicals |
Reactions |
Mechanisms of Reactions
A comment on "The order of CH3CHO decomposition"  Liu, Michael T. H.
The order of the decomposition of acetaldehyde is 3/2 or 1.5.
Liu, Michael T. H. J. Chem. Educ. 1985, 62, 399.
Aldehydes / Ketones |
Rate Law |
Kinetics
Information transfer and differing sensory modalities in the large lecture format: Some practical approaches in introductory chemistry  Strauss, Michael J.; Levine, Shellie H.
A method of presentation in large introductory chemistry courses that gives the student increased visual and auditory flexibility during the lecture as well as in studying and mastering chemical concepts.
Strauss, Michael J.; Levine, Shellie H. J. Chem. Educ. 1985, 62, 317.
A simplified Dumas flask  Hadley, Fred J.
Using glass tubing as a simple Dumas flask.
Hadley, Fred J. J. Chem. Educ. 1985, 62, 268.
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus |
Gases
Relativistic effects at the freshman level  Banna, M. Salim
Relativistic effects can be used to help explain a variety of physical and chemical properties.
Banna, M. Salim J. Chem. Educ. 1985, 62, 197.
Atomic Properties / Structure |
Physical Properties
A thermochemistry experiment for freshman chemistry lab  Miller, D. P.
A thermochemistry procedure in which colors change during the experiment.
Miller, D. P. J. Chem. Educ. 1985, 62, 172.
Calorimetry / Thermochemistry
Invisible water: A gas density demonstration  Maciel, Richard P.
Demonstrating the density of 1,1,2-trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane (TTE), whose density is about six times that of air.
Maciel, Richard P. J. Chem. Educ. 1985, 62, 153.
Gases |
Physical Properties
Freshman chemistry and materials at NJIT  Getzin, Donald R.
Course content, laboratory topics, and assessment at the New Jersey Institute of Technology.
Getzin, Donald R. J. Chem. Educ. 1985, 62, 133.
The relative strength of oxyacids and its application  Monroe, Manus
A simple technique for predicting the relative strength of oxyacids and their anions among students unfamiliar with Ka and pKa.
Monroe, Manus J. Chem. Educ. 1985, 62, 41.
Acids / Bases |
Descriptive Chemistry |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Brønsted-Lowry Acids / Bases
Principles of Chemistry (Davis, Raymond E.; Gailey, Kenneth D.; Whitten, Kenneth W.)  Miller, Norman E.
General chemistry text.
Miller, Norman E. J. Chem. Educ. 1984, 61, A301.
Chemistry for Health-Related Sciences; Concepts and Correlations, Second Edition (Sears, Curtis T.; Stanitski, Conrad L.)  Meloy, Carl R.
Designed for a two-term chemistry course for students in health-related programs.
Meloy, Carl R. J. Chem. Educ. 1984, 61, A221.
Noncovalent Interactions |
Medicinal Chemistry
Chemistry, Man and Society (Jones, Mark M.)  Long, Kenneth M.
General chemistry text for the liberal arts.
Long, Kenneth M. J. Chem. Educ. 1984, 61, A185.
Nonmajor Courses
Chemistry and Life: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (Hill, John W.; Feigl, Dorothy M.)  Kirsch, J. L.
A general chemistry text for allied health science students.
Kirsch, J. L. J. Chem. Educ. 1984, 61, A168.
Nonmajor Courses
Chemistry, 3rd Edition (Timberlake, Karen)  McElroy, Sister Mary Kieran
A general chemistry text for allied health science students.
McElroy, Sister Mary Kieran J. Chem. Educ. 1984, 61, A167.
Nonmajor Courses
Introduction to Chemistry, Fourth Edition (Dickson, T. R.)  Martin, Dean F.
General chemistry text.
Martin, Dean F. J. Chem. Educ. 1984, 61, A113.
General Chemistry Principles and Structure, Third Edition, SI Version (Brady, James E.; Humiston, Gerard E.)  Zuckerman, J. J.
General chemistry text.
Zuckerman, J. J. J. Chem. Educ. 1984, 61, A113.
Elements of General and Biological Chemistry (Holum, John R.)  Maybury, P. Calvin
General chemistry text.
Maybury, P. Calvin J. Chem. Educ. 1984, 61, A67.
The Elements of Style in Chemistry, A Computer-assisted Instruction Supported Text (Beatty, James W.; Beatty, James J.)  Crawford, Victor A.
Intended to support students who have trouble solving important types of problems in chemistry.
Crawford, Victor A. J. Chem. Educ. 1984, 61, A27.
Enrichment / Review Materials |
Chemometrics
General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry: Foundations of Life (Feigl, Dorothy M.; Hill, John W.)  Kirsch, J. L.
Introductory chemistry text.
Kirsch, J. L. J. Chem. Educ. 1984, 61, A27.
An alternative method for the determination of pKa  Castillo S., Carlos; Micolta S., Germania; Grajales T., Mario
Determining pKa from the titration curve of a weak acid or base.
Castillo S., Carlos; Micolta S., Germania; Grajales T., Mario J. Chem. Educ. 1984, 61, 1067.
Acids / Bases |
pH |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Solutions / Solvents
Teaching VSEPR theory  McKenna, Anna G.; McKenna, Jack F.
Suggestions for teaching VSEPR theory for coordination numbers 2-6.
McKenna, Anna G.; McKenna, Jack F. J. Chem. Educ. 1984, 61, 771.
VSEPR Theory |
Molecular Properties / Structure
Scientific exploration with a microcomputer: Simulations for nonscientists  Whisnant, David M.
52. A four week-long exercise aimed at involving students with the scientific method through the use of a computer-simulated lake study.
Whisnant, David M. J. Chem. Educ. 1984, 61, 627.
Nonmajor Courses |
Water / Water Chemistry |
Applications of Chemistry
A syllabus for a one semester chemistry course for health professions: Report of the Task Force on Chemical Education for Health Professions  Treblow, Mordecai; Daly, John M.; Sarquis, Jerry L.
Goals and outline of topics for a one semester chemistry course for health professions.
Treblow, Mordecai; Daly, John M.; Sarquis, Jerry L. J. Chem. Educ. 1984, 61, 620.
Medicinal Chemistry |
Nonmajor Courses
Relative long-term benefits of a PSI and a traditional-style remedial chemistry course  Freeman, Wade A.
Results of a large-scale, retrospective study comparing the quality of preparation achieved by students in a traditional remedial course with one having the PSI format.
Freeman, Wade A. J. Chem. Educ. 1984, 61, 617.
Self-paced chemistry  Hawkes, Stephen J.
Findings that only superior students succeed in PSI is contrary to the author's experience and published research.
Hawkes, Stephen J. J. Chem. Educ. 1984, 61, 564.
The solubility of NiSO46H2O  Pacer, Richard A.
Approaches the position of equilibrium from both unsaturated and supersaturated solutions.
Pacer, Richard A. J. Chem. Educ. 1984, 61, 467.
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Solutions / Solvents |
Precipitation / Solubility |
Equilibrium |
UV-Vis Spectroscopy
Scenarios in Science  Sherman, Sharon J.; Sherman, Alan
Using scenarios to introduce topics under discussion; three examples of scenarios that are used in a nonscience majors chemistry course.
Sherman, Sharon J.; Sherman, Alan J. Chem. Educ. 1984, 61, 248.
Nonmajor Courses |
Applications of Chemistry
Error in the minimum free energy curve  Willis, Grover; Ball, David
Correction to the minimum free energy curve shown in some general chemistry texts.
Willis, Grover; Ball, David J. Chem. Educ. 1984, 61, 173.
Thermodynamics
An analogy for the leveling effect  Macomber, Roger S.
Analogy to help students understand the leveling effect of certain solvents.
Macomber, Roger S. J. Chem. Educ. 1984, 61, 128.
Acids / Bases |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Solutions / Solvents |
Brønsted-Lowry Acids / Bases
Computers in the freshman course: Where do they perform best?  Lagowski, J. J.
48. Will computers replace TA's? Professors? Labs? Should they? A symposium report. Held at the ACS meeting, Washington DC, 1983. Using computers for tutorial / drills, laboratory simulations, homework, and examinations.
Lagowski, J. J. J. Chem. Educ. 1984, 61, 32.
Enrichment / Review Materials
Suppose every general chemistry student had a microcomputer...  Smith, Allan L.
48. Will computers replace TA's? Professors? Labs? Should they? A symposium report. Held at the ACS meeting, Washington DC, 1983. Providing computers to all students in general chemistry.
Smith, Allan L. J. Chem. Educ. 1984, 61, 28.
Chemistry experiment and theory, second edition (Allen, Thomas; Keefer, Raymond M.)  Kirsch, J. L.
A review of a text that covers the principles of chemistry and descriptive chemistry.
Kirsch, J. L. J. Chem. Educ. 1983, 60, A320.
Descriptive Chemistry
General, organic, and biological chemistry: a brief introduction (James, Lynn M.; Schreck, James O.; Heath, D.C.)  Daves, G. Doyle, Jr.
This book was evaluated in terms of the goals authors set for themselves, to "bring students pursuing careers in the health science, including nursing, medical laboratory technology, health and physical education...." and others.
Daves, G. Doyle, Jr. J. Chem. Educ. 1983, 60, A319.
Nonmajor Courses
Chemistry- a first course (Kroschwitz,J.I.; Winokur,M.)  Beel, John A.
A review of a book "aimed primarily at the preparatory -level chemistry course".
Beel, John A. J. Chem. Educ. 1983, 60, A319.
Foundations of Chemistry in the Laboratory, Fifth Edition  Hubbard, Colin D.
A review of an introductory chemistry lab manual.
Hubbard, Colin D. J. Chem. Educ. 1983, 60, A203.
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.
General chemistry principles and structure, third edition (Brady, James E.; Humiston, Gerard E.)  Zuckerman, J. J.
A review of a textbook written for a general chemistry course.
Zuckerman, J. J. J. Chem. Educ. 1983, 60, A103.
Fundamentals of general, organic, and biological chemistry, second edition (Holum, John R.)  Doyle, Michael P.
A review of a text geared toward students' majoring in the health sciences.
Doyle, Michael P. J. Chem. Educ. 1983, 60, A103.
Nonmajor Courses
Special programs for special students: II. design of assistance programs for nontraditional students  Kean, Elizabeth; Middlecamp, Catherine Hurt
No prescription for program design can guarantee success in all contexts. It is possible, however, to identify assumptions that inhibit program development and to point out questions which can guide the development of a successful program.
Kean, Elizabeth; Middlecamp, Catherine Hurt J. Chem. Educ. 1983, 60, 1055.
Student / Career Counseling
Chemistry from outside the classroom  Kruse, Alan
Three activities are described that are geared toward the second semester of a chemistry course for allied health majors to show the relevance of chemistry to the health sciences. From "Using 'Real World' Examples in the Teaching of Chemistry - A Symposium", 7th BCCE, Stillwater OK, 1982.
Kruse, Alan J. Chem. Educ. 1983, 60, 1041.
Nonmajor Courses |
Applications of Chemistry
Using real world examples in a laboratory program  Kozlowski, Adrienne W.
This author shares curriculum for a laboratory course that has been developed to accompany a course on the chemistry of everyday life. From "Using 'Real World' Examples in the Teaching of Chemistry - A Symposium", 7th BCCE, Stillwater OK, 1982.
Kozlowski, Adrienne W. J. Chem. Educ. 1983, 60, 1039.
Consumer Chemistry |
Applications of Chemistry
Consumer chemistry: A class for the concerned citizen  Anderson, Carol
Consumer chemistry courses are attracting the consumers themselves, and instructors need to approach these students differently than they might approach traditional chemistry students. From "Using 'Real World' Examples in the Teaching of Chemistry - A Symposium", 7th BCCE, Stillwater OK, 1982.
Anderson, Carol J. Chem. Educ. 1983, 60, 1034.
Consumer Chemistry |
Nonmajor Courses
Special programs for special students: I. providing assistance to nontraditional students  Middlecamp, Catherine Hurt; Kean, Elizabeth
There is no single pattern to academic failure. Instead, failure depends on interactions among students, content , and teaching systems. Faculty and students both contribute to failure.
Middlecamp, Catherine Hurt; Kean, Elizabeth J. Chem. Educ. 1983, 60, 960.
Student / Career Counseling
Metal-ligand complexes-a calculation challenge  Ramette, R. W.
The purpose of this paper is to illustrate one of the most important experimental methods for studying complex equilibria and to present synthetic data as a challenge to the many sophisticated calculation procedure that enjoy various degrees of loyalty around the world.
Ramette, R. W. J. Chem. Educ. 1983, 60, 946.
Equilibrium |
Metals |
Electrochemistry |
Oxidation / Reduction |
Coordination Compounds
Composition of gas hydrates. New answers to an old problem  Cady, George H.
The author provides a discussion on nonstoichiometric crystalline solids as they deserve attention in elementary chemistry courses because they are interesting and increasingly important. Laboratory activities are included.
Cady, George H. J. Chem. Educ. 1983, 60, 915.
Stoichiometry |
Solids |
Crystals / Crystallography
Using the computer for pre-laboratory quizzes. I: Enhancing the laboratory experience in introductory chemistry with Apple-based pre-lab quizzes   Kolodny, Nancy H.; Bayly, Rachel
45.
Kolodny, Nancy H.; Bayly, Rachel J. Chem. Educ. 1983, 60, 896.
Laboratory Computing / Interfacing
Dyeing of anodized aluminum  Grotz, Leonard C.
Anodization of Al is widely practiced in industry to improve the corrosion resistance of articles made of aluminum.
Grotz, Leonard C. J. Chem. Educ. 1983, 60, 763.
Industrial Chemistry |
Oxidation / Reduction |
Metals |
Dyes / Pigments |
Applications of Chemistry
Computer simulation of elementary chemical kinetics   Nase, Martha L.; Seidman, Kurt
44. Bits and pieces, 16. The authors have developed several computer programs that simulate chemical kinetics for elementary first and second order processes. These programs can be used to generate kinetic data that can then be analyzed by the student in a variety of ways.
Nase, Martha L.; Seidman, Kurt J. Chem. Educ. 1983, 60, 734.
Kinetics |
Rate Law
Computerized quizzes with instant grading and response analysis   Bath, Donald A.; Hughes, Ben G.
44. Bits and pieces, 16. A computer program that can aid in grading quizzes.
Bath, Donald A.; Hughes, Ben G. J. Chem. Educ. 1983, 60, 734.
THERMPRO - A thermodynamics program   Joshi, Bhairav D.
44. Bits and pieces, 16. THERMPRO is an interactive screen-oriented computer program written in BASICA for an IBM-PC with a graphics capability. It represents a general method of calculating standard thermodynamic properties of chemical reactions from heat capacity data for reactants and products.
Joshi, Bhairav D. J. Chem. Educ. 1983, 60, 733.
Thermodynamics
Convenient relations for the estimation of bond ionicity in A-B type compounds  Barbe, Jacques
Calculating the electronegative differences between atoms does not always give an accurate prediction of bond strength.
Barbe, Jacques J. Chem. Educ. 1983, 60, 640.
Noncovalent Interactions |
Metals |
Electrochemistry
A visual analogy for metallic deposition  Hartwig, Dcio R.; Filho, Romeu C. Rocha
Metallic deposition stoichiometry problems are difficult for students to visualize. A clever visual tool is explained in this article.
Hartwig, Dcio R.; Filho, Romeu C. Rocha J. Chem. Educ. 1983, 60, 591.
Metals |
Electrochemistry |
Stoichiometry
The royal order of the mole  Leonberger, George
The "Royal Order of the Mole" was conceived in 1977 to provide chemistry students with an honor befitting their achievements" in chemistry.
Leonberger, George J. Chem. Educ. 1983, 60, 575.
Chemical education in the Year 2000   Akeroyd, F. Michael
This writer puts forward an appeal for a reconsideration of the system of teaching chemistry. Chemistry syllabuses of the Twenty-first century should reflect Twentieth century developments.
Akeroyd, F. Michael J. Chem. Educ. 1983, 60, 559.
Enrichment / Review Materials |
Constructivism
NH4HC03: a stimulant for learning  Richards, R. Ronald
Students, professors, and the literature have all been confused by the unusual dissociation equilibrium of NH4HCO3.
Richards, R. Ronald J. Chem. Educ. 1983, 60, 555.
Equilibrium |
Amines / Ammonium Compounds |
Gases
On the chemically impossible "other" roots in equilibrium problems  Ludwig, Oliver G.
Students often have a hard time knowing when to disregard equilibrium roots that are too large or are negative. The author suggests a convincing proof that helps students understand how the relationship between the conceptual and mathematical.
Ludwig, Oliver G. J. Chem. Educ. 1983, 60, 547.
Equilibrium |
Chemometrics
Empirical pKb and pKa for nonmetal hydrides from periodic table position  Bayless, Philip L.
The equation in this article was developed by the author. It estimates the aqueous pKa for certain acids to an average deviation of 0.1pK unit for those with experimentally determined values and agrees with experimentally determined values, and as well as with estimates for those too weak or too strong to be measured.
Bayless, Philip L. J. Chem. Educ. 1983, 60, 546.
Acids / Bases |
pH |
Chemometrics
Mental practice as a technique to improve laboratory skill development  Beasley, Warren F.; Heikkinen, Henry W.
This paper reports recent research into the design and application of physical and mental practice techniques for the development of laboratory psychomotor skills of freshman chemistry students.
Beasley, Warren F.; Heikkinen, Henry W. J. Chem. Educ. 1983, 60, 488.
Learning Theories
Improving students' problem solving skills: a methodical approach for a preparatory chemistry course  Genyea, Julien
A course has been implemented at the author's university that helps students develop their problem-solving skills before embarking upon a chemistry sequence.
Genyea, Julien J. Chem. Educ. 1983, 60, 478.
Determination of phosphoric acid in cola beverages: a colorimetric and pH titration experiment for general chemistry  Murphy, Joe
Two techniques are compared so that students gain an appreciation for the greater sensitivity and selectivity of colorimetric compared to titrimetric methods of analysis.
Murphy, Joe J. Chem. Educ. 1983, 60, 420.
Titration / Volumetric Analysis |
Instrumental Methods |
Acids / Bases |
pH |
Consumer Chemistry
Solubility and Ksp of calcium sulfate: a general chemistry laboratory experiment  Sawyer, Albert K.
The experiment shared in this note can be used to accompany lectures on solubility or chemical equilibrium.
Sawyer, Albert K. J. Chem. Educ. 1983, 60, 416.
Solutions / Solvents |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Equilibrium
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
The use of the Warnier-Orr program design method in the preparation of general chemistry tutorials   Hach, Edwin E., Jr.
39. In this article, a modified Warnier-Orr approach is illustrated for a computer tutorial involving ideal gas calculations.
Hach, Edwin E., Jr. J. Chem. Educ. 1983, 60, 348.
Gases |
Chemometrics
A convenient salt bridge for electrochemical experiments in the general chemistry laboratory  Howell, B. A.; Cobb, V. S.; Haaksma, R. A.
These authors share some advice for a setting up a salt bridge.
Howell, B. A.; Cobb, V. S.; Haaksma, R. A. J. Chem. Educ. 1983, 60, 273.
Electrochemistry
Electrochemistry in the general chemistry curriculum  Chambers, James Q.
Students in introductory chemistry courses at large universities do not develop sufficient understanding of electrochemical phenomenon. From State-of-the-Art Symposium: Electrochemistry, ACS meeting, Kansas City, 1982.
Chambers, James Q. J. Chem. Educ. 1983, 60, 259.
Electrochemistry |
Electrolytic / Galvanic Cells / Potentials
Chemistry: A First Course (Kroschwitz, Jacqueline I.; Winckur, Melvin)  Darter, Ovonne
This reviewed set of curriculum materials offer a well coordinated approach to teaching chemistry at the preparatory level.
Darter, Ovonne J. Chem. Educ. 1983, 60, 251.
Treat 'em to Tchaikovsky  Whitman, Mark
The author shares a demonstration that attracts great student attention. Students are highly successful when answering questions about the phenomenon in this demonstration on ensuing exams.
Whitman, Mark J. Chem. Educ. 1983, 60, 229.
Reactions |
Rate Law
Le Chtelier's principle, coupled equilibrium, and egg shells  Brown, David B.; MacKay, III, John A.
Hot chickens have economic implications that can be better understood through chemistry.
Brown, David B.; MacKay, III, John A. J. Chem. Educ. 1983, 60, 198.
Equilibrium |
Applications of Chemistry |
Food Science |
Agricultural Chemistry
A novel classification of concentration units  MacCarthy, Patrick
Concentration units can be a source of confusion for students. This article presents a treatment on this topic that may help students understand the differences between these units.
MacCarthy, Patrick J. Chem. Educ. 1983, 60, 187.
Nomenclature / Units / Symbols |
Solutions / Solvents |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry
Gas chromatography simulation for a TRS-80   Whisnant, David M.
36. Bits and pieces, 13. A gas chromatography simulator on a computer helps aid novice users to become accustomed to the instrument.
Whisnant, David M. J. Chem. Educ. 1983, 60, 46.
Gas Chromatography
Why doesn't the electron fall into the nucleus?  Mason, Franklin P.; Richardson, Robert W.
This paper presents a simple, yet essentially correct model of the atom that can be used to answer the title question for even beginning students of chemistry.
Mason, Franklin P.; Richardson, Robert W. J. Chem. Educ. 1983, 60, 40.
Atomic Properties / Structure |
Quantum Chemistry
Anxiety reduction for beginning chemistry students   Abendroth, Walter; Friedman, Frank
This paper presents the results of a pilot study conducted in a pre-college chemistry course during the summer of 1981. Anxiety reduction was incorporated into the chemistry lab sessions with the goal of reducing chemistry anxiety and increasing academic performance.
Abendroth, Walter; Friedman, Frank J. Chem. Educ. 1983, 60, 25.
Student / Career Counseling
Introduction to Environmental Studies (Turk, Jonathan)  Conner, J. Michael
Introductory text for a nonscience major.
Conner, J. Michael J. Chem. Educ. 1982, 59, A68.
Nonmajor Courses
General, Organic and Biochemistry (Brown, William H.; Rogers, Elizabeth)  Haag, William L.
Directed toward those interested in the health sciences.
Haag, William L. J. Chem. Educ. 1982, 59, A64.
Nonmajor Courses |
Medicinal Chemistry
Chemistry, Man and Society (Jones, Mark M.; Netterville, John T.)  Carpenter, Dewey K.
An introductory chemistry text for nonmajors.
Carpenter, Dewey K. J. Chem. Educ. 1982, 59, A26.
Nonmajor Courses
Chemistry for the Health Professions (Henrickson, Charles H.; Byrd, L. C.)  Laughlin, Etheireda
A one-year chemistry text for a variety of paramedical programs.
Laughlin, Etheireda J. Chem. Educ. 1982, 59, A26.
Nonmajor Courses |
Medicinal Chemistry
Chemistry, An Introduction, 2nd Edition (Cherim, Stanley M.; Kallan, Leo E.)  Beel, John A.
A general chemistry text.
Beel, John A. J. Chem. Educ. 1982, 59, A25.
Wood ash analysis: An experiment for introductory courses  Guenther, William B.
Determination of potassium carbonate in wood ashes with a titer method to allow use by students without knowledge of molarity-volume-mole calculations.
Guenther, William B. J. Chem. Educ. 1982, 59, 1047.
Titration / Volumetric Analysis |
Quantitative Analysis
Toy flying saucers and molecular speeds  Hudson, Reggie L.
An analogy and device to assist students in understanding the experimental determination of gas speeds and the verification of the Maxwell-Boltzmann speed distribution.
Hudson, Reggie L. J. Chem. Educ. 1982, 59, 1025.
Kinetic-Molecular Theory
The titration of air with nitric oxide: An application of Gay-Lussac's law of combining volumes in a general chemistry experiment  Everett, Kenneth G.
Gay-Lussac's law of combining volumes is demonstrated through the reaction between NO and the oxygen in air.
Everett, Kenneth G. J. Chem. Educ. 1982, 59, 802.
Titration / Volumetric Analysis |
Atmospheric Chemistry |
Gases
Solubility of lead sulfate in water and in sodium sulfate solutions: An experiment in atomic absorption spectrophotometry  Lehman, Thomas A.; Everett, Wayne W.
Measurement of Pb+2 concentrations by atomic absorption spectrophotometry permits direct calculation of the solubility product constant of lead sulfate in the presence of low concentrations of added sulfate.
Lehman, Thomas A.; Everett, Wayne W. J. Chem. Educ. 1982, 59, 797.
Precipitation / Solubility |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Atomic Spectroscopy
Descriptive chemistry in the general chemistry laboratory: A learning approach  Whisnant, David M.
Suggested laboratories for the second semester of a general chemistry course that uses a guided inquiry approach toward descriptive chemistry.
Whisnant, David M. J. Chem. Educ. 1982, 59, 792.
Descriptive Chemistry
Crystal systems and general chemistry  Sharma, B. D.
Definitions of each crystal system from the point of minimum symmetry inherent in each crystal system.
Sharma, B. D. J. Chem. Educ. 1982, 59, 742.
Crystals / Crystallography
Hydrated cations (the authors respond)  Kauffman, George B.; Baxter, John F., Jr.
Teaching more qualitative analysis in the introductory course.
Kauffman, George B.; Baxter, John F., Jr. J. Chem. Educ. 1982, 59, 438.
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Descriptive Chemistry |
Qualitative Analysis
Hydrated cations  Strong, Frederick C., III
Teaching more qualitative analysis in the introductory course.
Strong, Frederick C., III J. Chem. Educ. 1982, 59, 438.
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Descriptive Chemistry |
Qualitative Analysis
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
The kinetics of photographic development: A general chemistry experiment  Byrd, J. E.; Perona, M. J.
An experiment that uses black and white photographic equipment to illustrate the determination of reaction rate, kinetic order of reactant, and activation energy.
Byrd, J. E.; Perona, M. J. J. Chem. Educ. 1982, 59, 335.
Kinetics |
Applications of Chemistry |
Photochemistry |
Rate Law
Continuity attained via block schedule flexibility  Nixon, William J.
Advantages of a block schedule for introductory chemistry.
Nixon, William J. J. Chem. Educ. 1982, 59, 237.
Administrative Issues
A freshman biochemistry course  de Toma, Francis J.; Campbell, Mary K.
Lecture topics, source materials, and laboratory projects for a one-semester biochemistry course.
de Toma, Francis J.; Campbell, Mary K. J. Chem. Educ. 1982, 59, 227.
Remedial mathematics for the introductory chemistry course: The "CHEM. 99" concept  Bohning, James J.
An approach that is aimed specifically at mathematical deficiencies and based on the premise that the deductive reasoning process that accompanies basic mathematical technique is crucial for a meaningful comprehension of general chemistry principles.
Bohning, James J. J. Chem. Educ. 1982, 59, 207.
Chemometrics
A CAI preparation-for-chemistry course  Beatty, James W.; Scott, Earle S.
25. Bits and pieces, 9. Program to teach students how to do basic calculations and solve simple problems in chemistry.
Beatty, James W.; Scott, Earle S. J. Chem. Educ. 1982, 59, 130.
Enrichment / Review Materials
Recreating some early work in chemical spectroscopy: A freshman chemistry laboratory exercise  Smedley, Leslie C., Jr.
An experiment utilizing an original account of the spectro-analytical work of Bunsen and Kirchhoff.
Smedley, Leslie C., Jr. J. Chem. Educ. 1982, 59, 24.
Spectroscopy
General chemistry examination problems, 2nd Edition (Johnson, K. J.; Epstein, L. M.)  Warf, James C.

Warf, James C. J. Chem. Educ. 1981, 58, A203.
Enrichment / Review Materials
Chemistry: An introduction (Newell, Sydney B.)  Cation, Roy D., Jr.

Cation, Roy D., Jr. J. Chem. Educ. 1981, 58, A203.
Chemistry explained (Wolke, Robert L.)  Aredale, W. F.

Aredale, W. F. J. Chem. Educ. 1981, 58, A65.
Problems with chemistry problems: Student perception and suggestions  Silberman, Robert G.
Many chemistry educators are quick to criticize students' chemistry problem solving, but we haven't asked students why they think they are having trouble: this author looks to the students for answers.
Silberman, Robert G. J. Chem. Educ. 1981, 58, 1036.
Student-Centered Learning
Think   Wheeler, S. J., James D.
Students have an easy enough time crunching numbers, but it is alarming how little they understand the concepts behind the numbers. Students should not be making remarks such as, "If they keep changing how they write the problems, how am I supposed to know how to solve them?"
Wheeler, S. J., James D. J. Chem. Educ. 1981, 58, 1004.
Learning Theories |
Chemometrics
Separation technology: I. Chromatography   Mickey, Charles D.
This article covers the development of and the many different types of chromatography available and offers a good overview of the powers of this tool of analytical chemistry.
Mickey, Charles D. J. Chem. Educ. 1981, 58, 997.
Chromatography |
Separation Science
Chemical wastes and the law of conservation of matter   Hill, John W.
This note discusses the conservation of matter as a starting point for understanding the problems of chemical waste.
Hill, John W. J. Chem. Educ. 1981, 58, 996.
Stoichiometry |
Toxicology
Weight-loss diets and the law of conservation of energy   Hill, John W.
The law of conservation of mass is has real-life relevance to those who diet to lose weight.
Hill, John W. J. Chem. Educ. 1981, 58, 996.
Metabolism |
Thermodynamics
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
Small things and large numbers   Rosenberg, Milton H.
Some challenging solubility problems are featured in this note.
Rosenberg, Milton H. J. Chem. Educ. 1981, 58, 962.
Solutions / Solvents |
Equilibrium |
Chemometrics
A polymer-solution "thermometer": A demonstration of the thermodynamic consequences of specific polymer-solvent interactions  Dubin, Paul L.
Experiments such as the one presented in this note introduce polymers into the curriculum while enhancing standard concepts.
Dubin, Paul L. J. Chem. Educ. 1981, 58, 866.
Infrared spectrum of methanol: A first-year student experiment  Boehm, Garth; Dwyer, Mark
This paper describes an experiment in infrared spectroscopy designed to complement an alternative course, and the audiovisual system which supports this experiment.
Boehm, Garth; Dwyer, Mark J. Chem. Educ. 1981, 58, 809.
MO Theory |
IR Spectroscopy |
Spectroscopy |
Molecular Properties / Structure
A general chemistry experiment for the determination of the oxygen content of air  Birk, James P.; McGrath, Larry; Gunter, S. Kay
A procedure and data for a general chemistry experiment for the determination of the oxygen content of air.
Birk, James P.; McGrath, Larry; Gunter, S. Kay J. Chem. Educ. 1981, 58, 804.
Quantitative Analysis
Damn the permanganate volcanoes: Full principles ahead!   Pilar, Frank L.
Do we really wish to train all our general chemistry students to be individually capable of carrying out chemical transformations? If so, which ones should they know? Or do we wish them to be knowledgeable about the basic structure of matter and the general principles that seem to govern chemical transformations?
Pilar, Frank L. J. Chem. Educ. 1981, 58, 803.
Descriptive Chemistry
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.
Fifteen years with a nonacademic chemistry course  Darlington, C. LeRoy.
The author reflects on a career spent teaching non-chemistry majors. Topics covered in the course included: air, matter and energy, atoms, carbon, petroleum and the automobile, hydrocarbon skeletons, foods, polymers, acids and bases, nuclear energy, scientific literacy and responsibility.
Darlington, C. LeRoy. J. Chem. Educ. 1981, 58, 711.
Nonmajor Courses
Teaching introductory chemistry: Generality of the PSI approach  Davies, Colin S.
A formal, comprehensive evaluation of the personalized system of instruction was conducted in an introductory course. The results were promising and encouraging.
Davies, Colin S. J. Chem. Educ. 1981, 58, 686.
Minorities in Chemistry |
Women in Chemistry |
Learning Theories |
Student-Centered Learning
Be a millionaire - Get with the action!  White, Alvan D.
When talking about the distribution of molecular velocities, we can use money as an analogy.
White, Alvan D. J. Chem. Educ. 1981, 58, 645.
Reactions |
Thermodynamics
"Holey" crystals!   Feinstein, H. I.
Nonstoichiometric compounds have a range of composition, often exhibit unusual color, luster, fluorescence, and semi-conductance. This makes them fascinating compounds for student study.
Feinstein, H. I. J. Chem. Educ. 1981, 58, 638.
Stoichiometry |
Semiconductors |
Crystals / Crystallography |
Physical Properties |
Isotopes
Dramatic demonstrations for a large audience: The formation of hydroxyl ions in the reaction of sodium with water   Hutton, Alan T.
This procedure allows the popular sodium-reacting-with-water reaction to be observable in large lecture theaters.
Hutton, Alan T. J. Chem. Educ. 1981, 58, 506.
Reactions |
Periodicity / Periodic Table
Dramatic demonstrations for a large audience: The formation of hydroxyl ions in the reaction of sodium with water   Hutton, Alan T.
This procedure allows the popular sodium-reacting-with-water reaction to be observable in large lecture theaters.
Hutton, Alan T. J. Chem. Educ. 1981, 58, 506.
Reactions |
Periodicity / Periodic Table
Notation for order of addition  Niewahner, J. H.
The notation described here will enable a student to include in the chemical equation an implied statement regarding the order of addition.
Niewahner, J. H. J. Chem. Educ. 1981, 58, 461.
Reactions |
Nomenclature / Units / Symbols
Further thoughts on the integrated lab   Bailey, R. A.; Zubrick, J. W.
Having had operated an integrated chemistry laboratory program for a number of years, the writers of this letter would like to add to an article that appeared in this Journal on this topic.
Bailey, R. A.; Zubrick, J. W. J. Chem. Educ. 1981, 58, 368.
Pressure and the exploding beverage container   Perkins, Robert R.
The question in this article is an extension of exploding pop bottles to illustrate the balancing of a chemical equation, enthalpy, stoichiometry, and vapor pressure calculations, and the use of the Ideal Gas Equation. The question is aimed at the first-year level student.
Perkins, Robert R. J. Chem. Educ. 1981, 58, 363.
Stoichiometry |
Gases |
Thermodynamics |
Chemometrics
Temperature effect on reaction rates   Eliason, Robert; McMahon, Terence
A demonstration has been developed which nicely illustrates the temperature effect on reaction rates and the general rule relating temperature increases with rate increases.
Eliason, Robert; McMahon, Terence J. Chem. Educ. 1981, 58, 354.
Kinetics |
Reactions
Hydrated cations in the general chemistry course  Kauffman, George B.; Baxter, John F., Jr.
Some facts, fundamental concepts, and explainations about hydrates.
Kauffman, George B.; Baxter, John F., Jr. J. Chem. Educ. 1981, 58, 349.
Descriptive Chemistry
Some aspects of coordination chemistry   Mickey, Charles D.
The genesis of modern coordination theory; the Wernerian system; experimental support for Werner's coordination theory; amplification of Werner's theory; the nature of complex ions; formation and nomenclature for complexes, complexes in the environment; chelates in medicine; complexing in natural systems; and industrial application of complexes.
Mickey, Charles D. J. Chem. Educ. 1981, 58, 257.
Coordination Compounds |
Medicinal Chemistry |
Metals
Introducing "Chemical Bonds" - A chemist's approach to the novel, "Ragtime"  Kirsch, Albert
The relationship between philosophy and science is explored in a college freshman course. [Debut]
Kirsch, Albert J. Chem. Educ. 1981, 58, 200.
Filtering technique: A quantitative evaluation  Meloan, C. E.
A set of experiments are presented to integrate more quantitative aspects to the filtering process.
Meloan, C. E. J. Chem. Educ. 1981, 58, 73.
Separation Science |
Quantitative Analysis |
Amines / Ammonium Compounds
Film segments for chemistry lecture demonstrations  Grosser, Arthur E.
Demonstrations filmed in 16 mm.
Grosser, Arthur E. J. Chem. Educ. 1980, 57, 795.
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.
A "road map" problem for freshman chemistry students  Burness, James H.
Question suitable for a take-home type of exam.
Burness, James H. J. Chem. Educ. 1980, 57, 647.
Gases |
Solutions / Solvents |
Stoichiometry |
Nomenclature / Units / Symbols |
Chemometrics
A Piagetian-based general chemistry laboratory program for science majors  Ryan, Mary Ann; Robinson, Donald; Carmichael, JW, Jr.
Synopses of selected learning cycles and a list of laboratory experiments in a Piagetian-based general chemistry laboratory program.
Ryan, Mary Ann; Robinson, Donald; Carmichael, JW, Jr. J. Chem. Educ. 1980, 57, 642.
Learning Theories
A new laboratory course in cosmetic science at a community college  Kaye, Stanley R.
Brief description of a course that seeks to show the relationship between chemistry and the formulation of everyday useful products.
Kaye, Stanley R. J. Chem. Educ. 1980, 57, 641.
Consumer Chemistry |
Applications of Chemistry
Co(acac)3 Synthesis, reactions, and spectra: An experiment for general chemistry  Shalhoub, George M.
Students demonstrate that nitration of Co(acac)3 has occurred through proton NMR and IR spectroscopy.
Shalhoub, George M. J. Chem. Educ. 1980, 57, 525.
Synthesis |
Spectroscopy |
Titration / Volumetric Analysis |
NMR Spectroscopy |
IR Spectroscopy
Walnut models of simple molecules  Niac, Gavril; Florea, Cornel
Using natural walnut formations to illustrate the geometry of simple molecules.
Niac, Gavril; Florea, Cornel J. Chem. Educ. 1980, 57, 429.
Molecular Properties / Structure |
Molecular Modeling |
Natural Products |
VSEPR Theory
Photochemical reactions of tris(oxalato)iron (III): A first year chemistry experiment  Baker, A. D.; Casadevell, A.; Gafney, H. D.; Gellender, M.
An experiment based on the photoreduction of potassium ferrioxalate.
Baker, A. D.; Casadevell, A.; Gafney, H. D.; Gellender, M. J. Chem. Educ. 1980, 57, 314.
Photochemistry |
Kinetics |
Reactions
A guided design approach to teaching general chemistry  Hoggard, Patrick E.
Guided Design is a method of instruction organized around a series of structured projects that students work through in small groups during class hours.
Hoggard, Patrick E. J. Chem. Educ. 1980, 57, 299.
An element a day keeps theory at bay  Potts, Richard A.
Incorporating a brief discussion of the chemistry of a different element into each day's lecture.
Potts, Richard A. J. Chem. Educ. 1980, 57, 290.
Periodicity / Periodic Table |
Descriptive Chemistry
Qualitative analysis, without sulfide ion, of selected cations  Rathnamma, Dasara V.
Qualitative analysis of selected 11 cations can be accomplished without the use of sulfide.
Rathnamma, Dasara V. J. Chem. Educ. 1980, 57, 287.
Qualitative Analysis |
Solutions / Solvents |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry
A chemistry lesson at Three Mile Island  Mammano, Nicholas J.
Teaching principles of general chemistry through references made to the nuclear incident at Three Mile Island.
Mammano, Nicholas J. J. Chem. Educ. 1980, 57, 286.
Equilibrium |
Gases |
Stoichiometry |
Nonmajor Courses |
Nuclear / Radiochemistry |
Applications of Chemistry
Pressure measuring devices and pressure calculations  Schultz, Charles W.
A question requiring an understanding of the principle of operation of pressure gauges.
Schultz, Charles W. J. Chem. Educ. 1980, 57, 285.
Gases
A one-term stand alone general chemistry laboratory course  Rasmussen, Paul G.; Hough, Raymond L.; Kozma, Robert B.
Description of a general chemistry laboratory course that incorporates videotapes and computer simulations,.
Rasmussen, Paul G.; Hough, Raymond L.; Kozma, Robert B. J. Chem. Educ. 1980, 57, 191.
Spectroscopic cation analysis using metal salt pills  Barnard, Sister Marquita
Making metal salt pills for spectroscopic cation flame analysis using a Carver press.
Barnard, Sister Marquita J. Chem. Educ. 1980, 57, 153.
Spectroscopy |
Atomic Spectroscopy |
Atomic Properties / Structure
Computer-aided instruction with microcomputers. II: Systems and applications, comparison and evaluation  Moore, John W.; Gerhold, George; Bishop, R. Daniel; Gelder, John I.; Pollnow, Gilbert F.; Owen, G. Scott
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Moore, John W.; Gerhold, George; Bishop, R. Daniel; Gelder, John I.; Pollnow, Gilbert F.; Owen, G. Scott J. Chem. Educ. 1980, 57, 93.
Another choice for the unprepared freshman  Morse, Edelgard; Clapp, Leallyn B.
A chemistry course designed for those ill-prepared that attracts only those who need it and not those looking for an easy ride.
Morse, Edelgard; Clapp, Leallyn B. J. Chem. Educ. 1980, 57, 61.
An individualized "research" approach to the general chemistry laboratory  Stein, Richard L.
An individualized "research" approach to the final experiment in the general chemistry laboratory.
Stein, Richard L. J. Chem. Educ. 1979, 56, 828.
Chemistry tutorial programs on display terminals  Heit, M.; Jones, W. E.; Wasson, John

Heit, M.; Jones, W. E.; Wasson, John J. Chem. Educ. 1979, 56, 787.
Acids / Bases |
pH
Programmed independent study, laboratory technique course for general chemistry  Runquist, Olaf
Experiments and examinations for use in an independent study course for general chemistry.
Runquist, Olaf J. Chem. Educ. 1979, 56, 616.
Simulations in the general chemistry laboratory with microcomputers  Griffin, Henry C.; Butler, William M.

Griffin, Henry C.; Butler, William M. J. Chem. Educ. 1979, 56, 543.
Why thermodynamics should not be taught to freshmen, or who owns the problem?  Battino, Rubin
Thermodynamics should not be taught to freshmen - there are better things to do with the time.
Battino, Rubin J. Chem. Educ. 1979, 56, 520.
Thermodynamics
What thermodynamics should be taught to freshmen, or what is the goal?  Campbell, J. A.
The great majority of students in first-year college courses must try to work problems involving changes in enthalpy, entropy, and Gibbs Free Energy.
Campbell, J. A. J. Chem. Educ. 1979, 56, 520.
Thermodynamics
Pepsin and antacid therapy: A dilemma  Laswick, Patty H.; Batson, W. Brayton
Illustrates some areas of uncertainty in the current literature regarding the mechanism of digestion and presents an experiment that is more consistent with current biochemical research.
Laswick, Patty H.; Batson, W. Brayton J. Chem. Educ. 1979, 56, 484.
Consumer Chemistry |
Acids / Bases |
Nonmajor Courses
The temperature dependence of the equilibrium constant  Burness, James H.
This exam question tests a student's ability to derive the temperature dependence of an equilibrium constant not by qualitatively applying Le Chatelier's principle, but by understanding the relationship between the kinetics of the equation and the value of Keq.
Burness, James H. J. Chem. Educ. 1979, 56, 395.
Equilibrium |
Kinetics
A mini-course approach for teaching freshman chemistry  Smith, L. Shelbert; Schlueter, Albert W.
Describes a series of 2 credit mini-courses for freshman chemistry and a study of their effect on student retention.
Smith, L. Shelbert; Schlueter, Albert W. J. Chem. Educ. 1979, 56, 392.
Differentiated chemistry in the junior college  Carter, K. L.
The need for differentiated chemistry in the junior college. Excerpted from JCE 1930, 7, 845.
Carter, K. L. J. Chem. Educ. 1979, 56, 329.
Do community college introductory chemistry students have adequate mathematics skills?  Perkins, Raymond D.
Study indicating that math proficiency is related to success in first-quarter chemistry, but that introductory chemistry students have inadequate mathematics skills.
Perkins, Raymond D. J. Chem. Educ. 1979, 56, 329.
Mathematics / Symbolic Mathematics
A freshman chemistry thermodynamics experiment: The cyclic rule revisited  Dezube, Bruce
A verification of the cyclic rule through measurements of a stretched rubber band.
Dezube, Bruce J. Chem. Educ. 1979, 56, 313.
Thermodynamics
Food chemistry for non-science majors  Simek, Jan William; Pruitt, Beth Ann
Topics for lectures, laboratories, and projects in a chemistry course for non-science majors.
Simek, Jan William; Pruitt, Beth Ann J. Chem. Educ. 1979, 56, 230.
Food Science |
Consumer Chemistry |
Nonmajor Courses
Thermodynamics and solubilities of salts of dipositive ions  Riley, Gary F.; Eberhardt, William H.
Used to illustrate the application of the principle that a decrease in free energy is a criterion for the spontaneity of a chemical reaction.
Riley, Gary F.; Eberhardt, William H. J. Chem. Educ. 1979, 56, 206.
Thermodynamics |
Precipitation / Solubility |
Physical Properties |
Reactions
A decade of chemistry for nonscientists - 1968 to 1977  Hostettler, John D.
Bibliography of course descriptions, laboratories, activities and teaching techniques, and essays and reports relevant to chemistry for nonscientists.
Hostettler, John D. J. Chem. Educ. 1979, 56, 33.
Nonmajor Courses
Chemistry for artists and art buffs  Denio, Allen A.
Goals, instructional strategies, lecture and laboratory topics for the nonmajor course "Chemistry for Artists and Art Buffs."
Denio, Allen A. J. Chem. Educ. 1979, 56, 30.
Applications of Chemistry |
Nonmajor Courses
A discovery experiment. CO2 soap bubble dynamics  Millikan, Roger C.
Students often make a choice of major based upon the view of a subject that they derive from the beginning course. Rare are the chemistry courses that provide the excitement and chance for discovery, while providing a basic understanding of chemistry. This article describes an experiment that does provide such an opportunity.
Millikan, Roger C. J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 807.
Gases |
Physical Properties |
Surface Science
Determination of the equilibrium constant for triiodide formation. Use of a less toxic solvent  Ackermann, Martin N.
A typical equilibrium laboratory may be hazardous for inexperienced students to perform.
Ackermann, Martin N. J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 795.
Equilibrium
A demonstration of the relationship between rate constants and equilibrium constants   Smoot, Felicia; Ragan, Shirley; Burkett, Alan R.
This demonstration is designed to point out the relationships and distinctions between rate constants, rate expressions, and equilibrium constants.
Smoot, Felicia; Ragan, Shirley; Burkett, Alan R. J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 790.
Equilibrium |
Rate Law
Illustration of d and p block element properties  Canty, Allan J.
The experiments described in this article have been devised to cover descriptive chemistry appropriate for introductory chemistry.
Canty, Allan J. J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 790.
Descriptive Chemistry |
Metals |
Nonmetals
Determination of copper in a copper-nickel alloy: A new experiment for the general chemistry laboratory  Gallagher, Kristin; Cantor, Charles R.
A brief description of a laboratory experience for the determination of copper in a copper-nickel alloy: A new experiment for the general chemistry laboratory.
Gallagher, Kristin; Cantor, Charles R. J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 660.
Metals |
Quantitative Analysis
Hybrid orbitals in general chemistry: A simple vector approach   Wiger, George R.
The author shares a method for presenting the facts about hybrid orbitals without some sort of supporting illustration.
Wiger, George R. J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 655.
MO Theory
Minimizing the free energy: a computer method for teaching chemical equilibrium concepts  Heald, Emerson F.
This paper presents an alternative method to the standard treatment of equilibrium which uses material balance conditions and the minimization of the free energy. Both concepts are often omitted or glossed over in introductory treatments of equilibrium.
Heald, Emerson F. J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 641.
Equilibrium
General chemistry in liberal arts colleges  Finholt, Albert E.
The nature of a liberal arts curriculum places an emphasis on interrelationships, integration and nonmaterial goals. For science majors this helps to maintain a proper sense of perspective and humility.
Finholt, Albert E. J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 616.
Intuitive and general approach to acid-base equilibrium calculations  Felty, Wayne L.
The purpose of this paper is to show that the usual intuitive approach used in general chemistry can be readily extended without introduction of additional, sophisticated concepts to give the general, exact expression and to point out the pedagogical advantage of its use.
Felty, Wayne L. J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 576.
Acids / Bases |
Equilibrium |
Chemometrics
Serum iron determination: A sensitive colorimetric experiment  Harris, Daniel C.
The authors have modified an existing colorimetric procedures for the determination of serum iron for use in freshman and sophomore level quantitative analysis laboratories.
Harris, Daniel C. J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 539.
Quantitative Analysis
Bubble pressure and volume. A demonstration experiment  Christian, Sherril D.; Enwall, Eric
An interesting phenomenon which illustrates several important principles, is the dependence of the size of a soap bubble on pressure. The subject is introduced to the class by the black box experiment presented in this article.
Christian, Sherril D.; Enwall, Eric J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 536.
Gases |
Surface Science
A study of factors related to success in nursing chemistry  Mamantov, C. B.; Wyatt, W. W.
The prediction of success in college chemistry has been the subject of a number of studies. The findings of these studies frequently are not in agreement. This study determines the relationship between selected variables in the student's background and success in nursing chemistry and to study the relationship between the student's performance in the ACS cooperative examination in inorganic, organic, and biochemistry.
Mamantov, C. B.; Wyatt, W. W. J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 524.
Nonmajor Courses
Origin of life. An interdisciplinary course in chemical evolution for undergraduates  Hughes, L. J.; Frank, J. W.; Wilson, A. T.
The origin of life was the theme of an interdisciplinary course which included aspects of astronomy, biology, biochemistry, geology, and physics.
Hughes, L. J.; Frank, J. W.; Wilson, A. T. J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 521.
Flexible general chemistry laboratory programs   Mellon, E. K.
In designing a flexible laboratory program, this author shares the bibliography yielded during the program construction so that readers interested in a flexible general chemistry laboratory programs can benefit from it.
Mellon, E. K. J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 517.
Administrative Issues |
Laboratory Management
Pressure calculations   Schultz, Charles W.
This question requires students to be able to distinguish two kinds of pressure: Boyles law pressure of gas (that depends on volume) from the equilibrium vapor pressure above a liquid (that does not).
Schultz, Charles W. J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 515.
Gases |
Chemometrics
Using the Aufbau principle   Whitmer, John C.
This question is written with the belief that general chemistry students should not only attain an understanding of the Aufbau principle enabling them to write down electron configurations, they ought also recognize the correspondence between the quantum numbers and the structures of the periodic table.
Whitmer, John C. J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 515.
Quantum Chemistry |
Atomic Properties / Structure |
Periodicity / Periodic Table
Construction of a novel sample holder for use in undergraduate IR spectroscopy experiments  Law, R.; Ronald, B. P.; Ferrin, L.; Pocker, Y.
The authors share a more economical solution for holding IR samples.
Law, R.; Ronald, B. P.; Ferrin, L.; Pocker, Y. J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 508.
Spectroscopy |
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus |
Laboratory Management
Development of intellectual skills in the laboratory  Ophardt, Charles E.
This first semester laboratory was designed to give instruction and practice in the intellectual skills of application, analysis, synthesis, and in Piaget's formal operations.
Ophardt, Charles E. J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 485.
Learning Theories |
Qualitative Analysis |
Water / Water Chemistry |
Atmospheric Chemistry |
Acids / Bases |
Titration / Volumetric Analysis
Colorimetric analysis for salicylate in urine: An experiment for nursing chemistry  Cavanaugh, Margaret A.; Bambenek, Mark A.
The iron-salicylate system provides a chemistry experiment is described here and is suitable for students majoring in nursing.
Cavanaugh, Margaret A.; Bambenek, Mark A. J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 464.
Nonmajor Courses |
Bioanalytical Chemistry |
Solutions / Solvents |
Quantitative Analysis |
Spectroscopy |
UV-Vis Spectroscopy |
Amines / Ammonium Compounds
I. How much work can a person do?  Bent, Henry A.
This article relates concepts of work and energy by walking through a calculation of how much work is produced during exercise. [Debut]
Bent, Henry A. J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 456.
Thermodynamics |
Biophysical Chemistry
Conjugate acid-base mixtures in the general chemistry laboratory. A comprehensive buffer experiment  Wiger, George R.; de la Camp, Ulrich
A very exact and detailed procedure for a comprehensive buffer experiment is presented in this paper.
Wiger, George R.; de la Camp, Ulrich J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 401.
Acids / Bases |
pH
Dissolving iron nails: A kinetics experiment  Monaghan, Charles P.; Fanning, James C.
These authors share a kinetics experiment that appeals to students due to its familiarity.
Monaghan, Charles P.; Fanning, James C. J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 400.
Oxidation / Reduction |
Kinetics
Chemistry-culture course for nonscience majors  Kilzer, S. Laeticia
A course called "chemistry and cultures" has been created in order to fill the need for general citizenry to have a fundamental understanding of contemporary issues.
Kilzer, S. Laeticia J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 392.
Nonmajor Courses
Help program for failing students in the final six weeks of freshman chemistry  Martin, R. R.; Carlton, T. R.
A study was undertaken to determine the value of offering extensive remedial help to those students who were failing the freshman chemistry courses. Students were offered six weeks of remedial classes, tutorial help, and multiple choice exercises covering those areas of the course in which failing students encountered problems.
Martin, R. R.; Carlton, T. R. J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 388.
Balancing an atypical redox equation  Carrano, S. A.
The author presents a particularly tricky redox problem and walks readers through a solution.
Carrano, S. A. J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 382.
Chemometrics |
Oxidation / Reduction |
Stoichiometry
Concentration model  Leung, Wai-Keung Solomon; Buchanan, Edward B., Jr.
The authors provide a model for lessons concerning parts-per-million and parts-per-billion.
Leung, Wai-Keung Solomon; Buchanan, Edward B., Jr. J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 380.
Toxicology |
Metals
Teaching the method of successive approximations  Nassiff, Peter J.; Boyko, E. R.
The purpose of this papers is to help the teacher show the student why basic methods of successive approximations work, how they may be applied, and under what conditions it will be successful.
Nassiff, Peter J.; Boyko, E. R. J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 376.
Chemometrics |
Acids / Bases |
Gases
Use of a hand-held programmable calculator in evaluating freshman experiments.  Hughes, B. G.; Bundschuh, J. E.
The authors have written computer programs used to evaluate student results in large, chemical laboratories.
Hughes, B. G.; Bundschuh, J. E. J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 336.
Quantitative Analysis
Versus/versus-a lab that students don't dread  Uhorchak, Robert E.; Flath, Patricia C.
Students enjoy this inquiry lab requiring them to identify an unknown.
Uhorchak, Robert E.; Flath, Patricia C. J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 335.
The chemical equation. Part II: Oxidation-reduction reactions  Kolb, Doris
Oxidation has come to have a much broader meaning than its original iteration.
Kolb, Doris J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 326.
Oxidation / Reduction
The electron game: A novel approach to aid in the teaching of electronic structures of atoms  Wiseman, Frank L., Jr.
The author reports a competitive group activity called "The electron game" that has been used as an aid to teaching the aufbau principle for determining atomic electronic structure to nonscience major chemistry students in an introductory chemistry course.
Wiseman, Frank L., Jr. J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 325.
Atomic Properties / Structure
Lecture projectable atomic orbital cross-sections and bonding interactions  Shepherd, Rex E.
Models using small Styrofoam balls and slinky toys improve student understanding of covalent bonds.
Shepherd, Rex E. J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 317.
Atomic Properties / Structure |
Covalent Bonding |
MO Theory |
Molecular Modeling
Variation of radioactive decay rates  Wolsey, Wayne C.
133. It is stated frequently in introductory chemistry texts that radioactive decay rates are invariant. Students are led to the impression, implicitly, if not explicitly, that changes in chemical form, temperature, pressure, etc. have no effect upon the half-lives of unstable nuclei. This constancy of decay is perhaps true for some particular modes of decay, but by no means is it true for all.
Wolsey, Wayne C. J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 302.
Nuclear / Radiochemistry |
Thermodynamics
Solvay synthesis of sodium hydrogen carbonate. An undergraduate laboratory experiment  Kirksey, H. Graden
There has been little in the undergraduate laboratory literature on the Solvay synthesis. This author shares an activity that can be done with introductory students.
Kirksey, H. Graden J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 272.
Synthesis
Determination of the percent Na4EDTA in bathroom cleaners  Kump, K. I.; Palocsay, F. A.; Gallaher, T. N.
There has been much publicity recently about the importance and virtues of relevant experiments in chemistry lab courses. This experiment is for the general chemistry student involving the analysis of bathroom cleaners and determining the concentration of active ingredients.
Kump, K. I.; Palocsay, F. A.; Gallaher, T. N. J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 265.
Titration / Volumetric Analysis |
pH |
Consumer Chemistry |
Quantitative Analysis
"Intelligent life in the universe"-a "non-survey" approach to the traditional survey course for nonscience majors  Quane, Denis
A brief note about a chemistry course for nonmajors.
Quane, Denis J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 252.
Nonmajor Courses
Temperature dependence of Kw   Steffel, M. J.
The question presented in this note requires the resolution of a conflict between a common sense notion and an isolated fact.
Steffel, M. J. J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 243.
Equilibrium
Spectrophotometric analysis simulation  Breneman, G. L.
A Basic computer program has been written that completely simulates a spectrophotometric analysis of an unknown solution. This includes measuring the absorbance spectrum of the compound, selection of wavelength for the analysis, determining the relationship between absorbance and concentration, and making any dilutions needed.
Breneman, G. L. J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 241.
Spectroscopy
Evaluation of a videocassette-discussion teaching format in general chemistry  Enger, John; Toms-Wood, Anne; Cohn, Kim
This paper will present an evaluation of the ongoing professionally produced videocassette-discussion teaching format currently employed in introductory chemistry.
Enger, John; Toms-Wood, Anne; Cohn, Kim J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 230.
The chemistry of life. A second semester course on color videotapes for students in life sciences  Jegl, William; Katzenellenbogen, John A.; Okamoto, Martha S.; Paul, Iain C.; Pirkle, William H.; Schmidt, Paul G.
Two main aspects of this course were: a selection of subject matter appropriate for a second-semester course for freshmen with interests in biological science, and the course was to be built around a set of video tapes.
Jegl, William; Katzenellenbogen, John A.; Okamoto, Martha S.; Paul, Iain C.; Pirkle, William H.; Schmidt, Paul G. J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 225.
Teaching a large introductory chemistry course using T.V. cassettes  Haight, G. P., Jr.
An experimental videocassette/discussion format has been developed for the teaching of large numbers of students in a small classroom environment. Videocassette tapes together with a syllabus and textbook define the course content and objective.
Haight, G. P., Jr. J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 221.
Synthesis and reactions of a cobalt complex. A project for freshman laboratory  Alexander, John J.; Dorsey, John G.
This lab offers first-year students a rare opportunity for interesting discussions with brighter students, for extending the work involved and for conveying some of the excitement of a developing research problem.
Alexander, John J.; Dorsey, John G. J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 207.
Coordination Compounds |
Diastereomers |
Spectroscopy
Simple liquid-liquid extraction experiment for freshmen  Jones, Mark M.; Champion, Gwendalyn R.
A procedure can be described here can be carried out with the equipment normally present in a typical freshman laboratory. The experiment turns out to be a very good test of the student' technique and understanding.
Jones, Mark M.; Champion, Gwendalyn R. J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 119.
Separation Science |
Liquids |
Titration / Volumetric Analysis
General chemistry-pressure measurement   Steffel, Margaret J.
This question allows students to demonstrate the understanding of the operation of barometers and vapor pressure at a freshman level.
Steffel, Margaret J. J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 102.
Gases |
Quantitative Analysis |
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus
Molar volumes: Microscopic insight from macroscopic data  Davenport, Derek A.; Fosterling, Robert B.; Srinivasan, Viswanathan
The molar volumes of the alkali metal halides; molar volumes of binary hydrogen compounds; molar volumes of the first transition series; molar volumes of the lanthanoids and actinoids; molar volumes of the carbon family; molar volumes of isotopically related species; aquated ions and ions in aqueous solution.
Davenport, Derek A.; Fosterling, Robert B.; Srinivasan, Viswanathan J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 93.
Inner Transition Elements |
Metals |
Periodicity / Periodic Table |
Stoichiometry |
Gases |
Transition Elements |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Isotopes
Electroplating of polyethylene  Gorodetsky, Malka
In the process of reorganizing a first-year chemistry laboratory for engineering students the authors have developed experiments that reproduce the approach in solving industrial chemical problems.
Gorodetsky, Malka J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 66.
Industrial Chemistry |
Electrochemistry |
Oxidation / Reduction |
Metals
Inexpensive gouy balance for magnetic susceptibility determination  Viswanadham, Puligandla
In this activity, the student is introduced to the principles and preparation of a double pan balance and magnetic properties of materials simultaneously through a single experiment.
Viswanadham, Puligandla J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 54.
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus
General chemistry thermodynamics experiment  Beaulieu, Lynn P., CPT
An experiment is outlined here that provides students with an opportunity to do experimental thermodynamics, and to calculate those thermodynamic values which usually cannot be determined with the simple equipment available in a general chemistry laboratory.
Beaulieu, Lynn P., CPT J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 53.
Thermodynamics
Solar energy concepts in the teaching of chemistry  Cantrell, Joseph S.
A justification for why solar energy concepts should be included in the teaching of chemistry and some curricular tips for the integration of these concepts.
Cantrell, Joseph S. J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 41.
Green Chemistry
Reaction rates for a homogeneously catalyzed reaction  Nechamkin, Howard; Keller, Elhannan; Goodkin, Jerome
The reaction of KMnO4 with hydrogen in an acidic medium is an example of a homogeneously catalyzed reaction that can be performed by college freshmen.
Nechamkin, Howard; Keller, Elhannan; Goodkin, Jerome J. Chem. Educ. 1977, 54, 775.
Rate Law |
Kinetics |
Catalysis
Determination of pKa using the half-volume method: A laboratory experiment  Stephens, S. Jane; Jonich, Michael J.
The equivalence point of an unknown acid is found; the value of pKa is read directly from the titration curve using the "half-volume" method.
Stephens, S. Jane; Jonich, Michael J. J. Chem. Educ. 1977, 54, 711.
pH |
Titration / Volumetric Analysis |
Quantitative Analysis
Synthesis and properties of an optically active complex: A polarimeter experiment for general chemistry  Hunt, Harold R., Jr.
Synthesizing and determining the optical rotation of d-Co(phen)3(ClO4)3.2H2O.
Hunt, Harold R., Jr. J. Chem. Educ. 1977, 54, 710.
Chirality / Optical Activity |
Molecular Properties / Structure |
Stereochemistry |
Synthesis |
Coordination Compounds
Discarded energy: The heat of combustion of garbage  Jensen, Trescott E.; Eatough, Delbert J.; Hansen, Lee D.
Calorimetry data for burning different samples of shredded garbage is found to be higher than that for wood.
Jensen, Trescott E.; Eatough, Delbert J.; Hansen, Lee D. J. Chem. Educ. 1977, 54, 700.
Calorimetry / Thermochemistry |
Applications of Chemistry
Pharmacological projects/case studies for teaching molecular structure and reactivity  Webb, John; Rasmussen, Malcolm
Using pharmacological agents to provide projects that develop and illustrate concepts of molecular stereochemistry, functional groups, and types of reactions and reactivity.
Webb, John; Rasmussen, Malcolm J. Chem. Educ. 1977, 54, 677.
Drugs / Pharmaceuticals |
Stereochemistry |
Reactions |
Mechanisms of Reactions
Chaos can be fun if it's organized. A bit of cautious optimism (actually hysterical glee) about first year chemistry  O'Connor, Rod
Suggestions for increasing enthusiasm for general chemistry.
O'Connor, Rod J. Chem. Educ. 1977, 54, 631.
The chemistry of wine. An introductory lecture-laboratory course for nonchemistry students  Crews, Phillip
Describes the organization, content, and laboratory experiments of an introductory lecture-laboratory course for nonchemistry students.
Crews, Phillip J. Chem. Educ. 1977, 54, 630.
Nonmajor Courses |
Food Science |
Consumer Chemistry
Water dipping kinetics. A physical analog for chemical kinetics  Birk, James P.; Gunter, S. Kay
Physical analogs of zero-, first, and second-order kinetics using the volume of water transferred by a dipper oriented in different directions with respect to a basin of water.
Birk, James P.; Gunter, S. Kay J. Chem. Educ. 1977, 54, 557.
Kinetics |
Equilibrium |
Rate Law
Environmental analysis course for conservation students  Loconto, Paul R.
Objectives and unit outline of "Environmental Chemistry Laboratory," and environmental analysis course for conservation students
Loconto, Paul R. J. Chem. Educ. 1977, 54, 506.
Chemistry for nonscience students  Miller, Theodore L.
Briefly describes two chemistry-related science courses for liberal arts students: Chemistry and Industry and Forensic Chemistry.
Miller, Theodore L. J. Chem. Educ. 1977, 54, 502.
Nonmajor Courses |
Industrial Chemistry |
Forensic Chemistry |
Applications of Chemistry
Using oxidation state diagrams to teach thermodynamics and inorganic chemistry  Friedel, A.; Murray, R.
Using oxidation state diagrams is suggested as a means of solving some of the problems associated with the teaching of thermodynamics and inorganic group chemistry.
Friedel, A.; Murray, R. J. Chem. Educ. 1977, 54, 485.
Thermodynamics |
Oxidation State
High risk freshman chemist revisited  Pickering, Miles
Do students taking a one semester supplementary, remedial course acquire a long term immunity to failure?
Pickering, Miles J. Chem. Educ. 1977, 54, 433.
Teaching ion-ion, ion-dipole, and dipole-dipole interactions  Yoder, Claude H.
Shows how electrostatic interactions can be expressed quantitatively through Coulomb's law and taught at a variety of places in the chemistry curriculum.
Yoder, Claude H. J. Chem. Educ. 1977, 54, 402.
Molecular Properties / Structure
Silver ion in water purification: A follow-up  Quane, Denis
Applying a previous idea on the possible use of silver ion in water purification to teaching the concept of Ksp.
Quane, Denis J. Chem. Educ. 1977, 54, 381.
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Water / Water Chemistry |
Equilibrium |
Solutions / Solvents
Use of color video cassettes in freshman chemistry laboratory instruction  Magee, Brian; McBride, Ritch; Xuong, Nguyen huu

Magee, Brian; McBride, Ritch; Xuong, Nguyen huu J. Chem. Educ. 1977, 54, 366.
Stimulating student interest in chemistry at a small college: A successful approach based on A.C.S. cassette tapes  Volker, Eugene J.
An interdisciplinary course entitled "Chemistry for Modern Man," based on A.C.S. cassette tapes.
Volker, Eugene J. J. Chem. Educ. 1977, 54, 358.
Copper(II) aspirinate project for the general chemistry laboratory  Dudek, Emily
The weight percent of copper in student-prepared copper(II) aspirinate is measured by electrogravimetric, spectrophotometric, and titrimetric methods.
Dudek, Emily J. Chem. Educ. 1977, 54, 329.
Titration / Volumetric Analysis |
Medicinal Chemistry |
Drugs / Pharmaceuticals |
Synthesis |
Quantitative Analysis
A course for the underprepared chemistry student  Walmsley, Frank
A course entitled "Elementary Chemistry" precedes the general chemistry course required for science majors for those students identified as underprepared by a placement examination.
Walmsley, Frank J. Chem. Educ. 1977, 54, 314.
Illustrating infrared spectroscopy using commercially available plastic films  Webb, John; Rasmussen, Malcolm; Selinger, Ben
Collecting and comparing the IR spectra of commercially available plastic films.
Webb, John; Rasmussen, Malcolm; Selinger, Ben J. Chem. Educ. 1977, 54, 303.
Spectroscopy |
IR Spectroscopy |
Molecular Properties / Structure
Some structural principles for introductory chemistry  Wells, A. F.
Unit cells in repeating patterns and descriptions of simple structures.
Wells, A. F. J. Chem. Educ. 1977, 54, 273.
Solids |
Crystals / Crystallography
Chemical oscillations as an undergraduate experiment  Deb, B. M.
Hitherto unreported observations regarding the Briggs-Rauscher oscillating system.
Deb, B. M. J. Chem. Educ. 1977, 54, 236.
Reactions |
Kinetics
Effect of Ionic Strength on Equilibrium Constants  Seymour, M. D.; Fernando, Quintus
Involves the determination of the acid dissociation constant of bromcresol green by a spectrophotometric method; using a graphing calculator, each student can perform the laboratory work and obtain his own data set.
Seymour, M. D.; Fernando, Quintus J. Chem. Educ. 1977, 54, 225.
Acids / Bases |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Equilibrium |
pH
Introductory quantitative laboratory exercise  Crossfield, A. J.
Two laboratory exercises that give good experiences with balance use, titration techniques, aliquot use, and mole calculations.
Crossfield, A. J. J. Chem. Educ. 1977, 54, 190.
Quantitative Analysis |
Gravimetric Analysis |
Titration / Volumetric Analysis |
Stoichiometry
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.
Designing a valuable freshman laboratory experience for the "average" science major  Mellon, E. K.
A more flexible laboratory organization is required to service a heterogeneous student population properly.
Mellon, E. K. J. Chem. Educ. 1977, 54, 115.
Laboratory Management
An investigation of chemistry courses for nonscience majors  Blatt, Rita G.
63% of ACS accredited schools offer chemistry courses specifically designed for the nonscience major.
Blatt, Rita G. J. Chem. Educ. 1977, 54, 89.
Nonmajor Courses
Chemistry in the crime lab. A forensic science course  Clark, M. J.; Keegel, J. F.
Describes the topics and laboratories considered in the course.
Clark, M. J.; Keegel, J. F. J. Chem. Educ. 1977, 54, 38.
Forensic Chemistry |
Nonmajor Courses
Detection of butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) in cooking oils  McKone, Harold T.
The author describes an experiment he uses in an Environmental Science course geared toward non-science majors.
McKone, Harold T. J. Chem. Educ. 1976, 53, 800.
Nonmajor Courses |
Food Science |
Chromatography |
Quantitative Analysis |
Fatty Acids
Freshman motivation and placement in large universities  Walter, Robert I.
Examines ways in which different institutions have organized chemistry courses for incoming freshmen.
Walter, Robert I. J. Chem. Educ. 1966, 43, 499.
Chemical background for the biological sciences (White, Emil H.)  Clark, John M., Jr.

Clark, John M., Jr. J. Chem. Educ. 1965, 42, A220.
An introduction to modern chemistry (Dewar, Michael J. S.)  Davenport, Derek A.

Davenport, Derek A. J. Chem. Educ. 1965, 42, 689.
General chemistry laboratory text (Hutton, Wilbert)  Young, Jay A.

Young, Jay A. J. Chem. Educ. 1965, 42, 689.
Potentiometer for the general chemistry laboratory  Wood, Stanley E.; Anderson, C. B.
A circuit diagram is presented for a potentiometer used to verify the Nernst equation and investigate other electrochemical phenomenon.
Wood, Stanley E.; Anderson, C. B. J. Chem. Educ. 1965, 42, 659.
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus |
Electrochemistry |
Electrolytic / Galvanic Cells / Potentials
Conductance bridge for general chemistry laboratory  Anderson, C. B.; Wood, Stanley E.
Using the conductance bridge presented, students have determined the dissociation constant of acetic acid in water, and investigated the change upon dilution in the fraction dissociated.
Anderson, C. B.; Wood, Stanley E. J. Chem. Educ. 1965, 42, 658.
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus
Atoms, molecules, and chemical change (Johnson, Russel H.; Grunwald, Ernest)  Fuller, Edward C.

Fuller, Edward C. J. Chem. Educ. 1965, 42, 634.
Chemistry: An introduction to matter and energy (Hamm, Donald I.)  Maybury, P. Calvin

Maybury, P. Calvin J. Chem. Educ. 1965, 42, 633.
Principles of chemistry: An introduction to the theoretical concepts (Ander, Paul; Sonnessa, Anthony)  Archer, Ronald D.

Archer, Ronald D. J. Chem. Educ. 1965, 42, 633.
General chemistry laboratory operations (Conroy, Lawrence E.; Tobias, R. Stuart)  Neidig, H. A.

Neidig, H. A. J. Chem. Educ. 1965, 42, 578.
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
The elements of chemistry; The elements of chemistry in the laboratory (Eblin, Lawrence P.)  Birdwhistell, R. K.

Birdwhistell, R. K. J. Chem. Educ. 1965, 42, 522.
Nonmajor Courses
Fundamental chemistry (Andrews, Donald H.; Kokes, Richard J.)  Berry, R. Stephen

Berry, R. Stephen J. Chem. Educ. 1965, 42, 520.
Thermodynamics of the ionization of acetic and chloroacetic acids  Neidig, H. A., Yingling, R. T.
Students are asked to determine the effect of the structure of acetic, chloroacetic, dichloroacetic, and trichloroacetic acid on equilbria and to discuss the observed effects in terms of standard free energy, enthalpy, and entropy changes.
Neidig, H. A., Yingling, R. T. J. Chem. Educ. 1965, 42, 484.
Acids / Bases |
Thermodynamics |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry
The tin(II)-methyl orange reaction: A kinetics experiment for introductory chemistry  Haight, G. P., Jr.
The tin(II)-methyl orange reaction is followed with a Spec 20 to determine the order with respect to tin and methyl orange.
Haight, G. P., Jr. J. Chem. Educ. 1965, 42, 478.
Kinetics |
Dyes / Pigments
An exercise in glass manipulation: Preparation of a hypodermic syringe  Brasted, Robert C.
In order to familiarize students with glass manipulation, a hypodermic syringe is constructed.
Brasted, Robert C. J. Chem. Educ. 1965, 42, 476.
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus
Investigation of interaction in the Pb(NO3)2NaClmethanolwater system  Neidig, H. A.
The purpose of this investigation is to collect solubility data for lead(II) nitratesodium chloride methanolwater systems from which a microscopic model can be constructed and used to discuss the various types of interactions occurring.
Neidig, H. A. J. Chem. Educ. 1965, 42, 475.
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Precipitation / Solubility |
Noncovalent Interactions
Enthalpies of formation of solid salts  Neidig, H. A.; Yingling, R. T.
This investigation introduces the student to several important areas of thermochemistry, including enthalpies of neutralization, enthalpies of dissolution, enthalpies of formation, and Hess' Law.
Neidig, H. A.; Yingling, R. T. J. Chem. Educ. 1965, 42, 474.
Thermodynamics |
Solids |
Calorimetry / Thermochemistry |
Precipitation / Solubility |
Acids / Bases |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry
Relationship of enthalpy of solution, solvation energy, and crystal energy  Neidig, H. A., Yingling, R. T.
The primary objectives of this investigation are to relate enthalpy of solution, solvation energy, and crystal energy using Hess' Law and to acquaint students with Born-Haber type energy cycles.
Neidig, H. A., Yingling, R. T. J. Chem. Educ. 1965, 42, 473.
Thermodynamics |
Solutions / Solvents |
Crystals / Crystallography |
Calorimetry / Thermochemistry
Composition of metal ammine ions  Slabaugh, W. H.
The number of ligands associated with the central metallic ion is measured titrimetrically, with photometric and potentiometric endpoints, for Cu(NH3)4 2+ and Ag(NH3)2 +.
Slabaugh, W. H. J. Chem. Educ. 1965, 42, 470.
Coordination Compounds
Experimental approach to stoichiometry. In first-year chemistry at Northwestern  King, L. Carroll; Cooper, Milton
Presents five experiments in which students are given a minimal set of directions and a simply stated objective.
King, L. Carroll; Cooper, Milton J. Chem. Educ. 1965, 42, 464.
Stoichiometry |
Coordination Compounds |
Undergraduate Research |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Solutions / Solvents |
Precipitation / Solubility |
Titration / Volumetric Analysis
University chemistry (Mahan, Bruce H.)  Tobias, R. Stuart

Tobias, R. Stuart J. Chem. Educ. 1965, 42, 345.
Derivation of equations for the interconversion of concentration units  Mills, Alfred P.
Presents the derivation of equations for the interconversion of concentration units.
Mills, Alfred P. J. Chem. Educ. 1965, 42, 314.
Nomenclature / Units / Symbols
College Chemistry (Frey, Paul R.)  Milton K. Snyder

Milton K. Snyder J. Chem. Educ. 1965, 42, 292.
Chemical Principles (Hepler, Loren G.)  Kenney, Malcolm E.

Kenney, Malcolm E. J. Chem. Educ. 1965, 42, 291.
Column chromatography experiment using unknowns  Marmor, Solomon
Students are asked to separate an unknown mixture consisting of two colorless solids through column chromatography.
Marmor, Solomon J. Chem. Educ. 1965, 42, 272.
Chromatography |
Separation Science
Two-track introductory chemistry  Walter, Robert I.
Describes a two-track introductory chemistry program at Haverford College for students who have had no chemistry in high school and those who have had extensive preparation in chemistry.
Walter, Robert I. J. Chem. Educ. 1965, 42, 201.
Physical chemistry for freshmen: A rigorous introduction  Hoffman, Morton Z.; Prock, Alfred
Describes the important components of a course at Boston University that presents selected freshmen students with a rigorous introduction to physical chemistry.
Hoffman, Morton Z.; Prock, Alfred J. Chem. Educ. 1965, 42, 188.
The structure of atoms (Lagowski, J. J.)  Cohen, Irwin

Cohen, Irwin J. Chem. Educ. 1965, 42, 178.
Atomic Properties / Structure
Decolorization of glass  Dingledy, David
A common error in general chemistry textbooks is a statement that manganese dioxide decolorizes commercial glass by virtue of its ability to oxidize blue-green iron(II) to yellow-brown iron(III).
Dingledy, David J. Chem. Educ. 1965, 42, 160.
Oxidation / Reduction |
Oxidation State
The chemistry of some life processes (Cheldelin, Vernon H.; Newburgh, R. W.)  Hellman, Kenneth

Hellman, Kenneth J. Chem. Educ. 1965, 42, 117.
Principles of chemistry (Sanderson, R. T.)  Lippincott, W. T.

Lippincott, W. T. J. Chem. Educ. 1965, 42, 116.
Is the solubility product constant? Introductory experiment in solubility equilibrium  Goodman, Robert C.; Petrucci, Ralph H.
This article describes an experiment that employs the titration of lead nitrate solutions with potassium iodide solutions as a vivid and straightforward method of determining solubility product.
Goodman, Robert C.; Petrucci, Ralph H. J. Chem. Educ. 1965, 42, 104.
Equilibrium |
Precipitation / Solubility |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry
Introduction to physics and chemistry (Beiser, Arthur; Krauskopf, Konrad)  Fuller, Edward C.

Fuller, Edward C. J. Chem. Educ. 1965, 42, 61.
Nonmajor Courses
Thermochemical investigations for a first-year college chemistry course. A survey of existing literature  Ewing, Galen W.
The purpose of this article is to review some of the experiments that appear in the literature involving thermochemistry.
Ewing, Galen W. J. Chem. Educ. 1965, 42, 26.
Calorimetry / Thermochemistry
Chemistry: A survey of principles (Ewing, Galen W.; Meyer, E. Gerald)  Lee, Garth L.

Lee, Garth L. J. Chem. Educ. 1964, 41, A405.
Fundamentals of chemistry (Bogert, L. Jean)  Horton, Derek

Horton, Derek J. Chem. Educ. 1964, 41, A294.
Energy (Chalmers, Bruce)  Yates, John T., Jr.

Yates, John T., Jr. J. Chem. Educ. 1964, 41, A292.
Nonmajor Courses
Freshman Chemistry Problems and How to Solve Them (Sienko, M. J.)  Masterton, William

Masterton, William J. Chem. Educ. 1964, 41, 690.
Enrichment / Review Materials
"Live" and filmed laboratories: Alternating sequence for general chemistry  Brubaker, C. H., Jr.; Schwendeman, R. H.; McQuarrie, D. A.
Describes a program in which students alternate between working in a laboratory and watching experiments on film.
Brubaker, C. H., Jr.; Schwendeman, R. H.; McQuarrie, D. A. J. Chem. Educ. 1964, 41, 670.
A general chemistry experiment on clathrates  Sawyer, Albert K.
Students prepare one of two hydroquinone clathrates, one that traps methanol and another that traps hydrogen sulfide.
Sawyer, Albert K. J. Chem. Educ. 1964, 41, 661.
Separation Science
Chemistry: A Physical Approach (Sheehan, William F.)  Margrave, John L.

Margrave, John L. J. Chem. Educ. 1964, 41, 634.
College Chemistry (Pauling, Linus)  Davenport, Derek A.

Davenport, Derek A. J. Chem. Educ. 1964, 41, 633.
Solubility in mixed solvents: A radiochemistry experiment  Lochmuller, C.; Cefola, M.
This experiment illustrates the use of radioisotopes in a solubility measurement and demonstrates the effect of solvent dielectric on solubility.
Lochmuller, C.; Cefola, M. J. Chem. Educ. 1964, 41, 604.
Nuclear / Radiochemistry |
Isotopes |
Precipitation / Solubility
A kinetics experiment for first year chemistry  Shaefer, William P.
The exchange of iodine atoms between organic and inorganic iodides serves as a kinetics experiment for first year chemistry.
Shaefer, William P. J. Chem. Educ. 1964, 41, 558.
Kinetics |
Isotopes |
Rate Law
Automatic titrimetry in introductory college chemistry  Zajicek, O. T.
The experiment described here employs an automatic pH titrator as a tool for the teaching of a detailed treatment of simultaneous equilibria.
Zajicek, O. T. J. Chem. Educ. 1964, 41, 554.
Titration / Volumetric Analysis |
pH |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Acids / Bases |
Equilibrium
A simple quantitative electrolysis experiment for first year chemistry  Petrucci, Ralph H.; Moews, P. C., Jr.
This simple and inexpensive electrolysis experiment for first year chemistry allows a quantitative application of Faraday's laws without the need for analytical balances.
Petrucci, Ralph H.; Moews, P. C., Jr. J. Chem. Educ. 1964, 41, 552.
Electrochemistry
The use of problems from the literature in general chemistry  O'Malley, R. F.
Provides many examples of problems drawn from the literature for use in general chemistry.
O'Malley, R. F. J. Chem. Educ. 1964, 41, 512.
Enrichment / Review Materials
Reversible and irreversible work: A lecture demonstration  Eberhardt, William H.
This lecture demonstration illustrates the concepts of reversible and irreversible work using a pendulum and attached pan balance.
Eberhardt, William H. J. Chem. Educ. 1964, 41, 483.
Thermodynamics
The content of the first course in college chemistry: A survey of examination questions  Young, Jay A.
An objective survey to determine which topics are taught and which are excluded in the first year college chemistry course based on the questions found in final examinations.
Young, Jay A. J. Chem. Educ. 1964, 41, 477.
Glass tubes coated with methyl violet as an indicator  McKaig, Nelson, Jr.
Describes the use of glass tubes coated with methyl violet as an indicator as a method superior to paper strips.
McKaig, Nelson, Jr. J. Chem. Educ. 1964, 41, 439.
Qualitative Analysis |
Acids / Bases |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry
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 |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
The Carnot cycle and Maxwell's relations  Nash, Leonard K.
Maxwells equations can be derived from nothing more than the Carnot cycle and the deployment of the simplest plane geometry.
Nash, Leonard K. J. Chem. Educ. 1964, 41, 368.
Thermodynamics |
Chemometrics
Editorially speaking  Kieffer, William F.
Meeting the challenge of enriching lecture with historic anecdotes and relevant applications of chemistry.
Kieffer, William F. J. Chem. Educ. 1964, 41, 293.
Enrichment / Review Materials |
Applications of Chemistry
Chemistry (Quagliano, James V.)  Maybury, P. Calvin

Maybury, P. Calvin J. Chem. Educ. 1964, 41, 231.
General chemistry (Brown, Theodore L.)  Smith, Grant W.

Smith, Grant W. J. Chem. Educ. 1964, 41, 230.
Honors laboratory in general chemistry  Ogliaruso, Michael A.; Schneider, Joseph H.
Describes the honors laboratory program in general chemistry at the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn.
Ogliaruso, Michael A.; Schneider, Joseph H. J. Chem. Educ. 1964, 41, 215.
A new freshman chemistry laboratory program  Wiberley, Stephen E.; Richtol, Herbert H.
Describes a three-year pilot program at Rensselare Polytechnic Institute and summarizes its associated experiments.
Wiberley, Stephen E.; Richtol, Herbert H. J. Chem. Educ. 1964, 41, 146.
The general chemistry program at the University of Minnesota  Brasted, Robert C.
Presents aspects of interest regarding the general chemistry program at the University of Minnesota.
Brasted, Robert C. J. Chem. Educ. 1964, 41, 139.
Combining first year chemistry and physics for science majors  Fuller, Edward C.
Examines issues surrounding the combining of first year chemistry and physics for science majors.
Fuller, Edward C. J. Chem. Educ. 1964, 41, 136.
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.
Physical Properties |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
Adsorption isotherm using a colorimetric method: A general chemistry experiment  Dandy, A. J.
This investigation involves a modification of the conventional Freundlich adsorption isotherm experiment.
Dandy, A. J. J. Chem. Educ. 1964, 41, 47.
Photometer: Instrument for the freshman laboratory  Slabaugh, W. H.
Presents a design for a simple student photometer and some suggestions for its use.
Slabaugh, W. H. J. Chem. Educ. 1964, 41, 12.
Science for the non-scientist (Patton, A. R.)  Lee, Garth L.

Lee, Garth L. J. Chem. Educ. 1963, 40, A530.
Nonmajor Courses
Fundamentals of general chemistry (Sorum, C. H.)  Griswold, Ernest

Griswold, Ernest J. Chem. Educ. 1963, 40, 669.
Principles of chemistry (Gregg, Donald C.)  Eblin, Lawrence P.

Eblin, Lawrence P. J. Chem. Educ. 1963, 40, 669.
College chemistry (King, G. Brooks; Caldwell, William E.)  Keighton, Walter B.

Keighton, Walter B. J. Chem. Educ. 1963, 40, 559.
Physical science: A study of matter and energy (Booth, Verne H.)  Collins, Edward M.

Collins, Edward M. J. Chem. Educ. 1963, 40, 501.
Nonmajor Courses
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.
Chemical calculations (Benson, Sidney W.)  Masterton, William L.

Masterton, William L. J. Chem. Educ. 1963, 40, 499.
Chemometrics |
Enrichment / Review Materials
Chemistry for the applied sciences (Hoffman, Katherine Blood)  Hussey, Allen S.

Hussey, Allen S. J. Chem. Educ. 1963, 40, 498.
Fundamentals of college chemistry (Wood, J. H.; Keenan, C. W.; Bull, W. E.; Bowman, N. S.)  De Vries, John

De Vries, John J. Chem. Educ. 1963, 40, 497.
Heterogeneous equilibria in general chemistry  Grotz, Leonard C.
Presents suggestions for approaching the subject of heterogeneous equilibria in general chemistry.
Grotz, Leonard C. J. Chem. Educ. 1963, 40, 479.
Equilibrium |
Kinetics
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
Inorganic qualitative analysis: A short course for introductory chemistry (Hahn, Richard B.; Welcher, Frank J.)  Larson, W. D.

Larson, W. D. J. Chem. Educ. 1963, 40, 442.
Qualitative Analysis
Stereochemistry in the terminal course  Evans, Gordon G.
Discusses the role of stereochemistry in the terminal course of students who are not majoring in chemistry.
Evans, Gordon G. J. Chem. Educ. 1963, 40, 438.
Stereochemistry |
Nonmajor Courses
A simple kinetics experiment for general chemistry laboratory  Cone, W. H.; Hermens, R. A.
This simple kinetics experiment examines the oxidation of benzoic acid by potassium peroxodisulfate in the presence of catalytic amounts of silver ion.
Cone, W. H.; Hermens, R. A. J. Chem. Educ. 1963, 40, 421.
Kinetics |
Rate Law |
Oxidation / Reduction |
Catalysis
Qualitative anion-cation analysis: An interpretative laboratory text of semi-micro procedure in basic college chemistry (Margolis, Emil J.)  Weidner, Bruce V.

Weidner, Bruce V. J. Chem. Educ. 1963, 40, 390.
Qualitative Analysis |
Microscale Lab
An evaluation of the Toledo chemistry placement examination  Hovey, Nelson W.; Krohn, Albertine
Describes research into the ability of a test developed at the University of Toledo to predict achievement in general chemistry.
Hovey, Nelson W.; Krohn, Albertine J. Chem. Educ. 1963, 40, 370.
Placement in general chemistry  Shelar, Virginia M.; Cluff, Robert B.; Roth, Bernice
Discusses the use of placement tests to determine placement in general chemistry.
Shelar, Virginia M.; Cluff, Robert B.; Roth, Bernice J. Chem. Educ. 1963, 40, 369.
Administrative Issues
An experiment with galvanic cells: For the general chemistry laboratory  Dillard, Clyde R.; Kammeyer, Patty Hall
Describes a simple, low-cost galvanic cell and its use to compare various metallic electrodes.
Dillard, Clyde R.; Kammeyer, Patty Hall J. Chem. Educ. 1963, 40, 363.
Electrochemistry |
Electrolytic / Galvanic Cells / Potentials |
Metals
Temperature dependence of equilibrium: A first experiment in general chemistry  Mahan, Bruce H.
This experiment uses cooling curves to derive the expression for the temperature dependence of the equilibrium constant.
Mahan, Bruce H. J. Chem. Educ. 1963, 40, 293.
Equilibrium |
Thermodynamics
Letters to the editor  Meyer, E. Gerald; Weaver, Elbert C.
The authors encourage instructors of introductory chemistry not to distract students with side reactions.
Meyer, E. Gerald; Weaver, Elbert C. J. Chem. Educ. 1963, 40, 94.
Reactions
Technical report writing in freshman chemistry  McKaig, Nelson, Jr.
Describes efforts to improve the writing skills as part of the freshmen chemistry course.
McKaig, Nelson, Jr. J. Chem. Educ. 1963, 40, 86.
Formation of monothiocyanatoiron(III): A photometric equilibrium study  Ramette, Richard W.
Presents a beginning equilibrium experiment using photometry.
Ramette, Richard W. J. Chem. Educ. 1963, 40, 71.
Photochemistry |
Equilibrium |
Spectroscopy
An experimental program on chemical equilibrium  Reusch, R. N.; Carnell, P. H.
Describes the development and evaluation of a program on chemical equilibrium
Reusch, R. N.; Carnell, P. H. J. Chem. Educ. 1963, 40, 27.
Equilibrium
Programed instruction in the qualitative analysis laboratory  Cohen, Irwin; Fetterolf, Robert
Describes the development and characteristics of a program in qualitative analysis.
Cohen, Irwin; Fetterolf, Robert J. Chem. Educ. 1963, 40, 25.
Qualitative Analysis
Mathematical methods for science students (Stephenson, G.)  Whitman, Donald R.

Whitman, Donald R. J. Chem. Educ. 1962, 39, A972.
Enrichment / Review Materials
The preparation of magnesium nitride  Young, Jay A.; Taylor, John K.
Suggests some research activities based on an article published previously in the Journal.
Young, Jay A.; Taylor, John K. J. Chem. Educ. 1962, 39, A960.
Synthesis |
Undergraduate Research |
Reactions
The chemistry of silver  Young, Jay A.; Taylor, John K.
Suggests some research activities based on an article published previously in the Journal.
Young, Jay A.; Taylor, John K. J. Chem. Educ. 1962, 39, A960.
Undergraduate Research |
Oxidation / Reduction
Investigations in chemistry; A text for the general chemistry laboratory (Taylor, Jay E.; Bush, George L.; Demuth, John R.)  McMullen, Warren A.

McMullen, Warren A. J. Chem. Educ. 1962, 39, A918.
Inorganic Chemistry: An intermediate text (Wood, C. W.; Holliday, A. K.)  Smith, Grant W.

Smith, Grant W. J. Chem. Educ. 1962, 39, A906.
College chemistry (Gregg, Donald C.)  Krohn, Albertine

Krohn, Albertine J. Chem. Educ. 1962, 39, A834.
Laboratory studies in general chemistry (Brescia, Frank; Meislich, Herbert; Turk, Amos; Arents, John; Anderson, Adolph)  Eddy, Robert D.

Eddy, Robert D. J. Chem. Educ. 1962, 39, A695.
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
The nature of atoms and molecules: A general chemistry (Scott, Ewing C.; Kanda, Frank A.)  Batey, Harry H., Jr.

Batey, Harry H., Jr. J. Chem. Educ. 1962, 39, 654.
Fundamental chemistry (Andrews, Donald H.; Kokes, Richard J.)  Berry, R. Stephen

Berry, R. Stephen J. Chem. Educ. 1962, 39, 653.
Laboratory guide for general chemistry: A research approach (Gates, Henry S.)  Eddy, Robert D.

Eddy, Robert D. J. Chem. Educ. 1962, 39, 653.
Undergraduate Research
Hypodermic syringes in quantitative elementary chemistry experiments. Part 2. General chemistry experiments  Davenport, Derek A.; Saba, Afif N.
Presents a variety of experiments that make use of hypodermic syringes in quantitative elementary chemistry.
Davenport, Derek A.; Saba, Afif N. J. Chem. Educ. 1962, 39, 617.
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus |
Gases |
Liquids |
Reactions |
Equilibrium |
Stoichiometry
Chemistry: A first course in modern chemistry (Garrett, Alfred B.; Richardson, John S.; Kiefer, Arthur S.)  Schmuckler, Joseph

Schmuckler, Joseph J. Chem. Educ. 1962, 39, 544.
Balancing ionic equations by the method of undetermined coefficients  Haas, Rudy; Gayer, Karl H.
Describes a mathematical method for balancing chemical equations.
Haas, Rudy; Gayer, Karl H. J. Chem. Educ. 1962, 39, 537.
Stoichiometry |
Chemometrics
Electrolytic conductivity: A demonstration experiment  Thomas, William B.
Describes a simple method of measuring electrolytic conductivity based on Ohm's law.
Thomas, William B. J. Chem. Educ. 1962, 39, 531.
Electrochemistry |
Conductivity |
Solutions / Solvents |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry
Evaluation of programmed instruction  Sacerdote, Luciana
A small study reports that programmed instruction was found to be beneficial to average and below average students in general chemistry.
Sacerdote, Luciana J. Chem. Educ. 1962, 39, 390.
Laboratory group exercises in acid-base theory  Zuehlke, R. W.
An experiment to introduce the topic of acid-base titrimetry and illustrate the properties of acids and bases.
Zuehlke, R. W. J. Chem. Educ. 1962, 39, 354.
Acids / Bases |
Titration / Volumetric Analysis |
pH
Teaching physics and chemistry in a combined course: A report of the Beloit Conference  Fuller, Edward C.; Palmer, R. R.
Discusses an exploration into teaching chemistry and physics in a combined introductory college course.
Fuller, Edward C.; Palmer, R. R. J. Chem. Educ. 1962, 39, 346.
Smith's College Chemistry (Ehret, William F., ed.)  Krohn, Albertine

Krohn, Albertine J. Chem. Educ. 1962, 39, 326.
Some aspects of chemical kinetics for elementary chemistry  Benson, Sidney W.
The author suggests greater efforts to address the issue of kinetics and reaction mechanisms in introductory chemistry.
Benson, Sidney W. J. Chem. Educ. 1962, 39, 321.
Kinetic-Molecular Theory |
Gases |
Kinetics |
Mechanisms of Reactions |
Descriptive Chemistry
Writing a chemical equation from titration data: Experiment for general chemistry  State, Harold M.
Students titrate phosphoric acid with sodium hydroxide to determine the chemical formula of Na2HPO4.
State, Harold M. J. Chem. Educ. 1962, 39, 297.
Acids / Bases |
Titration / Volumetric Analysis |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Stoichiometry
Energy level diagrams and extranuclear building of the elements  Keller, R. N.
Simplified diagrams showing the approximate order of electronic energy levels in atoms and mnemonic devices to aid in predicting electronic configurations for atoms are often misleading with respect to the actual energy of binding of the electrons in atoms and ions of the transition elements.
Keller, R. N. J. Chem. Educ. 1962, 39, 289.
Atomic Properties / Structure
Introductory chemistry (Nitz, O. W.)  Hovey, Nelson W.

Hovey, Nelson W. J. Chem. Educ. 1962, 39, 108.
Equilibria in ionic solutions  Kokes, R. J.; Dorfman, M. K.; Mathia, T.
In conjunction with lectures on equilibria in electrolytic solutions, students perform a set of laboratory experiments in which they determine both the ionization constant of chloroacetic acid and the solubility of its silver salt.
Kokes, R. J.; Dorfman, M. K.; Mathia, T. J. Chem. Educ. 1962, 39, 93.
Equilibrium |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Acids / Bases |
Precipitation / Solubility
Chemical equilibrium: The hydrogenation of benzene  Kokes, R. J.; Dorfman, M. K.; Mathia, T.
This procedure examines the reversible reaction between benzene and hydrogen, forming cyclohexane, in the presence of a metal catalyst.
Kokes, R. J.; Dorfman, M. K.; Mathia, T. J. Chem. Educ. 1962, 39, 91.
Reactions |
Aromatic Compounds |
Equilibrium |
Catalysis
Calorimetry  Kokes, R. J.; Dorfman, M. K.; Mathia, T.
The freshman chemistry lab involves measuring the heat capacities of nickel and copper and the heats of two neutralization reactions.
Kokes, R. J.; Dorfman, M. K.; Mathia, T. J. Chem. Educ. 1962, 39, 90.
Calorimetry / Thermochemistry
A simple vacuum system  Kokes, R. J.; Dorfman, M. K.; Mathia, T.
Describes several experiments employing a simple vacuum system, including Boyle's law, the ideal gas law, and the molecular weight of gases.
Kokes, R. J.; Dorfman, M. K.; Mathia, T. J. Chem. Educ. 1962, 39, 20.
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus
Cloud chamber, molecular film, and atomic weight of silver  Kokes, R. J.; Dorfman, M. K.; Mathia, T.
Observing the traces of elementary particles in a cloud chamber, estimating the size of a molecule using a soap film, and quantitatively determining the atomic weight of silver.
Kokes, R. J.; Dorfman, M. K.; Mathia, T. J. Chem. Educ. 1962, 39, 18.
Atomic Properties / Structure
General chemistry at The Johns Hopkins University  Kokes, R. J.; Dorfman, M. K.; Andrews, D. H.
Outlines the general chemistry curriculum at The Johns Hopkins University.
Kokes, R. J.; Dorfman, M. K.; Andrews, D. H. J. Chem. Educ. 1962, 39, 16.
College Chemistry: A Systematic Approach (Sisler, Harry H.; VanderWerf, Calvin A.; Davidson, Arthur W.)  

J. Chem. Educ. 1961, 38, A554.
General Chemistry (Lee, Garth L.; Van Orden, Harris O.)  

J. Chem. Educ. 1961, 38, A110.
Letters  Crawford, Crayton M.
Comments on use of the term equivalent weights and the determination of equivalent mass.
Crawford, Crayton M. J. Chem. Educ. 1961, 38, 637.
Nomenclature / Units / Symbols |
Stoichiometry
Models illustrating types of orbitals and bonding  Baker, Wilbur L.
A short note on a model of ethylene that clarifies the nature of bonding in the molecule.
Baker, Wilbur L. J. Chem. Educ. 1961, 38, 606.
Molecular Modeling |
Alkenes |
Covalent Bonding
Chemistry (Sienko, Michell J; Plane, Robert A.)  Smith, Grant W.

Smith, Grant W. J. Chem. Educ. 1961, 38, 585.
Analysis of an aluminum-zinc alloy: A general chemistry laboratory  Masterton, W. L.
In this experiment, students determine the percentage composition of an aluminum-zinc alloy by measuring the volume of hydrogen generated when reacted with excess acid.
Masterton, W. L. J. Chem. Educ. 1961, 38, 558.
Metals
Molecular weights by cryoscopy: A general chemistry laboratory experiment  Mikulak, Robert; Runquist, Olaf
Presents an experiment determining the cryoscopic constant of cyclohexanol.
Mikulak, Robert; Runquist, Olaf J. Chem. Educ. 1961, 38, 557.
Nomenclature / Units / Symbols
Heat of reaction and H2SO4 concentration: A general chemistry experiment  Wolthuis, Enno; Leegwater, Arie; Ploeg, John Vander
This procedure measures the heat of reaction between water and sulfuric acid of various concentrations; this information is used to determine the concentration of an unknown acid sample.
Wolthuis, Enno; Leegwater, Arie; Ploeg, John Vander J. Chem. Educ. 1961, 38, 472.
Calorimetry / Thermochemistry |
Reactions |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Acids / Bases
Heat of precipitation: A general chemistry experiment  Clever, H. Lawrence
This heat of precipitation experiment is conducted in a simple calorimeter constructed by each student from an Erlenmeyer flask.
Clever, H. Lawrence J. Chem. Educ. 1961, 38, 470.
Calorimetry / Thermochemistry |
Precipitation / Solubility
Coordination chemistry in general chemistry texts  Clark, Roy W.; Selbin, Joel
Presents the results of a survey of 36 college general chemistry texts with respect to the degree to which they examine the chemistry of coordination compounds.
Clark, Roy W.; Selbin, Joel J. Chem. Educ. 1961, 38, 466.
Coordination Compounds
Calculating molar solubilities from equilibrium constants  Butler, James N.
Presents several examples of calculating molar solubilities from equilibrium constants.
Butler, James N. J. Chem. Educ. 1961, 38, 460.
Chemical Technicians |
Equilibrium |
Stoichiometry |
Qualitative Analysis |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry
Editorially speaking  Kieffer, William F.
Suggests that more should be done to teach introductory college chemistry students basic principles such as entropy and free energy.
Kieffer, William F. J. Chem. Educ. 1961, 38, 333.
Thermodynamics
The course content of general chemistry  Nechamkin, Howard
Results of a questionnaire mailed to 195 colleges asking 230 items and topics to be ranked in order of importance.
Nechamkin, Howard J. Chem. Educ. 1961, 38, 255.
Chemistry for Engineers (Cartmell, Edward)  Machwart, George M.

Machwart, George M. J. Chem. Educ. 1961, 38, 222.
Physical Science (Allen, Donald S.; Ordway, Richard J.)  Chapman, G. H.

Chapman, G. H. J. Chem. Educ. 1961, 38, 156.
Nonmajor Courses
Atoms, Molecules, and Chemical Change (Grunwald, Ernest; Johnsen, Russell H.)  Fuller, Edward C.

Fuller, Edward C. J. Chem. Educ. 1961, 38, 49.
Nonmajor Courses
Student experiment with filter paper electrophoresis  Garvin, James E.
The effect of electrical charge in determining some of the properties of amino acids and proteins can be simply and convincingly demonstrated to the student by means of filter paper electrophoresis.
Garvin, James E. J. Chem. Educ. 1961, 38, 36.
Separation Science |
Electrophoresis |
Amino Acids |
Proteins / Peptides |
Electrochemistry
A simple filtration technique for gravimetric determinations  Gaddis, Shirley W.
This paper presents a method whereby the filtration for gravimetric determinations can be done using a simple technique and inexpensive apparatus.
Gaddis, Shirley W. J. Chem. Educ. 1961, 38, 5.
Gravimetric Analysis
Elements of General Chemistry (Young, Jay A.)  Slabaugh, W. H.

Slabaugh, W. H. J. Chem. Educ. 1960, 37, A760.
General Chemistry (Whitaker, Roland M.)  Ronneberg, Conrad E.

Ronneberg, Conrad E. J. Chem. Educ. 1960, 37, 662.
A simple ice calorimeter: A first experiment in thermochemistry  Mahan, Bruce H.
This note describes a relatively crude and simple ice calorimeter that can be supplied to each student.
Mahan, Bruce H. J. Chem. Educ. 1960, 37, 634.
Calorimetry / Thermochemistry |
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus |
Thermodynamics
A program of research projects in chemistry for college freshmen  Wilson, C. W.; Kokes, R. J.; Andrews, D. H.
Summarizes the results of a program involving special research projects for freshmen conducted at Johns Hopkins University.
Wilson, C. W.; Kokes, R. J.; Andrews, D. H. J. Chem. Educ. 1960, 37, 579.
Undergraduate Research
Essentials of College Chemistry (Frey, Paul R.)  Krohn, Albertine

Krohn, Albertine J. Chem. Educ. 1960, 37, 551.
Chemistry for Our Times (Weaver, Elbert C.; Foster, Laurence S.)  Eiseman, Fred B., Jr.

Eiseman, Fred B., Jr. J. Chem. Educ. 1960, 37, 550.
First Principles of Chemistry (Taylor, Moddie D.)  Hall, James L.

Hall, James L. J. Chem. Educ. 1960, 37, 550.
Understanding Chemistry (Lessing, Lawrence P.)  Anderson, Robbin C.

Anderson, Robbin C. J. Chem. Educ. 1960, 37, 550.
Punch card scoring and record keeping for elementary chemistry courses  Cagle, F. W., Jr.; Smith, R. P.
Discusses the applicability of punch card methods to examination programs in elementary chemistry.
Cagle, F. W., Jr.; Smith, R. P. J. Chem. Educ. 1960, 37, 537.
Principles of chemistry (Hiller, Lejaren A.; Herber, Rolfe H.)  Hall, James L.

Hall, James L. J. Chem. Educ. 1960, 37, 495.
Nuclear and radiochemistry in the curriculum in general chemistry  Garrett, A. B.
The author summarizes how he integrates nuclear and radiochemistry into the general chemistry curriculum.
Garrett, A. B. J. Chem. Educ. 1960, 37, 384.
Nuclear / Radiochemistry |
Isotopes
General chemistry: A systematic approach (Sisler, Harry H.; VanderWerf, Calvin A.; Davidson, Arthur W.)  Summers, Donald B.

Summers, Donald B. J. Chem. Educ. 1960, 37, 271.
Valence: A laboratory exercise for general chemistry  Sanderson, R. T.
In this exercise, each student carefully examines each of a set of thirteen different atomic models with different valence configurations, writing down certain pertinent observations and independently-reasoned conclusions about them.
Sanderson, R. T. J. Chem. Educ. 1960, 37, 261.
Atomic Properties / Structure
Closed-circuit television as a supplement to the general chemistry program  Kenney, Malcolm E.; Toomey, Robert F.; Martin, John R.
Describes the use of closed-circuit television to supplement a general chemistry lecture by showing students demonstrations, laboratory techniques, and equipment.
Kenney, Malcolm E.; Toomey, Robert F.; Martin, John R. J. Chem. Educ. 1960, 37, 256.
Separating Nd from Pr: A laboratory experiment in ion exchange chromatography  Kauffman, George B.; Blank, Jerome S.
Presents a procedure for the separation of neodymium from praseodymium that in principle is applicable to all of the lanthanides.
Kauffman, George B.; Blank, Jerome S. J. Chem. Educ. 1960, 37, 156.
Separation Science |
Ion Exchange |
Transition Elements
Determination of solubility: A laboratory experiment  Wolthuis, Enno; Pruiksma, Arthur B.; Heerema, Robert P.
Students are required to determine the solubility of common salts at various temperatures by finding the temperature at which a solution of known composition is saturated.
Wolthuis, Enno; Pruiksma, Arthur B.; Heerema, Robert P. J. Chem. Educ. 1960, 37, 137.
Precipitation / Solubility |
Quantitative Analysis |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Solutions / Solvents
Principles of Chemistry (Gregg, Donald C.)  Eblin, Lawrence P.

Eblin, Lawrence P. J. Chem. Educ. 1960, 37, 107.
An approach to laboratory instruction in general chemistry  Nechamkin, Howard
Presents an approach to laboratory instruction in general chemistry in which students are told the expected results.
Nechamkin, Howard J. Chem. Educ. 1960, 37, 96.
General chemistry (Selwood, P. W.)  Gregory, N. W.

Gregory, N. W. J. Chem. Educ. 1960, 37, 53.
Letters  Luder, W. F.; Vernon, Arthur A.; Zuffanti, Saverio
The authors clarify references used in their textbook.
Luder, W. F.; Vernon, Arthur A.; Zuffanti, Saverio J. Chem. Educ. 1960, 37, 52.
Vapor pressure determination: An elementary experiment  Radley, Edward T.
The approximate vapor pressure of low boiling liquids may be estimated by measuring the increase in length of an air column trapped between two short columns of mercury in a uniform diameter tube.
Radley, Edward T. J. Chem. Educ. 1960, 37, 35.
Gases
Molecular models: A general chemistry exercise  Pierce, James B.
Students are provided a list of bond angles, covalent radii, and van der Waals radii, and sufficient polystyrene spheres, and then asked to construct models of molecules and ions.
Pierce, James B. J. Chem. Educ. 1959, 36, 595.
Molecular Modeling |
Molecular Properties / Structure |
Covalent Bonding
Photosynthesis  Bassham, J. A.
Provides a detailed review of what is known about photosynthesis and recent developments in methods of investigation.
Bassham, J. A. J. Chem. Educ. 1959, 36, 548.
Photosynthesis |
Plant Chemistry |
Photochemistry
Nucleic acids, genes, and viruses  Fairley, James L.
Examines the chemical nature of nucleic acids, the chemical basis for gene action, and the phenomenon of viruses.
Fairley, James L. J. Chem. Educ. 1959, 36, 544.
Acceleration of biochemical research by recent analytical developments  Anthony, David S.
The development of several kinds of chromatography and the wide spread availability of isotopes as well as associated counting equipment permitted experimentation in areas that could not previously be explored.
Anthony, David S. J. Chem. Educ. 1959, 36, 540.
Chromatography |
Ion Exchange |
Gas Chromatography |
Isotopes |
Nuclear / Radiochemistry
The functioning of vitamins and hormones  Williams, Roger J.
Student interest can be generated by the realization that the functioning of vitamins and hormones are matters that touch their own lives and that diverse problems result from the fact that body chemistries are far from uniform.
Williams, Roger J. J. Chem. Educ. 1959, 36, 538.
Vitamins |
Hormones |
Metabolism
Biochemistry in general chemistry?  Lippincott, W. T.
Introduces a symposium intended to examine the issue of incorporating aspects of biochemistry into the general chemistry curriculum.
Lippincott, W. T. J. Chem. Educ. 1959, 36, 534.
Vapor density apparatus for general chemistry laboratory  Masterton, W. L.; Williams, T. R.
Presents the design of an apparatus that eliminates errors due to absorption and evaporation in the determination of molecular weights of volatile liquids.
Masterton, W. L.; Williams, T. R. J. Chem. Educ. 1959, 36, 528.
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus |
Gases |
Physical Properties |
Liquids
Potentiometric measurements of equilibria: In general chemistry laboratory  Chesick, J. P.; Patterson, Andrew, Jr.
The authors describe an experiment in which the solubility product of silver chloride, the ionization constant of the silver-ammonia complex, and the ionization constant of acetic acid can be determined with one afternoon of work.
Chesick, J. P.; Patterson, Andrew, Jr. J. Chem. Educ. 1959, 36, 496.
Electrochemistry |
Equilibrium |
Precipitation / Solubility |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Acids / Bases
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 |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
A half-life experiment for general chemistry students  Smith, W. T.; Wood, J. H.
This paper describes the authors' experiences with the measurement of the half-life of bismuth-210.
Smith, W. T.; Wood, J. H. J. Chem. Educ. 1959, 36, 492.
Nuclear / Radiochemistry |
Isotopes
A pharmaceutical analysis experiment for general chemistry laboratory  Baine, Ogden; Hicks, Sterling
This experiment involves qualitative and quantitative determinations of the active acidic components in tablets of aspirin, para-aminosalicylic acid, ascorbic acid, quinidine sulfate, thiamine hydrochloride, phenobarbital, and sulfathiazole.
Baine, Ogden; Hicks, Sterling J. Chem. Educ. 1959, 36, 388.
Qualitative Analysis |
Drugs / Pharmaceuticals
Qualitative analysis in the general chemistry program  Stubbs, Morris F.
The authors provide supporting evidence for the use of qualitative analysis in freshman chemistry.
Stubbs, Morris F. J. Chem. Educ. 1959, 36, 387.
Qualitative Analysis
Speeding the training of chemists  Smith, Otto M.; Dermer, Otis C.; Moore, Thomas E.
This article describes a program for advanced freshmen to complete two semesters of general chemistry in a single semester.
Smith, Otto M.; Dermer, Otis C.; Moore, Thomas E. J. Chem. Educ. 1959, 36, 247.
Excessive use of graduate assistants in recitation and laboratory teaching: An exchange of correspondence  Caldwell, William E.
Presents a letter regarding the author's perceived excessive use of graduate assistants in freshman recitation and laboratory teaching and several replies.
Caldwell, William E. J. Chem. Educ. 1959, 36, 86.
TA Training / Orientation
Training teaching assistants for general chemistry  Lippincott, W. T.
Describes and orientation program, staff meetings, and on-the-job training for teaching assistants in general chemistry.
Lippincott, W. T. J. Chem. Educ. 1959, 36, 84.
TA Training / Orientation
Predicting failures in general chemistry  Hovey, Nelson W.; Krohn, Albertine
This study seeks to identify those students who are likely to fail an introductory chemistry course so that they may be excluded from enrollment.
Hovey, Nelson W.; Krohn, Albertine J. Chem. Educ. 1958, 35, 507.
Research project for general chemistry laboratory  Schwolow, Jean
In order to modify the routine experiment in which students know the answers before ever entering the laboratory, freshmen were presented with a simulated research project connected with acids, bases, and pH measurements.
Schwolow, Jean J. Chem. Educ. 1958, 35, 416.
Undergraduate Research |
Acids / Bases |
pH |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry
Radioactive decay calculations without calculus  Guenther, William B.
Presents a method for half-life calculations that does not rely on the use of calculus.
Guenther, William B. J. Chem. Educ. 1958, 35, 414.
Chemometrics |
Nuclear / Radiochemistry
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 |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
Predicting success of junior college students in introductory chemistry  Kunhart, William E.; Olsen, Lionel R.; Gammons, Roger S.
This study undertook to determine which of the following is the best predictor of success in introductory college chemistry: high school chemistry grade, high school algebra grade, the American Council of Education Psychological Examination linguistic score, quantitative score, or total score.
Kunhart, William E.; Olsen, Lionel R.; Gammons, Roger S. J. Chem. Educ. 1958, 35, 391.
Independent study programs for freshmen  Carnell, Paul H.
Presents the results of two surveys regarding the use of independent study programs for freshmen in chemistry and describes one such program at Albion College.
Carnell, Paul H. J. Chem. Educ. 1958, 35, 251.
Undergraduate Research
A special course for superior students  King, L. Carroll
Briefly describes an introductory chemistry course at Northwestern University designed for students with exceptional preparation in high school.
King, L. Carroll J. Chem. Educ. 1958, 35, 250.
Freshman chemistry laboratory at the California Institute of Technology  Swift, Ernest H.
Describes the freshman chemistry laboratory at the California Institute of Technology, focusing particularly on increases in quantitative and qualitative work.
Swift, Ernest H. J. Chem. Educ. 1958, 35, 248.
Laboratory Management |
Quantitative Analysis |
Qualitative Analysis
Integrated introductory course in physics and chemistry: New ideas in the four-year chemistry curriculum  Haenisch, Edward L.; Salter, Lewis S.
Describes an integrated introductory course in physics and chemistry at Wabash College.
Haenisch, Edward L.; Salter, Lewis S. J. Chem. Educ. 1958, 35, 246.
Reduction of oxides by hydrogen: A quantitative experiment for general chemistry laboratory  Masterton, William L.; Demo, Joseph J., Jr.
Six oxides (CuO, NiO, CoO, SnO2, Co3O4, and Cu2O) have been found to give satisfactory results for reduction by hydrogen and determination of equivalent weights.
Masterton, William L.; Demo, Joseph J., Jr. J. Chem. Educ. 1958, 35, 242.
Oxidation / Reduction |
Quantitative Analysis
Inorganic coordination compounds in general chemistry  Kirschner, Stanley
Argues that coordination chemistry is an important part of general chemistry and identifies several places in the general chemistry course where the topic of coordination compounds can be conveniently presented.
Kirschner, Stanley J. Chem. Educ. 1958, 35, 139.
Coordination Compounds
General chemistry via television  Slabaugh, W. H.; Hatch, Conrad V.
Discusses the objectives and procedures associated with presenting general chemistry via television.
Slabaugh, W. H.; Hatch, Conrad V. J. Chem. Educ. 1958, 35, 95.
Cation analysis by ion exchange for the course in qualitative analysis  Berend, Joan B.; Westcott, Livonia B.; Wiig, Edwin O.
Presents a procedure for the analysis of group III cations.
Berend, Joan B.; Westcott, Livonia B.; Wiig, Edwin O. J. Chem. Educ. 1958, 35, 68.
Qualitative Analysis |
Ion Exchange |
Separation Science
Some electrochemical experiments for freshmen  Gorman, Mel
The purpose of this discussion is to present an exercise for freshman laboratory work involving electrochemical unknowns and special electrode potential projects not usually studied in the first-year course.
Gorman, Mel J. Chem. Educ. 1957, 34, 409.
Electrochemistry |
Qualitative Analysis
Qualitative analysis in the training of chemists  Benedetti-Pichler, A. A.; Schneider, Frank; Steinbach, Otto F.
The authors make the case for qualitative analytical experimentation in the general chemistry course.
Benedetti-Pichler, A. A.; Schneider, Frank; Steinbach, Otto F. J. Chem. Educ. 1957, 34, 381.
Qualitative Analysis
Textbook errors: XIII. The nature of ionic and molecular species in sulfuric acid  Brubaker, Carl H., Jr.
Addresses misconceptions regarding the strength of sulfuric acid and the nature of ionic and molecular species present in solution.
Brubaker, Carl H., Jr. J. Chem. Educ. 1957, 34, 325.
Molecular Properties / Structure |
Solutions / Solvents |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry
Textbook errors: XIII. The nature of ionic and molecular species in sulfuric acid  Brubaker, Carl H., Jr.
Addresses misconceptions regarding the strength of sulfuric acid and the nature of ionic and molecular species present in solution.
Brubaker, Carl H., Jr. J. Chem. Educ. 1957, 34, 325.
Molecular Properties / Structure |
Solutions / Solvents |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry
The analysis of a silver-copper alloy  Baine, Ogden; Banewicz, John
The copper in silver-brazing alloy is analyzed colorimetrically using a simple photometer constructed for this experiment.
Baine, Ogden; Banewicz, John J. Chem. Educ. 1957, 34, 297.
Metals |
Instrumental Methods |
Quantitative Analysis
Some aspects of organic molecules and their behavior. I. Electronegativity  Reinmuth, Otto
Reviews the concept of electronegativity as a means of helping introductory students understand aspects of organic molecules and their behavior.
Reinmuth, Otto J. Chem. Educ. 1957, 34, 272.
Molecular Properties / Structure |
Periodicity / Periodic Table |
Atomic Properties / Structure |
Covalent Bonding
Letters to the editor  Brescia, Frank
A textbook author corrects statements made about his general chemistry text.
Brescia, Frank J. Chem. Educ. 1957, 34, 155.
General chemistry, Form M  Oldham, Morris M.
A brief summary and review of the ACS general chemistry examination.
Oldham, Morris M. J. Chem. Educ. 1957, 34, 146.
Determination of the equivalent weight of metals: A freshman research project  Wolthuis, Enno; DeVries, Dale; Poutsma, Marvin
This procedure involves a gravimetric method in which zinc, cadmium, or manganese is reacted in acid and the resulting solution is heated to dryness.
Wolthuis, Enno; DeVries, Dale; Poutsma, Marvin J. Chem. Educ. 1957, 34, 133.
Stoichiometry |
Metals |
Gravimetric Analysis
Chemistry in perspective  Fuller, Edward
The teacher of general chemistry, like the teacher of any introductory course in college, has both the opportunity and the obligation of helping his students to see the subject in relation to the whole world of knowledge.
Fuller, Edward J. Chem. Educ. 1957, 34, 110.
Quantitative principles in general chemistry  Taylor, Moddie D.
Discusses the principles of the one- and two-constant linear relationships, the inverse linear relationship, a general solution of the one-constant linear relationship, development of the concept of absolute temperature, the molecular weight of soluble solids, and Dulong and Petit's rule.
Taylor, Moddie D. J. Chem. Educ. 1956, 33, 614.
Mathematics / Symbolic Mathematics
A "clock reaction" for a beginning course in college chemistry  Black, Arthur H.; Dodson, Vance H.
The reduction of the cerium(IV) ion in aqueous sulfuric acid to the cerium(III) ion with oxalate ion can be followed visually and without special colorimetric devices.
Black, Arthur H.; Dodson, Vance H. J. Chem. Educ. 1956, 33, 562.
Reactions
Teaching manual skills to chemistry majors  Quam, G. Norman; Jenkins, E. F.; Paquette, J. W.
Describes two service courses for freshmen - science drawing and laboratory arts - designed to improve important laboratory skills.
Quam, G. Norman; Jenkins, E. F.; Paquette, J. W. J. Chem. Educ. 1956, 33, 547.
Laboratory Management
The 1954 enrollments in general chemistry  Smith, Otto M.; Marshall, Carl E.
The results of a survey regarding enrollments in general chemistry.
Smith, Otto M.; Marshall, Carl E. J. Chem. Educ. 1956, 33, 403.
Descriptive inorganic chemistry against a background of summarizing principles  Malm, Lloyd E.
Addresses the concerns of those who fear that descriptive chemistry is disappearing from beginning courses.
Malm, Lloyd E. J. Chem. Educ. 1956, 33, 390.
Descriptive Chemistry
Teaching mass-energy equivalence  Foster, Laurence S.
It is the purpose of this paper to show how the concept of mass-energy equivalence may be introduced in an elementary chemistry course while retaining a focus on chemistry.
Foster, Laurence S. J. Chem. Educ. 1956, 33, 300.
Nuclear / Radiochemistry
An experiment in teaching general chemistry by closed-circuit television  Smith, Grant W.
A possible partial solution to the problems of increased enrollments and teacher shortages lies in the use of various communication devices for extending the teaching of competent instructors to larger audiences of students.
Smith, Grant W. J. Chem. Educ. 1956, 33, 257.
A chart of chemical compounds based on electronegativities  Yeh, Ping-Yuan
This short note presents a chart of chemical compounds based on the relative electronegativities of the elements.
Yeh, Ping-Yuan J. Chem. Educ. 1956, 33, 134.
Covalent Bonding |
Metallic Bonding |
Ionic Bonding
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
Geology as a part of the general college chemistry course  Streng, Evelyn Fiedler
The author identifies areas in the general chemistry curriculum where geology might play a greater role than it does currently.
Streng, Evelyn Fiedler J. Chem. Educ. 1955, 32, 611.
Geochemistry |
Applications of Chemistry
A Raoult's law experiment for the general chemistry course: Manometry without a manometer  Harris, Frank E.; Nash, Leonard K.
This paper describes an experiment illustrating Raoult's law that does not require a manometer, vacuum system, or mercury.
Harris, Frank E.; Nash, Leonard K. J. Chem. Educ. 1955, 32, 575.
Liquids
Simulated research for freshmen  Summerbell, Robert K.; Lestina, Gregory; King, L. Carroll; Neumann, H. M.
Students are given a solution of some ion not covered in the regular identification scheme and asked to identify the ion, adopt or devise a scheme of analysis for an unknown containing the usual scheme of ions plus the one extra ion, and to analyze a couple of rather simple general unknowns that may or may not contain the extra ion.
Summerbell, Robert K.; Lestina, Gregory; King, L. Carroll; Neumann, H. M. J. Chem. Educ. 1955, 32, 475.
Undergraduate Research |
Qualitative Analysis |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry
General education and general chemistry  Forster, Leslie S.
Discusses the need to incorporate aspects of general education into the general chemistry course.
Forster, Leslie S. J. Chem. Educ. 1955, 32, 206.
The Grignard reagent reaches the freshman  King, W. Bernard; Beel, John A.
A laboratory procedure that allows students to distinguish between the structure of ethanol and dimethyl ether.
King, W. Bernard; Beel, John A. J. Chem. Educ. 1955, 32, 146.
Grignard Reagents |
Molecular Properties / Structure
The laws of definite composition and of multiple proportions: A graphical approach  Fiekers, B. A.
The method presented here minimizes mathematical operations so that a fuller meaning of the laws of definite composition and of multiple proportions can be realized.
Fiekers, B. A. J. Chem. Educ. 1955, 32, 89.
Stoichiometry
Gram equivalent weights  Meldrum, William B.
The purpose of this paper is to review briefly the subject of equivalent weights and the more directly applicable gram equivalents and to offer a general method by which they may be deduced from chemical equations.
Meldrum, William B. J. Chem. Educ. 1955, 32, 48.
Nomenclature / Units / Symbols |
Stoichiometry
A synthetic detergent: A case study for appreciations in chemistry  Bunce, Stanley C.
The approach in this presentation is to select a chemical product of some interest - a synthetic detergent - and to describe its chemical history.
Bunce, Stanley C. J. Chem. Educ. 1955, 32, 46.
Consumer Chemistry |
Applications of Chemistry
How many students take general chemistry?  Smith, Otto M.; Marshall, Carl E.
A sampling procedure was set up to obtain the total number of students enrolled in general chemistry in the fall of 1951 in the 1750 institutions offering this course.
Smith, Otto M.; Marshall, Carl E. J. Chem. Educ. 1954, 31, 658.
Regularities among the representative elements: The "paired electron rule"  Condon, F. E.
If the oxidation states characteristic of various groups are correlated in terms of electron subshells, they become reasonable and logical rather than mere facts to be memorized.
Condon, F. E. J. Chem. Educ. 1954, 31, 651.
Periodicity / Periodic Table |
Atomic Properties / Structure |
Oxidation State
Raw materials for American industry  Keirstead, Ralph E.
The author argues for broadening the treatment of raw materials in the introductory chemistry course.
Keirstead, Ralph E. J. Chem. Educ. 1954, 31, 606.
Industrial Chemistry |
Metals
Some trends in the teaching of general chemistry  Meloy, Carl R.
Presents the results of a questionnaire distributed to 150 institutions regarding the amount of time spent on various topics in general chemistry courses.
Meloy, Carl R. J. Chem. Educ. 1954, 31, 424.
Experiments most often required in college general chemistry  Lewis, Dorothy S.
Lists the experiments most often required in general chemistry among 94 schools in 39 states.
Lewis, Dorothy S. J. Chem. Educ. 1954, 31, 418.
Molecular weight apparatus for use in general chemistry  Randall, David L.
Some of the difficulties that arise when general chemistry students determine the molecular weight of a volatile liquid are avoided by the use of a specialized glass bulb.
Randall, David L. J. Chem. Educ. 1954, 31, 297.
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus |
Molecular Properties / Structure
Otis Coe Johnson and redox equations  Bennett, George W.
It is the purpose of this paper to point out what is basic verity and what is empiricism in Johnson's method for balancing oxidation-reduction equations.
Bennett, George W. J. Chem. Educ. 1954, 31, 157.
Oxidation / Reduction |
Oxidation State |
Stoichiometry
Chemistry teaching for general education  Hered, William
Discusses various techniques for making the introductory chemistry course more supportive of a general education.
Hered, William J. Chem. Educ. 1953, 30, 626.
Chemistry of the covalent bond: The first-year course at Brown  Clapp, Leallyn B.
Provides an outline of the first-year chemistry course at Brown University, "The Chemistry of the Covalent Bond."
Clapp, Leallyn B. J. Chem. Educ. 1953, 30, 530.
Covalent Bonding
Three schedule patterns in freshman chemistry teaching  Blick, David J.
Describes an investigation to determine the relative effectiveness of three different schedule patterns in the teaching of general chemistry at the University of Connecticut.
Blick, David J. J. Chem. Educ. 1953, 30, 366.
Evaluation of laboratory work in general chemistry  Currier, Arnold J.
It is the major purpose of this paper to consider some of the items involved in evaluating student laboratory work, particularly with regard to current practice in the colleges of New England and Pennsylvania.
Currier, Arnold J. J. Chem. Educ. 1953, 30, 207.
Laboratory work in a physical science course  Morrell, William E.
Describes some of the laboratory work in a physical science course that integrates aspects of chemistry, physics, astronomy, and geology.
Morrell, William E. J. Chem. Educ. 1953, 30, 80.
Letters  Hendricks, B. Clifford
The author elaborates on the value of syntheses in the instructional laboratory.
Hendricks, B. Clifford J. Chem. Educ. 1952, 29, 582.
Synthesis
What factors determine student achievement in first-year college chemistry  McQuary, John P.; Williams, Henrietta V.; Willard, John E.
Compares the number of students who received high and low grades in introductory chemistry versus a variety of factors
McQuary, John P.; Williams, Henrietta V.; Willard, John E. J. Chem. Educ. 1952, 29, 460.
Qualitative adequacy of phlogiston  Scott, John Howe
The author illustrates the phlogiston theory and the reasoning of those who used it historically (particularly Scheele) by applying them to several simple chemical reactions.
Scott, John Howe J. Chem. Educ. 1952, 29, 360.
Reactions
The subject versus special student interests  Dutton, Frederic B.
Discusses some of the issues associated with nonmajors who do not find their general chemistry course relevant and pressures by other academic departments to teach chemistry in a manner that suits their needs.
Dutton, Frederic B. J. Chem. Educ. 1952, 29, 355.
Nonmajor Courses
Letters  Miller, Julius Sumner
The author compliments efforts to offer a physics and chemistry course for nonmajors.
Miller, Julius Sumner J. Chem. Educ. 1952, 29, 317.
Nonmajor Courses
Cork-ball experiments on crystalline and molecular structure  Davidson, Norman
Cork balls and pins are used to construct models of crystalline and molecular structures.
Davidson, Norman J. Chem. Educ. 1952, 29, 249.
Crystals / Crystallography |
Molecular Properties / Structure |
Molecular Modeling
Laboratory quizzing in the freshman chemistry course  Secrist, John H.
Rather than completing laboratory reports, students complete data sheets and short written quizzes during each laboratory.
Secrist, John H. J. Chem. Educ. 1952, 29, 248.
Gas-collection bottles  Shumaker, Earl
Recommends making gas-collection bottles community property in the laboratory to save space in students' storage drawers.
Shumaker, Earl J. Chem. Educ. 1952, 29, 229.
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus |
Gases
The course in general chemistry  Tamres, Milton; Bailar, John C., Jr.
Discusses some of the issues involved in designing an introductory course in chemistry.
Tamres, Milton; Bailar, John C., Jr. J. Chem. Educ. 1952, 29, 217.
A procedure for solving equilibrium problems  Boyd, Robert Neilson
A procedure for solving equilibrium problems is illustrated through several sample problems.
Boyd, Robert Neilson J. Chem. Educ. 1952, 29, 198.
Equilibrium |
Chemometrics |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry
Effects of molecular shapes  Foster, Laurence S.
A brief discussion of basic molecular shapes and how they help to determine the physical and chemical properties of substances.
Foster, Laurence S. J. Chem. Educ. 1952, 29, 156.
Molecular Properties / Structure
Introductory experiments in inorganic paper chromatography  Surak, John G.; Schlueter, Donald P.
Presents a simple, small-scale method of paper chromatography appropriate for a freshman qualitative-analysis class.
Surak, John G.; Schlueter, Donald P. J. Chem. Educ. 1952, 29, 144.
Chromatography |
Separation Science |
Qualitative Analysis
A new experiment on reaction rates in general chemistry  Evans, Gordon G.
The author identifies the reaction between persulfate ion and iodide ion as well suited for investigating reaction rates in general chemistry.
Evans, Gordon G. J. Chem. Educ. 1952, 29, 139.
Kinetics |
Rate Law |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry
Physics and chemistry for general education  Simpson, Kenneth M.; Sutton, John W.
The authors describe an integrated physics and chemistry course for non-science majors at UC Santa Barbara.
Simpson, Kenneth M.; Sutton, John W. J. Chem. Educ. 1952, 29, 133.
Nonmajor Courses
Laboratory synthesis in general freshman chemistry  Holtzclaw, Henry F., Jr.
The author has found that experiments requiring syntheses of compounds stimulate the interest of students remarkably and provides them with much valuable laboratory experience.
Holtzclaw, Henry F., Jr. J. Chem. Educ. 1952, 29, 95.
Synthesis
An ammonium dichromate "volcano"  Deloach, Will S.; McHugh, John W.; Black, Jerry
Describes a model volcano with a mechanism for igniting and disposing of ammonium dichromate.
Deloach, Will S.; McHugh, John W.; Black, Jerry J. Chem. Educ. 1951, 28, 649.
Reactions
Experiments on radioactivity in the first course in college chemistry  Brown, Charles A.; Rochow, E. G.
Experiments described include the detection and measurement of radioactivity; comparing the penetrative power of beta and gamma radiation; separating thorium from uranium; and determining the half-life of iodine 128.
Brown, Charles A.; Rochow, E. G. J. Chem. Educ. 1951, 28, 521.
Nuclear / Radiochemistry |
Isotopes |
Separation Science
Letters  Seeger, Walfried
Commentary on determining the combining weights of zinc or cadmium by dissolving them in HCl or aqua regia.
Seeger, Walfried J. Chem. Educ. 1951, 28, 397.
Stoichiometry
The place of the scientific method in the first course in chemistry  Kieffer, William F.
It is the purpose of this paper to focus attention on the problem of helping the student to see the development of the "tactics and strategy of science."
Kieffer, William F. J. Chem. Educ. 1951, 28, 300.
Electrochemistry in the freshman course  Meldrum, William B.
This paper emphasizes the importance of electrochemical concepts in the freshman chemistry course.
Meldrum, William B. J. Chem. Educ. 1951, 28, 282.
Electrochemistry
Oxidation number in auto-redox reactions  Eblin, Lawrence P.
Examines the use of oxidation numbers in exploring the chemistry of auto-redox reactions.
Eblin, Lawrence P. J. Chem. Educ. 1951, 28, 221.
Oxidation State |
Oxidation / Reduction
Making water gas by cracking methanol  Viertel, William K.
Methanol vapor decomposes very readily at about 1000C into carbon monoxide and hydrogen; presents an apparatus for collecting the hydrogen gas generated through this process.
Viertel, William K. J. Chem. Educ. 1951, 28, 220.
Alcohols |
Reactions
Letters  de Milt, Clara
The author calls for a mnemonic device to assist students in learning the gas laws and points out the omission of Graham's law from a recent textbook.
de Milt, Clara J. Chem. Educ. 1951, 28, 115.
Gases
Oil and water emulsions. A lecture demonstration  Ignatia, Sister M.
Describes the production of oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions to illustrate concepts of solubility in a general chemistry setting.
Ignatia, Sister M. J. Chem. Educ. 1951, 28, 112.
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Precipitation / Solubility