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Water in the Atmosphere Joel M. Kauffman
None of eight college-level general chemistry texts gave a mean value for water in the atmosphere, despite its being the third most prevalent constituent at about 1.5% by mass as vapor and about 2% if clouds and ice crystals are included. The importance of water as a greenhouse gas was omitted or marginalized by five of the eight texts. An infrared spectrum of humid air was determined to demonstrate that water vapor, because of its higher concentration, was more absorptive than carbon dioxide. The cooling effect of clouds, or other influences on the Earth's albedo, were not mentioned in most of the texts. These pervasive errors should be corrected in new or future editions of textbooks.
Kauffman, Joel M. J. Chem. Educ. 2004, 81, 1229.
Atmospheric Chemistry |
Gases |
Green Chemistry |
IR Spectroscopy
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Bringing State-of-the-Art, Applied, Novel, Green Chemistry to the Classroom by Employing the Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards Michael C. Cann
In our environmental chemistry course at the University of Scranton, students select one of the winning entries from the most recent PGCC Awards competition and present a poster on the entry. This exercise exposes these students to state-of-the-art, applied, novel, green chemistry that they would be unlikely to encounter in any other course.
Cann, Michael C. J. Chem. Educ. 1999, 76, 1639.
Learning Theories |
Green Chemistry
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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
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Present and Future Nuclear Reactor Designs: Weighing the Advantages and Disadvantages of Nuclear Power with an Eye on Improving Safety and Meeting Future Needs Miller, Warren F., Jr.
An overview of how nuclear energy is produced on macroscopic and microscopic scales with consideration given to benefits and liabilities of this energy source. The article includes a short look at nuclear power uses overseas and contains information about waste disposal, public opinion, and potential technical improvements.
Miller, Warren F., Jr. J. Chem. Educ. 1993, 70, 109.
Nuclear / Radiochemistry |
Green Chemistry |
Consumer Chemistry |
Applications of Chemistry
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Acid rain experiment and construction of a simple turbidity meter Betterton, Eric A.
Construction of a simple turbidity meter in order to furnish more atmospheric chemistry experiments in the freshman and sophomore level chemistry lab.
Betterton, Eric A. J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 254.
Atmospheric Chemistry |
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus |
Green Chemistry
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The energy relationships of corn production and alcohol fermentation Van Koevering, Thomas E.; Morgan, Michael D.; Younk, Thomas J.
The production of alcohol from corn lends itself well to illustrating the practical applications of scientific principles that deal with energy transformations and inefficiencies.
Van Koevering, Thomas E.; Morgan, Michael D.; Younk, Thomas J. J. Chem. Educ. 1987, 64, 11.
Natural Products |
Applications of Chemistry |
Plant Chemistry |
Green Chemistry |
Alcohols |
Calorimetry / Thermochemistry |
Photosynthesis
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Estimating energy outputs of fuels Baird, N. Colin
Which is the best fuel in terms of heat energy output: coal, natural gas, fuel oil, hydrogen, or alcohol? It is possible to obtain a semi quantitative estimate of the heat generated by combustion of a fuel from the balanced chemical equation alone.
Baird, N. Colin J. Chem. Educ. 1983, 60, 356.
Reactions |
Green Chemistry |
Thermodynamics |
Alcohols |
Alkanes / Cycloalkanes |
Geochemistry |
Stoichiometry |
Quantitative Analysis
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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
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The energy crisis. A new chemistry course for nonscience majors Piraino, Marie J.
After years of having had taught traditional chemistry courses for nonscience majors, the author shifted her curriculum toward developing an understanding of political, economic, and health issues affecting contemporary students.
Piraino, Marie J. J. Chem. Educ. 1974, 51, 802.
Nonmajor Courses |
Applications of Chemistry |
Green Chemistry
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