Describes a terminal, nonlab course in chemistry in a liberal arts college. Rationale, goals, procedures, and student evaluations are presented. (DS)

The work output of a human body in various tasks and the biochemistry of oxygen consumption in muscles is discussed. (CP)

Discusses combustion by suggesting several experiments and demonstrations using matches. Integrates quotes from famous scientists about the various phenomenon regarding combustion. (TW)

Discusses the properties of carbon dioxide in its solid "dry ice" stage. Suggests several demonstrations and experiments that use dry ice to illustrate Avogadro's Law, Boyle's Law, Kinetic-Molecular Theory, and the effects of dry ice in basic solution, in limewater, and in acetone. (TW)

Provides a running commentary on a chemistry instructor's first day in a first course in chemistry. Focuses on the use of fire and chemists' attempts to explain this phenomenon. Provides the ongoing descriptions of the experiments, a summary of the observations, and the key comments made by the instructor. (TW)