This paper presents a model of the epistemic development of organic chemists from student to practitioner. Key features of this model suggest that individuals first learn the language of organic chemistry, followed by the heuristics. Deep conceptual understanding of the concepts and models of organic chemistry does not occur until individuals…

Outlines rules for a group electronegativity method. Also provides examples of this method and examples of other group electronegativities derived by both experimental and computational methods. (JN)

Introduced is a method for estimating carbon-13 nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) shifts. The method is brief and simple so that students can use it with ease. (RH)

Described is recent history related to polymer science and engineering. Developments from 1920 to the current time are discussed. (RH)

Describes a system in which organic chemicals are recoded for inventory control and reshelving purposes. The system works well in undergraduate organic chemistry or biology laboratories but can be expanded to handle a larger and more complicated inventory. (JN)

Explores the extent to which, in polycyclic hydrocarbons, the total pi electron population tends to form small (4n plus 2) groups and avoid the formation of 4n groups. Also discusses the relation of this trend to resonance energy stabilizations. (JN)

Presents a short set of carbon-13 nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) tables. These tables not only serve pedagogic purposes but also allow students to do calculations rapidly and with acceptable accuracy for a wide variety of compounds. (JN)

Describes steps (using monochiral and multichiral molecules) to enable students to arrive with relative ease at correct stereochemical relationships. The approach assumes familiarity with Fischer projection formulas and assignment of R and S absolute configurations. (JN)

Shows how the structure-energy principle can be presented in organic chemistry (without having to resort to quantum mechanics) by use of Benson's Additive Rules. Examples of the application to several major classes of organic compounds are given.

Background information, procedures used, and equipment needed are provided for an experiment in which a series of readily available, inexpensive, and relatively nontoxic phenols are separated using thin-layer chromatographic techniques. The experiment permits a discussion of how relative Rf values may be rationalized by considering a molecule's…

Presents (for a broad chemistry relationship) information on solvation energies and their role in determining the course of reactions in solution. Also provides some simple "ground rules" for understanding and predicting solvation effects. (JN)

Presents procedures for obtaining and examples of delta plots (a way of illustrating electron density changes associated with electronic excitation). These plots are pedagogically useful for visualizing simple and complex transitions and provide a way of "seeing" the origin of highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO)-dictated carbonyl…

Examined is the development of resistance and secondary pest outbreaks and disease vectors. Two examples are considered in depth. A list of 42 references is included. (CW)

Natural gas from regular commercial lines contains enough carbon-8 and above hydrocarbon contaminants to serve as a satisfactory sample for breakthrough experiments. Procedures used, typical results obtained, and theoretical background information are provided. (JN)

Background information/theory, procedures used, and typical results obtained are discussed for a system in which kerosene, water, and 2,4-dinitrophenol (DNP) are used to demonstrate the principles of liquid-liquid extraction in a Graesser rotary contractor. The DNP is almost equal between the two disimilar solvents. (JN)