Lists seven new and 19 other tests currently available from the American Chemical Society and presents in table form norms of recent tests condensed from larger data aggregates. (SK)

Five atomic theory activities feasible for high school students to perform are described based on the following models: (1) Dalton's Uniform Sphere Model; (2) Thomson's Raisin Pudding Model; (3) Rutherford's Nuclear Model; (4) Bohr's Energy Level Model, and (5) Orbital Model from quantum mechanics. (SK)

Described are experiences related to the effective use of instructional aids (demonstrations, tapes, films, slides, and television) in teaching chemistry to college students. (HM)

Discusses how TOPS devices can be improved. New chemistry-physics devices are offered in hopes of encouraging teachers to invent other small devices for projection on a TOPS projector-adaptor. (HM)

Describes kinetics experiments completed in a single two-hour laboratory period at 25 degrees Centigrade of nitrito to nitro rearrangement, based on the recently discovered base-catalysis path. Includes information on synthesis and characterization of linkage isomers, spectrophotometric techniques, and experimental procedures. (SK)

For this 12-hour laboratory project students examine a model and explain why equipment is placed where it is, and then install some piping on the model. (BB)

Reports a shortage of doctorate-holding analytical chemists to meet demand in academic and industrial positions. Percentages are reported for annual production of analytical chemists since 1970. Innovative programs between academia and industry are needed to increase the total Ph.D. chemist production. (CS)

Determined the effect of computer assisted instruction (CAI) materials on college students' attitudes toward computers and chemistry. Includes the finding that the attitude of women toward computers was improved by using CAI.

Presents listings of selected reference materials relevant to symmetry and group theory in college physics and chemistry. Entries are classified according to a scheme involving 34 subject areas divided into four major groups. Comments on these materials and suggestions for future topics will be welcomed. (Author/SK)

Describes solution spectrophotometry as a simple, rapid identification technique for organic paint pigments. Reports research which includes analytical schemes for the extraction and separation of organic pigments based on their solubilities, and the preparation of an extensive reference collection of spectral curves allowing their identification.…

Describes two secondary school chemistry curriculum supplements which relate art to chemistry, entitled "The Chemistry of Color" and "Chemical Principles and Processes: A Vocational Approach." (CS)

Discusses the recent decision to close down the National Resource for Computation in Chemistry (NRCC), implications of that decision, and various alternatives in the field of computational chemistry. (CS)

Reports that a conference for professional chemists, educators in chemistry, and students was held to explore the issue of teaching chemistry to handicapped students. The ideas generated from the participants are intended to be used in preparing a manual of guidelines. (Author/SA)

Describes a laboratory scale reactor that determines the kinetics of a gas-solid catalytic reaction. The external recycle reactor construction is detailed with accompanying diagrams. Experimental details, application of the reactor to CO oxidation kinetics, interphase gradients, and intraphase gradients are discussed. (CS)

Described is the chemistry curriculum at Cedar Valley College Campus, Lancaster, Texas, in light of "Skills for Living" document written to meet the Dallas County Community College District goal statement of equipping students for effective living and responsible citizenship in a rapidly changing community. (DS)