Describes an experiment that utilizes polarimetry to measure mutarotation of glucose and nmr spectroscopy to identify the structures of reactants and products of biochemical reactions. (MLH)

Describes a laboratory teaching method in which students are given a simulated research problem to solve in groups by planning and laboratory work. (MLH)

Discusses changing high school chemistry curricula to emphasize relevant topics such as environmental pollution, energy, man-made materials, and food and drugs. (MLH)

Describes an experiment that utilizes advanced techniques for analyzing complicated nmr spectra that are not first-order. (MLH)

Describes an experiment designed to confirm that newly purchased commercial orange juice contains sufficient ascorbic acid to meet government standards, and to establish the rate of aerial oxidation of this ascorbic acid when the juice is stored in a refrigerator. (MLH)

Describes various ways to arrange equipment and utilities in chemical laboratories for both research and teaching purposes. (MLH)

Presents short articles on computer-generated exams, paper chromatography of carbohydrates, and the use of innovative teaching methods in non-traditional courses. (MLH)

Describes an experiment in which chemical interferences in atomic absorption analyses are examined and measured. (MLH)

Levels of concept acquisition interms of attribute perception were examined for 20 different chemical concepts featuring in GCE O-level school chemistry courses. (Editor)

Discusses new techniques for studying reactions that occur in the picosecond range and how the results of this research provide new insights into biochemical events and the chemical processes that take place in liquid systems. (MLH)

Discusses Alfred Stock's boron hydride research and his role in the development of organometallic chemistry. (MLH)

Presents graphs that can be used to illustrate the concepts of buffer capacity and acid-base titrations. (MLH)

Describes a set of computer-assisted, introductory chemistry modules that can be transported from one computer system to another. Each module consists of one or more computer programs, a student manual, and a teacher's guide. (MLH)

Presents short articles on: recycling disposable plastics for laboratory use; an inexpensive source of atomic and molecular models; a simplified Boyle's Law demonstration; and a lab demonstrating energy transformation. (MLH)

Presents questions and answers about the effect of metabolism on substances in the human body. (MLH)