Provides historical background on Pasteur's resolution of an optically active compound, and describes an undergraduate laboratory experiment in which optically active compounds are separated. (MLH)

Discusses the major constituents present in natural bodies of water, how these substances are analytically determined, and the chemical reactions of the various species in solution. (MLH)

Discusses a two-year assessment undertaken to evaluate the Nuffield A-Level chemistry course. Secondary teachers selected chemistry experiments for assessment purposes and assessed their students in manipulative skills, observational skills, interpretation skills, creative skills, and attitudes. (MLH)

Describes a restructuring program that places more emphasis on blending research and teaching at the practical level. Heavier emphasis will be placed on engineering and additional consideration given to environmental technology, economics, business, and law. (GS)

Proposes method for determination of the pressure of a sphere by relating force and surface tension. (CP)

Describes a demonstration designed to teach chemistry definitions. Important chemical terms which specifically related to the demonstration were defined on handouts and distributed to the students for reference during the demonstration. (MLH)

Discusses solutions to problems in higher chemical education, including establishing a culturally oriented first course in chemistry, increasing employment opportunities for students, restructuring graduate education, and restoring the balance of professional effort between research and teaching. (MLH)

Describes a functional management system which individualizes instruction in undergraduate chemistry courses. CHEM TIPS (Chemistry Teaching Information Processing System) is designed to monitor each student's progress, identify specific weaknesses and strengths in his understanding of the course material, prescribe individual study assignments,…

Describes a series of experiments which illustrate the analytical capabilities of fluorescence, and outlines two straightforward analyses involving real analyses. These experiments are suitable for an undergraduate instrumental analysis course and require approximately six to seven hours of laboratory time. (MLH)