Modern analytical chemistry in the contemporary world

Students not familiar with chemistry tend to misinterpret analytical chemistry as some kind of the sorcery where analytical chemists working as modern wizards handle magical black boxes able to provide fascinating results. However, this approach is evidently improper and misleading. Therefore, the p...

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Published in:Cultural studies of science education 2016-12, Vol.11 (4), p.1269-1273
Main Author: Šíma, Jan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analytical chemistry
Analytical methods
Chemistry
Cultural Background
Curriculum development
Education
Elementary Secondary Education
Higher Education
Interdisciplinary Approach
Medical Services
Natural Sciences
Op-Ed
Organic Chemistry
Personality
Schools
Science Curriculum
Science Education
Science Instruction
Sociology of Education
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Summary:Students not familiar with chemistry tend to misinterpret analytical chemistry as some kind of the sorcery where analytical chemists working as modern wizards handle magical black boxes able to provide fascinating results. However, this approach is evidently improper and misleading. Therefore, the position of modern analytical chemistry among sciences and in the contemporary world is discussed. Its interdisciplinary character and the necessity of the collaboration between analytical chemists and other experts in order to effectively solve the actual problems of the human society and the environment are emphasized. The importance of the analytical method validation in order to obtain the accurate and precise results is highlighted. The invalid results are not only useless; they can often be even fatal (e.g., in clinical laboratories). The curriculum of analytical chemistry at schools and universities is discussed. It is referred to be much broader than traditional equilibrium chemistry coupled with a simple description of individual analytical methods. Actually, the schooling of analytical chemistry should closely connect theory and practice.
ISSN:1871-1502
1871-1510
DOI:10.1007/s11422-015-9663-y