Reduction of experimental scale in high school and college general chemistry laboratories

The careful observation of chemical reactivity phenomena has been and should be an important part of the general chemistry laboratory curriculum. Reduction of experimental scale will help to ensure, in times of rampant chemophobia, that it remains so.

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Published in:Journal of chemical education 1989-03, Vol.66 (3), p.A90
Main Authors: Bennett, Carole A, Mauch, John J, Stivers, Fran, Mellon, E. K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chemical reactions
Chemistry
Curricula
Laboratories
Laboratory tests
Organic chemistry
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Summary:The careful observation of chemical reactivity phenomena has been and should be an important part of the general chemistry laboratory curriculum. Reduction of experimental scale will help to ensure, in times of rampant chemophobia, that it remains so.
ISSN:0021-9584
1938-1328
DOI:10.1021/ed066pA90