Infrared-Spectroscopy Checkers

TCE

The Chemical Educator

ISSN: 1430-4171 (electronic version)

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Abstract Volume 3 Issue 4 (1998), S1430-4171(98)04234-3

Infrared-Spectroscopy Checkers

Richard Pendarvis

Department of Science, Central Florida Community College, 3001 West College Rd., Ocala, Florida 34478

Published online: 3 August 1998

Abstract. The classic strategy game of checkers has been modified to help students study the interpretation of infrared spectra. The exercise gives students practice in functional group recognition, allows them to learn from the mistakes of others, and presents the reading of infrared spectra in a fun and exciting way. The game is easily modified by varying the complexity of "unknowns" or the degree of interpretation expected.

Key Words: In the Classroom; infrared spectrum; checkers; infrared; game; organic; spectroscopy; structure; interpretation

(*) Corresponding author. (E-mail: afn02809@afn.org)

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Supporting Materials:

36 infrared spectra (211 KB) 10.1007/s00897980234b

Key for the 36 infrared spectra (30 KB) 10.1007/s00897980234c