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Table of Contents Vol. 8 Issue 4

In the Classroom

Frank Rioux:
An Alternative Derivation of Gas Pressure Using the Kinetic Theory
Chem. Educator 8 (2003) 4, 237-237
DOI 10.1333/s00897030704a
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Fernando Enríquez and Jose J. Quirante*:
Residual or Zero-Point Energy in Quantum Systems: Another View for Two Well-known Cases
Chem. Educator 8 (2003) 4, 238-240
DOI 10.1333/s00897030697a
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Laboratories and Demonstrations

Janne T. Nielsen, Robert Duarte and Veljko Dragojlovic*:
Oxidation of an Unknown Cycloalkene, Cycloalkanol, or Cycloalkanone to a Dicarboxylic Acid: A Discovery Oriented Experiment for Organic Chemistry Students
Chem. Educator 8 (2003) 4, 241-243
DOI 10.1333/s00897030700a
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Daniel L. Arnold, R. Tristan Gingerich, Christopher D. Emerson, Taylor P. Ludwick, Andrew D. Ribbens, Jerome A. Santos, Joseph D. Taylor, Aaron S. Nudelman, and Allan M. Nishimura*:
Quasi-Adiabatic Evaporation of Liquids on a Glass Surface As Observed by Optical Interference
Chem. Educator 8 (2003) 4, 244-247
DOI 10.1333/s00897030699a
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Elizabeth A. Landis, Steven T. Scroggins, Mark H. Schofield*, Lee Y. Park*:
Models of Coenzyme B₁₂. An Undergraduate Chemistry Experiment Combining Synthesis of Cob(III)aloxime Complexes and Their Characterization by ¹H NMR and Cyclic Voltammetry
Chem. Educator 8 (2003) 4, 248-250
DOI 10.1333/s00897030698a
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Graciela M. Escandar^* and Arsenio Muñoz de la Peña^*:
Room-Temperature Phosphorescence (RTP) in Aqueous Solutions. An Advanced Undergraduate Laboratory Experiment
Chem. Educator 8 (2003) 4, 251-256
DOI 10.1333/s00897030692a
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Will E Lynch,* Delana A. Nivens, June. P. Hall, Jonathan. P. Long, Dinah Strasburger, and Jarrett E. Walsh:
Analysis of Copper(II) and Iron(III) Diethyldithiocarbamates: Synthesis; Spectral Characterization; and Thermal Characterization, Including Thermogravimetric Analysis and Differential Scanning Calorimetry
Chem. Educator 8 (2003) 4, 257-259
DOI 10.1333/s00897030696a
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Richard J. Stolzberg:
Identifying Variables Affecting the Oxidation of Ascorbic Acid in Orange Juice Using Derivative Ultraviolet Spectrophotometry
Chem. Educator 8 (2003) 4, 260-265
DOI 10.1333/s00897030705a
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Computers in Chemistry

Scott A. Sinex* and Barbara A. Gage:
Discovery Learning in General Chemistry Enhanced by Dynamic and Interactive Computer Visualization
Chem. Educator 8 (2003) 4, 266-270
DOI 10.1333/s00897030701a
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Benny G. Johnson* and Dale A. Holder:
An Artificial Intelligence-Based Program for Automated Grading of Student Work in Balancing Chemical Equations
Chem. Educator 8 (2003) 4, 271-279
DOI 10.1333/s00897030703a
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Media Reviews

Thomas M. Spudich:
Rice Virtual Lab in Statistics (Web Site, http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~lane/rvls.html). By David Lane, David Scott, Jan Benway, Joan Lu, Zhihua Tang, Al Shea , Mickey Quinones, Keith Baggerly, Joe Austin, Michael Swartz, and Richard Swartz.
Chem. Educator 8 (2003) 4, 279-279
DOI 10.1007/s00897030706a
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George B. Kauffman and Laurie M. Kauffman:
From Coello to Inorganic Chemistry: A Lifetime of Reactions. By Fred Basolo. Profiles in Inorganic Chemistry, John P. Fackler, Jr., Series Editor
Chem. Educator 8 (2003) 4, 279-285
DOI 10.1007/s00897030707a
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Martin Christlieb:
Clean Water: An introduction to water quality and water pollution control, second edition. By Kenneth M. Vigil. Oregon State University Press
Chem. Educator 8 (2003) 4, 285-285
DOI 10.1007/s00897030708a
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George B. Kauffman:
Burger’s Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery, 6th edition. Donald J. Abraham, Editor. 6 volumes. Wiley-Interscience
Chem. Educator 8 (2003) 4, 285-288
DOI 10.1007/s00897030709a
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Dominic Ehrismann:
Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry, 7th edition (International Student Edition). By Frederick A. Bettelheim, William H. Brown, and Jerry March. Brooks/Cole
Chem. Educator 8 (2003) 4, 288-289
DOI 10.1007/s00897030710a
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Sylvia Broomfield:
Chemistry and Chemical Reactivity, 5th edition. By John C. Kotz and Paul M. Treichel, Art Development and Design by Patrick A. Harman, published in the USA by Thomson Learning
Chem. Educator 8 (2003) 4, 289-289
DOI 10.1007/s00897030711a
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George B. Kauffman:
A Century of Nobel Prize Recipients: Chemistry, Physics, and Medicine. Francis Leroy, Editor. Marcel Dekker: New York, NY
Chem. Educator 8 (2003) 4, 290-292
DOI 10.1007/s00897030712a
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Shui-Ping Yang:
CDs, Super Glue, and Salsa: How Everyday Products are Made, Series 3. Edited by Mei Ling Rein. Published by U·X·L, Gale, Farmington Hill, MI
Chem. Educator 8 (2003) 4, 292-293
DOI 10.1007/s00897030713a
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George B. Kauffman:
Encyclopedia of Catalysis. István T. Horváth, Editor-in-Chief. 6 volumes. Wiley-Interscience
Chem. Educator 8 (2003) 4, 293-294
DOI 10.1007/s00897030714a
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Online publication: August 1 , 2003

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