Chemical Jeopardy

James P. Deavor
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, College of Charleston, Charleston, SC 29424
J. Chem. Educ., 1996, 73 (5), p 430
DOI: 10.1021/ed073p430
Publication Date (Web): May 1, 1996

Abstract

An adaptation of the television game show is presented that can be used to fill the last minutes of class or as a means of review. The format presented has been used in the principles, G-O-B, quantitative analysis, and instrumental analysis.

Keywords (Audience):

High School / Introductory Chemistry

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Humor / Puzzles / Games

Keywords (Subject):

Enrichment / Review Materials

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