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General Chemistry Laboratory—Scientific Inquiry: 157 New Experiments in One Semester

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Suzanne L. Black

McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 2K6

J. Chem. Educ., 1996, 73 (8), p 776

DOI: 10.1021/ed073p776

Publication Date (Web): August 1, 1996

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History, Education, and Documentation

Abstract

700 General Chemistry students were allowed to choose and run their own experiment. They went to the library to select an experiment from the literature, then they modified the experiment and performed it in the laboratory. Given the appropriate guidelines, the students were able to experience chemical research and thus get an idea of what science is really all about. The success of this laboratory is discussed from both the students' and staff's perspectives.

Keywords (Audience):

First-Year Undergraduate / General

Keywords (Domain):

Laboratory Instruction

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Inquiry-Based / Discovery Learning

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