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The Chemical Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Baker Street Burning

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Thomas G. Waddell and Thomas R. Rybolt

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Department of Chemistry, 615 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37403-2598

J. Chem. Educ., 1998, 75 (4), p 484

DOI: 10.1021/ed075p484

Publication Date (Web): April 1, 1998

Section:

History, Education, and Documentation

Abstract

This story describes a chemical mystery with an emphasis on forensic chemistry, physical properties, and qualitative organic analysis. This is the ninth article in a series presenting a scientific problem in mystery form in the context of the popular and beloved characters Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. There is a break in the story where the reader (students and teachers) can ponder and solve the mystery. Sherlock Holmes provides his solution in the paragraphs following this break.

Keywords (Audience):

First-Year Undergraduate / General

Keywords (Domain):

Public Understanding / Outreach

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Humor / Puzzles / Games

Keywords (Subject):

Enrichment / Review Materials

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