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Harry E. Spencer and Leonard Kusdra

Oberlin College, Department of Chemistry, Kettering Hall 161, 130 West Lorain Street, Oberlin, OH 44074-1083

J. Chem. Educ., 1998, 75 (4), p 487

DOI: 10.1021/ed075p487

Publication Date (Web): April 1, 1998

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History, Education, and Documentation

Abstract

This is a laboratory experiment suitable for beginning general-chemistry college students or high school students with some chemical experience. It is a chemical puzzle written in science-fiction terms to attract student interest. Students are asked to identify four colored cations and two anions and assign their identities to names of chess pieces furnished initially as clues.

Keywords (Audience):

High School / Introductory Chemistry

Keywords (Domain):

Inorganic Chemistry

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Humor / Puzzles / Games

Keywords (Subject):

Aqueous Solution Chemistry

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