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Qualitative Analysis in the Beginning Organic Laboratory

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James H. Cooley and Richard Vaughan Williams

University of Idaho, Department of Chemistry, Moscow, ID 83844-2343

J. Chem. Educ., 1999, 76 (8), p 1117

DOI: 10.1021/ed076p1117

Publication Date (Web): August 1, 1999

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History, Education, and Documentation

Abstract

We present arguments for the continued inclusion of qualitative analysis in the undergraduate organic laboratory curriculum. We have developed a problem-solving approach to the teaching of these laboratory courses. Judging from student comments, this approach is particularly successful in qualitative analysis.

Keywords (Audience):

Second-Year Undergraduate

Keywords (Domain):

Organic Chemistry

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Problem Solving / Decision Making

Keywords (Subject):

Learning Theories

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  The identification of molecular structure remains central to the study of chemistry and the search for new and useful materials. The classical methods of qualitative organic analysis provide opportunities to illustrate the fascinating world of science to ...
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