The Chemical Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Ghost of Gordon Square

Thomas G. Waddell and Thomas R. Rybolt
Department of Chemistry, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN 37403
J. Chem. Educ., 2000, 77 (4), p 471
DOI: 10.1021/ed077p471
Publication Date (Web): April 1, 2000

Abstract

Keywords (Audience):

High School / Introductory Chemistry

Keywords (Domain):

Public Understanding / Outreach

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Humor / Puzzles / Games

Keywords (Subject):

Enrichment / Review Materials

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