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Erica K. Jacobsen and Nancy S. Gettys

Journal of Chemical Education, Madison, WI 53715

J. Chem. Educ., 2002, 79 (9), p 1104A

DOI: 10.1021/ed079p1104A

Publication Date (Web): September 1, 2002

Abstract

In this JCE Classroom Activity, students collect data on a rainy day and use the information to calculate the rate of rainfall.

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High School / Introductory Chemistry

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JCE Classroom Activity

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Hands-On Learning / Manipulatives

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