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The Chemical Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Case of Three

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Thomas R. Rybolt and Thomas G. Waddell

Department of Chemistry, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN 37403-2598

J. Chem. Educ., 2002, 79 (4), p 448

DOI: 10.1021/ed079p448

Publication Date (Web): April 1, 2002

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History, Education, and Documentation

Abstract

This story is a chemical mystery with an emphasis on simple physical properties and chemical characterization of metals. It is the 13th in a series presenting scientific problems in mystery format 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):

High School / Introductory Chemistry

Keywords (Domain):

Public Understanding / Outreach

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Humor / Puzzles / Games

Keywords (Subject):

Enrichment / Review Materials

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