Modern Sport and Chemistry: What a Chemically Aware Sports Fanatic Should Know

Guinevere A. Giffin , Steven R. Boone , Renée S. Cole and Scott E. McKay
Department of Chemistry & Physics, Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, MO 64093
Robert Kopitzke
Department of Chemistry, Winona State University, Winona, MN 55987
J. Chem. Educ., 2002, 79 (7), p 813
DOI: 10.1021/ed079p813
Publication Date (Web): July 1, 2002

Abstract

Advances in the chemical and materials sciences have had dramatic impact on sporting events. In this paper, we discuss some of the chemicals and materials involved in these advances with the intention of providing a mechanism to interest students in chemistry. Structures and properties of some materials that led to their adoption in sports and ideas for incorporating this information into the classroom are presented.

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