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Qualitative Organic Analysis - In the Classroom and Laboratory

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K. Thomas Finley

Department of Chemistry, State University of New York College at Brockport, Brockport, NY 14420

J. Chem. Educ., 2005, 82 (2), p 240

DOI: 10.1021/ed082p240

Publication Date (Web): February 1, 2005

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History, Education, and Documentation

Abstract

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 a broad audience of students at different levels of study. Specific examples of the use of this subject matter with high school students, organic chemistry students, and nonscience students are given. The problems represented by a course without a laboratory are addressed. Specific suggestions are supplemented with ideas for expansion and amplification of the method. Ties are provided to the modern world of instrumental methods and indications are made for other means of broadening the direction and scope of suggested approaches. Finally, a preliminary approach is made to the history of chemistry and the greater world of literature and philosophy. While not addressed specifically, the material and its applications lend themselves to an approach to the current concerns about scientific literacy.

Keywords (Audience):

High School / Introductory Chemistry

Keywords (Domain):

Chemical Education Research

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Problem Solving / Decision Making

Keywords (Subject):

Qualitative Analysis

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