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"Of Four Scottish Chemists". A Burns Supper-Inspired Poem
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A poem is presented that briefly describes the work of four famous Scottish chemists. The poem could be read at Robert Burns suppers to provide informal chemistry education.
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- Received: August 03, 2009
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