"Of Four Scottish Chemists". A Burns Supper-Inspired Poem

Dean J. Campbell
Department of Chemistry, Bradley University, Peoria, IL 61625-0208
J. Chem. Educ., 2007, 84 (4), p 605
DOI: 10.1021/ed084p605
Publication Date (Web): April 1, 2007

Abstract

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.

Keywords (Audience):

General Public

Keywords (Domain):

History / Philosophy

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Humor / Puzzles / Games

Keywords (Subject):

Colloids

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