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Arrietta Clauss

Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, WI 53706

J. Chem. Educ., 2008, 85 (12), p 1657

DOI: 10.1021/ed085p1657

Publication Date (Web): December 1, 2008

Abstract

Instructors often look for real-world topics that interest students when designing labs and preparing lectures. The chemistry associated with drugs is a fertile area, and the archives of the Journal can be a resource for interesting drug-related activities to enhance student learning.

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