The Chemical Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Serpentine Remains

Ken Shaw
The Waterford School, Sandy, UT 84093
J. Chem. Educ., 2008, 85 (4), p 507
DOI: 10.1021/ed085p507
Publication Date (Web): April 1, 2008

Abstract

This story is a chemical mystery with an emphasis on qualitative analysis, descriptive chemistry, and forensics. It is as well yet another article in the continuing series, first presented by Thomas Waddell and Thomas R. Rybolt, which presents a scientific problem in mystery format in the context of the popular and beloved characters of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. There is a break in the story where readers (students and teachers) can ponder and solve the mystery. Sherlock Holmes provides his solution in the paragraphs following the break.

Keywords (Audience):

Elementary / Middle School Science

Keywords (Domain):

Analytical Chemistry

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Problem Solving / Decision Making

Keywords (Subject):

Acids / Bases

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