Weapons of Mass Destruction: It Is All about Chemistry

Jessica Epstein
Department of Chemistry, Saint Peters College, Jersey City, NJ 07306
J. Chem. Educ., 2009, 86 (12), p 1377
DOI: 10.1021/ed086p1377
Publication Date (Web): December 1, 2009

Abstract

Discussion about weapons of mass destruction (WMD) has increased since so many saw the World Trade Towers collapse. The term evokes anxiety, political debate, and ethical concerns. But, what are WMD and how do the work? The topics involved with WMD touch many areas of chemistry, including general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. A discussion of WMD can be brought into the classroom in many subjects. These subjects correlate with the curriculum and stimulate students to engage with chemistry content.

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  • Received: August 03, 2009

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