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A Multiweek, Problem-Based Laboratory Project Using Phytoremediation To Remove Copper from Soil. General Chemistry Labs for Teaching Thermodynamics and Equilibrium

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Stephen G. Cessna , Tara L. S. Kishbaugh and Douglas Graber Neufeld

Departments of Biology and Chemistry, Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, VA, 22802

Gretchen A. Cessna

Department of Chemistry, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA, 22807

J. Chem. Educ., 2009, 86 (6), p 726

DOI: 10.1021/ed086p726

Publication Date (Web): June 1, 2009

Abstract

We describe a set of laboratory exercises centered on a theme of copper pollution and phytoremediation for first-year general chemistry. The chemical concepts covered include: equilibrium, thermodynamics (Gibbs free energy, enthalpy, entropy), redox reactions, and chemical kinetics. We report strong conceptual learning and enhanced affective outcomes for students in the course.

Keywords (Audience):

First-Year Undergraduate / General

Keywords (Domain):

Environmental Chemistry

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Inquiry-Based / Discovery Learning

Keywords (Subject):

Applications of Chemistry

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Received: August 03, 2009

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