History of Inorganic Chemistry
I have a student working in my labs this summer who is a history buff. He is very interested to read about the history of chemistry (especially inorganic chemistry) to try and understand how we got to where we are today. We began the discussion at about the Bronze Age and tried to move from there....but there seemed to be a lot of disconnect that I was unable to fill in. Does anyone know of a book that traces the history of inorganic chemistry and the various paths that have been taken? Thanks for any and all suggestions.
Kim Lance / Ohio Wesleyan University
Thu, 07/22/2010 - 15:01
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NEW MIESSLER AND TARR!!!!
The 4th edition is finally out there! I just saw that it came out in March of this year. I'm incredibly excited! (Consequently, my excitement has confirmed my wife's longstanding belief that I am a genuine nerd!)
Cameron Gren / University of North Alabama
Tue, 05/11/2010 - 20:50
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Biochem curriculum
Hi all,
I am beginning a formal push for us to develop a BS Biochemistry area/concentration, which is different than a major at my school because it would have more hours than a major and no minor requirement.
We currently have roughly 1/3 to 1/2 of our Biology majors and 1/2 to 4/5 of our Chemistry majors as aspiring pre-meds or pre-pharm, pre-vet...thus many minor in the other major and take additional coursework to prep for their desired professional school...
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Magnetic susceptibility balance
Dave Finster / Wittenberg University
Mon, 03/29/2010 - 13:38
I am writing up a "wish list" for my inorganic chemistry lab. I seek advice. Johnson-Matthey has the magnetic susceptibility balance (MSB) that seems like "the standard" for educational lab. Can anyone advise on getting the "Mark I" vs. the "Auto MSB?" Also, do you know the approximate prices for each of these two instruments?
The relevant URL is: http://pureguard.net/Library/data_sheets/MSB_Brochure.pdf
Thanks.
Dave
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cis- and trans-[Co(en)2Cl2]+ colors
Claude Mertzenich / Luther College
Tue, 03/16/2010 - 15:56
Why is cis-[Co(en)2Cl2]+ purple and the trans isomer green? Thanks for any thoughts you might have on that. Please email me at mertzecl@luther.edu. Thanks.
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AFM experiment?
Does anyone have an inorganic laboratory experiment that uses AFM? Hope is submitting a proposal for an AFM and it would be fun to incorporate it into the lab. All I need right now is a paragraph to put into the proposal about it.
Joanne Stewart / Hope College
Thu, 03/04/2010 - 11:54
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What's the maximum size limitation for en coordination of metals?
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Skills (inorganic) that students should have on earning the BS degree
Barbara Reisner / James Madison University
Tue, 02/23/2010 - 13:06
Since the new ACS CPT guidelines have come out, our department has begun having discussions about ideas for changes in the curriculum. As part of this process, we are trying to define the skills that we think a BS-level chemistry graduate should have. We have a good start on skills that aren’t specific to a discipline (literature searching, databases, writing reports in the format of a journal article, presenting research/lab results, scientific ethics, safety, etc.) Now we’re focusing on skills (not content knowledge) that our majors should have.
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