This reaction can form the basis of a laboratory experiment for students who have mastered basic spectroscopy. The structure of the product can be assigned from four reasonable possibilities on the basis of the nmr spectrum. (BB)

Describes an experiment for general chemistry students for analyzing bathroom cleansers. (SL)

Describes a laboratory exercise illustrating the use of the Cannizzaro reaction in synthesis, the production of commercial resin, and the importance of natural products in industrial chemistry. (SL)

Describes an experiment utilizing the Solvay synthesis of sodium hydrogen carbonate to teach students to organize and plan a synthesis procedure. (SL)

Reports an experimental procedure for a course in physical organic chemistry to illustrate correlation between structure and reactivity. (SL)

Folsomia candida is presented as an ideal organism for population studies that can be carried out cheaply and easily in school laboratory conditions. Means of identifying, obtaining, and culturing these organisms are described together with some indication of the kinds of investigations which can be performed. (Author/MA)

Describes a laboratory experiment suitable for undergraduate students which illustrates the oxidative coupling of phenols. (SL)

Describes experiments on the properties of bile salts in teaching physical chemistry for biologists. (SL)

Describes an experiment using an analog computer which allows students to work with familiar problems, and to program the computers themselves. (SL)

Describes an experiment to distinguish aldehydes from ketones utilizing a recently introduced reagent. (SL)

Describes a three period project type laboratory experiment designed to maintain student interest. (SL)

Describes the construction of a simple apparatus capable of converting solar energy into mechanical energy. Construction of the engine'' is inexpensive, and should stimulate student interest in the idea of producing power directly from the sun. (JR)

Describes an experiment suitable for high school physics classes in which students determine the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation of u.h.f. television transmissions. Elaborate equipment is not required, and details are given for the construction of a dipole. (JR)