A Safe Lab on Nerve Gases.

Tucker, David C.

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ERIC Number: EJ370929

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1988

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A Safe Lab on Nerve Gases.

Tucker, David C.

Science Teacher, v55 n2 p27-30 Feb 1988

Describes an experiment involving pineapples and gelatin that allows students to investigate the conditions that typically render an enzyme functionless, similar to the effect of nerve gasses. Discusses the materials, procedures, and results, drawing analogies to the effects of a nerve gas. (CW)

Descriptors: Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Enzymes, Laboratory Experiments, Laboratory Procedures, Laboratory Safety, Physiology, Science Activities, Science Education, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Teaching Methods, Weapons

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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