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by Iain Smellie
Wed, 04/17/2024 - 14:26

This short article unpacks recent research on sulfonphthalein behavior in aqueous solutions, shedding light on pH-dependent structures with the hope of equipping educators with up-to-date interpretations of very familiar experimental observations, such as color changes in acid/base titrations. 

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by Iain Smellie
Mon, 03/11/2024 - 14:12

This study outlines the effect on the colour of anthocyanin-containing solutions when mixed with caffeine. Given the diversity of anthocyanin structures available from other vegetables, fruits or flowers, there is great potential for series of open-ended experiments for students in classes or science clubs to investigate.

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by Albert Rives
Mon, 02/19/2024 - 23:17

This post describes a simple device used to demonstrate and clarify some challenging concepts in thermodynamics at the General Chemistry level.

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by Iain Smellie
Thu, 12/14/2023 - 13:46

This initial study outlines the effect on the colour of anthocyanin-containing solutions when mixed with caffeine. Given the diversity of anthocyanin structures available from other vegetables, fruits or flowers, there is great potential for series of open-ended experiments for students in classes or science clubs to investigate.

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by Chadwick Young
Sun, 09/24/2023 - 13:05

Find out more about Nicholls State University Department of Chemistry's recruiting program involving a Roadshow and Field Days and its impact on diversity in the chemistry program.

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by Dean Campbell
Sun, 09/24/2023 - 10:18

Description of a Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program (DAPCEP) course for middle-school students about the chemistry and biology of water. 

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Fri, 09/08/2023 - 13:00

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by Iain Smellie
Wed, 09/06/2023 - 08:56

Part 5 of Colourful Chemistry of Canning explores the ability of tinplated food cans to reduce aromatic azo compounds to amines. 

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by Iain Smellie
Fri, 08/18/2023 - 09:45

Part 4 of Colourful Chemistry of Canning explores how to make gold in an old tin can!

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by Michael Farabaugh
Sun, 08/13/2023 - 15:56

Michael Farabaugh outlines mistakes and misconceptions that were encountered during the 2023 AP Reading and offers suggestions for improving performance on the AP Chemistry exam.

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