Provides a brief history of chemistry up to the founding of the American Chemical Society in 1876. Includes developments in the understanding of matter, phlogiston theory, atomic theory, and chemical reactions. (MLH)

Reviews the history of selected topics in inorganic chemistry, including catalysis, mechanisms, transition metals, and noble gases. (MLH)

Reviews the history of selected topics in physical chemistry, including kinetics, thermodynamics, quantum chemistry, and nuclear chemistry. (MLH)

Reviews the history of selected topics in analytic chemistry, especially analytical instrumentation. (MLH)

Reviews the history of drug research and the chemical aspects of medical research. (MLH)

Reviews the history of macromolecular synthesis and structure. (MLH)

Provides a historical development of efforts to explain biological phenomena in terms of chemical substances present in living organisms. (MLH)

Reports on technological advancements in the fields of solar collectors, thermal storage systems, and solar heating and cooling systems. Diagrams aid in the understanding of the thermodynamics of the systems. (CP)

Discusses various interpretations of the concept of chemical valence and describes a method for correlating bond length with valence. (MLH)

The history and definition of pH is presented along with sample calculations. (BB)

Presents an outline of the chemistry involved and the steps which are being taken to gain a better understanding of the stratosphere. Chemical composition of natural stratosphere and depletion of ozone in the stratosphere by man-made pollutants are covered. (HM)

Provides an annotated listing of recent books on scientific topics including aerospace. Includes the usual bibliographic information except date of publication. (MA)

Describes ways of projecting stereoscopic images of geologic environments for students with difficulty reasoning in three-dimensions. The photographic procedures needed to produce stereo slides are included. (MA)

A sample bibliography of 64 sources of marine science education materials is provided. For each listing, usability information and a description of contents are included. (CP)

The development of the Crustal Evolution Education Project (C EEP) materials at Western Washington University is described. (MDR)