Proposes an approach to chemical kinetics and mechanism using statistical games, illustrating its use in monomolecular, catalytic, autocatalytic, consecutive, and equilibrium reactions. Major features of the games are also outlined and discussed. (JN)

Describes a set of experiments (for senior-level biochemistry students) which permit evaluation and estimation of rate and equilibrium constants involving an intermediate in the alpha-chymotrypsin mediated hydrolysis of ortho-hydroxy-alpha-toluenesulfonic acid (I). The only equipment required for the experiments is a well-thermostated double beam…

Describes a simulated laboratory research project in which the thermodynamic and kinetic aspects of ammonia synthesis are simulated on a computer. (MLH)

Discusses teaching the concept of temperature at several levels of difficulty; includes ideal gas thermometers and the kinetic theory of gases. (MLH)

Describes an experiment that follows the progress of a chemical reaction with radiochemical tracer techniques, using the beta-emitting radioisotope iodine 131. (MLH)

Limitations of classical mechanics in understanding molecular properties are discussed. Modifications introduced by quantum mechanics enable the instructor to include and integrate important concepts from thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, and statistics. (DF)

Discusses student use of the computer with mathematical models and with laboratory simulations. Examples given. (DS)