An Experiment in Forensic Chemistry: The Breathalyzer.

Timmer, William C.

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ERIC Number: EJ351374

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Publication Date: 1986

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An Experiment in Forensic Chemistry: The Breathalyzer.

Timmer, William C.

Journal of Chemical Education, v63 n10 p897-98 Oct 1986

Describes a simple experiment done in a quantitative analysis course that illustrates the chemistry of the breath alcohol test. Discusses the development and use of the Breathalyzer. Outlines the experimental procedure, along with the appropriate calculations and discussion of the results. (TW)

Descriptors: Alcohol Education, Blood Circulation, Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, College Science, Drinking, Higher Education, Laboratory Procedures, Science Activities, Science and Society, Science Education, Science Equipment, Science Experiments, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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