CHED 821 |
| Jennifer R. Merritt and Liz Gron. |
| The ion chromatography (IC) experiments described herein introduce introductory chemistry students to green environmental analysis in a manner that maintains their interest in science and encourages collaborative work. Using the (IC), students with limited background can quantify important analytes, ie nitrate and phosphate, in an environmentally-sensitive manner, gaining interest and experience with environmental sampling and chemistry. Although IC is an unusual technique to offer in the introductory courses, we have found it uniquely well suited to fulfill our student learning goals. The instrument is easy to use, the students can easily grasp the underlying theories, and the preparation of samples and standards is straightforward. This allows students to participate fully in the experimental execution without applying expectations outside of their limited area of expertise. Protocols, student data, and assessment results are presented. |
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Undergraduate Research Poster Session: Environmental Chemistry
2:00 PM-4:00 PM, Monday, 27 March 2006 Georgia World Congress Center -- Ex. Hall B4, Poster
Division of Chemical Education |