The demonstrations capture interest, teach, inform, fascinate, amaze, and perhaps, most importantly, involve students in chemistry. Nowhere else will you find books that answer, "How come it happens? . . . Is it safe? . . . What do I do with all the stuff when the demo is over?"

Shakhashiri and his collaborators offer 282 chemical demonstrations arranged in 11 chapters. Each demonstration includes seven sections: a brief summary, a materials list, a step-by-step account of procedures to be used, an explanation of the hazards involved, information on how to store or dispose of the chemicals used, a discussion of the phenomena displayed and principles illustrated by the demonstration, and a list of references. You'll find safety emphasized throughout the book in each demonstration.

About the Author
Bassam Z. Shakhashiri is professor of chemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and founder of the Institute for Chemical Education. He is a recipient of the American Chemical Society's James Flack Norris Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Teaching of Chemistry as well as many other awards.

Reviews
As far as I am concerned, this series is the best thing that has happened to me. I recommend it without reservation for all levels of chemistry teaching."-Howard Nechamkin, Journal of College Science Teaching



Book Information
ISBN 9780299119508
Author Bassam Z. Shakhashiri
Format Paperback
Page Count 416
Imprint University of Wisconsin Press
Publisher University of Wisconsin Press
Weight(grams) 1218g