Of all the subjects, chemistry should arguably be the most enjoyable; it is filled with things that bubble, change color, burst into flame, and otherwise provide visual and intellectual intrigue. As the paradigmatic laboratory science, it may also be the discipline best suited for student inquiry, offering countless opportunities for students to design their own experiments. Why is chemistry such an important and engaging science? In this month’s column, the author will count the ways.
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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 9/1/2009Stock # tst09_076_06_6Volume 076Issue 06