Chapter 1: Chemistry: Matter and Measurement
Web Destinations
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This module provides current links to other websites that allow you to explore the world of chemistry more. First, there are resources that are specifically aimed at the topics in this chapter. Next, we offer links to plug-ins and other software that enable your browser to take full advantage of the material on these sites. Finally, there are links of general interest to general chemistry students.
Measurements Converter
Converts units of weight, capacity and volume, length, area, speed, pressure, temperature, circular measure, and time.
Basic Math Concepts and Fundamentals
Provides tutorials for math concepts such as scientific notation and significant figures.
Chemistry Humor
Links to chemistry humor
Well Contamination, Disinfectant Chlorine Water Treatment
Environmental health information in excerpt from New York State Dept. of Health Publication "Rural Water Supply".
Drug Testing Kit
How a drug testing kit works using chemical and physical properties.
Body Fat Determination - Female
Calculation of percent body fat from some basic measurements.
Body Fat Determination - Male
Calculation of percent body fat from some basic measurements.
HyperChemistry on the Web!
At ThinkQuest you will find this student-created website with a brief history of chemistry, a glossary, and much more.
National Institute of Standards and Technology
The NISTís Virtual Museum gives a tour of the history of weights and measures. Thereís a lot more to the meter than you might think!
BROWSER TUNE-UP TOOLS
3D molecules
Simulations
Video and audio
Activities and animations
GENERAL RESOURCES FOR INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY