CHEM 261 - Introduction to Organic Chemistry I
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12 Principles of Green Chemistry
- Prevent waste
- Atom economy
- Less hazardous synthesis
- Design safer chemicals
- Safer solvents and auxiliaries
- Design for energy efficiency
- Use of renewable feedstocks
- Reduce derivatives
- Catalysis (vs. stoichiometric)
- Design for degradation
- Real-time analysis for pollution prevention
- Inherently safer chemistry for accident prevention
For more information visit American Chemical Society
Writing and Citing
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The ACS style guide : effective communication of scientific information.ISBN: 0841228302The ACS Style Guide provides the required writing style for chemistry, including grammar, punctuation, and spelling for any scientific author, reviewer, or editor. -
Write Like a Chemist by ISBN: 9780195367423Write Like a Chemist is a guide to chemistry-specific writing. It offers a structured approach to writing that targets four important chemistry genres: the journal article, conference abstract, scientific poster, and research proposal.
Citing and Reference Managers
About this Guide
This guide will help you find library resources for your organic chemistry course including:
ChemDraw
To request access to ChemDraw, go to the following site, login with your onyen and password, and follow the instructions. You will receive an access code via email to permit you to use the program.
Chem Draw is also available on the public computers in the Kenan Science Library and through the ITS Virtual Lab.
Help with General Chemistry
Online sources:
- Learning Strategies for General Chemistry [electronic resource] Videos
Books available through the library:
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Access to chemistry [electronic resource]ISBN: 9781847550040 -
Basic Chemistry Concepts and ExercisesISBN: 9781439813379 -
General Chemistry : principles and modern applicationsISBN: 0130143294
Chemical Information Sources
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AccessScience
- Reference resource covering major scientific disciplines with links to primary sources
- Online equivalent to the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology and the McGraw-Hill Yearbook of Science and Technology
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National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) - Chem WebBookNIST provides chemical and physical property data on over 40000 compounds.
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Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial ChemistryReference work detailing the science and technology in all areas of inorganic and organic chemicals, advanced materials, pharmaceuticals, polymers and plastics, metals and alloys, biotechnology and biotechnological products, food chemistry, process engineering and unit operations, analytical methods and environmental protection,
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