Aspirin: RSC - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0854043888 ISBN 13: 9780854043880

Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry, 2004

Synopsis

Most of us have used aspirin at some time in our lives, but few will know that a related compound derived from willow bark has been used to relieve pain and treat fevers for over 2,000 years. Aimed at post-16 students in chemistry, this book contains activities for both academic and vocational courses. Ranging from preparative/analytical to problem-solving exercises, the activities can be used singly or as a coherent package. A guide for teachers and technicians is also included.

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From the Back Cover:

nearly everyone has used aspirin at some time in their lives, but few know that a related compound derived from willow bark has been used to relieve pain and treat fevers for over 2,000 years. This book contains eight activities for both academic and vocational courses. it has been adapted by the Royal Society of Chemistry from a unit written by David Paterson, and originally produced by the New Zealand Association of Science Educators in conjunction with the Royal Society of New Zealand. The activites can be used singly or as a coherent package in a variety of learning and teaching situations. There are two main sections: - a series of student activities covering both written and practical tasks including preparative/analytical work and problem solving exercises; and - a guide for teachers and technicians giving equipment lists and answers. This book was produced as part of the Royal Society of Chemistry's programme for the support of education in the field of the chemcial sciences.

About this edition

• Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0854043888
• ISBN 13: 9780854043880
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 34
• Editor: Osborne Colin, Pack Maria J