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In the Classroom
Motivating Students in Sophomore Organic Chemistry by Examining Nature's Way- Why Are Vitamins E and C Such Good Antioxidants?
Bruce D. Beaver
Duquesne University, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Pittsburgh, PA 15282

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August 1999
Vol. 76 No. 8
p. 1108

Abstract
This article shares my experience in motivating students in sophomore organic chemistry by integrating material from an area of contemporary research activity into the course. This article contains an overview of the antioxidant function of vitamins E and C.

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*  Citation
Beaver, Bruce D. J. Chem. Educ. 1999 76 1108.
*  Keywords
Nutrition; Mechanisms; Free Radicals; Teaching/Learning Theory/Practice
*  History
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July 8, 1999
June 23, 2005
Link to Correction added (May 2004).
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