Pesticidesin Fruits and Vegetables
Pesticides"Not only do these materials give excellent examples of what it takes to do credible environmental science, but also of what the societal context of this activity might be." --Thomas G. Dunne, Reed College
This introductory module explores the structure/solubility relationships of organic compounds, explains how to extract pesticide residues from fruits and vegetables, analyzes the extract for pesticide content using gas chromatography, and uses the data collected as a basis for discussion about the issues surrounding pesticide regulation. Intended for use in the laboratory portion of an introductory environmental chemistry or general chemistry course, this module also includes a detailed Instructor's Manual.
Other environmental laboratory modules in this series include The Chemistry of Water by Susan Kegley and Joy Andrews.
