ChemMatters Archive
ChemMatters is produced by the American Chemical Society in October, December, February, and April. The archive gives you access to all of ChemMatters’ past articles, dating back to February 1983. The most recently released issue is available through a complimentary subscription, if you chose to receive one when you joined AACT.
For recent articles, issues, or available teacher’s guides visit acs.org/ChemMatters.
AACT members can access the archive and generate a Student Pass that gives their students access to the articles. Available Teacher’s Guides can also be found next to the corresponding issue and article in the archive.
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Question from the Classroom | Do Ducks Get Cold Feet?Well, maybe this isn't the question on everyone's mind, but it is curious how ducks can paddle around in near-freezing water without so much as a shiver!
Issue Date | December 2001
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Trolling the Seas for New MedicinesAll living things trace their origins to the sea. Now drug researchers find that the oceans contain chemical treasures for curing illnesses and maintaining health.
Issue Date | December 2001
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Activity | An Iron-Clad Recipe for Ancient InkEarly Americans made ink from oak tree galls and rusty metal. Make a batch of your own, and learn the chemistry behind this ancient recipe.
Issue Date | October 2001
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Art Conservation—Chemistry to the RescueWhen precious works of art suffer the pains of old age, art conservators go to work. Find out how these museum
specialists combine art and chemistry to bring the great masters back to life.Issue Date | October 2001
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ChemSumer | Stringed Instruments—Chemistry by EarWhether an instrument is worth $10 or $1 million partly depends on the materials used to make it. Chemistry provides the finishing touches.
Issue Date | October 2001
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Lithography Printing—From Rocky Start ... to Digital FutureWe went to the printer to find out how ChemMatters goes from our computer screens to become the colorful magazine you are holding in your hands. The story involves stones, plates, fibers, and some interesting chemistry.
Issue Date | October 2001
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MysteryMatters | Lead—Beethoven's Heavy Metal AilmentBeethoven wrote beautiful music while suffering from a painful and mysterious disease. Modern chemists believe they have found the heavy metal responsible for his suffering.
Issue Date | October 2001
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Question From the Classroom | October 2001Who invented the ballpoint pen, and how does it work?
Issue Date | October 2001
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Tattoo Chemistry Goes Skin DeepA tattoo artist uses a variety of colorful pigments to create intricate works of body art. But remember—this art is tor keeps. Find out the facts, and think before you ink!
Issue Date | October 2001
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Asthma—Attack From the AirAsthma sufferers know what it's like to fight for a breath of air. Adding air pollution to the picture is making it even worse for the thousands who must cope with this potentially deadly condition.
Issue Date | September 2001