Ch. 14 | Who Killed Dr. Thompson? A Forensic Mystery
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- Ch. 14 | Who Killed Dr. Thompson? A Forensic Mystery
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Interactives
Chapter 14 Opening Video
This video introduces students to the forensics they'll use in Chapter 14 to solve a mystery.
Solvent Still
This video demonstrates how to safely set up a THF solvent still with potassium.
Gas Chromatography
This video shows students how to use a gas chromatograph.
Mass Spectrometry
This video shows students how to use a mass spectrometer.
Microscope Principles
This video points out the differences between an optical microscope and an electron microscope.
DNA Extraction
This Flash-based virtual lab allows students to extract DNA from samples.
Polymerase Chain Reaction
This Flash-based virtual lab allows students to perform a PCR reaction to better understand what's depicted in Figure 14.18.
Gel Electrophoresis
This Flash-based virtual lab allows student to run a gel electrophoresis to better understand what's illustrated in Figure 14.19.