Orgoly

A process-oriented, guided inquiry learning (POGIL) activity covering the fundamentals of both the theory and applied infrared (IR) spectroscopy for organic chemistry. The activity includes QR codes that learners can scan with their device to open an accompanying interactive module.

Paper chromatography of food dyes found in candy shells. A fun, easy to prepare and inexpensive laboratory exercise suitable for high school chemistry through introductory college chemistry. Includes a laboratory report sheet for student data. Keywords: candy, chemistry, chromatography, food coloring, laboratory.