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Experiment Using a Polarimeter to Measure Optical Activity - Including a Novel Analogy

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In this episode, I describe the basic requirements of a polarimeter being used to measure optical activity of a chemical sample and the process of the experiment.

I also introduce a simple yet novel analogy that will help you remember the experimental details.


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Experiment Using a Polarimeter to Measure Optical Activity - Including a Novel Analogy

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