CHE 355 Chemical Information Quiz Review

Flashcards for reviewing key concepts and facts from CHE 355 lecture notes on chemical information.

What are the three types of scientific literature?

Primary, secondary, and tertiary literature.

What is the premier journal in chemistry?

Journal of the American Chemical Society (JACS).

What is SciFinder used for?

Accessing chemical literature and databases.

What type of literature is published by Nature and Science?

Both primary and secondary literature.

What does a CAS number signify?

A unique identifier for chemical substances managed by the Chemical Abstracts Service.

What is the significance of Web of Science in citation tracing?

It is best for tracing a citation forward in time.

Which database is known for providing patent information?

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) database.

What is the lifetime of a patent?

Typically 20 years from the filing date.

What type of content is included in patents?

Sections typically include title, abstract, background, description, claims, and drawings.

What are the major organic journals mentioned?

Journal of Organic Chemistry (JOC), Angewandte Chemie (ACIEE), Organic Letters.

What provides access to Chemical Abstracts literature?

Chemical Abstracts Service.

What is the major advantage of Organic Syntheses?

Provides reliable procedures for organic syntheses.

What are the two types of German chemical literature abstracts databases used for organic and inorganic compounds?

For organic compounds, it's 'Beilstein'; for inorganic compounds, it's 'Gmelin'.

Which major university's website provides guides for Condensed Chemical Dictionaries?

UNCG (University of North Carolina Greensboro).

What is the common use of Google Scholar in chemical research?

Searching for scholarly articles and citation information.