		    Using the program Stoic

	Learning about stoichiometry can be very difficult for the
introductory chemistry student.  This program is designed to be
a non-threatening device which can provide the student with
practice in both balancing chemical equations and solving
stoichiometry problems.  Students using the program in a
computer lab will be presented with the reactions in a different
order.


Installing stoic on you hard drive.
	To install stoic on your hard drive click on Start in the lower
left hand corner while using Windows 95 and select Run.  Type
and enter a:install.  A directory called c:\stoic will be created 
and all needed files will be transferred to that directory.  Install
will also create a Program Group and the appropriate icons.  The
program is designed for use with Windows 95 or Windows NT.

Advantages of registering:
	When you register (see register.txt) you will receive 13 more
reactions for the balancing portion of the lab and 14 more reactions
for the stoichiometry section.  Registration costs $10 + $2 shipping
and handling.  This fee entitles you to a site license for the
program and a copy of a lab which can be used with the program
will be included.

Using Stoic:

Balancing Chemical Equations:
	 The purpose of this portion of the program is to provide
the chemistry student with practice in balancing chemical equations.
All major type of reactions will be presented.  The unregistered
version of the program will present only 2 reactions, the registered
version contains 15 different reactions to balance of all types.
To start this portion of the program select Balancing Chemical
Equations from the Stoichiometry menu or press the F2 key.  An
equation will appear in the main window.  To balance the equation
type the number of the coefficient (the number in front of the
formula) for each substance in the equation.  To move from
substance to substance use the TAB key.  Make sure the number
of atoms of each element is the same on both sides of the arrow.
When you believe you have balanced the equation correctly press
the enter key.  You will be informed if you are correct or
incorrect.  When all of the equations have been balanced you
will be informed.


Stoichiometry Problems:
	 The purpose of this portion of the program is to provide
the chemistry student with practice in solving various
stoichiometry problems.  Mass-mass, mass-volume,and volume-volume
problems are included.   To start this portion of the program select
Stoichiometry Problems from the Stoichiometry menu or press the F3 key.
A balanced chemical reaction will appear along with a grid below
the reaction with entries for mass, moles, and volume(if appropriate).
The goal is to fill in every space in the grid by solving for mass,
moles, or volume.  The way this portion of the program operates is
determined by the mode of the program.  When the program first
starts it is in the automatic mode.  In the automatic mode the questions
will be generated by the computer and presented on the screen.  
To solve the problem click on the appropriate conversion factors in
the correct order and then enter the answer to 3 significant figures
when prompted.  For example, 43.8878 would be 43.9, 0.007896 would
be 0.00790, and 1234 would be 1230.  When the grid is completed the user
is informed and can do another reaction by clicking on Next Reaction or
quit this portion of the program by clicking on Quit Reactions.  
	To operate in the manual mode click on Mode of the Main 
Menu and select Manual.  A blank grid will be presented.
The first thing that must be done is a starting value must be 
placed onto the grid.  To do so click on New Mass, New Moles,
New Volume, or Random Value.  If you choose new mass,
moles, or volume a dialog box will appear asking you for the value
you want to input.  Enter the value and then click on OK or press
enter.  You then need to place the value on the grid by choosing
the substance you want to assign the value to.  To do so click the
left mouse button on the formula of the substance in the chemical
equation.  The value will appear in the appropriate place on the
grid.
	 The next step is to choose the starting and ending quantities
for your problem.  Click the left mouse button on the starting
quantity (which is the only value present on the grid if you have
just started) and then the right mouse button on the area of the
grid you want to solve for.  A series of conversion factors will
appear below the grid.  Click on each conversion factor as you
would use it in the correct order to solve for the desired quantity.
If the conversion factor is correct it will appear at the bottom
of the window next to the starting quantity.  If incorrect you will
be informed.  When you have chosen the correct conversion factors
to solve for the desired quantity a dialog box will appear asking
you to find the answer.  Using a calculator calculate the answer
to 3 significant figures and enter into the dialog box.  If correct
you will be notified.
	 Fill in the remainder of the grid by choosing quantities
present on the grid and solving for quantities not determined yet.
When the grid is completed you will be informed and a new problem
will be given.  The unregistered version only has two problems whereas
the registered version has 14.
	Help is available at any time during the program by choosing
Index from the Help menu.  If you do not know how to use Windows
Help choose Using Help from the Help menu.

	If you have any problems my E-Mail address is
ALLENT@mail.firn.edu

Timothy J. Allen

DISCLAIMER
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THE STOIC STOICHIOMETRY PROGRAM IS SOLD "AS IS" AND WITHOUT
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