Energy and Matter in Chemical Change


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1.0: The understanding that particles make up the underlying structure of matter has led to advancements in technology
2.0: Elements combine to form many substances, each with its own set of properties
3.0: Chemical change is a process that involves recombining atoms and energy flows

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1.0: The understanding that particles make up the underlying structure of matter has led to advancements in technology

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Methane Hydrate - check out the following links for more information on this promising and controversial new energy source:

Methane Gas Hydrate - has a movie of the substance burning.
Fire and Ice - an excellent overview of methane hydrate as a potential energy source.
Ocean Burps and Climate Change - are there lessons to be learned from an event that occurred 55 million years ago?

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Safety in the Laboratory - these links will supply you with excellent support in your quest to create a safe learning environment in your science lab:

Alberta Human Resources and Employment - information for new and young workers on workplace safety.
ScienceAware - everything from general lab safety to weird science stories.
High School Lab Safety - discussions of protective equipment and proper lab procedures.
Laboratory Fire Safety - information, prevention and procedures regarding fires in science labs.
Lab Safety Contract - an agreement (.pdf format) between student and teacher for a safe lab experience.
The Glassware Gallery - solutions and guides for setting up your chemistry experiments.

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What are Household Hazardous Wastes? - Alberta Environment's guide for dealing with dangerous chemicals in the home.

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Laboratory Guidelines - consulting these sources will help you acquire the chemical and safety information you need:

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety - an MSDS database showing chemical products used in hundreds of Canadian companies.
Material Safety Data Sheets on the Internet - a collection of several free sites that supply MSDS information.
The Development of the MSDS - would you believe the history of the "MSDS" dates back over 4000 years!

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Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter - the fundamental methods that we use to classify matter.

Physical Properties of matter - a flowchart to define which properties are physical properties.
More on the Physical Properties of Matter - discusses physical properties based on the amount of matter present.
Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter

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Pure Substances and Mixtures - there are several categories substances may belong to based on their composition and purity.

Elements, Compounds & Mixtures - an overview of this classification of matter.
Physical and Chemical Properties: A Review - includes properties and evidence of change in both physical and chemical areas.
Cereal Flake Races - physical properties of molecules in a mixture retain their original properties. Don't believe that's really iron?

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Evidence of Chemical Change - new substances formed, gases released, energy change, distinct colour change and change in odour are pieces of evidence that indicate chemical change has occurred.

Evidence of Chemical Change - check the list against your observations.
Physical Change & Chemical Change - a guide through the differences between these two terms.

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Food Safety - don't get sick! Learn more about food preservation:

Food Safety through the Ages - this page follows the various methods of food preservation from ancient times to present day.
US Center for Home Food Preservation - general information, plus how-to guides on each type of preservation.

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Traditional Approaches to Chemistry - native cultures employed basic chemistry priniciples. Find out more at these sites:

Ancient Egyptian Science - how this civilization may have provided the beginnings of early chemistry.
Traditional Herbal and Plant Knowledge - focusing on the Anishinaabeg, a First Nations group from the Great Lakes area.
Indigenous Science - information provided by discounting myths about the sciences of North America's First Nations.

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Metallurgy - learn more about the science of metal extraction:

A Short History of Metals - metallurgy through the ages.
Early Civilizations and Copper - traces copper and its importance to early civilizations.
Coppers of the 'Ksan - an explanation of these important traditional artworks.

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Famous Greek Philosophers - here are two very famous Greeks:

Aristotle
Democritus

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Early Chemistry and Chemists - the history of chemistry has many fascinating moments:

A Brief History of Alchemy - a site explaining the confusing and mystical art of alchemy... with a great Flash interface option as well!
About Alchemists - a discussion of the 2000 years of alchemy, with an optional RealAudio spoken-word file.
Robert Boyle - a biography of Robert Boyle.

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Early Atomic Theory - learn more about the scientists and developments that led to the modern model of the atom:

Atomic Structure Timeline - an excellent chemistry timeline with links to all of the major players involved in the development of chemistry as we know it.
John Dalton - developer of the theory that all matter was made of tiny, indestructible particles.
JJ Thomson - discoverer of electrons, without whose invention TV would be impossible!
JJ Thomson speaks - a lecture from Thomson on the nature of the electron.

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Ernest Rutherford - a Biography - from the site commemorating his 1908 Nobel prize.

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Ernest Rutherford - Atomic Theory - an illustrated description of this famous experiment, where alpha particles are shot through gold foil.

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The Nature of the Atom - a brief history of atomic theory, followed by in-depth study of Bohr's studies of electron energy levels. A java animation of the emission and absorption of a photon is also included.

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Deep into the Atom - here are some very interesting sites for in-depth atomic information:

A Different Approach to the atom - an introduction to quantum mechanics and the resulting model of the atom.
The Nucleus - a discussion of strong nuclear forces.
The ABCs of Nuclear Science - an explanation of nuclear forces.
The Quantum Atom - knowing that each element emits a unique colour allows us to understand electrons and their position in the atom.

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Chemical Engineers - an exciting occupation in the field of science.

www.chemicalengineer.com - the site for all information about his exciting career.
Being a Chemical Engineer in Alberta - everything you need to know, from schooling to career opportunities.


2.0: Elements combine to form many substances, each with its own set of properties

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The Chemistry of Colour - for many people, knowledge of chemistry allows for beautiful colours.

Dye Chemistry - if you do hands-on work with colours, pigments and chemistry are very important to you.

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Properties of Matter - how to tell apart all those elements in a crowded room.

Properties of Matter - a flow chart approach to defining matter.
Metals. Nonmetals & Metalloids - a nice summary of properties.
Matter - an interactive guide to what is matter.

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Fullerenes - also known as buckyballs, have been touted for everything from new microprocessors to a cure for AIDS.

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The Periodic Table - some handy sites for review of this amazing organizational device.

The History of the Periodic Table - like knowing who invented the alphabet!
Dmitriy Mendeleev - the inventor of the periodic table, from the website of Moscow State Univeristy.
Periodic Table of the Elements - looks great, and has tons of information about each and every element.
The Wooden Periodic Table - a fun source of information on the periodic table, plus lots of great photos.
The Periodic Table - a periodic table that, with a simple mouse rollover, provides plenty of information.
The Chemicool Periodic Table - the Fonzie of peri.. wait, you don't know who Fonzie is, do you? Ayyyyyy!
Visual Elements Periodic Table - HTML or Flash versions, with the latter so pretty you might catch yourself staring!
It's Elemental-Periodic Table - another good source of information on each element.
Periodic Table handouts - .pdf files of various periodic tables, including one that is totally blank.

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Families (Groups) and Periods - a vital concept of the periodic table relates to patterns formed along rows and columns.
Transition Metals - a special group of metals worth reading about.

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Atomic Theory - three subatomic particles and a whole lot of empty space.

The Atom - an overview of many of the concepts covered in science 10.
Is the Atom Fundamental? - use the arrows in the top right corner to navigate towards the answer.
Electron Energy Level diagrams - where electrons are found around their nucleus. Has a nice quiz as well.
Whizzy Periodic Table - showing the electron energy shells for the lighter elements.

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Supernovas - amazing subatomic shenanigans on a massive scale.

Distant Supernova (SN1997ff) - an actual supernova found with the Hubble Space Telescope, shown in images and video.
Latest Supernovae - the "CNN" of supernovae, up-to-date information and images of each newly discovered supernova.

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Atomic number, Mass number, Atomic molar mass & Isotopes - it all sounds confusing, but it will clear up after you skim through these links.

Atomic Number - the number of protons (positively charged particles) in the nucleus. There is also a quick explanation of isotopes here.
Isotopes - what they are, and how their different atomic masses are measured.

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Ions - as every element tries to become as stable as possible, ions are formed as electrons are gained and lost.

Looking at Ions - a nice introduction to ions, and a discussion of valence electrons.
Ions and Compounds - how ions join to form compounds.
Ion Propulsion- how ion propulsion engines work for space travel.

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Sodium's reaction with water - sodium, a very reactive element!

Sodium and Potassium in water - a movie showing how badly these metals want to gain electrons?
Step-by-step guide to the Sodium.Water Experiment - video showing the safety and procedure of this lab demo.
When good labs go bad - testing the pH and temperature of a sodium/water reaction - a good example of a poorly planned and definitely NOT recommended procedure.

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Reactivity of Metals - it was questions such as this that helped Mendeleev to devise experiments that lead to the development of the periodic table.

The Reactivity of Metals - descriptions, examples and a ranking of most to least reactive metals.
Alkali Metals and Reactivity - movies showing the increase in reactivity as we move the alkali metal family.
Reactions of Metals - a nice overview with helpful animations.

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Combining Capacity (valence) - different elements, and groups, gain and lose different numbers of electrons.

Electron Arrangement of Elements - showing the arrangement of electrons in the first 10 elements.
Valence Electrons and Chemical Bonds - illustrated examples of combining capacity.
Lewis Diagrams for Compound Formation - showing valence electrons' interaction in compound formation, as well as elements in a periodic table layout.

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The Octet Rule - an explanation with some practice problems as well.

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Discovering New Elements - since the mid twentieth century, new elements have been discovered, but not in ways you might imagine!

The Search for Heavy Elements - a discussion of almost every element discovered after uranium.
The Periodic Table 1923-1998 - 26 new elements "discovered", which is an average of one every three years.
Naming the Rarest of Atoms - the process is not over once a new element is discovered.
My Romance with the Transuranium Elements - an article written by the man who has discovered many of the elements found in the past 50 years.
Element 118: The Scandal - sometimes they are really too rare to be true.

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Ionic Compounds - joining one positive and one negative ion together.

Ionic Bonding - nice animated examples
Ionic Bonding - definition, examples and crystal lattice illustration.
The Formation of Table Salt - a great video showing the formation of table salt, with an animated explanation that follows.

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Naming Ionic Compounds - the steps to follow to correctly write and name ionic compounds.

Ionic Formula Unit - the formula written with the most reduced set of subscripts for each atom.
Chemical Nomenclature - a nice review of naming chemical compounds.

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Compound Basics - a contrast between ionic and molecular compounds.

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Covalent vs Ionic Bonds - simple illustration of the fundamental differences.
Covalent Bonding - the sharing of electrons to allow both non-metals to 'gain' electrons.
Electron Sharing and Covalent Bonds - an interactive explanation.

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Molecular Elements - certain nonmetals form covalent bonds between a single type of atom to form larger, pure structures made of single elements.

Diatomic & Polyatomic Elements - an explanation and illustration of these special nonmetals.
Memorizing the Polyatomic elements - a simple memorization device to remember which atoms form molecular elements. This one works as well, but does not exactly build student self-esteem!

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Mercury - a liquid metal? A polyatomic ion? This is worth some reSEARCH!

Mercury - just the facts.
MSDS for Calomel - handling this chemical in the workplace.
Mad as a Hatter? - you will be after you read this.

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Writing a Hypothesis - If you learn how to write an effective hypothesis, then you will have a rewarding experience in your science labs.

Writing Hypotheses: A Student Lesson - how to write a good hypothesis, then how to write an excellent one! Also see the proper formatting of a hypothesis, and how to link the hypothesis with your conclusion.
Hypothesis - writing a clear assumptiom for what you think will happen in your research.

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Properties of Ionic Compounds - solid at room temperature, conducts electricity in a solution, high melting point, and other important details.

Characteristics of Ionic Compounds - another nice overview.
Cesium Chloride: An Ionic Compound - a nice look into the crystal lattice of this compound.
The Atomic Structure of Materials - includes many 3D models of common ionic compounds.
Mixing Ionic Materials with Water - step-by-step guide examining individual water and salt molecules.

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Electrolytes - in a solution with water, ionic compounds are often called electrolytes.

The Mercury Cell - this process, using the process of electrolysis, is an industrial standard, although toxic mercury is rarely the anion now.
Pickle-essence - read the news by pickle-light.
Electrolysis: Fuel on Mars - a hypothetical source of fuel for travel on the red planet.

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Precipitates and the Sugar Beet - sometimes precipitates can cause problems.

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Solubility - Different solutions interact in different ways - from no reaction to violent reaction! We can predict with accuracy what will happen based on some rules of solubility.

Introduction to Solutions - background on what a solution actually is.
Precipitations in Chemical Reactions - "If you're not part of the solution, your part of the precipitate".
Predicting Precipitation Reactions - impress your friends at parties with your amazing ability to see into the future...
Predicting Solubility of Ionic Compounds in Water

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Properties of Molecular Compounds - two non-metals sharing electrons.

Properties of Covalent Compounds - a list of properties common to molecular compounds.
Comparison of Properties of Ionic and Covalent Compounds - a side-by-side comparison of properties.

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Molecular Compounds as Crystals - even though many crystals are ionic compounds, there are some interesting molecular crystals as well.

Crystals - did you know that glass is not really solid, but is a supercooled liquid?
Snow Crystals - a whole website dedicated to snow.
Wintergreen Lifesavers Spark Debate - why do sparks shoot from your teeth when you chew wintergreen lifesavers? Covalent crystal structures, of course.

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Special Properties of Water - as weird as water is, it is a good thing there is so much of it around!

IAPWS - The International Association for the Properties of Water and Steam.
Water Science for Schools - this site is all wet in a good way!
Water is Weird - there are some very unique properties of water.
Water Properties - start with a water quiz to see how much you really know.
The Unique Structure of Water - the fundamentals of water properties.
The Chemistry of Water - how being polar helps to make water so unique.
Antarctica Ice - facts about this important mass of sea ice.

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Hydrogen Bonds - for a weak bond, they are responsible for some important things.

Hydrogen Bonds and Water - a great multimedia explanation of hydrogen bonds in water.
The Chemistry of Water - hydrogen bonds, "the glue of life".
The Hydrogen Bond - the attraction much weaker than ionic or covalent bonds.
Polarity in Water - hydrogen bond formation in water.
Hydrogen Bonds - some biological effects of the hydrogen bond.
The Secret Nature of Hydrogen Bonds - water just gets stranger and stranger.
Intermolecular Bonding: Hydrogen Bonds - several substances that rely on these bonds are mentioned.
New Ways to Investigate the Hydrogen Bonds in DNA - the weakest, the most important, the least understood, and the hardest to measure bonds there are.

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Acids and Bases - almost every liquid we use is an acid or base. Do you know which is which?

Acids and Bases - an introduction and glossary of terms.
Acid Animation - a great animated discussion of the ions responsible.
Acids, Alkalis and Neutral Substances - properties, animations and illustrations.
Acids, Bases and pH - how water contributes to acidity.
Properties of Acids and Bases - some video hi-lights.
Acids and Bases - while this site can be a slow-loader, there are some terrific illustrations and animations.
Blood, Sweat and Exercise - how the body's pH changes during physical activity.
pH in plain language - what it is, and how it is used.

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Ascorbic Acid Fact Sheet - how much do you know about vitamin C?

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Indigestion - not all biological experiences with acids are pleasant.

Indigestion - not a pleasant problem.
Acid Indigestion & Heartburn - from the makers of Alka-seltzer.

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Indicators - if there is no probe available for accurate pH readings, a chemical indicator can reveal approximate pH values.

Some Common Indicators - a list of indicators and their colours at different pH levels.
pH Detection - click on the indicator names on the right to see what pH, and what colours, to look for.
How Simple pH Indicators work - an in-depth explanation on how and why.
Universal Indicators - one product that tries to do it all.
Universal Indicator video - showing the range of pH it can reveal.

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Acid Rain - along with the greenhouse effect and the ozone layer, one of the most publicized effects humans have had on the environment.

Acid Rain - the Environment Canada site for national information.
Environmental Effects of Acid Rain - the impact on nature is studied.
Acid Rain - an encylcopedia of information.

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What are Acids and Bases? - we know an acid has a low pH, but what does that really mean?

Acids & Bases - an illustrated introduction to acids and bases.
Acids & Bases - a tour through the world of pH.

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Naming Acids - an introduction to the sometimes confusion world of acid names.

Nomenclature of Inorganic Acids - a nice overview of rules, with practice questions at the end.
Naming Acids - some tips.

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Strong and Weak Acids - if you can transfer your H or OH, you are strong like ox!

Strong and Weak Acids and Bases - uses examples to explain.
Acid/Base Reactions - an explanation and many examples.

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Vitamin C - very good references on this vital vitamin:

Vitamin C Concentration in various foods - relative concentration of vitamin C from several sources.
What is Vitamin C? - Everything you ever wanted to know about vitamin C.
Concentration of Vitamin C in Fruit Juices - look familiar?
Vitamin C and Smoking - a study that seems to show smoking - even exposure to second hand smoke - lowers vitamin C levels in your body.

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Recognizing Acids and Bases by their Formulas - as a rule of thumb, if it starts with H it can be an acid, and if it end in OH then it could be a base.

Acid and Base Formulas - an in-depth look at naming.
Recognizing Formulas - look for the hydrogen and oxygen, and see what they are bonded with.

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Distilling Acidic Polluted Water - a way of dealing with a threat to drinking water supplies?

Home Drinking Water Treatment Systems - explanations of distillation included.
Solar Still - natural source of energy for clean water.

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Muriatic Acid - there are several uses for it around the home - just be careful!

Cleaning Grease and Oil Stains

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Neutralization - acid + base --> water + salt

Neutralization - an 'animated' explanation of the theory behind neutralization.
Neutralization: An Industrial Process - 98% sulfuric acid, 50% sodium hydroxide.

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Hazardous Chemical Materials - there are many chemicals that we rely on that become hazardous once we dispose of them.

Waste Management in Alberta - links to answer all your hazardous waste questions in the province.
Household Hazardous Waste Program - proper disposal practices.
Hazardous Waste Treatment Plant - the Swan Hills, Alberta website.
Alberta Post-Consumer Plastics Recycling Strategy - a .pdf report on Alberta's initiative to deal with plastic wastes.
CFCs - what they are, their historical uses, and their effect on the ozone layer, as well as the benefits of phasing them out and recycling them.

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Alcohol - a toxic chemical knowingly abused by people.

Alcohol, Chemistry and You - complete account of alcohol and its effects.
Ethanol - its history and effects, with a quiz as well.
Alcohol: Just the Facts - AADAC's information on alcohol.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - effects of alcohol on the unborn child.
FAS and Health Canada - a Canadian initiative to reduce the incidences of FAS.

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Nicotine - usually delivered in a toxic mix known as tobacco.

Nicotine Addiction can begin in days - research article plus teacher guide.
Nicotine- history plus effects of nicotine.
Nicotine - what is it, effects of smoking, and effects of quitting smoking.
Nicotine Junkies - information on nicotine addiction.
Nicotine Addiction - a great source of information about nicotine.
The Truth - an excellent website that leaves no doubt as to where they stand on smoking and tobacco companies.
The Alberta Campaign for Action on Tobacco - see what recommendations this group has to reduce smoking in our province.
Action on Smoking and Health - how effective is anti-smoking legislation? Check out Calgary, Regina, and Toronto.

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Benzene - a very toxic material that is found on many worksites.

Benzene - an encyclopedia of information.
Benzene - a fact sheet answering the most frequently asked questions about this toxic substance.
Benzene - information from Alberta Environment.

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Chemistry-Related Careers - there are many careers that require chemistry knowledge, including food technology and cosmetics formulation.

Careers in Chemistry in Alberta - look up information on becoming a Chemical Engineer, Chemical Engineering Technologist, Chemical Oceanographer, Chemical Technologist or Chemist... or maybe a high school science teacher?
Institute of Food Technologists - a site for this profession.
Working as a Cosmetics Formulator - the chemistry behind looking so good.

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Acetone - striking a balance between using a useful chemical and disposing of it safely can be difficult.

ToxFAQs for Acetone - good information from the Agency for Toxic Substances.
Toxilogical Profile for Acetone


3.0: Chemical change is a process that involves recombining atoms and energy flows

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Chemical Change - recombine atoms to produce new molecules.

Rocket Propellants - descriptions of the various fuels used by the space shuttles.
Traditional Propulsion Methods - solid vs liquid fuels.
Solid Rocket Boosters - the large rockets that take payloads out of Earth's punishing atmosphere and gravity.
Camera on External Tank gives unique view - a video showing a shuttle launch from a camera attached to the large external fuel tank.

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Examples of Chemical Change - look for the formation of new substances, or sometimes more subtle clues.

What is a Chemical Reaction? - plus examples.
Chemical Reactions - the basics.
Chemical Change in a Flashlight - a description and interactive demonstration.
Rechargeable Batteries - an explanation of these money-saving devices.
What is Ethylene? - and what processes is it involved in?

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Chemical Reactions that form Gases - generally thought of as explosions, although some are very fast, and others are very slow.

The Chemistry Behind an Airbag - a reaction that can save lives in a millisecond.

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Showing the States of Matter in Chemical Formulas - use the correct subscript.

Three Phases of Matter - the differences between each state.

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Exothermic Reactions - reactions that give off energy as heat, light, electricity or sound.

Exothermic Reactions - theory behind exothermic reactions.
Lead-Acid Storage Batteries - use the small blue navigation buttons to learn just about everything about these batteries.
Exothermic Reactions - theory plus a set of fill-in-the-blank review questions.

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Endothermic Reactions - theory plus a set of fill-in-the-blank review questions.

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The Kinetic Molecular Theory - everything is made up of particles, the particles are always moving, and the particles often collide with each other.

Kinetic Molecular Theory - an introduction.
Kinetic Molecular Theory - instead of attempting to describe the properties of every individual compound, an Ideal Gas is created.
Kinetic Theory - a simulation where you choose the number of particles and animation speed, and watch the number of collisions go up.
Energy Transfers in Chemical Reactions - advanced discussion of the various types and amounts of energy required for a chemical reaction to take place. A discussion on rates of reaction as well.
Reactions - a discussion that includes energy as a factor in rates of chemical reactions.

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Biochemical Reactions - reactions that are directly responsible for life on Earth.

What is Photosynthesis? - an overview of water + carbon dioxide + sunlight.
Photosynthesis

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Making Inferences - coming to a conclusion based on the evidence presented to you.

Inference Rubric - where would your inference skills be?
An Uncritical Inference Test - look at all the evidence before making an inference.

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Conservation of Mass - no matter how large the chemical changes may appear, no matter is either created or destroyed.

Lavoisier and the Law of Conservation of Mass - the history of how Lavoisier discovered this important law.
Conservation of Mass - with animated tutorial.

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Forest Fires in Alberta - how large a contribution do forest fires make to the greenhouse gases released in Alberta?

An Open Letter to the Premier - Kyoto, greenhouse gases and what some feel needs to be done.

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Writing Chemical Equations - using chemical symbols and formulas to represent the formation of new substances.

Chemical Word Equations - practice writing reactants and products.
Word Equations in Biology - photosynthesis and cellular respiration written in word equations.

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First Noble Gas Compound Ever Produced - at UBC, xenon reacted with fluorine gas.

Neil Bartlett - the UBC scientist who was responsible for xenon difluoride.

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Writing Balanced Formula Equations - by the Law of Conservation of Mass, every atom must be accounted for.

Tutorial on Balancing Chemical Equations - plenty of instruction, practice and a 'balance mystery' involving monkeys!
Balancing Chemical Reactions - from word to skeleton to balanced.
Practice Balancing Equations - and get feedback immediately.
Writing Word Equations - steps to write a balanced reaction from a word description.

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Catalysts - get things going in a chemical reaction.

What are chemical equations?
Catalysts and Inhibitors

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Five Simple Types of Chemical Reactions - similar characteristics among millions of chemical changes allow scientists to classify them into groups.

The Categories of Chemical Reactions - a review of the five reactions, plus a mention of acid/base reactions.
Classifications of Chemical Reactions

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Fuel Cell Technology - alternative fuel for the future.

What is a Fuel Cell? - from fuelcellpartnership.org
What is a Fuel Cell, and how does it work? - described as the reverse of electrolysis.

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Formation Reactions - A + B --> AB, also known as synthesis reactions, creating a compound.

Synthesis Reactions
Sodium + Chlorine: Pass the Salt, please - formation of table salt, includes video of reaction. Part of the excellent reaction collection at Angelo State University.
Burning Magnesium - the formation of magnesium oxide, includes a video of the reaction.
Reaction of Chlorine with Iron - the formation of iron (III) chloride, includes images of the reaction.
Burning Iron - iron burns in pure oxygen, includes a video.

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Decomposition Reactions - AB --> A + B, the breaking down of a compound.

Decomposition Reactions
Ozone - the formation reaction as well as its decomposition (by uv radiation or CFCs), and the health effects of too much ozone depletion.
Electrolysis of Water - using a Hoffman apparatus, with video.
Thermal Decompositions - copper (II) carbonate decomposition.

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Hydrocarbon Combustion Reactions - hydrocarbon + oxygen --> carbon dioxide + water.

Combustion Reactions - commonly known as burning.
Wood Combustion in Pure Oxygen - the rapid combustion of wood in pure oxygen, includes a video of the reaction.

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Single Replacement Reactions - A + BC --> B + AC

Single Replacement Reactions

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Double Replacement Reactions - AB + CD --> AC + BD

Double Replacement Reactions
Lead (II) nitrate + sodium iodide - still images of the formation of a precipitate.
Sodium iodide + silver nitrate - formation of a precipitate.

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The Haber Process - the formation of ammonia from hydrogen and nitrogen.

Haber Process - chemical background of this important industrial process.
The Effect of the Haber Process on Fertilizers - on agriculture and explosives.
Ammonia - a description of this important industrial chemical.
Fritz Haber - the father of modern chemical warfare?
The Tragedy of Fritz Haber - there is more to this story about nitrogen than you might think.

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The Mole - can you think of a better name for 6.02 X 10²³ of something?

The History of the Mole - from Avogadro to covering Texas in sand.
Amedeo Avogadro - who he was, and his contributions to science.
National Mole Day Foundation - how many shopping days until the next mole day?

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What is Molar Mass? - a definition, plus a guide to finding the atomic molar mass of a compound.

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Moles & The Law of Conservation of Mass - balance the number of atoms in a chemical equation.

Conservation of Mass in Chemical Reactions - where moles, molar mass and multiple molecules meet.
What is Stoichiometry? - you do not need to know all of this yet, but your foot is now in the stoichiometric door. You can start to practice if you would like!

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Air Quality - the impact of air quality legislation affects our health and the environment, while at the same time furthering scientific discovery.

CASA Data Warehouse - the Alberta Ambient Air Data Management System (AAADMS).
Environment Canada: Air Quality Research Branch - a collection of issues and statistics nationwide.
Cleanair.ca - a website for Canadians concerned about clean air.

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Chemical Reactions Involving Magnesium - this alkaline earth shows some typical properties when reacting with various compounds.

Magnesium - properties of this element, including reactivity with different groups.