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What happens when acids and bases mix?

What happens when acids and bases mix?

Hands-on Activities

Learn about acid-base reactions. Make you own pH indicator and test it with different solutions.

Red Onion, Parsnips, Lettuce

Vegetables

Picture Collections

14 images of some plants such as carrots, cabbage and leeks whose roots, stems or leaves are used for food

Is there a difference between baking powder and baking soda?

Is there a difference between baking powder and baking soda?

Hands-on Activities

Explore acid-base chemical reactions that really get things bubbling in the kitchen!

How is food packaged?

How is food packaged?

Hands-on Activities

Take a closer look at food packaging. Explore why and how food is packaged in different ways.

How can I stop bananas from turning brown?

How can I stop bananas from turning brown?

Hands-on Activities

Explore the chemistry behind why bananas turn brown. Can chemistry also help prevent this?

How can you make popcorn kernels dance?

How can you make popcorn kernels dance?

Hands-on Activities

Get your popcorn kernels dancing with this uplifting chemical reaction.

How does detergent work?

How does detergent work?

Hands-on Activities

Become a pro at washing dishes! Learn how the chemical structure of detergent makes it perfect for attracting grease and grime.

Can we make butter?

Can we make butter?

Hands-on Activities

Do you like butter? Find out how easy it is to make!

ERIN GONZALES

Erin Gonzales (Video)

Baking Entrepreneur

Erin Gonzales is a Baking Entrepreneur, located in Ontario.
Dean Simon | Diététiste agréé, consultant privé

Dean Simon

Career Profiles

Registered Dietitican, Private Consultant

Dean Simon is a registered dietician and private consultant.
Tammy Barrett | Directrice de la recherche et du développement

Tammy Barrett

Manager, Research and Development

Tammy Barrett is the Manager of Research and Development at Chapman’s Ice Cream.
Andrea Lysenko | Superviseure d'assurance qualité

Andrea Lysenko

Career Profiles

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Andrea Lysenko is a quality assurance supervisor at Champman's Ice Cream.
Erin Marie G. Gonzales | Copropriétaire

Erin Gonzales

Career Profiles

Co-Owner

Erin Gonzales is a co-owner of Bread 'N Batter Co. in Ontario.
Ben Sit | Diététiste

Ben Sit

Career Profiles

Registered Dietitian

Ben Sit is a registered dietitian, providing advice about nutrition and physical activity, in Ontario.
CYNTHIA GOODCHILD | FOOD MANAGEMENT ENTREPRENEUR (INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)

Cynthia Goodchild (Video)

Food Management Entrepreneur (Innovation and Entrepreneurship)

Cyntha Goodchild is a Food Management Entrepreneur (Innovation and Entrepreneurship).