How Vehicles Pollute the Air
Learn how vehicles affect air quality, including their contribution to smog.
Shari Forbes (she/her/elle)
Forensic Scientist
I conduct research to understand how the human body decomposes in our unique Canadian environment.
Chemical Reactions: Conditions & Speeds
Learn about the special conditions that let some chemical reactions take place.
The Solutioneers Week 5: Chemical Bonding
This week's episodes and hands-on activity explore some cool chemistry!
Catalytic Converters
Learn about how catalytic converters make vehicle emissions less harmful.
Why Do Apples Turn Brown After You Cut Them?
Has your fresh juicy apple turned an unsightly brown? Learn about the redox reaction behind the transformation.
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Fueling Internal Combustion Engines
Learn about the wide variety of fuels used in vehicles.
What is Acid Rain?
Acid rain is any precipitation that has an unusually low pH. It can be rain, snow, fog, etc. But what is a low pH and why is this a problem?
How can chemistry help you take care of your teeth?
What are your teeth made up of? What chemistry is at work in your mouth? Why do some people get cavities even if they brush regularly?
What speeds up a chemical reaction?
Learn about the role of yeast in this fun decomposition reaction.
What is Ocean Warming and Why Does It Matter?
Oceans absorb the greatest amount of solar radiation on Earth. Ocean warming can lead to glaciers melting and ocean acidification.
What is an exothermic reaction?
Things are heating up! Explore the temperature change that occurs in an exothermic reaction and the role of catalysts is this chemistry activity.