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Unit A: Chemical Changes

Hamilton, Ontario industrial area with Toronto skyline in the background

What are Greenhouse Gases?

Backgrounders

This backgrounder explains what greenhouse gases are and how they contribute to climate change.

Aerial of Gas well Marcellus Shale Formation in northern West Virginia

What is Fracking?

STEM Explained

The fracking process gets natural gases out of rocks. This process can have effects on freshwater, water quality and even earthquakes!

A set of lipstick in various colours

The Chemistry of Lipstick

STEM Explained

Learn about the organic compounds that make up lipstick as well as about some of the chemistry that goes into this popular cosmetic.

Bacteria can be used to generate electricity

Microbial Fuel Cells

STEM Explained

In a few decades, some of the electricity you use might be generated by bacteria.

illustration of a hydrogen car

The History and Uses of Hydrogen

STEM Explained

Hydrogen’s tendency towards combustion is what makes it both a dangerous chemical element and a useful energy source.

Opening can of pop

The Chemistry of Pop

STEM Explained

There’s a lot of cool chemistry in a can of pop! Learn how solubility, chemical equilibrium, acids & bases and gas laws work in some of your favourite drinks.

3.7 V lithium-ion battery

How does a lithium-Ion battery work?

STEM Explained

Learn about the electrochemistry in the batteries that power many of the devices you use every day.

Jessica Vandenberghe | Directrice de l’application des règlements, APEGA

Jessica Vandenberghe

Career Profiles

Director of Enforcement

Jessica Vandenberghe is the director of enforcement at APEGA.
Ken Windsor | Gestionnaire des approvisionnements du projet Hebron

Ken Windsor

Career Profiles

Hebron Project Procurement Manager

Ken Windsor is a Hebron Project Procurement Manager in Newfoundland.
Joel Shank | Géoscientifique, Société d’exploitation et de développement d’Hibernia

Joel Shank

Career Profiles

Geoscientist

Joel Shank is a geoscientist at Hibernia Management and Development Company.
Hilary Foulkes | Geologist/Chair | TPH Canada

Hilary Foulkes

Career Profiles

Geologist/Chair

Hilary Foulkes is a Geologist/Chair for TPH Canada in Alberta.
Kyle Corbishley | Plombier, monteur d’installations

Kyle Corbishley

Career Profiles

Plumber and Gas Fitter

Kyle Corbishley is a Plumber and Gas Fitter for Nor-Line Plumbing and Mechanical.
Osric | Ingénieur de forage sur le terrain

Osric

Career Profiles

Field Drilling Engineer

Osric is a Field Drilling Engineer located in Calgary, Alberta.
Emily Jobson | Spécialiste de l’environnement

Emily Jobson

Career Profiles

Environmental Specialist

Emily Jobson is an environmental specialist in Alberta.
Brendan MacDougall | Ingénieur en forage

Brendan MacDougall

Career Profiles

Completions Engineer

Brendan MacDougall is a completions engineer in Alberta.