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Big Idea: Dynamic equilibrium can be shifted by changes to the surrounding conditions.

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Chemical Equations

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Learn about how to write and balance chemical equations.

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Evidence of Chemical Change

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Learn how to tell if a chemical reaction has taken place.

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How can chemistry help you take care of your teeth?

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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?

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Chemical Equilibrium and Panic Attacks

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Panic attacks are scary and they upset your body’s chemical equilibrium. Learn what happens to acids & bases in your circulatory system during a panic attack.

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The Chemistry of Pop

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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.