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Big Idea: Saturated solutions are systems in equilibrium.

Scott Kelly et Terry Virts inspectent le système d’élimination du dioxyde de carbone de la SSI (Photo via Wikimedia Commons)

Carbon Dioxide on Earth and on the ISS

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Carbon dioxide is an important part of the air on Earth and in space. What is carbon dioxide? How is it measured? How can it affect us mentally and physically?

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The Chemistry of Lipstick

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

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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.