Chemistry in the Aluminum Industry
Backgrounders
Learn about the role of chemistry in the aluminum industry.
Introduction to Green Chemistry
STEM Explained
Green chemistry is a field that looks at the sustainability of products and processes designed by people.
Chemical Equations
Backgrounders
Learn about how to write and balance chemical equations.
Describing and Classifying Matter
Backgrounders
Learn about the physical and chemical properties of matter.
Query a Career Profile
Lessons
Students will explore career profiles and relate them to what they are learning in science class.
Moles and Molarity: Counting and Chemistry from Donuts to Soap
STEM Explained
To count tiny things like atoms and molecules, scientists use a measurement called the mole.
Farah Halsaad
Industrial Chemist
Carbon Dioxide on Earth and on the ISS
Backgrounders
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?
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.
Na Na Na Na (Hey Hey Hey) Sodium!
STEM Explained
Sodium is a useful chemical element. You consume it as table salt regularly. Learn about salt mining, sodium uses, and what problems too much sodium can cause.
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.
What is a Crystal?
STEM Explained
Learn what makes a crystal a crystal.