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Unit 2: From Structures to Properties

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

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?

People playing ice hockey

Why Do Ice Rinks Stay Frozen?

STEM Explained

Every ice rink is an example of molecular bonding and gas laws at work!

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.

Soapy hands

Stupendous Suds

STEM Explained

Every time you wash your hands with soap, there are complex chemical reactions taking place.

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.

Close-up of an amethyst geode

What is a Crystal?

STEM Explained

Learn what makes a crystal a crystal.

Daisy Rosas Vargas

Daisy Rosas Vargas

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PhD. Candidate

Daisy Rosas Vargas is a PhD. Candidate at Indiana University.