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Unit 1: From Kinetics to Equilibrium

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Introduction to Green Chemistry

STEM Explained

Green chemistry is a field that looks at the sustainability of products and processes designed by people.

Luke Humphries

Luke Humphries

Career Profiles

Director, Process Development

I lead teams of scientists to discover and develop the best ways of making drug molecules for clinical trials.
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Chemical Equations

Backgrounders

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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Chemical Reactions: Conditions & Speeds

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Learn about the special conditions that let some chemical reactions take place.

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Catalytic Converters

STEM Explained

Learn about how catalytic converters make vehicle emissions less harmful.

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How can chemistry help you take care of your teeth?

STEM Explained

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?

What speeds up a chemical reaction?

What speeds up a chemical reaction?

Hands-on Activities

Learn about the role of yeast in this fun decomposition reaction.

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How is Ethanol Made?

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Ethanol is a biofuel that can power a car. Learn about the enzymes, catalysts and processes like fermentation involved in ethanol production.

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Chemical Equilibrium and Panic Attacks

STEM Explained

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

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.