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Strand B: Matter, Chemical trends, and Chemical Bonding

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!

Several longhouse and other stone structures on Pamiok Island, in Ungava Bay, Quebec

The Dating Habits of Archaeologists

STEM Explained

Radiocarbon dating is a method of radiometric dating. Learn how archaeologists use carbon isotopes to find the age of organic materials at archaeological sites.

Soapy hands

Stupendous Suds

STEM Explained

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

Georgetown, Australia

How Did a Piece of Canada End Up in Australia?

STEM Explained

Learn how geologists used radioactive dating to uncover geology shared by both Canada and Australia.

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

Career Profiles

PhD. Candidate

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