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Content Knowledge: CK 2 .2

Luke Humphries working with biological sample in his lab.

Luke Humphries

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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Evidence of Chemical Change

Learn how to tell if a chemical reaction has taken place.

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Chemical Reactions: Conditions & Speeds

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

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Catalytic Converters

Learn about how catalytic converters make vehicle emissions less harmful.

What speeds up a chemical reaction?

What speeds up a chemical reaction?

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

What is an exothermic reaction?

What is an exothermic reaction?

Things are heating up! Explore the temperature change that occurs in an exothermic reaction and the role of catalysts is this chemistry activity.

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How is Ethanol Made?

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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Green Chemistry 101

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