Unit A: The Diversity of Matter and Chemical Bonding

Learn about the role of chemistry in the aluminum industry.

Learn about how to write and balance chemical equations.

Learn about the physical and chemical properties of matter.

Students will explore career profiles and relate them to what they are learning in science class.

Has your fresh juicy apple turned an unsightly brown? Learn about the redox reaction behind the transformation.

Learn about the organic compounds that make up lipstick as well as about some of the chemistry that goes into this popular cosmetic.

Learn the organic chemistry behind this very useful plastic. Why is recycling polystyrene hard? Why does polystyrene often end up as solid waste?

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.

Discover how to use some common kitchen ingredients to make glue.

Learn what makes a crystal a crystal.