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Unit 5: Chemical Reactions

Students identify the primary indicators of chemical change and learn about the law of conservation of matter. This unit also covers balanced chemical equations and showing reactants and products of chemical reactions.

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5 Segments in this Unit

Chemical reactions are the focus of this segment.

Segment A: Balancing Equations

The law of conservation of mass and balancing equations are the focus of this segment with students performing a lab to explore these topics.

This segment features two special guests – Dr. Mike Petelle and Dr. Eileen Kennedy.

Segment B: Types of Reactions

This segment explores different types of reactions by performing a lab and talking with two special guests - Dr. Eileen Kennedy, who explains how scientists use chemical reactions to synthesize new medications, and Dr. Mike Petelle, who discusses acid rain.