A brief presentation of introductory chemical concepts including atomic structure, the chemical equation, the behavior of gases, the chemistry of solution, and acid-base chemistry.
Please select one topic of interest to study from the list below. You will be researching information from a variety of sources to help you draw a conclusion about the topic. As you can see, these topics are broad and may be controversial as is the case with much of the questions posed in media today.
□ Are dental amalgams safe to use?
□ What is causing coral bleaching?
□ Does taking vitamin C prevent the common cold?
□ Is drinking red wine good for you?
□ What does the presence of iridium in soils tell us about the extinction of dinosaurs?
□ Does hormone replacement therapy increase cancer risk?
□ Will eating dark chocolate make you lose weight?
□ Are the arsenic standards for drinking water in the US sufficient to protect human health?
□ How is cobalt-60 used in radiation treatment?
□ Is nuclear power a sustainable option for clean power production?
□ Is carbon 14 dating accurate?
□ What is the best way to dispose of e-waste?