Photosynthesis and cellular respiration are examples of potential energy changes calculated using Hess’s Law. The molar enthalpy of combustion of hydrocarbons is calculated and compared to the molar enthalpy of respiration.
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Electrolysis
Explores the similarities and differences of voltaic and electrolytic cells. The same steps to predict voltaic cell reactions can be used to predict non-spontaneous electrolytic reactions. Discusses industrial applications of electrolysis.
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Population Changes, Density and Chaos
Demonstrates how mathematical formulas can be used to analyse population changes. Explains population growth cycles and outlines the factors that affect density. Introduces the chaos theory and how it is used to study population changes.
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Resource Correlation Guide
Provides additional information, experiments and problems on concepts presented in the video programs.
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Thermochemical Changes – Resource Correlation Guide – Unit 1
Provides additional information, experiments and problems on concepts presented in the video programs.
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Chromosomal Alterations
Explores what happens when things go wrong during mitosis and meiosis. Presents examples of chromosomal abnormalities and techniques used to determine types of alterations. Reveals how people with Down’s syndrome are able to lead fulfilling lives.
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Electrochemical Changes – Resource Correlation Guide – Unit 2
Provides additional information, experiments and problems on concepts presented in the video programs.
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Development of Molecular Genetics
Traces the research leading to the discovery of the structure of DNA by Watson and Crick. Replicates the experiment of Frederick Griffith in his search for DNA. Illustrates how X-ray crystallography and NMR spectroscopy reveal the structure of DNA.
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Equilibrium, Acids and Bases in Chemical Changes – Resource Correlation Guide
Provides additional information, experiments and problems on concepts presented in the video programs.
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DNA Replication
Demonstrates the isolation of DNA. Examines the composition of nucleic acids within DNA and the process of DNA replication. Addresses how new technologies such as gel electrophoresis further the study of molecular genetics.