Radical Reactions
October 14, 2023
Core Concepts A radical reaction is characterized by the involvement of highly reactive species called radicals. Radical reactions are a fundamental class of chemical reaction.
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Robinson Annulation
October 12, 2023
Core Concepts The Robinson Annulation is a reaction that combines two other mechanisms in organic chemistry, the Michael Addition and an intramolecular aldol condensation, to
Saponification
October 3, 2023
Core Concepts Saponification is the reaction where an ester is hydrolyzed into an alcohol and a carboxylic acid salt upon the addition of an aqueous
Lindlar’s Catalyst
October 2, 2023
Core Concepts In this tutorial you will learn about the purpose, mechanism, and utility of Lindlar’s catalyst in organic chemistry. Related Articles What is Lindlar’s
Molecular Models
September 26, 2023
Core Concepts In this article, you will learn about the different types of visual molecular models used in chemistry. Topics Covered in Other Articles What
Amphoteric Oxides
September 26, 2023
Core concepts In this article, we will explore what amphoteric oxides are, how they form, and some example reactions between amphoteric oxides and other reactants.
Polar Protic and Aprotic Solvents
September 25, 2023
Core Concepts In this article, you will learn about the characteristics of polar protic and aprotic solvents, along with examples and their uses. Topics Covered
The Dangerous Element Yttrium
September 18, 2023
Introduction to the Element Yttrium Yttrium is a soft, lustrous silver-colored rare earth element, found in group 3 of the periodic table. As a rare
Michaelis-Menten Equation
September 18, 2023
Core Concepts This article will explain how the Michaelis-Menten equation is used to understand enzyme kinetics. We’ll learn about the equation, how it can be
The Schrödinger Equation
September 7, 2023
Core Concepts In this tutorial you will learn what the Schrödinger Equation is, and how it can be used to understand the behavior of quantum
Carnot Cycle
September 7, 2023
Core Concepts This article will cover what the Carnot cycle is, the states and thermodynamic processes it comprises, the efficiency of the Carnot cycle, refrigeration,
Periodic Table With Charges
July 28, 2023
Introduction: The layout of the periodic table and where an element is located, can tell you a lot about its properties! In this article, you’ll
North Bay Science Discovery Day
January 18, 2023
March 11, 2023 Children, teenagers, and families are invited to attend the FREE science festival to spark wonder and curiosity about science, technology, engineering, and
Catalyst Grade 11 Girls Conference
January 16, 2023
April 28-30, 2023 Catalyst empowers high school youth to be the agents of change in our community and our world by creating opportunities for them
Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS)
January 8, 2023
Competition dates are January – 1st week of March, with registration deadlines varying from October – February. JSHS is a free STEM competition for 9th-12th
Science Talk ’23
December 9, 2022
April 6, 2023 – April 7,2023 with virtual events beginning March 29, 2023 REGISTER HERE Science Talk ’23 is the annual conference by the Association
2023 ECSTEM Conference: Putting Pieces Together
December 7, 2022
February 17, 2023 – February 18, 2023 REGISTER HERE About From the ECSTEM website..”This 13th Annual Conference, Putting Pieces Together, features a two day event
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October 15, 2022
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