Alberta Curriculum - Chemistry 30 Unit A: Thermochemical Changes

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18 May 2015

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Addressing Alberta Chemistry 30 Unit A: Thermochemical Changes Unit of Study with CurioCity Resources

Alberta’s Chemistry 30 Programs of Study includes a Unit of Study on Thermochemical Changes. The following CurioCity resources can help you address outcomes from that Unit of Study:

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