Prince Edward Island Curriculum - Chemistry 621A: Thermochemistry

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15 May 2015

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Addressing the Prince Edward Island Chemistry 621A Unit: Thermochemistry with CurioCity Resources

Prince Edward Island's Chemistry 621A (Grade 12) has the unit: Thermochemistry. The following CurioCity resources can help you address outcomes from that unit:

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