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Web LinksUNIT 1: MATTER AND CHEMICAL BONDINGChapter 1: The Nature of Matter
1.1 Elements and the Periodic Table The Canadian Alzheimer Society provides plenty of information about the causes and risk factors for Alzheimer's Disease. This page explains the general consensus among Alzheimer's researchers regarding aluminum and the possibility that it is a risk factor for the disease. Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety: Alzheimer's Page (11, #5 ) The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety explains the risks involved with aluminum exposure and discusses the links between aluminum and Alzheimer's disease. A Visual Intepretation of the Elements Page (12, #6 ) The Chemical Society of developed this site to introduce the elements, their history, and chemical properties. Each element is represented symbolically on the periodic table with detailed information appearing when the mouse is placed on a particular cell. Chemical data may be viewed in Adobe Acrobat or web browser form. Flash or QuickTime is required to view the multimedia components.
The Los Alamos National Laboratory provides this complete listing of the periodic table of the elements. Clicking on an element leads to detailed information about its history, physical and chemical properties as well as a Bhor-Rutherford representation of its neutral state. Silicon-on-Insulator Page (20, #20 ) This IBM website contains some information about different applications of silicon. Additional subtopics are also included. A PDF version of the paper is provided for download. Requires Adobe Acrobat.
A selection from Business Week Magazine, this article first appeared in 1996 and discusses the silicon age and its impact on society. Related links are provided at the bottom of the page. Mining, Minerals, and Materials Page (22, #6 ) Natural Resources Canada provides this Web site related to the mining industry and mineral deposits. Maps show the distribution of various minerals as well as those deposits currently being mined. In addition, a brief geological description of mineralogy is provided. Browse the site to find more information. Mineral Resources Page (22, #6 ) This site is from The Geological Atlas of the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin. It includes many links and features extensive information on minerals located in this area, and applications for each.
A Natural Resources of Canada Web site providing detailed information about metals and minerals found in Canada. The site ncludes a variety of interactive activities, as well as relevant environmental and geological information. 1.3 Understanding Atomic Mass Willard Frank Libby Page (32, #15 ) The Nobel Prize foundation hosts this profile of Willard Frank Libby, a pioneer in the use of radiocarbon dating. A few of his contributions and projects are highlighted.You can also read his Nobel banquet speech, the presenation speech, and Nobel lecture.
Learn more about the University of Toronto's IsoTrace Laboratory. This site details some of the work being done and the equipment used at this highly specialized lab. Radioisotopes in Medicine Page (32, #16 ) The Uranium Information Centre of Australia provides this site which describes radioisotopes that are used in medicine. Read through the site for information about the radioisotope of your choice.
The University of Wisconsin provides this search engine for researching publications and information about various elements. Type the element name in the "Search" box and click search. The list provided will include information about the radioisotope of the element and its uses. Tritium Page (32, #18 ) From the department of physics at Idaho State University, this site provides information about tritium as well as safety precautions. It also contains links to other sites with relevant information. Environmental Protection Agency: Tritium Page (32, #18 )This page from the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency has information about the properties of tritium, its health effects,
and how to protect yourself from this radionuclide.
The Society for Nuclear Medicine hosts this site describing various careers in nuclear medicine and their educational requirements. Nuclear Medicine Technology Page (33, #19 ) Luther College provides this site describing various career paths in nuclear medicine. Clicking Career Exploration will lead to a complete section on the process of choosing a career, and how the various skills for success are developed. Neutron Activation Analysis Page (36, #24 ) Worcester Polytechnic Institute provides this in-depth discussion of neutron activation analysis and its applications.
A University of Missouri site detailing the theory behind neutron activation analysis and its applications. Radioisotopes Page (36, #25 ) The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organization provides this detailed document describing radioisotopes and nuclear activity. The page includes a brief history, how radioisotopes are generated and their uses. Nuclear Reactor Laboratory Safety Rules Page (36, #25 ) Worcester Polytechnic Institute's safety procedure for working with and handling nuclear reactor materials.
From the Centre for Disease Control, this site is a complete listing of safety precautions and handling procedures for radioactive materials. Great Canadian Scientists Reference Page (36, #26 ) Use the search function on the Great Canadian Scientists site to locate information on Harriet Brooks. Harriet Brooks Page (36, #26) Read this brief biography of Harriet Brooks from the Canada Science and Technology Museum to learn about her work in the field of radioactivity. Rutherford Page (36, #26 ) This is a site dedicated entirely to Ernest Rutherford. Read the biography section to learn more about his work and a brief description of Rutherford's work with Harriet Brooks.
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency provides a search engine for location of articles about issues of nuclear waste. Click on "Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry" to get to the search engine. Entering CANDU or nuclear will lead to a variety of articles. World Nuclear Association Page (36, EAI ) From the World Nuclear Association, this site contains many links to nuclear pages, in addition to providing one perspective on the issue of the use of nuclear power. 1.4 Toward a Modern Atomic Theory Nuclear Structure and The First Steps Toward Supernovas Page (45, #9 ) Provided by the San Diego Supercomputer Center, this site discusses relevant theories on the production of nuclei in supernovas. It includes some detailed analysis of various physical and chemical properties.
This Ask an Astronomer website from Cornell University has plenty of information about where elements come from and how supernova are formed. Scroll down the page to find a list of questions posed to the astronomer. You will find a great deal of useful information.
Strontium-90 in Baby Teeth as a Factor in Early Childhood Cancer Page (63, #28 ) Radiation and Public Health(US)provides this look at the effects of Strontium 90 in children's diets.
The Risk Assessment Information System provides this profile of Strontium 90 and its effects. Browse the site for the information required. MSDS Search Page (63, #29 ) MSDS Search is a site dedicated to providing industry and consumers
with up to date information. Use the search engine to find the product/compound
you wish to investigate.
This site was created by the Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility. It discusses the CANDU reactor and its implications, with specific reference to the projects in Quebec. The Canadian Nuclear FAQ Page (63, #30 ) Dr. Jeremy Whitlock of Carleton University maintains this site of FAQs about nuclear generation in Canada. It includes both general and technical information. Browse this site selectively.
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