Section
2.4 Investigation
p. 74
Percentage Composition by Mass
of Magnesium Oxide
(k) Research
the educational requirements to become a gemologist, as well as
some of the instruments used when working with gems. |
| Gemological
Institute of America
Learn about Gemological Institute of America's
diploma program in gemology and how you can earn the diploma through
distance education and extension. |
| International
Society of Appraisers
The International Society of Appraisers
provides education, training, and organizational support to their
members. |
| Tools
of the Gemologist
This page by the International Gem Society
provides the list of instruments used by gemologists. Cost and
utility of these instruments are also provided. |
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Section
2.5 Alternative Exercise
p. 82
Explore an Issue: Household
Product Safety Testing
(a) In your
group, research the issue: "Animal tests such as the LD 50 and
the Draize test should continue to be used in household product
safety testing." Search for information in newspapers, periodicals,
CD-ROMs, and on the Internet. |
| The
Draize Eye Irritancy Test
This page, opposing the
Draize test for cosmetics, is produced by the Group for the Education
of Animal-Related Issues. A link is provided for a list of alternatives
to animal testing. |
| Summaries
of Studies Providing an Alternative to the Draize Test
This series of abstracts
of research articles indicates that scientifically valid tests
are available to replace the controversial Draize test for shampoo
and other personal care products. |
| Product
Safety Testing
A Canadian research company,
Partners in Research, gives the industry perspective of the benefits
of animal testing. |
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Section
2.6 Alternative Exercise
p. 84
Tech Connect: The Breathalyzer
5. Using print and electronic
resources, research answers to the following questions about devices
that measure BAC:
(a) Who invented
the first portable device for measuring BAC?When was this device
invented? |
| Indiana
University Department of Criminal Justice
This site gives a brief biography of the inventor of the Breathalyzer.
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(b) The Intoxilizer
has been approved by the Canadian government for legally measuring
BAC. How does the Intoxilizer differ from the Breathalyzer? |
| The
Effect of Volatile Substances on the Intoxilyzer 5000C Breathtesting
Instrument
This site describes how
the Intoxilizer works. |
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(c) Identify
one other device that has been developed for measuring BAC. |
| AlcoBlow
The AlcoBlow ® handheld
breath alcohol tester is an efficient and easy way to quickly
gauge whether a person has consumed alcohol. |
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Section 2.6 Alternative Exercise
p. 85
Explore an Issue: Lowering the
Canadian BAC Limit
(a) Research
some of the studies and campaigns that have been released by organizations
in Canada. Write brief summaries of the arguments for and against
lowering the level of BAC in the Criminal Code of Canada
from 0.08% W/V to 0.05% W/V. |
| CCMTA's
Position on the Criminal Code BAC
The Canadian Council of Motor Transport
Administrators has produced an extensive document on the issue
of lowering the permissible BAC for drivers. |
| Canadian
Perspective
A report, produced for
the Traffic Injury Research Foundation, looks into why lower BAC
limits have not been more effective in reducing the alcohol -
crash problem. |
| Lowering
the BAC Limit: MADD's Position
No discussion of drinking
and driving in Canada would be complete without a look at the
stance of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Not surprisingly,
they support a move to reduce the permissible BAC. |
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Section
2.8 Alternative Exercise
p. 93
Case Study: Biomagnification
Conduct library and/or Internet
research to answer the following question.
6. The bioaccumulation of mercury
has been well known as an environmental problem since the 1950s.
(a) How does mercury enter the food
chain, and how does it bioaccumulate?
(b) Describe some of the human
health effects of mercury poisoning.
(c) What is methylmercury, and
how does it contribute to the bioaccumulation of mercury in organisms?
Distinguish methylmercury and total mercury.
(d) What concentration of total
mercury does Health Canada use as a guideline for determining
whether commercial marine and freshwater fish are suitable for
sale and consumption? How doesthe Canadian guideline compare to
the guideline used in the United States?
(e) Why does Health Canada suggest
that the consumption of shark, swordfish, and fresh and frozen
tuna by most people be restricted to no more than one meal per
week? What types of individuals are restricted to one meal per
month?
(f) Why is canned tuna exempt from the consumption restrictions
described in (e)? |
| Food
Safety Facts on Mercury and Fish Consumption
The Canadian Food Inspection
Agency gives clear advice on why to limit the quantities of salt-water
fish consumed, and why canned tuna is exempt from this recommendation. |
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Section 2.9
Alternative Exercise
p. 98
Case Study: Combustion and Carbon
Monoxide Poisoning
9. Research answers to the following
questions about carbon monoxide poisoning:
(a) Electronic
carbon monoxide detectors are used in homes to prevent carbon
monoxide poisoning. List three common sources of carbon monoxide
in a typical home.
(b) How do common
carbon monoxide detectors work? |
| About
Your House: Carbon Monoxide
Whether building anew, renovating, or just
living in an existing home, all homeowners should be aware of
the dangers of carbon monoxide, and what we can do to reduce those
dangers. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation presents these
suggestions. Scroll down to the section entitled "How does a CO
detector work?" for a brief explanation. |
| Safe
Home Products' Safety Quiz: Carbon Monoxide
The answers that follow
this True/False quiz give lots of information about how CO detectors
operate. |
| Carbon
Monoxide Detectors Important Information You Should Know
The Underwriters' Laboratories
of Canada present a comprehensive summary of information about
carbon monoxide, its dangers, and its detection. |
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Section
2.14 Alternative Exercise
p. 113
Case Study: The Chemical Industry
2. Research why sulfuric acid is the largest-volume industrial
chemical produced in the world. List five of its major uses. |
| Encyclopedia.com:
Uses of Sulfuric Acid
This brief introduction
to sulfuric acid lists some of its many uses. |
| Uses
of Sulfuric Acid |
| Kennecott
Utah Copper
This commercial site
gives many uses for one of the company's major products. |
| Sulfuric
Acid: Technical Data Sheet
General Chemical is an
industrial producer of sulfuric acid, among other chemicals. This
Web site outlines what their main product is used for. |
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5.(a) Conduct
research to identify a food product that is produced in a batch
reactor.
(b) Briefly describe
the process and the reactor used. If possible, include a labelled
diagram of the reactor.
(c) How is the apparatus (a batch
reactor ) used in the process (the production
of a food) similar to a smaller version of the apparatus used
in a school chemistry lab? |
| Morgan
Foods
This site is the Web
site of a food processing company. |
| Food
Processing
This article describes the work done at
Morgan Foods. |
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6. Conduct research
to determine whether the modern Haber process is carried out by
batch processing, continuous processing, or both. |
| The
Chemical Industry
This site describes the
Haber process. |
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7. Chemical engineering
technologists are employed by the chemical industry all over the
world. Research answers to the following questions regarding the
field of chemical engineering technology in Canada.
(a) What do chemical
engineering technologists do?
(b) What are the
educational requirements for becoming a chemical engineering technologist?
(c) What personal
qualities should a person have in order to be a successful chemical
engineering technologist?
(d) What are
the job prospects for chemical engineering technologists over
the next 5 years in Ontario? |
| Chemical
Engineering Technology (CHY)
Seneca provides a three-year program in
Chemical Engineering Technology. This Web site has much of the
information you will need.
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| Chemical
Engineering Technology
Sheridan's School of
Applied Computing and Engineering Sciences has a co-op program,
and an opportunity to work on placement in Japan. |
| NOC2211
Chemical Technologists and Technicians
Human Resources and Development Canada
gives sample job titles, main duties, and employment requirements.
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| Chemical
Technologists and Technicians (NOC 2211) At a Glance
This Job Futures page
shows, in chart form, the average hourly wage, job prospects,
and unemployment for chemical technologists and technicians. |
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