Mussel farmers in the Arctic Ocean have reported problems with their mussels. They have noticed that the mussel shells have eroded and become brittle. Students take on the role of a marine chemist to analyze the changes to ocean carbon chemistry and equilibrium to determine the cause of the mussel shell erosion.
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Level | Description | Estimated Time |
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High School | This version is for general chemistry classes. | 30-45 min |
AP | This version is for AP level classes. | 40-50 min |
Most content from the Expanded Handbook is included in the corresponding STEM Case.
Level | Description | Estimated Time |
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High School | The Expanded Handbook covers rate constants and equilibrium constants in addition to the concepts covered in the handbook section of the High School Case. | 15-20 min |
AP | This Handbook is identical to the handbook section in the AP Case | 15-20 min |
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