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• Use ICE tables to set up and solve equilibrium concentration problems using the equilibrium constant expression.
• Compare reaction quotient Q to K to predict the direction of shift and interpret the sign of change.
• Apply algebraic approximations and explain when they are valid in equilibrium calculations.+ Show more

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• Explain how cytoskeletal networks and filament dynamics contribute to cell shape and mechanical resilience.
• Describe how membrane–extracellular matrix (ECM) interactions regulate force transmission and mechanotransduction.
• Evaluate how intercellular junctions and molecular motor-driven transport influence cellular function and compartmentalization.

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• Explain that power is the rate of energy transfer and identify common power units.
• Define efficiency as the fraction of input energy converted to useful work.
• Analyze how input power, output power, and energy losses affect performance in real systems.

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• Explain how Newton’s First Law (inertia) relates force to changes in motion
• Use Newton’s Second Law to predict how acceleration depends on net force and mass
• Describe Newton’s Third Law (action–reaction) and apply it to real situations like recoil and anchored structures+ Show more

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• Explain how net force is determined by vector addition of all forces acting on an object, including direction.
• Predict motion changes (acceleration, deceleration, and equilibrium) from the net force and force direction.
• Apply friction and air resistance as opposing forces to analyze realistic Alberta scenarios.

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• Explain how tectonic plate interactions drive mountain building, uplift, and long-term landscape evolution.
• Describe how crustal deformation and faulting influence sedimentary basins, drainage patterns, and seismicity.
• Connect deep Earth processes to surface outcomes such as rock formation and natural resource distribution.

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• Differentiate between speed, velocity, and acceleration and explain how each is measured
• Use unit conversions and sign conventions to interpret motion in one dimension
• Apply kinematic relationships to compare motion using basic algebra

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• Interpret displacement–time and velocity–time graphs using slope to determine velocity and acceleration
• Use area under a velocity–time graph to determine displacement
• Identify key graph features such as constant segments, sign changes, discontinuities, and curved motion to describe real physical events

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• Explain how changing velocity during circular motion leads to centripetal acceleration and a net radial force.
• Use uniform circular motion relationships between speed, radius, and centripetal acceleration to solve quantitative problems.
• Apply vector decomposition and free-body representations to understand tangential vs radial acceleration, including nonuniform circular motion.

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• Explain how conjugate acid-base pairs resist changes in pH in buffer solutions
• Interpret how pKa and acid/base concentration ratio affect buffer range and effectiveness
• Apply buffer principles to real-world contexts such as soil chemistry, wetlands, and water treatment

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• Explain how friction and aerodynamic drag oppose motion and convert mechanical energy into thermal energy
• Use coefficients of friction and drag concepts to predict how surface texture, normal force, and speed affect resistance
• Interpret real-world examples (vehicles, sports equipment, pipelines, wind turbines) using qualitative cause-and-effect reasoning

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• Explain how forces (contact and non-contact) affect motion in everyday Alberta contexts
• Describe how magnitude and direction combine vectorially to determine net force and expected motion
• Use qualitative reasoning about opposing forces to predict motion before numerical calculations

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• Explain how London dispersion forces arise from transient electron distribution fluctuations.
• Describe how molecular size, shape, and surface contact affect the strength of dispersion forces.
• Connect dispersion forces to macroscopic properties such as melting point, viscosity, and phase behavior of nonpolar substances.

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• Explain how mechanical energy conservation relates kinetic and gravitational potential energy
• Use energy bookkeeping to predict feasible motion considering non-conservative losses like friction
• Identify energy transfers and dissipation in real Alberta contexts (hydroelectric dams and skiers)

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• Explain how grounding and overcurrent protection reduce electrical shock and fire risk.
• Interpret common electrical safety labels to identify protective features and installation requirements.
• Describe how insulation, approved equipment, and environmental conditions affect electrical safety in Alberta.

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• Assign electron configurations using the orbital-filling order (Aufbau principle) and understand the role of quantum numbers (n and l) in determining subshells and orbitals.
• Apply Hund’s rule to predict how electrons distribute among degenerate orbitals and connect this to magnetic behavior and valence structure.
• Identify common exceptions in transition elements and use configuration notation to predict ion electron configurations and oxidation-state trends.

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• Explain how molecular orbital (MO) theory extends valence-bond ideas to describe bonding, bond order, and electron delocalization.
• Use MO and symmetry/energy-level concepts to predict magnetic behavior and relative bond strength in diatomic species.
• Connect band formation in extended solids to electrical conduction and to transitions between energy levels.

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• Identify independent, dependent, and confounding variables in an investigation about plant growth or pollution patterns.
• Apply variable-control strategies (constant measurement, repetition, sample size, and randomization) to strengthen causal claims.
• Explain how confounding variables can lead to misleading conclusions and how to reduce them.

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• Explain how wind and solar variability affects grid operation and dispatch decisions
• Describe roles of forecasting, storage, and reserves in balancing supply and demand
• Evaluate how renewable integration impacts planning, reliability, economics, and environmental outcomes

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• Explain the basic operating principle of electric motors and generators using electromagnetic concepts
• Identify common motor and generator types and connect performance characteristics to real-world loads
• Distinguish how energy conversion works in motors versus generators

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• Differentiate ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding using electron distribution and representative models.
• Explain how bonding type influences bulk properties such as electrical conductivity, melting point, and solubility.
• Use Lewis structures and formal charge to evaluate and compare bonding alternatives.+ Show more

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• Explain how magnetic fields are produced by permanent magnets and by moving electric charges
• Interpret magnetic field lines, including their direction and the forces they exert on magnetic materials
• Use the right-hand rule to relate current direction to magnetic field orientation around a wire+ Show more

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• Compare terrestrial planets (Earth, Mars, Venus) using atmosphere, greenhouse effects, magnetic protection, and volatiles.
• Explain how solar proximity and remote-sensing evidence help scientists infer surface conditions and habitability.
• Use evidence-based reasoning to predict how different planetary histories affect climate and water availability.

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• Explain how changing magnetic flux induces an emf in a conductor.
• Use Faraday’s law and Lenz’s law to predict induced voltage magnitude and direction.
• Describe how generators and transformers rely on electromagnetic induction in real power systems.

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• Identify temporal and spatial patterns in Earth and space data using appropriate observations and summaries.
• Distinguish between trends, cycles, and random variation when interpreting climate and hydrology records.
• Evaluate how data quality and sampling frequency affect confidence in conclusions drawn from patterns.+ Show more

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• Describe how proxy archives (tree rings, lake sediments, peat deposits) preserve evidence of past climate variability.
• Explain steps used to extract a time signal from proxy data and assess natural climate variability versus recent change.
• Interpret multi-proxy reconstructions to infer past temperature, precipitation, and fire regime patterns in Alberta.

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• Explain mass conservation in terms of particles and atoms in a closed system
• Connect the idea of conserved atoms to macroscopic measurements of mass
• Use evidence from models to predict how mass changes (or does not change) during reactions

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• Explain how valence electrons and electronegativity differences determine molecular polarity.
• Interpret how dipole moments arise from uneven electron density and bond polarity.
• Predict and compare intermolecular interactions for polar molecules (e.g., water) versus nonpolar molecules (e.g., carbon dioxide).+ Show more

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• Explain how eccentricity, axial tilt, and precession change insolation and seasonal contrast.
• Describe how orbital cycles operate over thousands to hundreds of thousands of years.
• Connect orbital forcing to glacial-interglacial rhythms and long-term climate change in Earth history.+ Show more

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• Define electric current, voltage, and resistance and relate each to how charges behave in circuits.
• Use correct units, symbols, and typical magnitudes to interpret electrical situations and instrument readings.
• Apply comparisons of current, voltage, and resistance to real-world contexts such as household wiring and heating elements.

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• Explain how effective nuclear charge and electron shielding influence periodic trends in atomic radius and ionization energy
• Use subshell filling to predict and rationalize anomalies in periodic trends
• Compare trends in electron affinity and ionization energy using graphs and quantitative reasoning+ Show more

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• Define electronegativity and explain how it relates to attraction for shared electrons in covalent bonds
• Use periodic trends to predict how electronegativity changes across periods and down groups
• Predict bond polarity and partial charges from electronegativity differences (ΔEN)

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• Describe how atomic radius, ionization energy, and electronegativity change across periods and down groups.
• Explain how periodic trends help predict ion charge formation (cations vs. anions) and bonding preferences.
• Connect periodic trends to real-world material behavior, such as corrosion and alloy selection.

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• Explain how intermolecular forces influence boiling point, vapor pressure, and volatility.
• Use temperature, molecular size, and polarity to predict qualitative phase changes.
• Interpret key ideas commonly shown on phase diagrams, including phase transitions.+ Show more

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• Explain how Earth’s magnetic field originates and why it behaves like a giant dipole
• Describe how magnetic declination and dip affect navigation, mapping, and compass readings in real regions
• Interpret how auroras and ionospheric phenomena relate to charged particles and Earth’s magnetic environment+ Show more

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• Explain how historical atomic models evolved toward the modern quantum model using evidence from spectra and scattering.
• Describe the nucleus and electron cloud and relate discrete energy states to emission/absorption spectral lines.
• Use quantum-number ideas (conceptually) to connect electron structure with chemical behavior.+ Show more

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• Use VSEPR theory to predict common molecular shapes and approximate bond angles.
• Explain how molecular geometry affects dipole alignment and intermolecular forces.
• Relate strength and type of intermolecular forces to boiling and melting behavior for substances such as water, ammonia, and hydrocarbons.+ Show more

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• Explain how heating and cooling change particle motion and states of matter
• Describe melting and freezing using particle-based models
• Use the idea of conservation of mass (total weight) to explain changes without creating or losing matter+ Show more

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• Describe how individual electrical components behave and how their behavior shows up on I–V and temperature-related curves
• Distinguish linear vs. nonlinear component behavior and connect each to common real-world examples
• Explain how power ratings and operating limits affect circuit stability, energy loss, and component longevity under temperature extremes+ Show more

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• Identify major Earth system components (atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, geosphere) and describe how they exchange energy and matter.
• Use energy and mass balance concepts to connect solar input, ocean heat transport, and biogeochemical cycles.
• Explain steady-state versus transient system behavior using coupling mechanisms and characteristic timescales.+ Show more

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• Explain how greenhouse gases and atmospheric processes can influence local temperature, precipitation, and storm patterns.
• Identify practical community actions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve resilience to local climate impacts.
• Describe how land use, energy use, and water management choices affect local Earth system conditions and human outcomes.

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• Understand key concepts related to Science
• Apply knowledge through practice questions
• Demonstrate comprehension of the material

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• Understand how melting point ranges can indicate material purity
• Identify the effects of impurities on boiling points and conductivity
• Learn different techniques to assess contamination in samples

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• Understand key concepts related to Science
• Apply knowledge through practice questions
• Demonstrate comprehension of the material

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• Understand the concept of energy density in electrostatic fields
• Explain how capacitors store and release electrical energy
• Describe how magnetic fields relate to energy storage in inductors+ Show more

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• Understand key concepts related to Science
• Apply knowledge through practice questions
• Demonstrate comprehension of the material

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• Define the center of mass and explain its significance in physics.
• Identify how the center of mass influences the motion of objects.
• Apply the concept of center of mass to real-world scenarios and system analysis.

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• Understand different types of competition among species
• Identify the roles of predation, mutualism, and competition in ecosystems
• Recognize how species coexist through niche partitioning and habitat differentiation+ Show more