The Science and Math Behind Sour Fizzy Candy

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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Keywords: candy, sour, fizzy, chemistry, acid, base, reaction, mole, gram, units, formula, equation, Wes Raley, reaction, carbon dioxide, gas, proportion, sugar, carbohydrate, sucrose, ratio, units, units of measurement
Instructional Component Type(s): Perspectives Video: Professional/Enthusiast

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