Acids and Bases
The pH of water
7
The chemical formula for the precipitation that falls from the clouds.
H2O
The fastest 100m sprinter in the world
Usain Bolt
The only letter not to appear on the periodic table.
J
Ms. O'Brien's first name.
Kelly
A very basic cleaning product used that makes clothing white
Bleach
Many holiday dishes are topped with this commonly used compound containing sodium chloride.
Salt
The fastest animal on earth.
Cheetah
This element is lighter than air.
Helium
The year of the bachelor of education program Ms. O'Brien is in.
Second
The pH of our stomach (Acidic, Basic, Neutral)
Acidic
The common name for the drug acetaminophen that is used to treat pain and fever.
Tylenol
How many meters are there around an entire track-and-field track?
400m
The slowest animal in the world.
Sloth
The university where Ms. O'Brien completed her undergraduate degree.
Mount Allison University
What you take when you have heartburn
Antacid
Sodium bicarbonate is the scientific name for this ingredient in many holiday cookies.
Baking Soda
The fastest way to travel from Halifax to Toronto
Flying
The fastest Canadian sprinter.
Andre DeGrasse
Ms. O'Brien's favourite unit of Science 10.
Motion (Physics)
The acids our muscles produce when we work out. (Can sometimes cause cramping)
Lactic Acid
This element is found in many daily products such as cheese, milk and yogurt.
Calcium
The units associated with speed limits in Nova Scotia.
km/hr
The rarest element on earth
Francium
Where Ms. O'Brien will complete her final practicum placement next semester.
Sweden