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For this assignment, you are required to conduct research on one of the following energy sources within Canada:

Fossil fuels

Nuclear energy

Biofuels

Wind energy

Solar energy

You will research how the energy is extracted or produced, and provide details about the chemical process $($stating equations and reactions$).$ Your work must also include a comment on the impact your chosen energy source has on the environment and society.

Instructions:

Assignment components

Ensure your assignment includes the following pieces of information relevant to your chosen energy source:

The name of your chosen energy source and a brief description of what types of compounds are used in the production process

Details about the chemical process, stating balanced equations and reactions

A calculation of bond dissociation energy for the reaction, accompanied by an explanation of what the value indicates

An analysis of the impact which this energy source has on the environment and society. Consider where this power plant $($or generating station$)$ is located and how it may impact a certain population or community

Commentary on what possible alternatives could be used in place of your chosen energy source, or how the chemical production process could be conducted more efficiently to mitigate environmental and human impacts

Any other relevant or interesting information you found during your research on this energy source