Episode list

The World of Chemistry

Chemistry

Tue, Jul 31, 1990
The relationships of chemistry to the other sciences and to everyday life are presented.
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Color

Tue, Aug 07, 1990
The search for new colors in the mid 1800s boosted the development of modern chemistry.
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A Matter of State
Matter is examined in its three principal states - gases, liquids, and solids - relating the visible world to the submicroscopic.
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The Atom

Tue, Sep 04, 1990
Viewers journey inside the atom to appreciate its architectural beauty and grasp how atomic structure determines chemical behavior.
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Chemical Bonds

Wed, Dec 31, 1969
The differences between ionic and covalent bonds are explained by the use of scientific models and examples from nature.
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Molecular Architecture
The program examines isomers and how the electronic structure of a molecule's elements and bonds affects its shape and physical properties.
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Signals from Within
Chemists' knowledge of the interaction of radiation and matter is the basis for analytical methods of sensitivity and specificity.
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The Mole

Wed, Dec 31, 1969
Using Avogadro's law, the mass of a substance can be related to the number of particles contained in that mass.
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Water

Wed, Dec 31, 1969
The special chemical properties of water are explored, along with the need for its protection and conservation.
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Molecules in Action
Observing molecules during chemical reactions helps explain the role of catalysts. Dynamic equilibrium is also demonstrated.
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The busy electron
The principles of electrochemical cell design are explained through batteries, sensors, and a solar-powered car.
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The Precious Envelope
The earth's atmosphere is examined through theories of chemical evolution; ozone depletion and the greenhouse effect are explained.
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Metals

Wed, Dec 31, 1969
Malleability, ductility, and conductivity are examined, along with methods for extracting metals from ores and blending alloys.
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On the Surface

Wed, Dec 31, 1969
Surface science examines how surfaces react with each other at the molecular level.
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Carbon

Wed, Dec 31, 1969
The versatility of carbon's molecular structures and the enormous range of properties of its compounds are presented.
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Futures

Wed, Dec 31, 1969
Interviews with leaders from academia and industry explore the frontiers of chemical research.
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