• 1990
The World of Chemistry

Summary The principles of Chemistry are examined through various demonstrations. View more details

  • 1990

The World of Chemistry

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Franchelle Stewart Dorn Don Showalter Paula Herron Roald Hoffman

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Jul 31, 1990

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Production companies : Maryland Public Television

Summary The principles of Chemistry are examined through various demonstrations. View more details

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Jul 31, 1990

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Production companies : Maryland Public Television

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The World of Chemistry (1990)

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Episode 1 • Jul 31, 1990
Chemistry
The relationships of chemistry to the other sciences and to everyday life are presented.
Episode 2 • Aug 07, 1990
Color
The search for new colors in the mid 1800s boosted the development of modern chemistry.
Episode 3 • Dec 31, 1969
Measurement: The Foundation of Chemistry
The distinction between accuracy and precision and its importance in commerce and science are explained.
Episode 4 • Dec 31, 1969
Modeling the Unseen
Models are used to explain phenomena that are beyond the realm of ordinary perception.
Episode 5 • Dec 31, 1969
A Matter of State
Matter is examined in its three principal states - gases, liquids, and solids - relating the visible world to the submicroscopic.
Episode 6 • Sep 04, 1990
The Atom
Viewers journey inside the atom to appreciate its architectural beauty and grasp how atomic structure determines chemical behavior.
Episode 7 • Sep 11, 1990
The Periodic Table
The development and arrangement of the periodic table of elements is examined.
Episode 8 • Dec 31, 1969
Chemical Bonds
The differences between ionic and covalent bonds are explained by the use of scientific models and examples from nature.
Episode 9 • Dec 31, 1969
Molecular Architecture
The program examines isomers and how the electronic structure of a molecule's elements and bonds affects its shape and physical properties.
Episode 10 • Dec 31, 1969
Signals from Within
Chemists' knowledge of the interaction of radiation and matter is the basis for analytical methods of sensitivity and specificity.
Episode 11 • Dec 31, 1969
The Mole
Using Avogadro's law, the mass of a substance can be related to the number of particles contained in that mass.
Episode 12 • Dec 31, 1969
Water
The special chemical properties of water are explored, along with the need for its protection and conservation.
Episode 13 • Dec 31, 1969
The Driving Forces
Endothermic and exothermic reactions are investigated and the role of entropy is revealed.
Episode 14 • Dec 31, 1969
Molecules in Action
Observing molecules during chemical reactions helps explain the role of catalysts. Dynamic equilibrium is also demonstrated.
Episode 15 • Dec 31, 1969
The busy electron
The principles of electrochemical cell design are explained through batteries, sensors, and a solar-powered car.
Episode 16 • Dec 31, 1969
The proton in Chemistry
Demonstrations explain pH and how it is measured, and the important role of acids and bases.
Episode 17 • Dec 31, 1969
The Precious Envelope
The earth's atmosphere is examined through theories of chemical evolution; ozone depletion and the greenhouse effect are explained.
Episode 18 • Dec 31, 1969
The Chemistry of the Earth
Silicon, a cornerstone of the high-tech industry, is one of the elements of the Earth highlighted in this program.
Episode 19 • Dec 31, 1969
Metals
Malleability, ductility, and conductivity are examined, along with methods for extracting metals from ores and blending alloys.
Episode 20 • Dec 31, 1969
On the Surface
Surface science examines how surfaces react with each other at the molecular level.
Episode 21 • Dec 31, 1969
Carbon
The versatility of carbon's molecular structures and the enormous range of properties of its compounds are presented.
Episode 22 • Dec 31, 1969
The age of Polymers
How chemists control the molecular structure to create polymers with special properties is explored.
Episode 23 • Dec 31, 1969
Protiens: Structure and Function
The program examines proteins - polymers built from only 20 basic amino acids.
Episode 24 • Dec 31, 1969
The Genetic Code
The structure and role of the nucleic acids, DNA and RNA, are investigated.
Episode 25 • Dec 31, 1969
Chemistry and the Environment
Dump site waste management demonstrates chemistry's benefits and problems.
Episode 26 • Dec 31, 1969
Futures
Interviews with leaders from academia and industry explore the frontiers of chemical research.
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