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Topics
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- 1. The World of Chemistry
- The relationships of chemistry to the other sciences and to everyday life are presented.
- 2. Color
- The search for new colors in the mid 1800s boosted the development of modern chemistry.
- 3. Measurement: The Foundation of Chemistry
- The distinction between accuracy and precision and its importance in commerce and
science are explained.
- 4. Modeling the Unseen
- Models are used to explain phenomena that are beyond the realm of ordinary perception.
- 5. A Matter of State
- Matter is examined in its three principal states — gases, liquids, and solids
— relating the visible world to the submicroscopic.
- 6. The Atom
- Viewers journey inside the atom to appreciate its architectural beauty and grasp how
atomic structure determines chemical behavior.
- 7. The Periodic Table
- The development and arrangement of the periodic table of elements is examined.
- 8. Chemical Bonds
- The differences between ionic and covalent bonds are explained by the use of scientific
models and examples from nature.
- 9. Molecular Architecture
- The program examines isomers and how the electronic structure of a molecule's elements
and bonds affects its shape and physical properties.
- 10. Signals From Within
- Chemists' knowledge of the interaction of radiation and matter is the basis for
analytical methods of sensitivity and specificity.
- 11. The Mole
- Using Avogadro's law, the mass of a substance can be related to the number of particles
contained in that mass.
- 12. Water
- The special chemical properties of water are explored, along with the need for its
protection and conservation.
- 13. The Driving Forces
- Endothermic and exothermic reactions are investigated and the role of entropy is
revealed.
- 14. Molecules in Action
- Observing molecules during chemical reactions helps explain the role of catalysts.
Dynamic equilibrium is also demonstrated.
- 15. The Busy Electron
- The principles of electrochemical cell design are explained through batteries, sensors,
and a solar-powered car.
- 16. The Proton in Chemistry
- Demonstrations explain pH and how it is measured, and the important role of acids and
bases.
- 17. The Precious Envelope
- The earth's atmosphere is examined through theories of chemical evolution; ozone
depletion and the greenhouse effect are explained.
- 18. 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.
- 19. Metals
- Malleability, ductility, and conductivity are examined, along with methods for
extracting metals from ores and blending alloys.
- 20. On the Surface
- Surface science examines how surfaces react with each other at the molecular level.
- 21. Carbon
- The versatility of carbon's molecular structures and the enormous range of properties of
its compounds are presented.
- 22. The Age of Polymers
- How chemists control the molecular structure to create polymers with special properties
is explored.
- 23. Proteins: Structure and Function
- The program examines proteins — polymers built from only 20 basic amino acids.
- 24. The Genetic Code
- The structure and role of the nucleic acids, DNA and RNA, are investigated.
- 25. Chemistry and the Environment
- Dump site waste management demonstrates chemistry's benefits and problems.
- 26. Futures
- Interviews with leaders from academia and industry explore the frontiers of chemical
research.
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About This Course
This is a video instructional series for college
and high school classrooms and adult learners. The subject is covered in 26 half-hour
video programs.
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users. To hear the sound and view video, you should have Windows Media Player, DSL, a cable modem,
or a LAN connection to a T1 line or greater, and have Javascript enabled.
Acknowledgements
Video for The World of Chemistry and
the individual lesson descriptions are provided courtesty of Annenberg/CPB.
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