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1. The World of Chemistry
The relationships of chemistry to the other sciences and to everyday
life are presented. |
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Episode 1
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2. Color
The search for new colors in the mid 1800s boosted the development of
modern chemistry. |
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Episode 2 |
3. Measurement: The Foundation of Chemistry
The distinction between accuracy and precision and its importance in
commerce and science are explained. |
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Episode 3 |
4. Modeling the Unseen
Models are used to explain phenomena that are beyond the realm of
ordinary perception. |
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5. 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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Episode 5 |
6. The Atom
Viewers journey inside the atom to appreciate its architectural beauty
and grasp how atomic structure determines chemical behavior. |
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Episode 6 |
7. The Periodic Table
The development and arrangement of the periodic table of elements is
examined. |
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Episode 7 |
8. Chemical Bonds
The differences between ionic and covalent bonds are explained by the
use of scientific models and examples from nature. |
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Episode 8 |
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. |
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Episode 9 |
10. 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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Episode 10 |
11. The Mole
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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Episode 11 |
12. Water
The special chemical properties of water are explored, along with the
need for its protection and conservation. |
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13. The Driving Forces
Endothermic and exothermic reactions are investigated and the role of
entropy is revealed. |
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Episode 13 |
14. Molecules in Action
Observing molecules during chemical reactions helps explain the role of
catalysts. Dynamic equilibrium is also demonstrated. |
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Episode 14 |
15. The Busy Electron
The principles of electrochemical cell design are explained through
batteries, sensors, and a solar-powered car. |
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Episode 15 |
16. The Proton in Chemistry
Demonstrations explain pH and how it is measured, and the important role
of acids and bases. |
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Episode 16 |
17. 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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Episode 17 |
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. |
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Episode 18 |
19. Metals
Malleability, ductility, and conductivity are examined, along with
methods for extracting metals from ores and blending alloys. |
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20. On the Surface
Surface science examines how surfaces react with each other at the
molecular level. |
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21. Carbon
The versatility of carbon's molecular structures and the enormous range
of properties of its compounds are presented. |
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22. The Age of Polymers
How chemists control the molecular structure to create polymers with
special properties is explored. |
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23. Proteins: Structure and Function
The program examines proteins — polymers built from only 20 basic amino
acids. |
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24. The Genetic Code
The structure and role of the nucleic acids, DNA and RNA, are
investigated. |
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25. Chemistry and the Environment
Dump site waste management demonstrates chemistry's benefits and
problems. |
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26. Futures
Interviews with leaders from academia and industry explore the frontiers
of chemical research. |
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