Episodes (26)

Chemistry
S01E01 · Chemistry

Aug 01, 1990

The relationships of chemistry to the other sciences and to everyday life are presented.

Color
S01E02 · Color

Aug 08, 1990

The search for new colors in the mid 1800s boosted the development of modern chemistry.

Measurement: The Foundation of Chemistry
S01E03 · Measurement: The Foundation of Chemistry

Dec 31, 2023

The distinction between accuracy and precision and its importance in commerce and science are explained.

Modeling the Unseen
S01E04 · Modeling the Unseen

Dec 31, 2023

Models are used to explain phenomena that are beyond the realm of ordinary perception.

A Matter of State
S01E05 · A Matter of State

Dec 31, 2023

Matter is examined in its three principal states - gases, liquids, and solids - relating the visible world to the submicroscopic.

The Atom
S01E06 · The Atom

Sep 05, 1990

Viewers journey inside the atom to appreciate its architectural beauty and grasp how atomic structure determines chemical behavior.

The Periodic Table
S01E07 · The Periodic Table

Sep 12, 1990

The development and arrangement of the periodic table of elements is examined.

Chemical Bonds
S01E08 · Chemical Bonds

Dec 31, 2023

The differences between ionic and covalent bonds are explained by the use of scientific models and examples from nature.

Molecular Architecture
S01E09 · Molecular Architecture

Dec 31, 2023

The program examines isomers and how the electronic structure of a molecule's elements and bonds affects its shape and physical properties.

Signals from Within
S01E10 · Signals from Within

Dec 31, 2023

Chemists' knowledge of the interaction of radiation and matter is the basis for analytical methods of sensitivity and specificity.

The Mole
S01E11 · The Mole

Dec 31, 2023

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

Water
S01E12 · Water

Dec 31, 2023

The special chemical properties of water are explored, along with the need for its protection and conservation.

The Driving Forces
S01E13 · The Driving Forces

Dec 31, 2023

Endothermic and exothermic reactions are investigated and the role of entropy is revealed.

Molecules in Action
S01E14 · Molecules in Action

Dec 31, 2023

Observing molecules during chemical reactions helps explain the role of catalysts. Dynamic equilibrium is also demonstrated.

The busy electron
S01E15 · The busy electron

Dec 31, 2023

The principles of electrochemical cell design are explained through batteries, sensors, and a solar-powered car.

The proton in Chemistry
S01E16 · The proton in Chemistry

Dec 31, 2023

Demonstrations explain pH and how it is measured, and the important role of acids and bases.

The Precious Envelope
S01E17 · The Precious Envelope

Dec 31, 2023

The earth's atmosphere is examined through theories of chemical evolution; ozone depletion and the greenhouse effect are explained.

The Chemistry of the Earth
S01E18 · The Chemistry of the Earth

Dec 31, 2023

Silicon, a cornerstone of the high-tech industry, is one of the elements of the Earth highlighted in this program.

Metals
S01E19 · Metals

Dec 31, 2023

Malleability, ductility, and conductivity are examined, along with methods for extracting metals from ores and blending alloys.

On the Surface
S01E20 · On the Surface

Dec 31, 2023

Surface science examines how surfaces react with each other at the molecular level.

Carbon
S01E21 · Carbon

Dec 31, 2023

The versatility of carbon's molecular structures and the enormous range of properties of its compounds are presented.

The age of Polymers
S01E22 · The age of Polymers

Dec 31, 2023

How chemists control the molecular structure to create polymers with special properties is explored.

Protiens: Structure and Function
S01E23 · Protiens: Structure and Function

Dec 31, 2023

The program examines proteins - polymers built from only 20 basic amino acids.

The Genetic Code
S01E24 · The Genetic Code

Dec 31, 2023

The structure and role of the nucleic acids, DNA and RNA, are investigated.

Chemistry and the Environment
S01E25 · Chemistry and the Environment

Dec 31, 2023

Dump site waste management demonstrates chemistry's benefits and problems.

Futures
S01E26 · Futures

Dec 31, 2023

Interviews with leaders from academia and industry explore the frontiers of chemical research.

About

The World of Chemistry Season 1 (1990) is released on Aug 01, 1990 and the latest season 3 of The World of Chemistry is released in 2017. Watch The World of Chemistry online - the English Documentary TV series from United States. The World of Chemistry is directed by Doug Bolin and created by Doug Bolin with Don Showalter and Paula Herron.

As know as:

The World of Chemistry

Countries:

United States

Language:

English

Production Companies:

Maryland Public Television

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