All Elements and the periodic table articles – Page 10

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It's a Gas: Part 1

A series of short videos of fun demonstrations about the chemistry of the gases in our atmosphere, taken from a lecture by Dr. Peter Wothers of the University of Cambridge. Video: It’s a Gas: 01 - Gases of the Atmosphere Part 1 Video: It’s ...
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It's a Gas: Part 2

A series of short videos of fun demonstrations about the chemistry of the gases in our atmosphere, taken from a lecture by Dr. Peter Wothers of the University of Cambridge. Video: It’s a Gas: 12 - Respiration Video: It’s a Gas: 13 - Properties ...
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It's a Gas: Part 3

A series of short videos of fun demonstrations about the chemistry of the gases in our atmosphere, taken from a lecture by Dr. Peter Wothers of the University of Cambridge. Video: It’s a Gas: 23 - Catalysts Video: It’s a Gas: 24 - Propulsion ...
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Just Add Water: Part 3

A series of fun, engaging, short chemistry demonstrations about water, taken from a lecture by Dr. Peter Wothers of the University of Cambridge Video: Just Add Water: 22 - Structure of Water & Ice Video: Just Add Water: 23 - Charges in Water ...
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Just Add Water: Part 1

A series of fun, engaging, short chemistry demonstrations about water, taken from a lecture by Dr. Peter Wothers of the University of Cambridge. Video: Just Add Water: 01 - Many Things Contain Water Video: Just Add Water: 02 - Copper Sulphate ...
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Fire and Flame: Part 3

A series of short video clips of explosive and exciting chemical reactions, taken from a lecture called “Fire and Flame” by Dr. Peter Wothers at the University of Cambridge. Video: Fire and Flame: 25 - Pure Propane in Air Video: Fire and Flame: ...
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Fire and Flame: Part 4

A series of short video clips of explosive and exciting chemical reactions, taken from a lecture called “Fire and Flame” by Dr. Peter Wothers at the University of Cambridge. Video: Fire and Flame: 37 - Extinguishing Fire with Carbon Dioxide Video: Fire and Flame: ...
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The alkali metals videos: part 2

More short, fun videos exploring the chemistry of the alkali metals
Opinion
Chemistry of the noble gases

2013-07-01T00:00:00Z

Behind the scenes of Education in Chemistry 50 years ago - The not-so-stable octet theory
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Mercury

2013-07-01T00:00:00Z

John Emsley looks at the element that's fascinating, feared and fatal
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Neon

2013-05-01T00:00:00Z

John Emsley looks at the element that shines brightly and keeps cool but continues to puzzle
Exhibition chemistry
Luminol fountain

2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

Create a dramatic and eerie 'cold light' fountain
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A stench from the French

2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

Phillip Broadwith investigates a thiol that made the news
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Tungsten

2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

John Emsley looks at the heavy metal that makes light work of tough jobs
Exhibition chemistry
Sublimation of Iodine

2013-01-01T00:00:00Z

Sublimination without the dry ice
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Tin

2013-01-01T00:00:00Z

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Education in Chemistry, John Emsley takes a look at the 50th element
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On This Day - Jun 26 : Fluorine was isolated

The existence of fluorine (F) was well known, but for years scientists had failed to isolate it from its compounds, with some even dying in the attempt (called “fluorine martyrs”). Fluorine is the lightest of the halogen elements and has one single stable isotope, ¹⁹F.
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On This Day - Jun 16 : First vanadium isolated

Vanadium (V) is a useful transition metal. Adding small amounts of vanadium to steel considerably increases its strength. Vanadium oxide (V₂O₅) is used as a catalyst in the industrial manufacture of sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄).
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On This Day - Jun 15 : Pilâtre de Rozier died

Pilâtre de Rozier was a pioneer of aviation, but he and his partner Pierre Romain were sadly killed when trying to cross the English Channel in a hot air balloon fuelled by hydrogen. Their balloon deflated and crash-landed just 5 km away from the starting point.
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On This Day - Mar 24 : Joseph Priestley was born

He is most famous for his discovery of oxygen (O), but he also discovered laughing gas, was the first to carbonate water and was a pioneer of research into electricity.