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Behaviour of Metallic Structures
Most scholars know that metal is shiny and produces a metallic ringing sound, but what in their structure creates these behaviors? The video explains the behavior of metallic structures based on their six properties. It illustrates...
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Alloys and their Properties
An instructive video describes what an alloy is and why it is useful. It discusses their properties and the benefits of each. Finally, it lists many examples of alloys and the ratios scientists use to achieve the desired result.
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Allotropes of Non-Metals
Graphite, charcoal, and diamond are all made of carbon, yet they have very different chemical properties. The video introduces allotropes, the different physical forms of the same element. It offers multiple examples and stresses the...
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Covalent Bonding of Carbon Dioxide
How does a polar molecule, H2O, compare with a nonpolar molecule, CO2? Young chemists learn the similarities and differences between their covalent bonds and properties. They practice applying prior knowledge in a new way to reinforce...
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Covalent Bonding of Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Nitrogen
An interesting video focuses on the bonding of hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen. It covers their electron dot structures, bonding types, and properties. It also includes an introduction to single, double, and triple bonds.
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Covalent Bonding of Water
Differences exist in the way we draw covalent bonds of water and the way it reacts. The video explains these differences and relates them to electronegativity. It highlights the importance of water for bonding specifically as it relates...
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What Are Dot and Cross Diagrams - Part 1
Throughout history, scientists used different methods for drawing elements, but most often the dot and cross diagrams appear. The video explains dot and cross diagrams, electrons, and electron shells. It highlights the importance of...
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Proteins
Protein makes up the second-most abundant substance in the human body. The video explains the relationship between proteins and amino acids. It also lists the many functions of proteins in humans, animals, and plants.
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Plasticisers and Hardeners
Both soft raincoats and hard door frames use PVC as their main components, yet they have very different textures. The video focuses on the use of plasticisers and hardeners to create the very different textures and uses for the same...
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Thermosoftening and Thermosetting Polymers
Vulcanization has nothing to do with Star Trek or the god of fire. The video explains the difference between thermosoftening and thermosetting polymers and the role of vulcanization to the process. It lists many products pupils are...
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Synthetic Polymers
The use of biodegradable polymers revolutionized many branches of medicine. The video explains what synthetic polymers are and why they are important. Through numerous examples of real-life applications, scholars learn their importance...
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Covalent Bonding in Methane, Ammonia, and Water
An instructive video explains the covalent bond patterns in methane, ammonia, water, and hydrogen fluoride. It includes their structures, two different methods for displaying their structures, their properties, and the reasons...
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What Are Dot and Cross Diagrams - Part 2
Electron dot diagrams seem simple, but does bonding complicate the notation? The video explains how to draw dot and cross diagrams when bonding exists. It describes both covalent and ionic bonding and the different ways of depicting...
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Covalent Bonds
The strength of covalent bonds holding atoms together determines the stability of the molecule. The video explains what covalent bonding is, the notation used, and the properties associated with it. It uses multiple examples and chemical...
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Designer Polymers
Some polymers occur naturally while others are synthetic, but scientists moved a step further when creating designer polymers. The video describes what a designer polymer is and its many uses. It highlights a few examples focusing on the...
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Natural Polymers
Natural polymers each display their own unique structure and function. The short video lists the many applications of these polymers in humans, animals, plants, and more. From DNA to erasers, natural polymers enhance our lives.
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Condensation Polymers
What do drinking bottles and nylon have in common? They are both made with a condensation reaction. The video discusses how polymers join in a condensation reaction. It details the results of the reaction and why they combine in that...
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What are Metallic Bonds?
A video introduces metallic bonds. It discusses what makes a bond metallic and the related properties. Next, the narrator covers conduction, malleability, ductility, and more.
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Giant Ionic Structures/Lattices
Ionic compounds don't exist as individuals; they only exist as a small part of an ionic lattice. The fourth video in a series of six discusses how the lattices form. It explains the attraction of ions and the common properties of these...
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Properties of Nitrogen
Manufacturers package foods using nitrogen to help preserve freshness and prevent bacteria from growing. The 14th video in a 15-part series discusses the properties of nitrogen. It has many uses in industry, research, and health, and the...
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Properties of Oxygen
Oxygen makes up 21 percent of Earth's atmosphere. The 13th video in a series of 15 discusses the properties of oxygen. It highlights the importance of it for respiration and corrosives. It goes on to mention the down sides of oxygen such...
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Properties of Hydrogen
Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe. The 12th video in a 15-part series on the periodic table of elements focuses on hydrogen. It describes its role in the universe, how it appears in nature, how we use it in...
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Reactions of Halogens
Did you know that a halogen reaction actually creates household bleach? The ninth video in a 15-part series limits itself to the reactions of halogen elements. It uses multiple examples of the unusual reactions from this group including...
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Group 7 -The Halogens
The eighth video in a 15-part series focuses on the halogen group on the periodic table. It covers the valence electrons, the common reactions, and the uses for these elements. It also offers ideas for experiments to show reactivity.