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Bozeman Science
Concept 6 - Structure and Function
Paul Andersen explains how the structure of objects are related to their function and vice versa. He begins with a quick quiz on bicycle construction and ends with a progression of teaching for students grades K-12. He also explains...
SciShow
How Recycling Works
Join SciShow as we explore what happens to your stuff after you toss it into the little green bin with the arrows on it.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Can steroids save your life? | Anees Bahji
Steroids: they're infamous for their use in sports. But they're also found in inhalers, creams to treat poison ivy and eczema, and shots to ease inflammation. The steroids in these medicines aren't the same as those used to build muscle....
Curated Video
Types of Mutagens: Phycial, Chemical & Biological
Mutagenesis is the process of inducing mutations using physical, chemical, or biological mutagens, though mutations can also occur spontaneously during DNA replication. Physical mutagens include ionizing radiation (X-rays, gamma rays)...
Curated Video
Sp² Hybridization in Ethene: The Secret of Double Bonds
Hybridization Process: Carbon atoms undergo sp² hybridization, mixing one 2s and two 2p orbitals to form three sp² hybrid orbitals arranged in a trigonal planar geometry (120° bond angles). Bond Formation: Two sp² orbitals form sigma (σ)...
Curated Video
BF₃ and the Incomplete Octet: A Bonding Exception
Boron trifluoride (BF₃) is an exception to the octet rule, where boron has only six valence electrons, leading to unique reactivity and electron-deficient behavior
Curated Video
Elements vs Alloys
We compare melting points of lead and tin to the melting point of their alloy, solder. By timing how long it takes samples of each to melt, we discover that the melting point of solder is actually lower than those of both lead and tin....
Wonderscape
Matter's Makeover: Unraveling Physical and Chemical Changes
Delve into the fascinating differences between physical and chemical changes in matter. This video explains how physical changes alter the form but not the chemical composition, using examples like melting butter and chopping vegetables....
Schooling Online
Chemistry Properties and Structure of Matter: Properties of Matter - Naming Allotropes
This lesson will present the rules for writing the names and chemical formulae of elements and their allotropes.
Definitions included: chemical structure, ionic lattice, metallic lattice, molecule, covalent network, solitary atom,...
Definitions included: chemical structure, ionic lattice, metallic lattice, molecule, covalent network, solitary atom,...
Professor Dave Explains
Practice Problem: Assigning Molecular Structure From an NMR Spectrum
For this one we need to be able to interpret NMR data in order to arrive at the correct molecular structure based on an empirical formula. It's not as hard as it sounds!
Mazz Media
Liquid
This live-action video program is about the word liquid. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word liquid through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful,...
Learning Mole
What are Detergents
This human body video lesson is all about detergents and how they work. Students will love this engaging and interactive video as they learn about science they can do at home.
TED-Ed
What is Chirality and How Did it Get in My Molecules?
Flashy animation, superb narrative, and a touch of bad-hair-day humor explain the nature of chiral molecules in this five-minute feature. Viewers find out how chemist Jacobus Van't Hoff proposed that some saturated carbon molecules are...
Be Smart
Why Is Blue so Rare in Nature?
Why so blue? As it turns out, very few things in nature only reflect blue light! A short video from a comprehensive science playlist highlights the beautiful blues of butterflies, birds, and human eyes. The narrator shows how adaptations...
JFR Science
Molecular Polarity
Polar or non-polar, that is the question. Individuals watch a video in the JFR Science playlist to learn about molecular polarity. Using three-dimensional Lewis structures and electronegativity lets them determine polarity of a molecule.
American Chemical Society
Salt, Diamonds and DNA: 5 Surprising Facts About Crystals
What is your favorite crystal? Scholars learn about the variety of different crystal in an episode of a video series on chemical reactions. The video presents intriguing facts about these crystals that make each unique—a fun approach to...
American Chemical Society
World Cup Chemistry: The Science Behind the Brazuca Ball
Score a goal with your classes by showing the importance of science in soccer! Scholars learn how chemistry plays a part in the design of the soccer ball. An installment of a larger playlist explains how polymers make the properties of...
Berkeley University of California
Molecular Structure and Geometry
While physics is known for the math connections, chemistry is know for geometric connections. The 11th video in the series discusses how to determine the molecular structure of bonded atoms in a 3-D plane using steric numbers.
Curated OER
Lesson 12: More Derivatives, Ketones, Aldehydes, Ethers, Amines
Lesson 12 in "Chemguy's" series of organic chemistry videos, this one is somewhat of a bonus. He briefly introduces young chemists to the ketones, aldehydes, and amines. He discloses how to name and draw the structures of each.
Curated OER
Lesson 11: Esters
Esters are the organic compounds that make the flavors in fruit. Chemguy explains the chemical reaction that creates an ester, how to name them, and how to draw their structures. This brief introduction can be embedded into your...
Curated OER
Lesson 9: Alcohols
Introduce your organic chemistry class to the polar alcohol molecule with Chemguy. He reveals characteristics of these compounds, how to name them, and what their molecular structures are. This, along with other Chemguy videos, is...
Curated OER
Lesson 10: Carboxylic Acids
Carboxylic acids are hydrocarbon derivatives that have a carboxyl group attached. Learn how to name and draw models of the structure of these organic compounds. This brief introduction can be embedded into your PowerPoint or Smart Board...
Curated OER
Lesson 6: Alkynes, Shapes of Molecules
Triple-bonded aliphatics are called alkynes. Step-by-step, Chemguy walks young chemists through the process of naming these organic compounds and shows models illustrating the molecular structures. Though not entertaining, Chemguy is a...
Other
Southern Methodist University: Animated Molecules
QuickTime movies and images of many different molecules including DNA, RNA, histones, nucleosomes, etc. Includes links to publications for more info on each molecule.