In this video, we'll explore what atoms and ions are, and what the differences are. We'll also talk about how they're used in chemistry and physical science.
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In chemistry, we usually talk about atoms and molecules. When we introduce the term 'element', things get a little confusing. In this video, we will cover what an element is in chemistry and give you some examples.

Starting a job search may seem like a daunting task at first! But the process becomes a lot easier once you break it down into manageable steps. Check out what our recent senior-level interviewees have to share about breaking the process...

When Papus and Masiya are urgently called to the laboratory they become frantic, imagining all of the terrible things that may have happened to Simka or Nolik.

In this video, I'm going to show you a simple way to identify the type of chemical reaction that is happening in a given situation. This will help you to understand the process more easily and to carry out the reaction in a more accurate...

It’s a mile long and 150 feet high, and covered in the most spectacular ice falls anyone has ever seen. And it’s all human made. The Ouray Ice Park is the world’s premiere location for ice climbing and attracts visitors from around the...

Learn how you can make your Solar Eclipse glasses even safer with a simple modification! 0:00 – Introduction 0:20 – What you need 0:40 – Safety 1:30 – Step-by-step Instructions 3:42 – Trying them on

Watch as Solar Eclipse Totality descends upon the land!

Look at the cool shadows made when the eclipse happens!

Learn all about DNA while enjoying a delicious treat!

Dr. Boyd details his experience seeing a rare Puerto Rican Amazon (Parrot) sighting in Puerto Rico.

Follow along and learn about the process of photosynthesis in plants. Then do a simple experiment to demonstrate the process. 0:00 – Introduction 0:07 – What you need 0:17 – Explanation 1:16 – Safety 1:23 – Experiment 2:09 – Results

As part of the “Picture Perfect Chemistry” celebration for National Chemistry Week 2024, Dr. Boyd “The Chemist” explains what the refractive index is, and then does a simple experiment to highlight the concept. This is the 1st in a...

As part of the “Picture Perfect Chemistry” celebration for National Chemistry Week 2024, Dr. Boyd “The Chemist” makes a beaker disappear! Follow along for the experiment and an explanation. 0:00 – Introduction 0:16 – What you need 0:26 –...

As part of the “Picture Perfect Chemistry” celebration for National Chemistry Week 2024, Dr. Boyd “The Chemist” explains and demonstrates the effect of the refractive index using a marker, paper, and water in a glass. 0:00 – Introduction...

As part of the “Picture Perfect Chemistry” celebration for National Chemistry Week 2024, Dr. Boyd “The Chemist” does a simple experiment to highlight the concept of refractive index. This is part 4 in the series 0:00 – Introduction 0:16...

Simple advice for keeping a credible lab notebook

Dr Boyd 'The Chemist' explains the "Galileo" thermometer and then demonstrates it in action!

Dr. Boyd explains appropriate attire for performing reactions in the lab. Appropriate lab attire is also known as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and is meant to minimize the chance for the researcher to be harmed by the reactions...

Dr. Boyd discusses the chemistry behind "Dr. Poison's" new chemical weapon in the new Wonder Woman movie.

Dr. Boyd performs the popular Elephant Toothpaste demonstration. If you want to try it too, just follow along! Note 1: DO NOT eat or put the foam in your mouth; it is not actually toothpaste or ice cream (it just looks like it). Note 2:...

After explaining the science of the process, Dr. Boyd performs the fun and colorful Skittles Diffusion Demonstration.

Dr. Boyd gives the physics definition of density, then walks you through a demonstration to show how liquids with different densities can form multiple liquid layers in a container.

Watch what happens when Dr. Boyd unexpectedly gets his hands on some dry ice! Minute 0:30 – Explanation Minute 3:04 – Demo 1: Dry Ice In Water Minute 4:05 – Demo 2: The Vibrating Quarter Minute 4:51 – Demo 3: Floating Bubbles Minute 5:56...