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Sixty Symbols: Symbols of Physics and Astronomy: Magnetic Fields
Scientists explain what a magnetic field is, in everyday science and in astronomy. See examples of magnets and magnetic fields, as well as an example of an electromagnet. [8:25]
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University of Nottingham: Periodic Table of Videos: Seaborgium
The element Seaborgium is named for an American chemist as noted in this video. [9:03]
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University of Nottingham: Periodic Table of Videos: Americium
Learn about the properties and uses of the element americium. [7:40]
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University of Nottingham: Periodic Table of Videos: Plutonium
Two scientists discuss plutonium and provide interesting trivia and scientific information about the element. [16:45]
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University of Nottingham: Periodic Table of Videos: Protactinium
Learn about the properties and uses of Protactinium this video. [7:06]
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University of Nottingham: Periodic Table of Videos: Thorium
This video discusses the properties and uses of the element thorium. [9:14]
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University of Nottingham: Periodic Table of Videos: Francium
The properties of francium are discussed in relation to other alkali metals. [12:59]
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University of Nottingham: Periodic Table of Videos: Astatine
Professor Poliakoff explains why little is known about the element astatine and what its properties are. [6:53]
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University of Nottingham: Periodic Table of Videos: Radon
The importance of the element radon is explained by Professor Poliakoff. [9:53]
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University of Nottingham: Periodic Table of Videos: Lead
The extensive uses and characteristics of lead are explained by Professor Poliakoff. You will view a demonstration of lead blocking radioactivity. [8:08]
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University of Nottingham: Periodic Table of Videos: Gold
The characteristics of gold are discussed, including the fact that it is not very reactive with other elements. [6:49]
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University of Nottingham: Periodic Table of Videos: Iridium
See a sample of iridium and learn about the characteristics and uses of this element. [7:08]
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University of Nottingham: Periodic Table of Videos: Rhenium
You will learn about the modern uses of rhenium, one of the elements that was discovered in the 1920s. [7:58]
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University of Nottingham: Periodic Table of Videos: Holmium
This video explains why holmium has the highest magnetic moment of any of the elements and discusses its properties. [11:14]
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University of Nottingham: Periodic Table of Videos: Promethium
Promethium is very rare because it is radioactive and decays into other elements. Listen to the explanation from Professor Poliakoff in this video. [11:43]
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University of Nottingham: Periodic Table of Videos: Barium
The element barium has medical applications as explained in this video. [7:50]
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University of Nottingham: Periodic Table of Videos: Strontium
A look at strontium and its role in the creation of the atomic bomb. [6:53]
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University of Nottingham: Periodic Table of Videos: Arsenic
A look at arsenic and its toxic properties. [18:11]
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University of Nottingham: Periodic Table of Videos: Cesium
A look at cesium and its reactive properties. [7:17]
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University of Nottingham: Periodic Table of Videos: Iodine
A look at iodine and its purposes to treat cuts, purify water, and improve thyroid function. [5:57]
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University of Nottingham: Periodic Table of Videos: Copper
A look at the properties of copper, including its role in transporting oxygen in the blood of crustaceans. [8:13]
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University of Nottingham: Periodic Table of Videos: Nickel
A look at nickel and its use in industry. [13:44]
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University of Nottingham: Periodic Table of Videos: Cobalt
A look at cobalt and its properties that allow it to be magnetic and malleable. [9:15]
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University of Nottingham: Periodic Table of Videos: Tin
A look at tin and its properties that allow it to be used as a coating on the inside of food containers, for metal in swords, and as part of solder for components. [15:17]