Igniting Chemistry in Fireworks

The three states of matter are the focus of this chemistry video. Sal uses the example of a water molecule and explains in great detail the forces present that allow the molecule to change between a liquid, a solid, and a gas. Of course,...

A short video is a wonderful addition to enhance your chemistry instruction. It contains a thorough explanation of empirical and molecular formulas, delivered in less than five minutes. It is perfect for an introduction into...

Help your class cross the finish line as they watch the final video in the series. Pupils complete a set of practice problems to demonstrate the correct way to determine the formulas for ionic mixtures, molecular compounds, and acids.

Experiment with chemical compounds to produce the colors in fireworks! The lesson instructor demonstrates how adding high temperatures to specific compounds creates a colorful reaction—the same one people use to create fireworks. This is...

Chemistry was a bit of a late bloomer in terms of scientific progress! Discover the Age of Enlightenment and its effects on how researchers viewed matter with an engaging video. The narrator highlights the work of Antoine Lavoisier and...

Enhance your current chemistry curriculum with a short video that demonstrates how to calculate the molar mass of a compound. There is also instruction for conversion between moles and mass, outlined in simple steps and demonstrated in a...

An informative video segment describes how to balance chemical equations. It ensures pupils will obey the laws of conservation of mass and shares tips to assist young chemists who may need additional help to ensure a more simplistic...

A descriptive video segment details five types of chemical reactions, including synthesis, decomposition, single displacement, double displacement, and combustion. It is engaging for even the most discerning young chemists.  

Finding new drugs has been likened to finding a needle in a haystack. How do pharmaceutical companies do it? One of a small series of four informative leaflets examines combinatorial chemistry, the method at the forefront of new drug...

Use class time to perfect your hollandaise sauce with a chemistry lesson. It includes two activities to teach about immiscible liquids, emulsifiers, and creating a stable homogenous mixture. Young scientists first mix...