ChemistryBack to all modules Elements, compounds and mixtures Introduction to Atoms | Curriculum Bites Introduction to Atoms | Curriculum Bites CBBC | 2003 | 2'03'' This video provides an introduction to the concept that all materials are composed of atoms. It offers a concise explanation of how ... Arrangment of the Periodic Table | Curriculum Bites Arrangment of the Periodic Table | Curriculum Bites CBBC | 2003 | 5'11'' This video explains the arrangement of the periodic table, detailing how group numbers correspond to the number of electr... Reactivity of Group 0, 1 and 7 | Curriculum Bites Reactivity of Group 0, 1 and 7 | Curriculum Bites CBBC | 2003 | 4'10'' A detailed explanation of the reactivity of Group 0, Group 1, and Group 7 elements in relation to their electronic structure. Types of Compounds | Curriculum Bites Types of Compounds | Curriculum Bites CBBC | 2003 | 4'49'' An introduction to how elements react to form ionic and covalent compounds, with reference to the number of electrons in the outer shel... Mendelleev's Periodic Table | Chemistry: A Volatile History Mendelleev's Periodic Table | Chemistry: A Volatile History BBC Four | 2010 | 3'31'' An account of how Mendeleev arranged the elements by atomic mass to create his periodic table, and how he identif... Properties of Potassium | Chemistry: A Volatile History Properties of Potassium | Chemistry: A Volatile History BBC Four | 2010 | 1'02'' Professor Jim Al-Khalili describes properties of potassium and some of its uses. Contains some extra-curricular knowl... Properties of Group 1 Metals | Chemistry: A Volatile History Properties of Group 1 Metals | Chemistry: A Volatile History BBC Four | 2010 | 2'14'' Demonstration of reactions of Lithium, Sodium and Potassium with water (Contains historical language triads rath... Periodic Table Overview | Chemistry: A Volatile History Periodic Table Overview | Chemistry: A Volatile History BBC Four | 2010 | 1'06'' A quick recap of how the periodic table is arrange including groups, periods and divide between metals and non-metals Electrolysis - Discovery of Potassium | Curriculum Bites Electrolysis - Discovery of Potassium | Curriculum Bites CBBC | 2003 | 3'06'' Professor Jim Al-Khalili recreates the electrolysis experiment that lead to Sir Humphrey Davy discovering the elemen... Ion formation and Ionic Bonding Revision | GCSE Bitesize Revision Ion formation and Ionic Bonding Revision | GCSE Bitesize Revision BBC Two | 2010 | 5'55'' Ideal for topic revision, this video explains how ions are formed through the loss and gain of electrons. I... Introduction to Covalent Bonding | GCSE Bitesize Revision Introduction to Covalent Bonding | GCSE Bitesize Revision BBC Two | 2010 | 4'06'' This video introduces covalent bonding, focusing on electron sharing, the use of dot and cross diagrams, and exampl... Particles Atomic Structure - Building an Atom | Curriculum Bites Atomic Structure - Building an Atom | Curriculum Bites CBBC | 2003 | 4'52'' How can an atom be completely described by the information given on the periodic table? This clip explains from a foun... History of the Atom: From Rutherfor to Bohr | Chemistry: A Volatile History History of the Atom: From Rutherfor to Bohr | Chemistry: A Volatile History BBC Four | 2010 | 3'00'' Professor Jim Al-Khalili explains the history of the atom, its discovery and alternating theories... How Rutherford Discovered the Nucleus | Atom How Rutherford Discovered the Nucleus | Atom BBC Four | 2007 | 5'32'' Detailed desciption of how Rutherford's alpha particle scatter experiment was developed, leading to the discover of the nucleus. Introduction to Electronic Structure and Chemical Properties | Atom Introduction to Electronic Structure and Chemical Properties | Atom BBC Four | 2007 | 1'21'' Professor Jim Al-Khalili explains how chemical properties are determined by electronic structure using th... Discovery of the Neutron | Atom Discovery of the Neutron | Atom BBC Four | 2007 | 1'50'' Professor Jim Al-Khalili explains how James Chadwick discovered the neutron. This solved the mystery of why the masses of the atom didn't mat... Atomic Structure - Revision | GCSE Bitesize Revision Atomic Structure - Revision | GCSE Bitesize Revision BBC Two | 2010 | 4'25'' A fast-paced overview of the basics of atomic structure incluing mass, charge and number of subatomic particles and how ... Chemical reactions Rates of reaction | Curriculum Bites Rates of reaction | Curriculum Bites CBBC | 2003 | 3'44'' Introduction to rate of chemical reactions and collision theory. The video explains how temperature, concentration, surface area and cat... The Haber Process | Science Topics The Haber Process | Science Topics BBC Two | 1983 | 4'43'' The video starts with an overview of the industrial production of nitrate fertiliser through the Haber process, focusing on the role of ca... Catalysis Demonstration | Science Topics Catalysis Demonstration | Science Topics BBC Two | 1983 | 2'32'' Catalysis is demonstrated through the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide, including a test for oxygen gas. The clip explains how cat... Biological Catalysts | Science Topics Biological Catalysts | Science Topics BBC Two | 1983 | 2'16'' The video provides examples of biological catalysis, such as enzyme use in cheese production and human digestion, followed by an explan... Oxidation | Short Circuit Oxidation | Short Circuit BBC Two | 2000 | 2'09'' The clip begins by exploring the factors that cause iron to rust, leading into a discussion of oxidation in terms of electron loss. Uses of Transition Metals | Short Circuit Uses of Transition Metals | Short Circuit BBC Two | 2000 | 6'18'' An extra-curricular link is made to transition metals, with an explanation of how metal oxides are used to produce stained glass. T... The Thermite Reaction | Short Circuit The Thermite Reaction | Short Circuit BBC Two | 2000 | 4'13'' A demonstration of the thermite displacement reaction is provided, including the reaction's history and an urban legend about its use t... Measuring the Rate of Reaction | GCSE Bitesize Revision Measuring the Rate of Reaction | GCSE Bitesize Revision BBC Two | 2010 | 4'43'' This video provides a brief overview of methods for measuring the rate of reaction based on product formation. It als... Reversible reactions | GCSE Bitesize Revision Reversible reactions | GCSE Bitesize Revision BBC Two | 2010 | 4'53'' This video provides examples of reversible chemical reactions and visually explains how dynamic equilibrium is achieved. It int... Electrolysis | GCSE Bitesize Revision Electrolysis | GCSE Bitesize Revision BBC Two | 2010 | 6'17'' Animated shorts to support students preparing for assessments in GCSE Additional Science. Chemical calculations | GCSE Bitesize Revision Chemical calculations | GCSE Bitesize Revision BBC Two | 2010 | 5'08'' This video provides an overview of how the masses of subatomic particles are used to calculate atomic masses. It then explains... Acids, Bases and Salts | GCSE Bitesize Revision Acids, Bases and Salts | GCSE Bitesize Revision BBC Two | 2010 | 5'37'' Animated shorts to support students preparing for assessments in GCSE Additional Science. Global challenges Elephant conservation | A Perfect Planet Elephant conservation | A Perfect Planet BBC One | 2010 | 4'39'' Impact of lack of water, due to change in weather, on elephants and conservation work to support them. How increasing carbon dioxide affects habitats | A Perfect Planet How increasing carbon dioxide affects habitats | A Perfect Planet BBC One | 2010 | 4'33'' Release of carbon dioxide and how it impacts the weather. Change in weather conditions makes it harder for ... How drought resistant trees helps people in Senegal | A Perfect Planet How drought resistant trees helps people in Senegal | A Perfect Planet BBC One | 2010 | 3'44'' Planting drought resistant trees in a dessert in Senegal. This involves creating a network of channels... Animal conservation in the Amazon | A Perfect Planet Animal conservation in the Amazon | A Perfect Planet BBC One | 2010 | 3'43'' Returning animals who have left the Amazon rainforest and gone to a nearby urban area. Plant conservation in the Amazon | A Perfect Planet Plant conservation in the Amazon | A Perfect Planet BBC One | 2010 | 2'36'' Indigenous people doing conservation work in the Amazon rainforest, showing how they distribute seeds to regrow forests. Importance of marine protected areas | A Perfect Planet Importance of marine protected areas | A Perfect Planet BBC One | 2010 | 9'21'' How an increase of carbon dioxide and overfishing impacts the sea ecosystem. There has been the creation of marine pr... Sea turtle conservation | A Perfect Planet Sea turtle conservation | A Perfect Planet BBC One | 2010 | 6'44'' How increasing ocean temperatures affects currents, and therefore marine animals. Conservation of sea turtles example is used in t... Extraction of Iron | Real World Chemistry Extraction of Iron | Real World Chemistry BBC Two | 2015 | 6'06'' The video outlines the industrial process of smelting iron ore into pig iron using a blast furnace. Nuclear fission | Additional Science 2 Nuclear fission | Additional Science 2 BBC Two | 2010 | 1'31'' Description and animation of nuclear fission. Nuclear fusion | Additional Science 2 Nuclear fusion | Additional Science 2 BBC Two | 2010 | 1'58'' Description and animation of nuclear fusion. What's New?BiologyChemistryPhysics
