The Periodic Table of Elements | Chemistry: A Volatile History
Professor Jim Al-Khalili looks at how the early scientists' bid to decode the order of the elements was driven by false starts and bitter disputes.
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- Clip length: 1'06''
- Broadcast year: 2010
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- Chemistry
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- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Four
- Programme: Chemistry: A Volatile History
- Episode: The Order of the Elements
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