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Title: Acid Rain and Kw The topic of acid deposition leads to a calculation of hydronium and hydroxide ion concentrations, pH and pOH using Kw. Calculations demonstrate what happens to pH and pOH during a series of dilutions.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 30 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3486
Title: Acid-Base Calculations Quantitative aspects of acids and bases are used to describe their solutions. Various STS contexts are used to present the different calculations involving Ka, Kb, pH, pOH, hydronium ion, hydroxide ion, and the percentage of a reaction. Shows the relationship between Kw, Ka, and Kb.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 30 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3487
Title: Acid-Base Indicators Common substances are used to reveal how and why indicators change colour in the presence of acids or bases. Demonstrates universal indicators and universal indicator strips. Students are challenged to design an experiment that determines the relative pH of several solutions using only indicators.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 30 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3491
Title: Acid-Base Stoichiometry and Titration Curves The control of pH in swimming pools and hot tubs provides an example of a stoichiometric acid-base calculation. Various types of pH curves are generated using a pH probe and a computer interface, comparisons of the different curves are made, and information obtained from the curves discussed.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 30 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3490
Title: Acid-Base Technology and Society Examines and evaluates uses of acids and bases in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Shows how acids, produced directly or indirectly, can lead to environmental problems such as acid rain.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 30 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3494
Title: Acid-Base Titrations Students are actively involved in determining an unknown acid concentration through the selection of proper indicators, the standardising of the titrant, the titration of the unknown acid, and the analysis. Computer generated titration curves are used to explain equivalence points and indicator endpoints.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 30 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3492
Title: Acid-Base Titrations and Concentration Calculations Students complete an analysis of household ammonia using the steps for titration and proper techniques. Hydrochloric acid is standardised using a sodium carbonate solution of known concentration. The HCI titrant is then used to titrate the ammonia. Data is collected and calculations completed to determine the concentration of the ammonia.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 30 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3493
Title: Acids and Bases Defined Empirical definitions of acidic, basic and neutral solutions are derived by performing diagnostic tests. Students examine STS applications of acids and bases, and an analogy is used to present the historical development of acid-base theories.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 30 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3485
Title: Acids Bases and the Ion Product Constant of Water Analyses a pure water system and introduces its equilibrium constant. Studies evidence for the shifting of equilibrium in pure water when acids or bases are added. Students examine the inverse relationship between hydrogen and hydroxide ions in all solutions, and sample calculations are worked out with Kw. Students analyse and explain their results using collisions with water and information about hydroxide or hydroxide ions.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 30 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3144
Title: An Introduction to Oxidation and Reduction Oxidation and reduction reactions always occur together and are very common in the world around us. In this video, the viewer will learn two definitions for each of these reactions, identify oxidising and reducing agents, and analyse what happens to electrons in oxidation/reduction reactions (or "redox" reactions). Examples of oxidation/reduction reactions are demonstrated and explained using chemical formulas.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 29 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3129
Title: Applying a Problem Solving Model to Energetics Illustrates multi step energetics problems with various STS situations. Stresses the steps that should be applied in problem solving: identify changes, relate known to unknown, calculate the answer, and check the answer.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 30 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3463
Title: Assigning Oxidation Numbers and Balancing Half-Reactions Detailed graphics explain oxidation numbers within molecules and complex ions. Various examples show the rules for assigning oxidation numbers. STS examples are used for writing half-reactions using oxidation numbers the explain the rules.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 30 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3471
Title: Balancing Oxidation-Reduction Reactions Using Oxidation Numbers Generates oxidation and reduction half-reactions using oxidation numbers and rules from the previous program. Electrons are balanced and the two half-reactions are added to obtain the balanced overall reaction. Lab demonstrations explain a shortcut method for balancing without writing half-reactions.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 30 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3472
Title: Bronsted-Lowry Acid-Base Systems Discusses the limitations of Arrhenius' Theory and shows how a new theory involving proton transfer - the Bronsted-Lowry Theory - explains these limitations. Acids and bases and their conjugates are explained and labeled as conjugate acid-base pairs in equations. Demonstrates the five step method for writing Bronsted-Lowry equations using an acid-base table from a data booklet or a text appendix.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 30 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3488
Title: Buffers and Buffer Systems Buffers and how they work are explained in terms of the Bronsted-Lowry Theory and Le Chatelier's Principle. Students explore the importance of buffers in biological systems, and buffering action is illustrated using chemical reactions and pH curves.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 30 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3495
Title: Building a Water Heater Students compare the efficiency of different water heater designs using controlled and responding variables. The molar enthalpies of different fuels are determined and compared.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 30 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3465
Title: Chemistry Chemistry studies the properties of matter and how substances combine and react. Some, such as oil and water, don't combine, while others, those that produce fire for example, do so spectacularly. Energy from chemical reactions can result in heat, light, or motion.
Series: Physical Science
Duration: 20 Minutes
Published: 2002
Identifier: 3145
Title: Corrosion Reactions Explains why corrosion is a major concern on industry and consumers. Shows everyday examples of corrosion reactions and how they can be prevented. The five-step method for writing these reactions is used throughout the program.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 30 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3468
Title: Discovering the Elements Experiments are conducted to establish the physical and chemical properties of a number of representative elements. These elements are then grouped logically, first into metals and non-metals, then into groups based on the observation of reactions. Finally, students compare their table to Mendeleev's to confirm their findings.
Series: Simply Science
Duration: 28 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3382
Title: Dynamic Equilibrium The nitrogen dioxide equilibrium system demonstrates how equilibrium is dynamic, and that a change in temperature can favour either the forward or reverse rate of the reaction. On a molecular level, the hydrogen, iodine, hydrogen iodide equilibrium is used to show, according to the collision theory, what happens from the start of a reaction until the system reaches equilibrium.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 30 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3481
Title: Electrochemical Changes: Energy and Cost Compares the costs of recycling to that of producing aluminum and iron from their ores. Students look at the economic and environmental advantages and disadvantages associated with each process.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 30 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3479
Title: Electrolysis Explores the similarities and differences of voltaic and electrolytic cells, The same steps to predict voltaic cell reactions can be used to predict non-spontaneous electrolytic reactions. Discusses industrial applications of electrolysis.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 30 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3476
Title: Electrolysis of Molten Compounds Explains how metals are obtained from molten ores using electrolysis. A model and graphics present a historical perspective of Sir Humphrey Davy's work. Students explore similar technology used today in the Hall-Heroult process, the Downs cell and the formation of magnesium metal.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 30 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3477
Title: Elements There are 91 naturally occurring elements, and another 25 that are created artificially. The atoms of an element are specific to that element, having a particular number of protons, neutrons, and electrons. Most elements combine with others to form compounds, such as water (hydrogen and oxygen). It's the many combinations of elements that make for the variety of substances in the world. Keeping track of all the elements would be difficult were it not for the handy periodic table, which organises the elements by atomic structure. Hydrogen, the simplest of elements, always exists as a compound. Hydrogen fuels both stars and the rockets that reach for them. The light bulb is a study in practical elements. Because tungsten has the highest melting point of any metal, it makes the perfect material for the filaments that, once electrified, glow with white-hot light. Inside the bulb's glass is not oxygen but argon, used because it won't react with the tungsten filament. Carbon is the stuff of diamonds and the stuff of life. The process by which diamonds are created and extracted is slow and arduous. It's no wonder the flashy gems are so valued. In a fireworks display, the elements are showcased. From the propellants to the colours to the patterns, a fireworks show is a chemical extravaganza.
Series: Physical Science
Duration: 20 Minutes
Published: 2002
Identifier: 3146
Title: Energy from the Sun Photosynthesis and cellular respiration are examples of potential energy changes that can be calculated using Hess's Law. Students calculate the molar enthalpy of combustion of hydrocarbons and compare it to the molar enthalpy of respiration. Catalysts are explained and lab demonstrations are used to show how catalysts lower activation energy.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 30 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3464
Title: Equilibrium Systems in Methanol Production The two reactions involved in the production of methanol form the basis for a review of the factors which favour methanol production, and for equilibrium calculations. Dinitrogen tetroxide, nitrogen dioxide equilibrium is used as an example of a calculation using a quadratic equation to solve for equilibrium concentrations.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 30 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3484
Title: Explaining the pH/pOH Scale Reveals that the pH scale is an easy way to express hydrogen ion concentration. Provides a definition of pH and shows how it is calculated. Explains a pH/pOH scale and observes the mathematical relationship between pH and pOH. Demonstrates the use of pH metres and examines the significance of pH in biological systems and other products.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 29 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3134
Title: Explaining the Strengths of Acids and Bases An experiment comparing acidic solutions in relationship to their pH and conductivity leads to a definition of strong and weak acids. A similar procedure is followed for bases. Students develop equilibrium expressions for acids and bases and the Ka and Kb are then used to define strong and weak acids and bases.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 29 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3132
Title: Extending the Reduction Half-Reaction Table Students perform experiments to identify the chemical responsible for causing metal to tarnish, compare relative strengths of non-metallic oxidising agents, and develop a reduction half-reaction table. Students learn to use the reduction half-reaction table to predict spontaneity.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 29 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3150
Title: Hess's Law and Enthalpy Communication Shows three ways enthalpy changes can be communicate: as a term in an equation, as a delta H or molar delta H notation, and as a potential energy diagram. Demonstrates Hess's Law using calorimetry, potential energy diagrams and as a Hess's Law shortcut using molar enthalpies of formation.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 30 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3461
Title: Introduction to Chemical Equilibrium Systems Explains several reversible reactions, and a juggler demonstrates the differences between steady state, open and closed systems. Students perform experiments using evaporation to show the difference between an open and closed system. Defines equilibrium using the preceding examples and the sublimation of iodine.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 30 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3480
Title: Introduction to Thermochemical Changes Defines energy and the fact that energy can be converted from one form to another. An overview of thermochemical changes is presented as it relates to physical, chemical and nuclear changes. The First Law of Thermodynamics is defined and applied, and the terms endothermic and exothermic are explained. Potential and kinetic energy definitions are illustrated, and the concept that energy can be measured is introduced.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 30 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3454
Title: Introduction to Voltaic Cells Students build simple voltaic cells and study the parts of the cell and their function. Discusses commercial cells in terms of their usefulness and limitations. Provides examples of electrochemical corrosion and cathodic protection.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 30 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3473
Title: Kinetic and Potential Energy Changes During Changes to States of Matter Graphs are generated to illustrate kinetic and potential energy changes to states of matter. Molecular animation further illustrates this concept. Defines molar enthalpy terms for phase changes and discusses STS applications.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 30 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3457
Title: Lab Safety: The Chemistry Games This video covers essential chemistry lab safety skills, such as proper chemical storage, eye protection, using a Bunsen burner and putting out fires.
Duration: 17 Minutes
Published: 2000
Identifier: 3131
Title: Matter: What Is It? This program introduces students to the structure of matter. Descriptions of particle accelerators and how they are used to explore atoms help to clarify some of the latest information about the building blocks of matter.
Series: Matter and Energy
Duration: 13 Minutes
Published: 1992
Identifier: 3148
Title: Molar Enthalpies and Formation Reactions The three methods for expressing molar enthalpies are demonstrated with equations, graphs and experiments. Explains enthalpy changes in terms of the rearrangement of chemical bonds and examines a method for graphically determining the enthalpy change for a reaction using known enthalpy changes for other reactions.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 30 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3460
Title: Molar Enthalpy of Solution Discusses energy transfer by assuming the energy released by one substance equals energy absorbed by another. Calorimetry experiments determine the amount of energy transferred when hot water is added to cold. Through experiments, students determine molar heats of solution for endothermic and exothermic reactions.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 30 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3458
Title: Opposing Reactions and Le Chatelier's Principle Explains Le Chatellier's Principle and shows how his scientific work is used today to identify factors that can affect equilibrium concentrations. Cobalt (II) coordinate complexes visually demonstrate how equilibrium can be shifted by changing temperature or the concentrations of various reagents. Students study the Haber-Bosch process for synthesising ammonia to determine the factors that would favour the production of ammonia, including the use of catalysts.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 30 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3483
Title: Opposing Reactions in Equilibrium Systems The synthesis of ammonia shows how to determine the amount of product and reactant that are present at equilibrium. The equilibrium law expression is explained and derived, and written examples are shown for various reactions. The equilibrium constant, K, from it numerical value, reveals whether products or reactants are favoured at equilibrium.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 30 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3482
Title: Oxidation-Reduction Titrations and Stoichiometry Shows the complete cycle of a redox titration and the analysis of the data: predicting the endpoint colour change, standardising the titrant, titrating the unknown, and stoichiometric analysis of the data.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 30 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3470
Title: Periodic Table Reviews Mendeleev's periodic table and the theory of the nuclear structure of the atom. An examination of Bohr's model of the atom explains how this theory led to the organisation of the modern periodic table. Students then explore the modern periodic table, comparing it to Mendeleev's and using it to make predictions about the chemical properties and reactions of the representative elements.
Series: Simply Science
Duration: 28 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3373
Title: Practical Applications of Calorimetry Shows how the energy content of food can be determined using calorimetry. Defines specific heat capacity and heat capacity. Students design and build a calorimeter and perform an experiment to determine the energy content of a peanut.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 30 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3456
Title: Predicting Oxidation-Reduction Reactions Focuses on early electronics. Students perform a lab demonstration to make a printed circuit board. Explains the five-step method for writing redox reactions equations. The five-step method is then reviewed using STS examples.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 30 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3467
Title: Predicting Redox Reactions Students complete experiments that explain the terms spontaneous and non-spontaneous reactions and that indicate the strength of oxidising and reducing agents. A reduction half-reaction table is developed from the experiments. Students perform experiments to test the spontaneity rule and show the results on an appropriate data table.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 29 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3149
Title: Primary Cells Secondary Cells and Fuel Cells Secondary cells are defined and compared to primary cells. Equations show the rechargeable aspect of secondary cells, and this is explained using a lead storage battery. Discusses the uses and advantages of fuel cells.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 30 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3133
Title: Primary Voltaic Cells Cutaways and graphics of commercial primary cells show electrolyte composition, oxidation and reduction half-reactions, and anode and cathode. Discusses applications of the cells, as well as their drawbacks. Students conduct experiments on primary cells arranged in a series to show that the total voltage is the sum of the cells in the series.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 30 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3475
Title: Quantitative Analysis Using Redox Titration Emphasises the usefulness of redox titration as an analytical technique. Explains titration procedures and techniques and how to determine the endpoint of a redox titration. Experiments demonstrate how to collect and analyse data to obtain a quantitative result.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 30 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3469
Title: Quantitative Electrolysis Discusses Michael Faraday's contributions to science. Explains electrical units and the Faraday, and the relationship between current, time and moles of electrons. Sample problems demonstrate this relationship, and the stoichiometric connection to electrolysis is demonstrated using problems with STS context.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 30 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3478
Title: Risk-Benefit Analysis of Energy Sources Our reliance on fossil fuels is the basis for the students' risk/benefit analysis of energy sources. The advantages and disadvantages of fossil fuels are discussed, and several alternate energy sources are reviewed.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 30 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3466
Title: Safety Matters Investigates the hazards associated with the handling and disposing of chemicals on the job and in the lab. The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information system labels and Materials Safety Data sheets for common lab chemicals are introduced, and students become familiar with universal naming systems and how to write word and chemical equations. Students will make the connection between chemical hazards, lab safety practices, and protective equipment.
Series: Simply Science
Duration: 28 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3381
Title: Specific Heat Capacity and Calorimetry Specific heat capacity is explained and Joule's experiment is duplicated to show how he determined the specific heat capacity of water. Experiments demonstrate that the heat released by one substance equals the heat absorbed by another. Students see that when this applied to calorimetry, the specific heat of different substances can be determined.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 30 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3455
Title: The Actinide Series The actinide series is a subgroup of the transition metals found at the bottom of the periodic table. These elements are all radioactive and only a few occur naturally on Earth.
Series: Periodic Table of the Elements Video Library
Duration: 54 Minutes
Published: 2006
Identifier: 3136
Title: The Alkali Metals The alkali metals are located at the far left of the periodic table. These elements are highly reactive and rarely found uncombined in nature .
Series: Periodic Table of the Elements Video Library
Duration: 30 Minutes
Published: 2006
Identifier: 3142
Title: The Alkaline Earth Metals The alkaline earth metals are located at the left of the periodic table. These elements are very reactive and are rarely found uncombined in nature.
Series: Periodic Table of the Elements Video Library
Duration: 30 Minutes
Published: 2006
Identifier: 3141
Title: The Enthalpy of Phase Changes Determines the molar enthalpy of a phase change by assuming that the kinetic and potential energy changes of a substance undergoing a temperature and phase change are equal to the kinetic energy of the calorimeter. The molar enthalpies for condensation and fusion of water are determined calorimetrically, and various enthalpy change problems are solved.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 30 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3459
Title: The Halogens The halogens are located at the far right of the periodic table. These elements are highly reactive and are rarely found uncombined in nature.
Series: Periodic Table of the Elements Video Library
Duration: 28 Minutes
Published: 2006
Identifier: 3140
Title: The Lanthanide Series The lanthanide series is a subgroup of the transition metals and is found at the bottom of the periodic table. These elements are reactive and rarely found uncombined in nature.
Series: Periodic Table of the Elements Video Library
Duration: 52 Minutes
Published: 2006
Identifier: 3137
Title: The Metalloids The metalloids are on the right of the periodic table between the metals and nonmetals. These elements have physical properties in common with both metals and nonmetals.
Series: Periodic Table of the Elements Video Library
Duration: 37 Minutes
Published: 2006
Identifier: 3139
Title: The Molar Enthalpy of a Neutralisation Reaction Determines the molar enthalpy of neutralisation of sodium hydroxide using calorimetry. The experiment value is then compared to the actual value that was determined using Hess's Law. Skills are discussed and implemented during the experiment.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 30 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3462
Title: The Noble Gases The noble gases are located at the far right of the periodic table. They are the most chemically stable group of elements.
Series: Periodic Table of the Elements Video Library
Duration: 33 Minutes
Published: 2006
Identifier: 3138
Title: The Non-metals The nonmetals, except hydrogen, are on the right side of the periodic table. These elements are the most common in living organisms.
Series: Periodic Table of the Elements Video Library
Duration: 37 Minutes
Published: 2006
Identifier: 3135
Title: The Other Metals The other metals are on the right side of the periodic table. These elements are more brittle than other types of metals and are very useful in industry due to the ease of manipulating them .
Series: Periodic Table of the Elements Video Library
Duration: 35 Minutes
Published: 2006
Identifier: 3130
Title: The Periodic Table of the Elements Video Library: Bonus Features Additional animations that reinforce or expand on concepts introduced in the periodic table for selected elements.
Series: Periodic Table of the Elements Video Library
Duration: 14 Minutes
Published: 2006
Identifier: 3151
Title: The Transition Metals I The transition metals are located in the centre of the periodic table. These elements are malleable and ductile, and make up the largest elemental group on the table.
Series: Periodic Table of the Elements Video Library
Duration: 57 Minutes
Published: 2006
Identifier: 3147
Title: The Transition Metals II The transition metals are located in the centre of the periodic table. These elements are malleable and ductile, and make up the largest elemental group on the table.
Series: Periodic Table of the Elements Video Library
Duration: 57 Minutes
Published: 2006
Identifier: 3143
Title: Voltage and Voltaic Cells Explains and defines electrical measurements. Voltages are measured from laboratory and Daniell cells. Discusses reasons for a standard half-cell potential and explains the electric potentials on the Reduction Half-Reaction Table. The reduction table is then used to predict net voltage values for redox reactions and to determine if the reaction is spontaneous or non-spontaneous. Students are challenged to design a cell with a specific voltage.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 30 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3474
Title: Writing and Predicting Equilibrium for Bronsted-Lowry Equations Prediction of Bronsted-Lowry acid-base neutralisations is based on acid-base strength determined from an acid-base data table. Reactions involving polyprotic acids and anions of polyprotic acids can be predicted by adding the proton transfer equations together. Students test and evaluate these predictions through laboratory activities.
Series: Chemistry Connections
Duration: 30 Minutes
Published: 1998
Identifier: 3489
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