Air Date
August 1, 1990
Episodes
26 episodes
The World of Chemistry
Season 1
Episodes
1. The World of Chemistry
An introduction to the series.
2. Color
The use of color and dye in modern chemistry.
3. Measurement The Foundation of Chemistry
Accurate and precise measurement.
4. Modeling The Unseen
Using imagination and experience to explain behavior.
5. A Matter of State
Three states of matter; scientific modeling.
6. The Atom
A modern view of the atom and its impact on technology.
7. The Periodic Table
The periodic table affects research.
8. Chemical Bonds
Chemical bonds: mineral crystals, explosives, fertilizers.
9. Molecular Architecture
Molecular shape governs their chemistry.
10. Signals from Within
Radiation helps scientists fingerprint matter.
11. The Mole
Scientists use the mole to explain chemical change.
12. Water
The chemistry of water; conserving water.
13. The Driving Forces
Various forces create and control chemical reactions.
14. Molecules in Action
Molecules in chemical reactions; catalysts.
15. The Busy Electron
Electron transfer; corrosion and electrolysis.
16. The Proton in Chemistry
The measurement and function of acids and bases.
17. The Precious Envelope
The atmosphere's chemistry; man's impact on it.
18. The Chemistry of Earth
The chemistry and uses of the earth.
19. Metals
Properties of metals; manipulating these properties.
20. On the Surface
Differences between the surface and bulk of substances.
21. Carbon
Organic chemistry; carbon-based molecules.
22. The Age of Polymers
Chemists create synthetics from oil and natural gas.
23. Protein Structure & Function
Molecular structures of natural polymers.
24. The Genetic Code
Genetic codes that manufacture life-sustaining proteins.
25. Chemistry and the Environment
Chemistry and the global environment.
26. Futures
Interviews with leaders from academia and industry explore the frontiers of chemical research.