Browse results: The Periodic Table
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Developing the Periodic TableThis video excerpt from NOVA: "Hunting the Elements" looks at how early chemists developed the periodic table of elements. Accessibility features: Caption, Transcript |
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The Elements: Forged in StarsThe story of how elements from lithium to uranium are created by stars is illustrated through animation and a hands-on periodic table in this video segment adapted from NOVA. Accessibility features: Caption |
6-12 |
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Fireworks! Lifting ChargeIn this video segment adapted from NOVA, learn how pyrotechnicians use common compounds to blast fireworks into the sky and give them shape. Accessibility features: Caption |
6-12 |
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Fireworks! Making ColorWhat gives a fireworks display its brilliant blue, green, and red colors? Learn how pyrotechnicians give fireworks color in this video segment adapted from NOVA. Accessibility features: Caption |
6-12 |
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A Fission Chain ReactionThis video excerpt from NOVA: "Hunting the Elements” uses ping-pong balls and mousetraps to demonstrate nuclear fission. Accessibility features: Caption, Transcript |
6-12 |
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Island of Stability In this video segment adapted from NOVA scienceNOW, follow scientists in their quest to understand how stable elements are made and how to create the elusive element 114.
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9-12 |
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The Origin of the ElementsThis video segment adapted from NOVA explains the origin of the elements and how scientists use unique element profiles to identify supernova types. Accessibility features: Caption |
6-12 |
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Quantum MechanicsAre electrons particles or waves? This video segment adapted from A Science Odyssey looks at the intense debate surrounding the understanding of electron configuration. Accessibility features: Caption |
9-12 |
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Rare Earth ElementsThis video excerpt from NOVA: "Hunting the Elements" explores the ubiquity of rare earth elements. Accessibility features: Caption, Transcript |
6-12 |
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What Makes an Element Reactive?This video excerpt from NOVA: "Hunting the Elements" explains why some groups of elements are more reactive than others. Accessibility features: Caption, Transcript |
6-12 |
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