| Programs 1.
The World of Chemistry - The relationships of chemistry to the other
sciences and to everyday life are presented. 2.
The Color - The search for new colors in the mid 1800s boosted the development
of modern chemistry. 3. Measurement: The Foundation
of Chemistry
- The distinction between accuracy and precision and
its importance in commerce and science are explained. 4.
Modeling the Unseen - Models are used to explain phenomena that are beyond
the realm of ordinary perception. 5. A Matter
of State - Matter is examined in its three principal states — gases,
liquids, and solids — relating the visible world to the submicroscopic.
6. The Atom - Viewers journey inside
the atom to appreciate its architectural beauty and grasp how atomic structure
determines chemical behavior. 7. The Periodic
Table - The development and arrangement of the periodic table of elements
is examined. 8. Chemical Bonds - The
differences between ionic and covalent bonds are explained by the use of scientific
models and examples from nature. 9. Molecular
Architecture - The program examines isomers and how the electronic structure
of a molecule's elements and bonds affects its shape and physical properties.
10. Signals From Within - Chemists'
knowledge of the interaction of radiation and matter is the basis for analytical
methods of sensitivity and specificity.
11. The
Mole - Using Avogadro's law the mass of a substance can be related to the
number of particles contained in that mass. 12. Water
- The special chemical properties of water are explored, along with the need
for its protection and conservation. 13. The Driving Forces Endothermic and exothermic
reactions are investigated and the role of entropy is revealed. 14.
Molecules in Action - Observing molecules during chemical reactions helps
explain the role of catalysts. Dynamic equilibrium is also demonstrated. 15.
The Busy Electron - The principles of electrochemical cell design are explained
through batteries, sensors, and a solar-powered car. 16. The Proton in Chemistry
Demonstrations explain pH and how it is measured, and the important role of acids
and bases. 17. The Precious Envelope - The earth's
atmosphere is examined through theories of chemical evolution; ozone depletion
and the greenhouse effect are explained. 18. The Chemistry
of the Earth Silicon - a cornerstone of the high-tech industry, is one of
the elements of the Earth highlighted in this program. 19.
Metals - Malleability, ductility, and conductivity are examined, along with
methods for extracting metals from ores and blending alloys. 20.
On the Surface - Surface science examines how surfaces react with each other
at the molecular level. 21. Carbon The versatility of carbon's molecular structures
and the enormous range of properties of its compounds are presented. 22.
The Age of Polymers - How chemists control the molecular structure to create
polymers with special properties is explored. 23. Proteins: Structure and Function
The program examines proteins — polymers built from only 20 basic amino acids.
24. The Genetic Code - The structure and role
of the nucleic acids, DNA and RNA, are investigated. 25.
Chemistry and the Environment - Dump site waste management demonstrates chemistry's
benefits and problems. 26. Futures - Interviews
with leaders from academia and industry explore the frontiers of chemical research.
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