S1.E1 ∙ ChemistryWed, Aug 1, 1990The relationships of chemistry to the other sciences and to everyday life are presented.Rate
S1.E2 ∙ ColorWed, Aug 8, 1990The search for new colors in the mid 1800s boosted the development of modern chemistry.Rate
S1.E3 ∙ Measurement: The Foundation of ChemistryThe distinction between accuracy and precision and its importance in commerce and science are explained.
S1.E4 ∙ Modeling the UnseenModels are used to explain phenomena that are beyond the realm of ordinary perception.
S1.E5 ∙ A Matter of StateMatter is examined in its three principal states - gases, liquids, and solids - relating the visible world to the submicroscopic.
S1.E6 ∙ The AtomWed, Sep 5, 1990Viewers journey inside the atom to appreciate its architectural beauty and grasp how atomic structure determines chemical behavior.Rate
S1.E7 ∙ The Periodic TableWed, Sep 12, 1990The development and arrangement of the periodic table of elements is examined.Rate
S1.E8 ∙ Chemical BondsThe differences between ionic and covalent bonds are explained by the use of scientific models and examples from nature.
S1.E9 ∙ Molecular ArchitectureThe program examines isomers and how the electronic structure of a molecule's elements and bonds affects its shape and physical properties.
S1.E10 ∙ Signals from WithinChemists' knowledge of the interaction of radiation and matter is the basis for analytical methods of sensitivity and specificity.
S1.E11 ∙ The MoleUsing Avogadro's law, the mass of a substance can be related to the number of particles contained in that mass.
S1.E12 ∙ WaterThe special chemical properties of water are explored, along with the need for its protection and conservation.
S1.E13 ∙ The Driving ForcesEndothermic and exothermic reactions are investigated and the role of entropy is revealed.
S1.E14 ∙ Molecules in ActionObserving molecules during chemical reactions helps explain the role of catalysts. Dynamic equilibrium is also demonstrated.
S1.E15 ∙ The busy electronThe principles of electrochemical cell design are explained through batteries, sensors, and a solar-powered car.
S1.E16 ∙ The proton in ChemistryDemonstrations explain pH and how it is measured, and the important role of acids and bases.
S1.E17 ∙ The Precious EnvelopeThe earth's atmosphere is examined through theories of chemical evolution; ozone depletion and the greenhouse effect are explained.
S1.E18 ∙ The Chemistry of the EarthSilicon, a cornerstone of the high-tech industry, is one of the elements of the Earth highlighted in this program.
S1.E19 ∙ MetalsMalleability, ductility, and conductivity are examined, along with methods for extracting metals from ores and blending alloys.
S1.E20 ∙ On the SurfaceSurface science examines how surfaces react with each other at the molecular level.
S1.E21 ∙ CarbonThe versatility of carbon's molecular structures and the enormous range of properties of its compounds are presented.
S1.E22 ∙ The age of PolymersHow chemists control the molecular structure to create polymers with special properties is explored.
S1.E23 ∙ Protiens: Structure and FunctionThe program examines proteins - polymers built from only 20 basic amino acids.
S1.E25 ∙ Chemistry and the EnvironmentDump site waste management demonstrates chemistry's benefits and problems.
S1.E26 ∙ FuturesInterviews with leaders from academia and industry explore the frontiers of chemical research.