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