The Dawn of Modern Chemistry. Shedding Light on Atoms. Episode 1

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The Shedding Light on Atoms series uses demonstrations and animations to take students on a journey of discovery to explain what we know about atoms-and how we know what we know about atoms. The first episode examines what the ancient Greeks thought about matter, including the four-element theory, Democritus' atomic theory, and alchemy. By explaining the basics of atoms, students can better understand the chemical reactions which led to their discovery. It also looks at the discovery of carbon dioxide and oxygen in the mid-1700s and explores some of the properties of these gases, including oxygen's vital role in fire.

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25 min3 sec

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