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GCSE Chemistry - Atoms & Ions #1
This video looks at: 0:29 - The structure of an atom 3:22 - What ions are 4:53 - What the nuclear symbol tells us This video is suitable for: - All tiers - All exam boards - Triple and combined science
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GCSE Chemistry - Allotropes of Carbon - Diamond and Graphite #18
In this video, we explore the diamond and graphite which are two allotropes of solid carbon and we compare their structure and properties. Allotropes are different structural forms of the same element in the same physical state.
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GCSE Chemistry - Addition Reactions of Alkenes #55
This video covers: - The idea that the carbon-carbon double bond can break, which allows the carbons to bond to new atoms - How alkenes react with hydrogen to form alkanes - How alkenes react with water to form alcohols - How alkenes...
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GCSE Chemistry - Addition Polymers & Polymerisation #56
This video covers: - How the carbon carbon double bond allows alkenes to form addition polymers - How to write reactions for polymerisation - How to draw the monomers, polymers and repeat units - The conditions for addition...
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GCSE Biology - How to convert between nm, um, mm, m and km #4
In this video, we cover: - How to covert between nanometers (nm), micrometers (um), millimetres (mm), meters (m), and kilometres (km) - How small structures like atoms, molecules and cells are Exam board specific info: AQA - Suitable for...
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GCSE Physics - Development of the model of the atom #31
This video covers: - Democritus - Atomic Theory - John Dalton - Solid spheres - JJ Thompson - Plumb Pudding model - Ernest Rutherford - Nuclear Model - Niels Bohr - Electron shells - James Chadwick - Neutrons General info: - Suitable for...
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GCSE Physics - Atomic Structure, Isotopes & Electrons Shells #32
This video covers: - The structure of the atom - The difference between protons, neutrons and electrons - What isotopes are - Energy levels - Ionisation General info: - Suitable for all GCSE and IGCSE courses - Suitable for higher and...
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GCSE Chemistry - What is Ionic Bonding? How Does Ionic Bonding Work? Ionic Bonds Explained #14
Everything you need to know about ionic bonding! Ionic bonds form when one atom transfers electron/s to another atom, so that both atoms forms oppositely charged ions. These ions are then attracted to each other by electrostatic forces...
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GCSE Chemistry - What is a Hydrocarbon? What are Alkanes? Hydrocarbons and Alkanes Explained #51
In this video you'll learn: - What hydrocarbons are - What alkanes are - The general formula for alkanes - An example of using that general formula to work out the molecular formula of 'octane'
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GCSE Chemistry - The Mole (Higher Tier) #25
This video covers the term 'mole', explains 'Avogadros constant', and runs through examples of the sort of calculations you might have to do with moles. This video is suitable for: - Higher tier only - All exam boards - Triple and...
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GCSE Chemistry - Relative Formula Mass #24
This video covers how to find the 'relative formula mass', which is the sum of the relative atomic masses of all the atoms within a molecule or compound. It also covers how to find the the percentage mass of a particular element in a...
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GCSE Chemistry - Properties of Simple Molecular Substances & Giant Covalent Structures #17
Covalent bonds are very strong can be used to make a range of substances from the very small 'Simple Molecular Substances' to the large 'Giant Covalent Structures'. Learn how their properties differ and why!
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GCSE Chemistry - Modern Periodic Table #9
Learn who made the periodic table, why he arranged the elements this way and about the important groups you need to know.
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GCSE Chemistry - Metals and Non-Metals #10
This video covers the difference between the properties of metals and non-metals, and takes a look at transition metals.
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GCSE Chemistry - Metallic Bonding #20
This video covers bonding between metal atoms which we call metallic bonding. It also looks at the properties this gives rise to and how they differ from alloys. This video is suitable for: - Higher and Foundation tiers - All exam boards...
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GCSE Chemistry - History of the Model of the Atom #7
This video covers: - Democritus - Atomic Theory - John Dalton - Solid spheres - JJ Thomson - Plumb Pudding model - Ernest Rutherford - Nuclear Model - Niels Bohr - Electron shells - James Chadwick - Neutrons General info: - Suitable for...
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GCSE Chemistry - Halogens and Noble Gases #12
Learn all about the properties and trends of the group 7 (halogens) and group 0 (noble gases) elements. Including why halogens become less reactive as you go down the group, and why noble gases are so unreactive. Suitable for: Combined...
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GCSE Chemistry - Group 1 Alkali Metals #11
What are alkali metals? Why are they so reactive? What are the trends as you go down the group? How do they react with water, oxygen and chlorine? Learn all this and more!
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GCSE Chemistry - Formation of Ions #13
This video covers how atoms gain or lose electrons to form ions, why they bother, and how to tell which ion they'll become. Based on AQA course, but suitable for all exam boards.
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All Charged Up!
Dr. Forrester defines the terms: atoms, protons, electrons, and neutrons. She explains that atoms are made up of protons, electrons and neutrons. She also teaches that all electricity comes from the electrically charged particles.
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A Pint-Sized Theory
Dr. Forrester defines the terms: molecule and compounds. She explains that every substance of matter is made up of atoms, and she discusses Dalton’s atomic theory.
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The Behaviours and Properties of Particles - Gases, Liquids, Solids
This animated science explainer showcases to students that particles are too small to be seen and form the building blocks of everything in our worlds. Learners will witness through striking animated visuals the behaviours and properties...
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What is the Temperature of an AI?
One of the most important parameters of AI models like the one behind ChatGPT is temperature, but how can AI have a temperature and what is it good for? While we pursue this question we uncover a beautiful connection between machine...
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Entropy Explained with an Intuitive Model
While observing this simulation model of a car, you can virtually see entropy and the second law of thermodynamics with your own eyes. In this video you will discover one of the most fundamental laws of nature, which can not only explain...