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Acids and Alkalis: Part 2
Alkalis and acids can be neutralised to great and varied effect. For example, it is neutralisation reactions that help us breathe underwater or cure indigestion. Chemistry - Reactions - Learning Points. A neutral solution is pH 7 Sodium...
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Anaerobic Respiration: Observing Yeast's Oxygen-Free Energy Production
We use yeast to let us observe anaerobic respiration. The yeast is added to warm water and glucose. A layer of oil is placed over the solution so that no oxygen is available. The solution starts to bubble and the gas produced passes...
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Burning Bubbles
We investigate the properties of two types of gas bubbles: methane gas bubbles and bubbles of the gas we breathe out. The air-filled bubbles sink and we are unable to set them alight, while the methane bubbles float upwards and are...
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Cola Volcano
We add mints to diet cola in order to produce a fountain. When we add the mints to the diet cola, the porous surface of the mint causes the carbon dioxide trapped within the drink to be released rapidly, resulting in a cola volcano....
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Elephant's Toothpaste
We create a rapidly expanding column of foam by mixing chemicals. Hydrogen peroxide and detergent are added to potassium iodide and food colouring to set off a reaction that creates vibrant expanding foam. Chemistry - Reactions -...
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The Bends
The potentially deadly threat changes in pressure pose for divers. What happens when a diver experiences the bends, and how can they be saved? Physics - Forces - Learning Points. The Bends is decompression sickness, which affects divers...
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Rates of Reaction: Basics
Knowing the rate of a chemical reaction can be very important, particularly for industry. Discover which factors indicate the rate of a chemical reaction, and how you can change it. Chemistry - Reactions - Learning Points. Some reactions...
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Cavitation
In close-up, moving water can be seen to hold a hidden danger that can destroy metal and stun animals. How can tiny bubbles create enough heat to cause such damage? Physics - Energy And Radioactivity - Learning Points. Cavitation is the...
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Nucleation
The beginning of physical or chemical changes on a very small scale in discrete regions of a system. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions....
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Obtaining food – True or false
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Tara Strong on her iconic voice acting roles and the art of animation
Tara Strong, the voice behind Timmy Turner, Bubbles, and Raven, shares insights into her legendary career in animation, how she creates characters, and the challenges of voice acting.
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The Magic of Soap Bubbles: Science and Art Combined
Delve into the fascinating world of soap bubbles, where simple ingredients and scientific principles create stunning visual effects. Learn from experts at the Exploradome about why bubbles form, why they are always round, and the role...
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Science or Magic? Debunking Internet Phenomena
Explore the science behind astounding tricks seen online, such as eggs that bounce and excessive foam from simple reactions. This segment explains how everyday chemistry and physics contribute to these seemingly miraculous occurrences,...
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Mysteries of the Kitchen: Milk, Soufflés, and Cheese
Delve into the scientific secrets behind everyday kitchen wonders. Discover why milk boils over while other liquids do not, learn the physics behind the dramatic rise of soufflés, and uncover the bacterial magic that creates holes in...
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Debunking Food Myths: Spinach Strength, Skin and Digestion
Explore the truth behind popular food myths like the iron content in spinach, the effects of cold cuts on skin, and the digestive benefits of sparkling water. Discover how these beliefs started and what modern science says about them,...
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The Science of Sweets: Unraveling the Chemistry of Baking
Join Mac Lesggy as he ventures into the precise and often unforgiving world of pastry making under the guidance of a professional chef. This video explores the crucial scientific principles that make or break your favorite desserts....
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The Science of Snacks: How Appetizers Like Chips and Pretzels are Made
Discover the intriguing science behind your favorite appetizers in this educational journey through snack production. From the crunch of mini pretzels enhanced by the Maillard reaction to the perfect crispiness of chips achieved...
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I WONDER - Can Polar Ice Caps Tell Us Anything About History?
This video is answering the question of can Polar Ice caps tell us anything about history.
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Bubble Science Experiments
We mixed dish soap with water in a big container to experiment with 3-dimensional shapes and bubbles.
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Oral Motor Skills Activity for Toddlers
Not only is this game an easy way to have fun with Max, it’s also a fun way to work on his oral motor skills.
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How to Poke a Soap Bubble Without Bursting It
We already know how to poke a balloon without popping it, but this time we are making a hole in a bubble. We have prepared a bubble solution by mixing water and washing up liquid, made a frame from a wire and tied a piece of a thread in...
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How Do Snowflakes Get Their Shape?
Snowflakes come in a seemingly endless variety of shapes and sizes. Two factors play key roles in determining the shape of a snowflake: temperature and humidity. Kenneth Libbrecht, Professor of Physics at the California Institute of...
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b' Sound | Learn Phonics | b words | Learn to Read | British Teacher
Explore the 'b' sound with Miss Phonics. Learn how to identify the sound, write the sound and read words that use the 'b' sound.