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Exploring the Wonders of Gallium

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video provides a comprehensive description of gallium, its discovery, properties, and various applications in different industries.
Instructional Video4:00
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The Importance and Applications of Hydrogen

Pre-K - Higher Ed
In this video, the topic of discussion is hydrogen, the first element in the periodic table. The video highlights the importance of hydrogen in chemistry and its abundance in the universe. The video also mentions the industrial uses of...
Instructional Video4:00
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The Fascinating History and Uses of Arsenic

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video provides an overview of arsenic, a metalloid element. It discusses its history, uses, and toxicity. It also highlights its presence in various products and its potential role in our diet. The video emphasizes the importance of...
Instructional Video4:00
Curated Video

Introduction to Germanium: Properties and Applications

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video provides an overview of the element germanium. It describes the physical properties of germanium and its discovery by Clemens Winkler. The video also discusses the various uses of germanium, such as in semiconductors, optical...
Instructional Video4:00
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Exploring the Uses and Properties of Antimony

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video provides an overview of the element antimony, highlighting its properties as a metalloid and its various uses in medicine, cosmetics, electronics, and other industries. It also touches on the historical significance of...
Instructional Video4:00
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Exploring the Uses and Dangers of Argon

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video provides an introduction to the noble gas Argon, discussing its properties, uses, and potential dangers. Argon is commonly used in industrial processes, such as in graphite furnaces to prevent burning and in arc welding as a...
Instructional Video4:00
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The Importance and Uses of Iron: From Ancient Times to Present

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video provides an overview of iron, discussing its properties, historical uses, and importance as a nutrient in the body. It explains how iron is commonly alloyed with other metals to form steel, which is widely used in...
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The Fascinating World of Gold: Shiny, Rare, and Costly

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video provides a brief overview of gold, discussing its properties, uses, and value. They explain how gold is a soft and malleable metal, which is why it is often alloyed with other metals for jewelry. It also highlights the...
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Exploring the Wonders of Boron

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Delve into the fascinating world of boron - a chemical element with unique properties and a rich history. We explore its various medical uses, including its role as an antiseptic for cuts and burns, an eye wash, and a treatment for...
Instructional Video4:00
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The Many Uses of Copper: From Bronze Age to Modern Applications

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video provides a brief overview of copper, highlighting its unique properties and various uses in different industries. It explores how copper is used in electrical connections, plumbing, industrial machinery, architecture, and the...
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The Fascinating World of Cobalt

Pre-K - Higher Ed
In this video, we learn about the element cobalt. Cobalt is known for its use in creating blue colors in various objects such as glass, porcelain, pottery, and enamels. It is also used in jewelry making, electroplating, and in the...
Instructional Video4:00
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The Importance of Iodine: From Discovery to Medical Applications

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Learn about iodine, an essential nutrient in the body that plays a crucial role in the synthesis of thyroid hormones and regulating energy production. Explore its discovery by French chemist Bernard Courtois and its various sources,...
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Curated Video

The Importance of Carbon: An Overlooked Element

Pre-K - Higher Ed
In this video, we explore the importance of carbon, an element that is present in everything from the air we breathe to the objects we use daily.
Instructional Video4:00
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The Importance and Dangers of Chlorine

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Explore the significance of chlorine, a chemical element commonly found in everyday life. We learn about its atomic number, symbol, and physical properties. The video also delves into the dangers of chlorine, particularly in the form of...
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Visual Learning Systems

The Periodic Table: the Modern Periodic Table

9th - 12th
This program makes the Modern Periodic Table come alive to students. Numerous real-life examples of elements are exemplified in the table. Animations and graphics illustrate concepts not easily achieved through other instructional...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Periodic Videos

9th - 10th
Students click on the chemical element symbol, and watch a video lesson about each element on the periodic table.