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Where Did the Elements of the Universe Come From?
The universe, shortly after the big bang only consisted of the lightest elements, Hydrogen, Helium Lithium, and some isotopes. But today we have elements on earth as heavy as Californium, element 98 on the periodic table. Where did all...
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The Secret to Quantum Chemistry
We take a deep dive to understand how chemistry works at a fundamental level. All chemistry is about electrons. They are the primary drivers responsible for an atom’s behavior in chemical reactions, or more precisely the way electrons...
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Nuclear Physics Explained Simply
In this video, I summarize All Nuclear Physics in about 10 minutes. Atoms are made of a positively charged nucleus surrounded by negatively charged electrons. The nuclei of atoms are made up of protons and neutrons. These are called...
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Could Bob Lazar’s Claims About Element 115 and Alien Propulsion Be Real?
Bob Lazar and area 51. Element 115. Could the fluxliner or alien gravity propulsion system work? In a 2018 Netflix documentary, Bob Lazar claims to be a physicist who worked for a very secret site called S-4, near Area 51. His job was to...
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The Periodic Table - A Brief Explanation
The Periodic Table is a critical centerpiece to the fields of Chemistry, Physics, and even Biology. Follow this brief explanation of its history, organization and symbols.
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How To Find Molar Mass
The molar mass of a chemical compound is the mass, in grams, of 1 mole of the substance.
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Groups of elements in the periodic table
Pupil outcome: I can identify and describe properties of some different groups of elements in the periodic table. Key learning points: - Each column of the periodic table is called a group, and each row is called a period. - The periodic...
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Using ROMAN NUMERALS to name Ionic Compounds w/ a Transition Metal in Chemistry!
Transition metals are elements in the d orbital. The reason these are unique is that they do not have 1 set charge they become when they become an ion like elements in the s and p orbital. Elements in the d orbital, or our transition...
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Element Notation - Symbolic Notation vs. Isotope Notation - what's the difference?
In this video, we'll be looking at the different types of notation and how they're used to represent the atomic structure of elements. We'll be using both symbolic and isotope notation to show the different properties of the elements. If...
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The only isotope video you need to watch
Isotopes are just different atoms that represent the same element but have a different mass. In this video, students will learn what is an isotope and how to tell the difference between isotopes of different atoms. This video will make...
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Drawing Bohr Models of Atoms and Ions - 3 easy steps!
While While the Bohr model of the atom is not the most accurate model we have today, it can help up show a lot of valuable information about the atom. Bohr models can show the protons and neutrons in the nucleus along with the number of...
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Chemistry - how to calculate molar mass!
Molar mass is the mass of 1 mole of a substance. The molar mass of elements can be found on the periodic table and the molar mass of compounds can be found by adding together the molar masses of the elements present in the compound....
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Chemistry - Calculating Percent (%) Composition
Percent composition is the percent of total mass of one element in a compound. We can find the percent composition by using this formula: mass of element/total mass of compound times 100. In this video, we will cover what percent...
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Elements and Compounds - what's the difference?
In this video, we're going to talk about the difference between elements and compounds. We'll cover the basics of chemistry, and explain the differences between elements and compounds. If you're new to the subject of chemistry, or if...
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Unveiling the SECRETS of Atomic Structure!
In this video, students will learn about atomic theory, atomic structure and how the atom is put together. This will include learning about the different subatomic particles, protons, neutrons and electrons, that make up the atom! This...
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Determining the Number of protons, neutrons and electrons in an ATOM
In this video, we're going to learn about the number of p, n and e in an atom. We'll explore the atomic structure of different elements, and see how the number of protons, neutrons and electrons affects the properties of those elements....
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Protons, Neutrons and Electrons Explained - what's the difference?
In this video, we'll explore the differences between the proton, neutron, and electron. We'll learn about their characteristics, and how they interact with matter. This video is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about subatomic...
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How to Determine the Number of protons, neutrons and electrons in an ION
In this video, we'll be talking about how to determine the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons in an ion. We'll be using the periodic table to help us out, so don't miss it! If you're looking to learn about atomic and nuclear...
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Why is the Periodic Table Shaped the Way It Is? Is an Alternative Periodic Table Better?
Why is the Periodic Table Shaped the Way It Is? Is an Alternative Periodic Table Better?
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Atomic number, Atomic mass, Mass number: What's the difference?
In this educational video, we will explore the differences between atomic number, atomic mass, and mass number in the world of chemistry.
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What the heck is an ELEMENT in chemistry?
In chemistry, we usually talk about atoms and molecules. When we introduce the term 'element', things get a little confusing. In this video, we will cover what an element is in chemistry and give you some examples.
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The Chemistry In Wonder Woman
Dr. Boyd discusses the chemistry behind "Dr. Poison's" new chemical weapon in the new Wonder Woman movie.
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Vibranium and the Periodic Table
After giving an explanation of the Periodic Table, Dr. Boyd explains where he thinks the fictitious metal Vibranium would be located on the Periodic Table if it were a real element. What do you think…where should Vibranium go on the...
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The Periodic Table
The year 2019 is celebrated as the International Year of the Periodic Table (#IYPT) in recognition of its discovery 150 years ago in 1869. Listen along as Dr. Boyd gives a detailed explanation of its arrangement and what all the letters...