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Mendeleev's Periodic Table
Hank tells us about the awesomeness of the periodic table and the genius of the man who invented it.
SciShow
Mendeleevs Periodic Table
Hank tells us about the awesomeness of the periodic table and the genius of the man who invented it.
Curated Video
Carbon The Exceptional Element Looking into Its Unique Qualities
Carbon and silicon are the predominant elements in the earth's crust, whereas germanium is present in minimal quantities. Lead and tin are present in minuscule quantities. Carbon exists in various forms, including coal, diamond,...
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Oxidation States Unveiled Diving into the Carbon Family's Diversity
Some elements, like carbon, silicon, germanium, tin, and lead, have four electrons in their outermost shell. This means that they can gain four electrons to form M4+ or M4- ions, which can be ionic or tetravalent covalent. These elements...
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Metalloid
While most elements can easily be categorised as either metals or non-metals, a few have physical and chemical properties that are in between, which makes them harder to classify. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms...
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Mendeleev's Prophecy
When Mendeleev created the Periodic Table in 1869, he also predicted the existence of elements yet to be discovered, including gallium. What are the properties of this rare metal and why was its discovery so important? Chemistry -...
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The Versatile Uses of Precious Metals and Essential Elements
Let's take a look back at the elements silver, hydrogen, phosphorous, germanium, and sulfur.
Professor Dave Explains
Periodic Table Part 5: Carbon Group (C, Si, Ge, Sn, Pb, Fl)
It's time to check out Group 14 on the periodic table, the carbon group. This includes carbon, silicon, germanium, tin, lead, and flerovium. What can we say about their properties, reactivities, and applications? Let's find out!
Professor Dave Explains
Practice Problem: Atomic Radii and Ionic Radii
We've learned all about the periodic trends, including atomic radius, so let's put our knowledge to the test! Here we will have to put some atoms in order of increasing atomic radius, and then do the same thing for some ions and their...
Curated Video
How Diodes Work
In this video, we're going to learn how diodes work. We're going to start by reviewing the basic properties of diodes, and then we'll move on to discuss how diodes are used in circuits. By the end of the video, you'll have a basic...
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Introduction to Germanium: Properties and Applications
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...
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China bans export of chip-making metals amid tech-war with US
The export controls are in response to a range of restrictions imposed by the US.
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China Announces New Export Restrictions Ahead of Yellen Visit
China has restricted exports of high-tech metals gallium and germanium, which are critical to making chips, in response to the U.S. blocking them from access to advanced chips.
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Which critical raw materials are used in Europe's defence sector?
The land, naval, aerospace and guided weapons sectors need these critical raw materials. Despite efforts to mitigate the supply risk, the EU currently relies mainly on China.
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B.C. premier hints at ban on export of rare minerals to U.S. for leverage on tariff threats
B.C. Premier David Eby hinted Tuesday that B.C. could slap an export ban on critical minerals produced in the province if U.S. president-elect Donald Trump goes ahead with his proposed tariffs.
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China Halts Critical Mineral Exports To US
China on Tuesday banned exports to the United States of the critical minerals gallium, germanium and antimony that have widespread military applications, escalating trade tensions the day after Washington's latest crackdown on China's...
Bloomberg
RBC CEO McKay on US Relationship, AI Power, Net Zero
RBC Chief Executive Officer Dave McKay discusses the long-term relationship between Canada and the United States, uncertainty in Canadian government, and taking advantage of AI opportunities and powering AI data centers. McKay speaks on...
Bloomberg
Rep. Haley Stevens on US-China Trade Tensions
Democratic Representative of Michigan, Haley Stevens, discusses what American technology China should and should not have access to as China cuts the US off from two important minerals needed to make batteries for electronic vehicles....
Bloomberg
Brent Oil to Average at About $80 in Second Half, BofA Says
Matty Zhao, co-head of China equity research and head of Asia Pacific basic materials, oil and gas research at BofA, discusses the outlook for oil and Russia's plan to cut crude export flows next month, She also talks about China's...
Bloomberg
China Limits Exports of Semiconductor-Making Metals
China's tit-for-tat trade war on technology with the US and Europe is escalating. Beijing has imposed restrictions on exporting two metals that are crucial to parts of the semiconductor, telecommunications...
University of Nottingham
University of Nottingham: Periodic Table of Videos: Germanium
A look at germanium and its properties that allow it to be used as a semiconducting material and in electronics and mirrors. [1:44]