Instructional Video11:54
Professor Dave Explains

Catalytic Hydrogenation of Alkenes and Alkynes

9th - Higher Ed
When we discussed basic information regarding homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis, we mentioned hydrogenation of alkenes in both of these contexts. Now let's get more specific and describe the mechanism of this precise catalysis in...
Instructional Video0:36
Next Animation Studio

From dust to gold: Recovering precious metals from London street dust

12th - Higher Ed
Waste management firm Veolia says that it has found a method to recover traces of precious metals in street dust that comes from car exhaust fumes, and that it plans to recycle the metals. Sixty percent of the world's palladium, worth 15...
Instructional Video4:00
Curated Video

Palladium: Properties, Uses, and History

Pre-K - Higher Ed
In this video, we learn about the metal palladium, which is part of the elite group of metals called the Platinum Group. The video highlights the properties of Palladium, including its usefulness as a catalyst, high resistance to wear...
Instructional Video3:47
Curated Video

How Catalysts Work

K - 8th
Through animation and video footage students will learn that there are two basic types of catalysts, heterogeneous and homogeneous. Students will come to understand that catalysts have many practical applications and that scientists use...
Instructional Video3:47
Curated Video

How Catalysts Work

K - 8th
Through animation and video footage students will learn that there are two basic types of catalysts, heterogeneous and homogeneous. Students will come to understand that catalysts have many practical applications and that scientists use...
Instructional Video
University of Nottingham

University of Nottingham: Periodic Table of Videos: Rhodium

9th - 10th
A look at the rare element rhodium and its properties as a catalyst in chemical reactions. [5:00]