Frostburg State University
General Chemistry Online: Atoms & Ions
This site from the General Chemistry Online of the Frostburg State University provides a review of the history of atomic theory, the discovery of the electron, and the discovery of the nucleus. Details on weighing atoms, ion charges,...
American Chemical Society
American Chemical Society: Development of Baking Powder
The invention of baking powder had a huge impact on bakers' ability to produce and distribute bread to large numbers of people. The history of this lowly ingredient is presented, along with a chemistry lesson plan for secondary young...
Other
American Chemistry Council: Plastics: Lifecycle of a Plastic Product
This site provides the background on the applications of the plastics industry. General in nature, but a good look at where plastic is in your life. Gives solid factual information.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Physics & Chemistry: Gas
Discusses gas as a state of matter, the history and use of the terms vapor and gas, and types of elemental gases.
Other
Crocodile Clips: Absorb Chemistry: History of the Atom
A tutorial that presents models of the atom proposed by John Dalton, J.J. Thomson, Ernest Rutherford, and Niels Bohr. Each is supported by an animated illustration. Includes comprehension questions and a quiz at the end.
Other
4000 Years of Women in Science
A site that celebrates the place of women in scientific research since history began.
The Franklin Institute
Marie Curie
Read the history of Marie Curie and her work with radium. Use the tabs above to read more about this scientist, her research, and her rewards.
Other
Aspirin Foundation: 100 Years of Aspirin
This article tells the last 100 years' history of aspirin and Bayer's contribution. Links to more information about aspirin are also provided including a timeline.
NASA
Nasa: Positive Ions History
As the title suggests, this page from NASA goes over the history of man's study of positive ions. How did we come to know what we now know about cations?
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Physics & Chemistry: Mass
Defines inertial and gravitational mass, their scientific history, formulas used in their calculation, the definition of weight, units used for mass, and mass as perceived in the theory of special relativity.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Physics & Chemistry: Catalysis
Gives definition of catalysis, an explanation of how it works, different kinds of catalysis and examples, substances that impact on the catalytic process, the many applications of catalysis, and a history of catalyst technology.
Royal Society of Chemistry
Royal Society of Chemistry: Osmium
The ChemicalSociety provides a short entry with information on the history, description and uses of osmium.
Other
Enviroyellow Pages: Fermium
EnviroyellowPages.com offers a good summary of basic data, ind=cluding information on the history, properties and isotopes of fermium.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry: Alchemy
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Delves into the history of alchemy and contributions made by alchemists.
Other
Cha, Inc.: History of the Dupont's and Their Discovery
This site from CHA, Inc. gives a biographical background of the Dupont's and gives information on one of its greatest discoveries, nylon.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Discovery of the Electron and Nucleus
Learn about Thomson's cathode ray experiment and the plum pudding model and Rutherford's gold foil experiment.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Benjamin Thompson
FInd out about one of the leading figures in the history of thermodynamics, Bnejamin Thompson.
Royal Society of Chemistry
Visual Elements/history
A history and description of the modern periodic table, including its early origins, many contributors and later additions.
NBC
Nbc Learn: Chemistry of Pumpkin Pie
Most recipes for Thanksgiving pumpkin pies call for clove and nutmeg - two distinct spices that come from two nearly identical molecules: eugenol and isoeugenol. "The Chemical Bond Between Cloves and Nutmeg" explains how the strength and...
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Atomic Theory and Structure: The Mole: Its History and Use
An introduction to the mole, a unit of measurement that quantifies atoms and molecules.
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Dalton's Playhouse
Travel back in history and visit the laboratories of Priestley, Lavoisier, and others. Take part in simulations of the experiments which laid the foundation for the scientific field of chemistry. Learn about the discoveries which lead to...
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: The Octet Rule
The General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, or Chem 1, is broken into several sections covering various aspects of topics related to chemistry. This section deals with the history and uses of the octet rule. Biographical information on G.N....
Other
University of Delaware: Major Resource Kits
Major Resource Kits link academic majors to career alternatives by providing information on career paths, sample job titles, and a short bibliography of Career Resource Center materials available to students in a particular major....
Upper Canada District School Board
Tom Stretton's Chemistry Pages: Radioactivity
Deepen your understanding of radioactivity. Find out about the history and chemistry behind the concept.