Chemistry: A Volatile History
In this episode of a volatile history of chemistry, Professor Jim Al-Khalili follows the nineteenth century chemists who wrestled order from the chaos of the elements. He shows how they worked out how many elements existed and uncovered the hidden relationships between them. Through their struggles it charts the road toward the periodic table. It is an engaging watch for anyone curious about science and the people who built it. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.
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