Ch. 1 | Portable Electronics: The Periodic Table in the Palm of Your Hand
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Interactives
- Ch. 1 | Portable Electronics: The Periodic Table in the Palm of Your Hand
- Ch. 2 | The Air We Breathe
- Ch. 3 | Radiation from the Sun
- Ch. 4 | Climate Change
- Ch. 5 | Water Everywhere
- Ch. 6 | Energy from Combustion
- Ch. 7 | Energy from Alternative Sources
- Ch. 8 | Energy Storage
- Ch. 9 | The World of Polymers and Plastics
- Ch. 10 | Brewing and Chewing
- Ch. 11 | Nutrition
- Ch. 12 | Health & Medicine
- Ch. 13 | Genes and Life
- Ch. 14 | Who Killed Dr. Thompson? A Forensic Mystery
- What's Inside
- Lab Manual
- About the Authors
- Workshops
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Interactives
Chapter 1 Opening Video
This video sets the stage for what students will learn about chemistry's central role in electronic devices in Chapter 1.
How Touchscreens Work
This video explains how touchscreens on electronic devices work.
States of Matter: Basics
This PhET simulation shows atoms and molecules in different states of matter and helps students answer Your Turn 1.2.
Extracting Limonene
This video shows the three phases of carbon dioxide that occur in the extraction of limonene.
Inventing the Periodic Table
This ACS Reactions video shows the science and history of the elements fell into place on the periodic table.
Classification of Matter
This video allows students to familiarize themselves with classifying matter and answer Your Turn 1.4.
Calculating Mass Percent
This video walks students through the process of calculating atomic percentages for compounds.
Relative Sizes
This video compares the size of the largest galaxies to the dimensions of the smallest atoms.
How Can You See an Atom?
This ACS Reactions video shows how scientists can "see" atoms.
3D Model of Allotropes
See a 3D rendering of three elemental forms of carbon shown in Figure 1.9: graphite, diamond, and buckministerfullerene.
Mining & Purifying Metals
This video explains the chemical reactions required to mine and purify metals.
Computer Chips from Silicon
This video explains how computer chips are produced from silicon.
Prince Rupert's Drop
This video shows the formation of a Prince Rupert's drop.
The Creation of Gorilla Glass
This video explains the creation of Gorilla Glass.
Mass vs. Weight
This video explains the difference between mass and weight.
What's Inside Your Phone?
This ACS Reactions video dives into the chemistry of what's inside your smartphone.
