
Constructing Chemical Formulas
An introduction to constructing and recognising chemical formulas. Using 20 well-known elements, the valency-rules which govern the atomic ratios are explained and used with several examples.
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Chemical Equations – and how we construct them
An introduction into the writing down of fully balanced chemical equations. The process is explained starting with word equations, finding all the relevant formulas and then working with some useful rules for finding the correct coefficients in the b....
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Oxidation Numbers and Equations
The concept of oxidation and reduction is explained and generalised using oxidation numbers with ionic and covalent examples. Several equations are balanced, using the oxidation number method to fix various atomic ratios.
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The Discovery of Element 101
A first-hand interview of the moment of this discovery from Greg Choppin who worked with Glen Seaborg.
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