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Professor Dave Explains
Nuclide Symbols: Atomic Number, Mass Number, Ions, and Isotopes
How do we represent an atom, with all of its protons, neutrons, and electrons? With nuclide symbols, of course! These show the type of element, as well as the atomic number, mass number, and electrical charge of an atom. That's all you...
Visual Learning Systems
Thompson's Model of Atoms
In this video, we explore the groundbreaking discoveries of JJ Thompson and his plum pudding model of the atom. Thompson's experiments with electric currents and magnetic charges led him to hypothesize the existence of negatively charged...
Professor Dave Explains
Types of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures
What's the difference between a physical change and a chemical change? What are elements, compounds, pure substances, and mixtures? So many definitions to learn! Don't worry, Professor Dave will take you through the details.
FuseSchool
PHYSICS - Matter - Atom Structure
I this video you will see how we can use the periodic table to tell us more about the differences between elements, including the different numbers of protons, neutrons and electrons they possess.
DoodleScience
Atomic Structure _ GCSE Physics
Doodle Science teaches you high school physics in a less boring way in almost no time!
Visual Learning Systems
Forming Bonds: Atoms and Bonding
Upon viewing the Forming Bonds video series, students will be able to do the following: Understand that matter is made up of tiny particles called atoms. Explain that atoms consist of many different types of subatomic particles including...
Visual Learning Systems
Exploring the Building Blocks of Matter: How Small Are Atoms?
Upon viewing the Exploring the Building Blocks of Matter video series, students will be able to do the following: Understand that the quest to better understand the building blocks of matter has transpired over the past several thousand...
Visual Learning Systems
The Importance of Isotopes
In this video, the teacher explains the concept of isotopes - atoms of the same element that have different numbers of neutrons.<b<br/>r/>
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Visual Learning Systems
The Structure and Composition of Atoms
In this video, the concept of the nucleus in an atom is explained, highlighting its significance as the dense core containing over 99% of the atom's mass. Additionally, the importance of the atomic number in distinguishing different...
Visual Learning Systems
Understanding Mass Number and Atomic Mass
In this video, the concept of mass number is explained, using the example of sulfur. The video also introduces the idea of isotopes, using carbon as an example, and explains how the atomic mass is calculated as a weighted average of the...
Professor Dave Explains
VSEPR Theory and Molecular Geometry
Did you know that geometry was invented by molecules? It's true! Until the first stars went supernova and littered all the elements across the cosmos, everything was simply spheres, from protons to stars. But then, under cooler planetary...
Visual Learning Systems
The Arrangement of Electrons and Atomic Bonding
This video explains how electrons are arranged in atoms and how their arrangement affects the bonding between atoms. The video also highlights the importance of valence electrons, which are the electrons in the outermost energy level, in...
Professor Dave Explains
Balancing Chemical Equations
Atoms don't just appear and disappear into thin air, you silly goose. What are you, a magician? When we have a chemical equation we will have to balance it. Here's how to do it!
Visual Learning Systems
The Nature of Electricity: What Is Electric Charge?
This video describes the basic role that atoms play in creating electrical charges, as well as the nature and creation of static electricity. Various methods of charging are discussed, emphasizing the role that insulators and conductors...
Visual Learning Systems
The Nature of Electricity: Video Quiz
This video describes the basic role that atoms play in creating electrical charges, as well as the nature and creation of static electricity. Various methods of charging are discussed, emphasizing the role that insulators and conductors...
Professor Dave Explains
The Periodic Table: Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, and Electronegativity
Why is the periodic table arranged the way it is? There are specific reasons, you know. Because of the way we organize the elements, there are special patterns that emerge. And you know how Professor Dave feels about patterns. He likes...
TED-Ed
The Science of Macaroni Salad: What's in a Molecule?
After showing they quick-paced featurette on the breaking of bonds, hold a discussion using the accompanying Think questions. Complex molecules are broken down into smaller molecules during digestion. There are six main molecules that...
Curated OER
Nuclear Reactions
Part of a longer film, "Our Friend the Atom," this segment focuses on how nuclear radiation was discovered. Ping-Pong balls and mouse-traps combine to show a very visual demonstration of how nuclear reactions occur. The dangers of...
Curated OER
Bohr Model of the Atom
Your fifth graders will totally get atomic structure after viewing this clip. The Bohr Model of the Atom is defined by its parts, mass, and function. Each part of the atom is personified to help learners remember what they are and how...
Curated OER
Physical Science - The Structure of an Atom
Drawings on an interactive whiteboard are used to introduce the basic structure of an atom. Technically, the model drawn is inaccurate, as three electrons are shown on the innermost orbital. Electron orbitals are not the intent of the...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Orbitals
A video introducing orbitals and how electrons "get" to orbital levels. [13:37]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Taking Pictures of Things You Can't See
Dr. Chris Muhlstein explains the challenge of studying materials that are too small to see with the naked eye. The technique some scientists use to observe individual atoms is similar to the technique of using touch to find out the size,...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Structure and Property Changes of Water
Dr. Chris Muhlstein explains the challenge of studying materials that are too small to see with the naked eye. The technique some scientists use to observe individual atoms is similar to the technique of using touch to find out the size,...