Chemistry of Everyday Life: The Molecular World

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Chemistry of Everyday Life: The Molecular World

Explore the fascinating chemistry behind everyday phenomena. Uncover the molecular interactions and principles that shape our daily experiences, from cooking and cleaning to bodily functions and medicine.

7 episodes51 min total

What you'll learn

Course outline

Episode 1: Atoms and Molecules: The Building Blocks

Discover the fundamental units of matter - atoms and molecules - and their vital role in the makeup of everything around us. Gain insight into their structure and interac...

Episode 2: Chemical Bonds: Why Things Stick Together

Unravel the mystery of chemical bonds, the forces that hold atoms and molecules together. Explore how different bonds form and govern the properties and behaviors of subs...

Episode 3: States of Matter: Solid, Liquid, Gas

Examine the three traditional states of matter—solid, liquid, and gas—and their transitions. Understand how these states explain everything from ice melting to perfume ev...

Episode 4: Kitchen Chemistry: Cooking at the Molecular Level

Discover the chemistry at play during cooking and baking. Learn how temperature, ingredients, and mixing affect the taste, texture, and appearance of food through chemica...

Episode 5: Cleaning Chemistry: How Soap Actually Works

Explore the molecular dynamics that make soap so effective at cleaning. From breaking up grease to killing bacteria, learn how chemistry helps maintain hygiene.

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