Episode of Series “Concepts in science: chemistry”.
Starting with a look at the structure of carbon, the atom common to all living matter, these six 10 minute programs investigate the properties of carbon and its fascinating uses - in fuels, plastics, industry and domestic cleaning products. Computer animation illustrates bonding and reactions at the molecular level and simplifies complex concepts for greater understanding. The episodes are: 1. “Carbon the compromiser” 2. The shape of carbon” 3. “Fuels” 4. “Polyethylene” 5. “Industrial enzymes 6. Soaps and detergents
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ACMI Identifier
305697
Language
English
Subject categories
Animation → Computer animation
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Chemistry, Organic
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)