The Chemistry of Coins - Szydlo's At Home Science
Offered By: The Royal Institution via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the fascinating world of chemistry through a captivating 31-minute video lecture by Andrew Szydlo. Begin with a tour of unusual chemical apparatus, delve into Antoine Lavoisier's contributions to modern chemistry, and investigate the chemical properties of copper coins. Learn techniques for identifying pure copper coins and discover the complex ions of copper. Gain insights into the chemistry of everyday objects and conclude with a comprehensive summary of the concepts covered.
Syllabus
- A tour of an unusual chemical apparatus
- Antoine Lavoisier and the foundation of modern chemistry
- Copper coins
- Identifying pure copper coins
- Complex ions of copper
- Summary and conclusions
Taught by
The Royal Institution
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