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Chemistry with Fabrizio Ortu and Philip Ash
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Join Dr Fabrizio Ortu and Dr Philip Ash as they explore the absorbing question: How do chemists use colour to explain the real world?
Not only will you discover the fundamental importance of studying Chemistry at University, but you’ll learn about atomic structure and its practical application. The Spotlight will focus on colour - the colour of materials and power of catalytic transformations, as well as the underlying chemistry behind the reactivity series of metals.
Fabrizio and Philip execute a series of exciting experiments to illuminate the theory behind this fascinating question.
Episodes
1. Introduction to chemistry
2. Flame tests
3. Why are materials coloured?
4. Dancing flames
5. Quiz
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