Chemistry: A Volatile History
Chemistry: A Volatile History

Chemistry: A Volatile History

2010 1 Seasons 3 Episodes ⭐ 6.2 Documentary

Jim Al-Khalili traces the story of how the elements, the building blocks that make up our entire world, were discovered and mapped.

Jim Al-Khalili traces the story of how the elements, the building blocks that make up our entire world, were discovered and mapped.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Discovering the Elements

Just 92 elements make up the world, but the belief that were only four - earth, fire, air and water - persisted until th

EP 2

The Order of the Elements

Professor Al-Khalili looks at the 19th century chemists who struggled to impose an order on the apparently random world

EP 3

The Power of the Elements

Professor Al-Khalili uncovers tales of success and heartache in the story of chemists' battle to control and combine the

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Jim Al-Khalili
Jim Al-Khalili
Self - Presenter