Program 7: The
Periodic Table
The development of the Periodic Table of Elements
produced order from the chaos of disorganized amounts of chemical
information. The program shows the
power of Mendeleev’s arrangements, which predicted the properties of as yet
undiscovered elements, and how modern chemists have refined its arrangement and
continue to refer to the Periodic Table.
Journey through the exciting world of chemistry with Nobel laureate Roald Hoffman as your guide. The foundations of chemical structures and their behavior are explored through computer animation, demonstrations, and on-site footage at working industrial and research labs. Distinguished scientists discuss yesterday’s breakthroughs and today’s challenged.
Produced by the University of Maryland and the Educational Film Center.
Released on cassette: Fall 1989 The Annenberg/ / CPB Collection 1-800-LEARNER