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Chemistry: 1.1 Lab Safety
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Don't even think about stepping foot into a lab until you drink a nice big cup of safe-ty. Safety lesson number one: do not listen to this descript...

Chemistry: 4.7 Atomic Emission Spectra and Flame Tests
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Today we're playing with fire. Wait, we're not supposed to say playing...having fun with fire? Today's lesson is on the colors that can be emitted...

Chemistry: 2.1 Significant Figures and Scientific Notation
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These figures may not be significant to you, but they matter to us, okay? Oh, and to Science. They matter a ton to Science.

Chemistry: 3.1 The States of Matter
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Apparently matter can exist in four different states. That doesn't sound like too many. We're hoping it stays in California as long as we do.

Chemistry: 2.6 Dimensional Analysis
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Today we'll teach you about dimensional analysis. So far we only cover three dimensions, but if you happen to get your hands on a Mr. Fusion...let...

Chemistry: 2.5 Measuring in Metrics
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Honestly, though. How seriously can you take the metric system when it measures things in moles? How heavy is a standard mole? How do you keep it f...

Chemistry: 1.8 Accuracy and Precision
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Today we'll teach you how to accurately and precisely tell the difference between accuracy and precision. Of course, if you have no idea what those...

Chemistry: 3.3 Physical and Chemical Properties
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We know it may be hard to resist but if something falls from outer space and lands in your backyard, you probably shouldn't immediately rush over a...

Chemistry: 4.6 Electromagnetic Spectrum
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Today's video is about a surfer trying to go faster than the speed of light. Seriously. Spoiler alert, though: he doesn't. Oh, and we'll also teach...

Chemistry: 3.7 Density
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Having trouble with density? Don't worry, you're not dense. It's just a bit of a dense topic. Take a look at this video and we'll tell you everythi...

Chemistry: 4.9 Walk the Planck
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Yarr, we be talkin' about Planck's constant today. It doesn't actually have anything to do with pirates, but we'll take the opportunity to talk lik...

Chemistry: 4.5 Quantum Mechanical Model
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They're kind of like regular models, except instead of clothes they show off electrons. We don't advise any people making the same switch before go...

Chemistry: 4.8 Photons
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When you turn on a light, what comes out? Friends...or photons? Well, you'll know the answer as soon as you watch this video.

Chemistry: 5.6 Metalloids
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We know, metalloids totally sound like alien robots that shred it on electric guitars...but they're actually substances with some properties of met...

Chemistry: 4.3 Calculating Subatomic Particles
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Don't let any atoms near us. We heard that they're "part tickles" and we're having none of that. No sir. You have fun watching this video about cal...

Chemistry: 5.5 Metals in Transition
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Today we're learning about how forgetful transition metals can be. They lose electrons just about as quick as they find them. They'd probably lose...

Chemistry: 4.1 Atomic Theory
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Today we'll be discussing atomic theory and plum pudding. Pro-tip: don't go into this video hungry like we did. You may end up focusing on the wron...

Chemistry: 6.1 Lewis Dot Structures
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Today we're learning all about diagrams that tell us how many valence electrons an element has. Just remember not to go judging an element by its v...

Chemistry: 5.1 History of the Periodic Table
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Periodically throughout your life, you're going to have to learn about the periodic table. Today's lesson about history and nothing but history. Pe...

Chemistry: 5.4 Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals
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We're not going to lie, this video's about alkali....and alkaline metals. Oh and spoiler alert: Those aren't styles of heavy metal. Sorry if we got...

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