In this video from <i>Periodic Videos</i> we join a group of John Moses chemists as they climb Mount Snowdon and synthesis the anti-cancer drug Cisplatinum (or Cisplatin) in a small tent at the summit.
In this video from <i>Periodic Videos</i> The Professor discusses new research suggesting why gold (among other dense metals) is found close to the Earth's surface.
In this video from <i>Periodic Videos</i> we look at the reaction of Caesium in Water.<p>The reaction is 2Cs + 2H2O → 2CsOH + H2. However, the H2 can then react with O2 in the air to explode. Also, unlike the other alkali metals, except perhaps Francium, Cs is a liquid just above room temperature so the initial heat of reaction will melt the metal and one has liquid metal reacting with the water.</p>
In this video from <i>Periodic Videos</i> we look at the FIFA World Cup Trophy and why if it is made of solid gold the trophy must be hollow. We also look at its distinctive green stripes, made of an interesting compound called malachite.
In this video from <i>Periodic Videos</i> we look at the reaction of Fluorine Gas and Sulfur.<p><i>NOTE FROM THE PROFESSOR:</i> This is a very violent reaction so many things may be going on. In the molecular structure of solid sulfur, one finds S8 rings. At the simplest level, these react to form SF6; S8 + 48F2 → 8SF6. However, this reaction is involves a jet of F2 gas so there may not be enough fluorine and some SF4 may be formed. SF4 can react violently with water in the air to form SO2 and HF.</p>
Video tutorial from Periodic Table of Videos showing Dr Rob Stockman extracting the molecule from six cups of coffee. Video also features Professor Martyn Poliakoff and Dr Samantha Tang.