RSC - Advancing the Chemical Sciences


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Video Clips


Downloadable clips produced by Teachers TV in association with the RSC. This material was sent to schools in the Autumn of 2006 on a DVD. 

These clips can be downloaded and included in, for example, presentations. 

Displacement of the Halogens by Fluorine

Demonstrating how the more reactive fluorine displaces the less reactive halogens

Physical Appearance of the Halogens

Studying the physical characteristics of the group 7 non-metals known as the halogens

Physical Properties of Rubidium and Caesium

A look at these reactive alkali metals

Physical Properties of the Group 1 Elements

Looking at the alkali metals and their reactivity

Reaction of Bromine and Hydrogen

A fast reaction with a burst of flame!

Reaction of Caesium with Water

A look at the explosive reaction of Caesium with Water

Reaction of Caesium with Water (Longer Version)

An extended version of this spectacular reaction

Reaction of Chlorine with Hydrogen

How does the reaction compare with other halogens?

Reaction of Fluorine with Cotton Wool

A fast reaction with this most reactive halogen

Reaction of Fluorine with Hydrogen

Fluorine with Hydrogen react with a flame and a bang!

Reaction of Rubidium with Water

The fizzing reaction of Rubidium with Water

Reaction of Rubidium with Water (Longer Version)

An extended look at the exciting reaction of Rubidium with Water

Reaction of Sodium and Chlorine

An enlightening reaction!

Reaction of the Halogens with Iron Wool

How does reactivity change upon descending the group?

TV Programmes

Demonstrating Chemistry - Exciting Elements 1

TV Programme

The Periodic Table of Ferrocious Elements

TV Programme