Gases and States of Matter DVD

Combine Serious Academic Content with a Humorous Presentation
Adapted from the popular series developed for students to enhance their test-taking skills, this video is guaranteed to generate a reaction. The program skillfully employs elements such as clever mnemonics, high-tech computer graphics, and entertaining stories to help make chemistry more accessible. Your students will learn core concepts and build their confidence as they are guided through concise explanations and challenging problems.

Lay down the law with the help of “Helium Man” and other chemistry authorities. Part one of this program explores Boyle’s Law, Graham’s Law, and Dalton’s Law, as well as the Kinetic Molecular Theory, the Ideal Gas Equation, and the differences between diffusion and effusion. Part two investigates kinetic energy; ion-dipole, dipole-dipole, and London dispersion forces; hydrogen bonds; phase diagrams; and vapor pressure. Duration: 32 minutes.