Vischem Project Series, The

Synopsis

These three video programmes and the CD-ROM form part of the Vischem research and development project for the production of teaching resources in chemistry based on chemical and education research. The project is based on the philosophy that understanding chemistry involves being able to link what one sees in the laboratory to what one imagines is happening at the molecular level. Only then can these observations be communicated meaningfully using formulae and equations.

Language

English

Country

Australia

Year of production

1997

Subjects

Chemistry

Keywords

acid-base balance; computer animation; ions; melting point; precipitates; solutions; water; equilibrium (chemical); redox chemistry; evaporation; boiling

Distribution Formats

Type

CD-ROM

Format

PC Version

Price

£34.95

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

24 minutes

Year

2005

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£34.95 each part; £74.95 set of 3 videos

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

24 minutes each part

Year

2005

Type

VHS

Format

PAL

Price

£34.95 each part; £74.95 ser of 3 videos

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

24 minutes each part

Year

2005

Sections

Title

Dissolving, Precipitation and Complexation

Synopsis

This programme is divided into three parts, each moving from the laboratory level to the molecular level and then the symbolic level. After a brief navigation map and advance organiser, the programme firstly looks at the difference between melting and dissolving using the example of sodium chloride. Part two examines the reaction of sodium chloride solution with silver nitrate to exemplify precipitation, and, lastly, ammonia is added to a solution of copper (II) nitrate to form a copper (II) hydroxide gel. The successive complexation of the copper (II) by ammonia molecules serves as an important model for complexation.

Duration

24 mins

Distributors ref

008-20393V (VHS) 008-20393R (DVD)

Title

Ionic Equilibrium, Acid Base and Redox Chemistry

Synopsis

This programme is divided into three parts, each moving from the laboratory level to the molecular level and then to the symbolic level. Firstly, ionic equilibrium is explained by looking at the reaction of potassium thiocyanate solution with iron (III) nitrate solution. Next, acid-base chemistry is shown using ethanoic acid as an acid, ethanoate ion as a base,and ammonia as a base. Part three deals with redox chemistry and a reaction of copper metal with silver nitrate solution.

Duration

24 mins

Distributors ref

008-20290V (VHS) 020-20290R (DVD)

Title

Water - a Molecular Substance

Synopsis

This visual resource aims to help students understand concepts and construct models at a fundamental level by presenting three-dimensional, dynamic animations. The programme portrays the structures of the three states of water (solid, liquid and gaseous) and the melting, evaporation and boiling processes at the molecular level using computer-generated animations.

Duration

24 mins

Distributors ref

008-20291V (VHS) 008-20291R (DVD)

Title

Substances and Reactions in Water: Visualising the Molecular World

Synopsis

A CD-ROM that aims to help students understand concepts and construct models at a fundamental level by presenting three-dimensional, dynamic animations. It portrays the structures of the three states of water (solid, liquid and gaseous) and the melting, evaporation and boiling processes at the molecular level using computer-generated animations. Contains all the animations from the video series.

Duration

24 mins

Production Company

Name

Video Education Australasia c/o ClickView

Email

info@clickview.com.au

Web

http://www.vea.com.au/ External site opens in new window

Address

Suite 125, Jones Bay Wharf
26-32 Pirrama Road
Pyrmont
NSW 2009
Australia

Notes

UK agents: Boulton Hawker. VEA owned by ClickView.

Distributor

Name

Viewtech Educational Media

Notes

NB. Viewtech ceased trading in 2014 and the company’s products are no longer in distribution