Nova: Hunting the Elements

Synopsis

New York Times technology correspondent David Pogue presents this documentary which aims to provide an introduction to the elements and the history of their discovery. Pogue asks why are some elements, such as platinum and gold inert, while others, like phosphorus and potassium are violently explosive? Why are some vital to life while others are lethal toxins that kill off their discoverers, as with Marie Curie? Featuring a number of startling experiments the programme aims to entertain as well as educate.

Series

Nova, Series

Language

English

Country

United States

Year of release

2012

Year of production

2012

Subjects

Chemistry

Keywords

chemical elements; chemical reactions; chemistry experiments; history of science; periodic table

Credits

Contributor

David Pogue

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 1 NTSC

Price

$19.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

120 minutes

Year

2012

Production Company

Name

PBS

Web

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Distributor

Name

PBS Shop

Web

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