Ch. 1 | Portable Electronics: The Periodic Table in the Palm of Your Hand
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In this chapter, you will learn about the various components that make up your cell phone, tablet, or other portable electronic device. Perhaps most importantly, you will discover where these components came from and what happens to them after their lifetime is finished. Here you will find the videos, simulations, and articles for both the 10th Edition and the 2024 Release:
Chapter 1 Opening Video
This video sets the stage for what students will learn about chemistry's central role in electronic devices in Chapter 1.
How Touchscreens Work
This video explains how touchscreens on electronic devices work.
States of Matter: Basics
This PhET simulation shows atoms and molecules in different states of matter and helps students answer Your Turn 1.2.
Extracting Limonene
This video shows the three phases of carbon dioxide that occur in the extraction of limonene.
Inventing the Periodic Table
This ACS Reactions video shows the science and history of the elements fell into place on the periodic table.
Classification of Matter
This video allows students to familiarize themselves with classifying matter and answer Your Turn 1.4.
Calculating Mass Percent
This video walks students through the process of calculating atomic percentages for compounds.
Relative Sizes
This video compares the size of the largest galaxies to the dimensions of the smallest atoms.
How Can You See an Atom?
This ACS Reactions video shows how scientists can "see" atoms.
3D Model of Allotropes
See a 3D rendering of three elemental forms of carbon shown in Figure 1.9: graphite, diamond, and buckministerfullerene.
Mining & Purifying Metals
This video explains the chemical reactions required to mine and purify metals.
Computer Chips from Silicon
This video explains how computer chips are produced from silicon.
Prince Rupert's Drop
This video shows the formation of a Prince Rupert's drop.
The Creation of Gorilla Glass
This video explains the creation of Gorilla Glass.
Mass vs. Weight
This video explains the difference between mass and weight.
What's Inside Your Phone?
This ACS Reactions video dives into the chemistry of what's inside your smartphone.
Chapter 1 Opening Video
This video sets the stage for what students will learn about chemistry's central role in electronic devices in Chapter 1.
How Touchscreens Work
This video explains how touchscreens on electronic devices work.
States of Matter: Basics
This PhET simulation shows atoms and molecules in different states of matter.
Phases of Matter: Solids
This simulation describes the Solids phase of matter at the particulate, atomic, or molecular level.
Phases of Matter: Liquids
This simulation describes the Liquids phase of matter at the particulate, atomic, or molecular level.
Phases of Matter: Gases
This simulation describes the Gases phase of matter at the particulate, atomic, or molecular level.
Phases of Matter: Phase Transitions
This simulation describes the Gases phase of matter at the particulate, atomic, or molecular level.
Classification of Matter
This video allows students to familiarize themselves with classifying matter.
Inventing the Periodic Table
This ACS Reactions video shows the science and history of the elements fell into place on the periodic table.
How Can You See an Atom?
This ACS Reactions video shows how scientists can "see" atoms.
Atomic Structure
This interactive comparison shows the atomic structures for hydrogen and helium.
3D Model of Allotropes
See a 3D rendering of three elemental forms of carbon shown in Figure 1.8: graphite, diamond, and buckministerfullerene.
Mining & Purifying Metals
This video explains the chemical reactions required to mine and purify metals.
Computer Chips from Silicon
This video explains how computer chips are produced from silicon.
Prince Rupert's Drop
This video shows the formation of a Prince Rupert's drop.
The Creation of Gorilla Glass
This video explains the creation of Gorilla Glass.
What's In Your Cell Phone?
This video dives into the chemistry of what's inside your smartphone.
Real Talk: H.N. Cheng
Check out this interview with H.N. Cheng, who discusses life cycle analyses and life as an industrial scientist.
