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Everyday Elements

8 episodes 86%4KCC

See how carbon, gold, neon, and more shape everyday life.

This series reveals the living connection between us and the chemicals and elements that make up our world. Across episodes on elements such as carbon, gold, neon, zirconium, and antimony, you will discover how matter forms the things we touch, smell, and see. Sign up to turn familiar objects into a richer understanding of the world around you.

Episode guide

8 episodes
1
1Episode 1
This episode takes a look at the elements Carbon, Gold, Neon, Zirconium and Antimony.
24 min
2
2Episode 2
This episode takes a look at the elements Silver, Hydrogen, Phosphorus, Germanium and Sulphur.
23 min
3
3Episode 3
This episode takes a look at the elements Chlorine, Titanium, Gallium, Potassium and Nickel.
23 min
4
4Episode 4
This episode takes a look at the elements Sodium, Oxygen, Argon, Arsenic and Zinc.
23 min
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5Episode 5
This episode takes a look at the elements Platinum, Iodine, Aluminum, Iron and Tungsten.
23 min
6
6Episode 6
This episode takes a look at the elements Silicon, Fluorine, Lithium, Boron and Chromium.
23 min
7
7Episode 7
This episode takes a look at the elements Helium, Tin, Calcium, Palladium and Lead.
23 min
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8Episode 8
This episode takes a look at the elements Nitrogen, Mercury, Copper, Magnesium and Cobalt.
23 min
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