The nature of matter : understanding the physical world

The nature of matter Understanding the physical world

David W. Ball, 1962-

Sound recording - 2015

"This course is a presentation of the types of matter: what they are, how they behave, why they behave that way, and what they're used for."-- p. 1 of guidebook.

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Subjects
Matter > Properties.
Chemistry.
Physics.
Published
[Chantilly, Va.] : Teaching Company [2015]
Language
English
Main Author
David W. Ball, 1962- (-)
Edition
[PDF workbook version]
Item Description
"The Great courses, Topic: Science & Mathematics ; Subtopic: Chemistry"--Cover.
"Course no. 1227"--Disc labels.
24 lectures lasting 30 minutes each.
Accompanying CD-ROM contains course workbook in PDF format.
Physical Description
12 audio discs (approximately 720 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 computer optical disc (4 3/4 in.)
ISBN
9781490651934
  • Disc 1. Matter, Energy, and Entropy
  • The Nature of Light and Matter
  • Disc 2. A New Theory of Matter
  • The Structure of Atoms and Molecules
  • Disc 3. The Stellar Atom-Building Machine
  • The Amazing Periodic Table
  • Disc 4. Ionic Versus Covalent Matter
  • The Versatile Element: Carbon
  • Disc. 5. The Strange Behavior of Water
  • Matter in Solution
  • Disc. 6. Interactions: Adhesion and Cohesion
  • Surface Energy: The Interfaces Among Us
  • Disc 7. The Eloquent Chemistry of Carbon Compounds
  • Materials for Body Implants
  • Disc 8. The Chemistry of Food and Drink
  • Fuels and Explosives
  • Disc 9. The Air We Breathe
  • Materials: The Stone, Bronze, and Iron Ages
  • Disc 10. Again and Again: Polymers
  • Recycling Materials
  • Disc 11. Resistance is Futile: Superconductors
  • Resistance is Useful: Semiconductors
  • Disc 12. Out of Many, One: Composites
  • The Future of Materials.

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