Chemistry: A Volatile History - Season 1 - Eps 1: Discovering the Elements

2010-01-2160 min⭐ 4.7/10

Just 92 elements make up the world, but the belief that were only four - earth, fire, air and water - persisted until the 19th Century. Professor Al-Khalili retraces the footsteps of the alchemists who first began to question the notion of the elements in their search for the secret of everlasting life. He reveals the red herrings and rivalries which dogged scientific progress, and explores how new approaches to splitting matter brought us both remarkable elements and the new science of chemistry.

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About Chemistry: A Volatile History

Chemistry: A Volatile History

Title: Chemistry: A Volatile History

First Air Date: 2010-01-21

Last Air Date: 2010-02-04

Status: Ended

Rating: 4.7/10 (from 3 votes)

Language: EN

Seasons: 1

Total Episodes: 3

Network: BBC Four

Genres: Documentary

Production Companies: Unknown

Synopsis

Jim Al-Khalili traces the story of how the elements, the building blocks that make up our entire world, were discovered and mapped.

Cast

Jim Al-Khalili

Jim Al-Khalili

Self - Presenter

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