Big Picture Chemistry
Chapter 6: Electromagnetic Radiation
Ozone in the Atmosphere
An overview of how ozone works to protect us from the Sun's ultraviolet radiation. Plus other fun facts, such as why we only see visible light and why fire engines are painted yellow-green. Duration: 9:22.
Table of Videos
- Chapter 1: Atomic Discoveries
- Chapter 2: The Stars that Make Us
- Chapter 3: Global Warming
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Chapter 4: Protecting Air Resources
- 4.1 The Politics of Climate Change
- 4.2 Phases of Matter
- 4.3 Atmospheric Pressure
- 4.4 Air Pollutants
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Chapter 5: Protecting Our Water
- 5.1 Water Consumption
- 5.2 Water Pollution
- 5.3 Wastewater Treatment
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Chapter 6: Electromagnetic Radiation
- 6.1 The Electromagnetic Spectrum
- 6.2 Light Through the Sky
- 6.3 Light Zapping Ozone
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Chapter 7: Forms of Energy
- 7.1 Potential and Kinetic Energy
- 7.2 Metric Prefixes
- 7.3 Electromagnetic Induction
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Chapter 8: Atomic Bonding
- 8.1 Metals and Nonmetals
- 8.2 Elements to Compounds
- 8.3 Valence Electrons
- 8.4 Ionic Compounds
- 8.5 Covalent Compounds
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Chapter 9: Energy from the Sun
- 9.1 Energy Sources
- 9.2 Solar Power
- 9.3 Photovoltaics
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Chapter 10: Batteries and Fuel Cells
- 10.1 Oxidations and Reductions
- 10.2 Batteries
- 10.3 Fuel Cells
- 10.4 Solar Fuels
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Chapter 11: The Atomic Nucleus
- 11.1 Radioactivity
- 11.2 Strong Nuclear Force
- 11.3 Radiometric Dating
- 11.4 Nuclear Fision
- 11.5 Nuclear Fusion
- 11.6 A Sense of Meaning