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There are now many chemistry movies, animations, and Java applets online which can be found with keyword searches, but I will try to keep this list updated with some of the better ones. Enjoy!
Movies & Animations Dissolution of NaCl in Water
The process of dissolving NaCl in water, shown at the molecular level. AVI format with audio, 4.49 MB.
Movies & Animations Dissolution of NaCl in Water
Same animation as above, except in QuickTime MOV format, 721 KB.
Movies & Animations Paul Kelter's Lab Demos
From the University of Illinois Chemistry Learning Center. The link to Dr. Kelter's lab demonstrations is at the bottom of the page.
Movies & Animations Cathode Rays
This QuickTime animation shows the effect of electric and magnetic fields on the path of the beam inside the cathode ray tube. In 1887, J. J. Thomson interpreted these results as evidence that cathode rays consist of negatively-charged particles we now know as electrons. Thanks to Melinda (CHEM 1411 '05) for finding this link!
Movies & Animations Cathode Rays
View the animation here if the above website is unavailable. File size: 6 MB.
Movies & Animations Rutherford's Gold Foil Experiment
"This animation recreates Rutherford's gold foil experiment, which led to the discovery of the atomic nucleus." Another with narration is at www.mhhe.com/physsci/chemistry/essentialchemistry/flash/ruther14.swf.
Movies & Animations Chemistry: The Science in Context
This is the Student Website for "Chemistry: The Science in Context," by Thomas R. Gilbert, Rein V. Kirss, Natalie Foster, and Geoffrey Davies. It has quizzes and tutorials with Shockwave animations. Select a chapter and then choose Tutorials from the menu bar on the left side of the screen to see a list of tutorials for that chapter.
Movies & Animations Nuclear Chemisty
"Click the following links to view videos relating to nuclear chemistry. These videos require QuickTime Plugin." From the Radiochemistry Society.
Movies & Animations Organic Reaction Mechanisms
A collection of 31 organic mechanisms in QuickTime format, about 500 KB each. Go to "Mechanisms & Movies" for the list of animations. From Organic Chemistry Online, by Paul R. Young, University of Illinois.
Movies & Animations Sample Movies from Chemistry Comes Alive!
"Movies are only available on the Chemistry Comes Alive! CD-ROMs, but several samples are provided here. You must have QuickTime 4 or later to play these movies." From The Journal of Chemical Education Online.
Movies & Animations "The Elements"
Written and sung by Tom Lehrer ca. 1955, animated by Mike Stanfill ca. 2002. Choose a connection speed to start the movie. Flash (.SWF) animation, 446 KB. There will be a short quiz after the song.
Movies & Animations Reactions of Alkali Metals with Water
This YouTube video shows reactions of the alkali metals lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, and cesium with water. After seeing this, you'll know why the Group I elements are called the "active" metals. Another video, a little on the nutty side but entertaining, is at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqeVEFFzz7E. Don't try this at home!
Movies & Animations Magic Floating Boat - Sulfur Hexafluoride
Another YouTube video hosted by young scientists Rosie & Anna.
Movies & Animations Download Apple QuickTime Player
Free QuickTime player to view .mov video files, for Windows 2000/XP.
Movies & Animations Download Adobe Flash Player
Browser plug-in to play Macromedia Flash (.swf) animations.
Movies & Animations Download Java Runtime Environment
Allows you to run applications called "applets" that are written in the Java programming language.
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