Chemistry: A Volatile History Episode guide

  1. The Power of the Elements

    3/3 Revealing the breakthroughs which harnessed the elements' might to release vast power.

    First broadcast: 04 Feb 2010

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  2. The Order of the Elements

    2/3 How C19th scientists' bid to decode the order of the elements was beset by false starts.

    First broadcast: 28 Jan 2010

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  3. Discovering the Elements

    1/3 C19th alchemists questioned whether the world was made up of earth, air, fire and water.

    First broadcast: 21 Jan 2010

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