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Ways of Knowing – Intro to Chemistry (4:43)

Key Ideas

As this video progresses, key ideas will be introduced to invoke discussion.

Key Ideas

Think about the following questions as you watch the video


  1. 01:12 What do chemists mean by structure and composition of a compound?
  2. 01:54 What is an example of how understanding the structure of a molecule can help us understand its properties?
  3. 03:40 What is an example of how chemistry is central to other scientific disciplines?