Browse episode ratings trends for The World of Chemistry. Simply click on the interactive rating graph to explore the best and worst of The World of Chemistry's 26 episodes.
Best Episodes of The World of Chemistry
The Periodic Table
S1 Ep7
7.5
12th Sep 1990
The periodic table affects research.
The Atom
S1 Ep6
6.8
5th Sep 1990
A modern view of the atom and its impact on technology.
A Matter of State
S1 Ep5
6.3
29th Aug 1990
Three states of matter; scientific modeling.
Modeling The Unseen
S1 Ep4
6.3
22nd Aug 1990
Using imagination and experience to explain behavior.
The Age of Polymers
S1 Ep22
6.0
9th Jan 1991
Chemists create synthetics from oil and natural gas.
Futures
S1 Ep26
5.5
6th Feb 1991
Interviews with leaders from academia and industry explore the frontiers of chemical research.
Chemistry and the Environment
S1 Ep25
5.5
30th Jan 1991
Chemistry and the global environment.
The Genetic Code
S1 Ep24
5.5
23rd Jan 1991
Genetic codes that manufacture life-sustaining proteins.
Worst Episodes of The World of Chemistry
The World of Chemistry
S1 Ep1
4.0
1st Aug 1990
An introduction to the series.
Color
S1 Ep2
5.5
8th Aug 1990
The use of color and dye in modern chemistry.
Measurement The Foundation of Chemistry
S1 Ep3
5.5
15th Aug 1990
Accurate and precise measurement.
Chemical Bonds
S1 Ep8
5.5
19th Sep 1990
Chemical bonds: mineral crystals, explosives, fertilizers.
Molecular Architecture
S1 Ep9
5.5
26th Sep 1990
Molecular shape governs their chemistry.
Signals from Within
S1 Ep10
5.5
3rd Oct 1990
Radiation helps scientists fingerprint matter.
The Mole
S1 Ep11
5.5
10th Oct 1990
Scientists use the mole to explain chemical change.
Water
S1 Ep12
5.5
17th Oct 1990
The chemistry of water; conserving water.
The World of Chemistry Episode Guide
The World of Chemistry
S1 Ep1
4.0
1st Aug 1990
An introduction to the series.
Color
S1 Ep2
5.5
8th Aug 1990
The use of color and dye in modern chemistry.
Measurement The Foundation of Chemistry
S1 Ep3
5.5
15th Aug 1990
Accurate and precise measurement.
Modeling The Unseen
S1 Ep4
6.3
22nd Aug 1990
Using imagination and experience to explain behavior.
A Matter of State
S1 Ep5
6.3
29th Aug 1990
Three states of matter; scientific modeling.
The Atom
S1 Ep6
6.8
5th Sep 1990
A modern view of the atom and its impact on technology.
The Periodic Table
S1 Ep7
7.5
12th Sep 1990
The periodic table affects research.
Chemical Bonds
S1 Ep8
5.5
19th Sep 1990
Chemical bonds: mineral crystals, explosives, fertilizers.
Molecular Architecture
S1 Ep9
5.5
26th Sep 1990
Molecular shape governs their chemistry.
Signals from Within
S1 Ep10
5.5
3rd Oct 1990
Radiation helps scientists fingerprint matter.
The Mole
S1 Ep11
5.5
10th Oct 1990
Scientists use the mole to explain chemical change.
Water
S1 Ep12
5.5
17th Oct 1990
The chemistry of water; conserving water.
The Driving Forces
S1 Ep13
5.5
24th Oct 1990
Various forces create and control chemical reactions.
Molecules in Action
S1 Ep14
5.5
31st Oct 1990
Molecules in chemical reactions; catalysts.
The Busy Electron
S1 Ep15
5.5
7th Nov 1990
Electron transfer; corrosion and electrolysis.
The Proton in Chemistry
S1 Ep16
5.5
14th Nov 1990
The measurement and function of acids and bases.
The Precious Envelope
S1 Ep17
5.5
21st Nov 1990
The atmosphere's chemistry; man's impact on it.
The Chemistry of Earth
S1 Ep18
5.5
28th Nov 1990
The chemistry and uses of the earth.
Metals
S1 Ep19
5.5
5th Dec 1990
Properties of metals; manipulating these properties.
On the Surface
S1 Ep20
5.5
12th Dec 1990
Differences between the surface and bulk of substances.
Carbon
S1 Ep21
5.5
19th Dec 1990
Organic chemistry; carbon-based molecules.
The Age of Polymers
S1 Ep22
6.0
9th Jan 1991
Chemists create synthetics from oil and natural gas.
Protein Structure & Function
S1 Ep23
5.5
16th Jan 1991
Molecular structures of natural polymers.
The Genetic Code
S1 Ep24
5.5
23rd Jan 1991
Genetic codes that manufacture life-sustaining proteins.
Chemistry and the Environment
S1 Ep25
5.5
30th Jan 1991
Chemistry and the global environment.
Futures
S1 Ep26
5.5
6th Feb 1991
Interviews with leaders from academia and industry explore the frontiers of chemical research.
The best rated episodes of The World of Chemistry are:
The Periodic Table S1E7 rated 7.5
The Atom S1E6 rated 6.8
A Matter of State S1E5 rated 6.3
Modeling The Unseen S1E4 rated 6.3
The Age of Polymers S1E22 rated 6.0
Futures S1E26 rated 5.5
Chemistry and the Environment S1E25 rated 5.5
The Genetic Code S1E24 rated 5.5
The lowest rated episodes of The World of Chemistry are:
The World of Chemistry S1E1 rated 4.0
Color S1E2 rated 5.5
Measurement The Foundation of Chemistry S1E3 rated 5.5
Chemical Bonds S1E8 rated 5.5
Molecular Architecture S1E9 rated 5.5
Signals from Within S1E10 rated 5.5
The Mole S1E11 rated 5.5
Water S1E12 rated 5.5
The first episode of The World of Chemistry aired on August 01, 1990.
The last episode of The World of Chemistry aired on February 06, 1991.
