Meteorology and Metallurgy | Szydlo's At Home Science

Andrew explores the theories of matter which eventually lead to our modern understanding of particles.
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This theories have a real relevance for the study of the weather, or meteorology. Andrew also explores the functioning of a mercury barometer, and finishes with some exciting colourful experiments with mercury.

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Andrew's Meteorology club
03:52 - On barometers
08:20 - Aristotle and Democritus
12:41 - Into the ancient mines
16:20 - On air
18:15 - The first barometer
21:12 - The Fortin barometer
27:08 - Lavoisier and mercury
31:55 - Experiments with mercury,

Andrew Szydlo is a chemist and secondary school teacher at Highgate School, well-loved by pupils and Ri attendees alike. He has given public lectures around the country, been featured on TV shows and has become a popular regular face on our channel.

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