In this program students will see how chemical compounds are placed into groups so that they may be studied easier. Acids and bases are explored, emphasizing their nature and common everyday uses. Carbon compounds are discussed. Colorful animations, vivid graphics, and live action footage help bring compounds to life for students. Other terminology includes: acid, base, pH, salt, carbon, organic, and hydrocarbon.

Originally released by Visual Learning, 2005. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on April 18, 2015. Teacher's guide available under Additional info tag.

Introduction: Compounds in Chemistry (0:48); --What are Chemical Compounds (1:54); -- Acids (1:47); -- Bases (1:10); -- Measuring Acids and Bases (2:46); -- Salts (1:19); -- Carbon Compounds (1:55); -- Hydrocarbons (1:45); -- Summing Up (1:56); -- Video Assessment (2:53); -- Credits: Compounds in Chemistsry (0:44); -- What are chemical compounds (0:49); .