All matter in the observable universe from a single blade of grass to a planet in a faraway galaxy is made up of atoms, molecules, and compounds. This program introduces these minuscule building blocks in five sections.

Based on the Chelsea House book series Essential Chemistry (10 volumes, 2007-2008) ; Filmed at Widener University and the Chemical Heritage Foundation.

1 videodisc ; Features: Chapter selection ; Nucleus. Electrons. Elements. Energy of atoms. Common compounds.