Synopsis
Spec references J248: C3.4b J250: C3.4b. Professor Jim Al-Khalili recreates the electrolysis experiment that lead to Sir Humphrey Davy discovering the element potassium. (Potassium hydroxide is referred to by the historical term potash in the video).
- Programme: Curriculum Bites
- Series: KS4
- Episode: Double Science: 1
- Channel: CBBC
- Broadcast year: 2003
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Chemistry (J248): C3.4b
Combined Science (J250): C3.4b
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