Chemistry: A Volatile History (2010)

Name: Chemistry: A Volatile History
Genre: Documentary
Rating: 8.3
Cast: Jim Al-Khalili

Documentary

Jim Al-Khalili traces the story of how the elements, the building blocks that make up our entire world, were discovered and mapped.

IMDb rating: 8.3 (386 votes)
Episode average: 8.2 -0.1 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Cast

Jim Al-Khalili Self - Presenter

Seasons

Season 1 (2010)

8.23 avg 3 episodes 8.3 → 8.2

Consistent
Declining

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Discovering the Elements	8.3	36
2	The Order of the Elements	8.2	33
3	The Power of the Elements	8.2	25