Carbon

Harry Kroto, from Florida State University, discusses the amazing element carbon, the compounds it forms, and the uses including carbon nanotubes.

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Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Intended Audience: Educators

Keywords: harry, kroto, carbon, florida, state, university, chemistry, element

Instructional Component Type(s): Perspectives Video: Expert

Resource Collection: CPALMS Perspectives Videos - General

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