Bill Nye explores how combining chemical elements results in a chemical reaction that creates energy. The science guy presents a variety of experiments to demonstrate how mixing chemical elements causes a chemical reaction. Combustion is demonstrated through examples of fire, explosives, and gas-powered engines. Also illustrates how chemical elements can bond together to create chemical compounds and introduces the periodic table of elements.

Award-winning series explores the world of science and nature using humor, music, experiments, and interviews with scientists. DVD features fully indexed chapters correlated to National Science Standards, downloadable teacher's guide, interactive glossary and quiz, Internet links, and bonus materials.

1. Big idea -- 2. Try this : clean a penny -- 3. Way cool scientist : fireworks -- 4. Big demo : periodic table -- 5. Music video.