A chronicle of early breakthroughs in chemistry includes the discovery of a method to produce organic compounds and the discovery of covalent bonds, which are the cornerstone of organic chemistry. Covalent bonds are defined, and two-dimensional computer animation shows how they are formed. (10 minutes)

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