CHEM 120: Chemistry of Life

Discover the fascinating world of chemical reactions with N-Bromosuccinimide (NBS) in Carbon Tetrachloride (CCl4), initiated by light. Explore the bromination process and its effects on molecules like cyclopentene, 2,3-dimethylbut-2-ene, and CH3 toluene, leading to valuable insights into organic chemistry.

This discussion revolves around the classification of chemical bonds as ionic, polar covalent, or covalent based on the electronegativity difference between the atoms involved. The general criteria for this classification are explained: a difference greater than 1.7 indicates an ionic bond, between 0.5 and 1.7 signifies a polar covalent bond, and less than 0.5 designates a covalent bond. It then applies these criteria to four specific examples, including the CC bond in ethane (H?CCH?), the KI bo

Explore the captivating branches of philosophy, understanding ethics as our moral guide, aesthetics as the interpreter of beauty, and logic as the foundation for clear reasoning. Delight in the insights these disciplines offer, enhancing our perspectives on life, art, and thought.

This video explores the concept of structural levels (primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary) in biomolecules, focusing on double-stranded DNA, tRNA, and mRNA to understand the diverse ways these molecules exhibit these structural layers.

Learn how to compute the freezing point of water at various solution concentrations using the freezing point depression formula. Uncover the relationship between concentration and the lowered freezing points for four distinct solutions. Equip yourself with essential knowledge on the effects of solute concentration on water's freezing behavior.

Explore the concept of the degree of unsaturation in hydrocarbons. Understand its importance in revealing double bonds, triple bonds, or rings. Learn through examples like limonene, squalene, and lycopene.