PreparED Study Materials
CHEM 2910: Special Topics in Chemistry
School: University of Minnesota
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 2
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Chemical Formulas for Barium Hydroxide, Magnesium Sulfite, and More
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This video discusses the process of writing chemical formulas for different compounds, providing details on the types and charges of ions involved in each compound's composition. The video concludes with the chemical formulas for barium hydroxide, magnesium sulfite, calcium carbonate, ammonium sulfate, and lithium hydrogen carbonate.
Molecular Geometry & Polarity: Why CO? & CCl? Are Nonpolar Explained
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Uncover the intriguing relationship between molecular geometry and polarity in chemistry. Using CO? and CCl? as examples, learn how polar bonds can result in nonpolar molecules. Recognize the role of symmetry in determining molecular polarity.
Rutherford's Gold Foil: The Pivot to the Modern Nuclear Atom Model
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Discover Rutherford's pivotal Gold Foil Experiment and its impact on atomic theory. Unveil the discrepancies with the Plum Pudding Model. Grasp the birth of the nuclear atom model through unexpected alpha particle deflections.
Counting Oxygen Atoms in Various Molecular Sets
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Discover the simple yet essential method for counting the number of oxygen atoms in different molecular sets, including molecules and ions.
Acid Strength Comparison: Isomers and Proton Removal Explained
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This video provides insights into determining the acid strength of various isomers by examining the ease of proton removal and the stability of the resulting anion. By comparing Propanamine to Trimethylamine and Methoxyethane to Propanol, we determine which compounds are more acidic.
The Wobble Concept: Explaining Codon Variability in Amino Acid Encodin
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Join us as we delve into the intriguing world of genetic coding and discover how the concept of wobble accounts for variations in codons encoding a single amino acid.