CHE 427: Organic Chemistry of Biological Molecules

Explore the fascinating discovery of a glucose polymer with alternating glycosidic linkages. We'll visualize its Haworth projection and investigate its potential role in organisms, pondering whether it primarily serves a structural or energy storage function. Additionally, we'll discuss which types of organisms might utilize this unique polysaccharide as a potential food source.

Examine the nature of bonds in methylamine, ethane, fluoromethane, and methanol. Identify ethane's nonpolar covalent bond and understand why fluoromethane's bond leans toward the ionic spectrum. Grasp essential concepts in molecular bonding with this deep analysis.

Discover the process to determine the quantity of ammonia (NH?) required to produce a specific amount of ammonium sulfate ((NH?)?SO?). Through a step-by-step explanation, learn the application of the balanced chemical equation and molar mass conversions. Transform theoretical chemistry into practical knowledge with this insightful guide.

Learn the intricacies of Boyle's Law through an example involving isothermal compression of a perfect gas. Watch as we calculate the original pressure using the change in volume and final conditions. This tutorial simplifies complex gas laws for easy comprehension.

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.