CHEM 3221: Organic Chemistry Lab 1

Join us in this video as we dive into the intricacies of calculating the net ATP yield from oleic acid (18:1 ??). We'll provide a step-by-step guide and offer helpful hints to ensure an accurate calculation, including a critical step that bypasses acyl-CoA dehydrogenase.

Unpack the difference between quantitative and non-quantitative observations. Examples include a person's weight on the Moon and the depth a hand pump can reach. Learn why precise measurements are crucial in scientific studies.

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.

Compare the acidity of chromium trioxide (CrO?) and chromium (II) oxide (CrO) in water. Chromium trioxide forms strong chromic acid increasing hydronium ions, while chromium (II) oxide has weaker oxidizing properties, resulting in a less acidic solution.

Discover the intricacies of the electron configuration for phosphorus, from its atomic number to its orbital notation. Learn about unpaired electrons, energy levels, and the significance of inner-shell electrons. Understand how orbital structures define an element's properties.

Explore the polar nature of Chloromethane and the nonpolar characteristics of Methane. Understand the impact of electronegativity differences and bond types. Deciphering molecular polarity through the lens of tetrahedral structures.