CHEM 0960: General Chemistry for Engrs

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.

Join us in this enlightening video as we delve into the inner workings of barometers. Discover how these essential weather instruments operate, using a column of mercury to measure pressure. We'll explore the principles behind this ingenious device and help you understand the science behind pressure measurement. Whether you're a weather enthusiast or a science lover, this video will provide valuable insights into the fascinating world of barometers.

Unravel electron configurations for transition metals including zinc copper zirconium and iron. Understand how atomic number influences electron arrangement based on the Pauli exclusion principle Hund's rule and the Aufbau principle. Decode the configurations of each metal with clarity.

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.

Understand the process of calculating percent composition using the molecular formula. Grasp the methodology with compounds like C2H4O2, CH2O2, and more. Discover how atomic masses influence the mass percent of elements in various compounds.