CHEM 4228: Catalysis

Explore how to determine the oxidation states of Chlorine in various ions using fundamental rules in chemistry. Learn the importance of oxidation numbers in understanding chemical reactions and the art of balancing chemical equations.

Discover the balanced chemical equation for photosynthesis, where CO? and H?O produce glucose and O?. Uncover the step-by-step breakdown of the equation, ensuring atom balance. Grasp a clear understanding of this vital process in plant biology.

Learn about mass changes in an iron bar when exposed to moist air, including the formation of rust (Fe?O?) and how to calculate the final mass.

Explore the fascinating process of calculating the mass of silicon in Earth's crust. Learn how to convert Earth's total mass to grams, determine the crust's mass percentage, and find the silicon's mass within the crust. Discover the scale of silicon's presence in our planet's outer layer.

Discover how to choose the right indicator for a titration involving Potassium hydrogen phthalate (KHP) and a strong base. Grasp the calculations from molar mass to pH and understand why Thymolphthalein is the ideal choice for a change near pH 8.95.

This video guides you through calculating the theoretical yield of a product in moles for a given chemical reaction by identifying the limiting reactant. It explains how to determine the limiting reactant for different quantities of reactants and then calculates the corresponding moles of the product, ensuring an accurate theoretical yield estimation.