PreparED Study Materials
CHEM 4712: Biochemistry
School: University of Missouri - St. Louis
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 4
Notes
Videos
Electronegativity & Acid Strength: Decoding Acid Formulas
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This video discusses how the electronegativity of attached groups affects the strength of acids. Comparing pairs such as Chloroacetic vs Fluoroacetic and Acetic vs Nitroacetic acids, we highlight which is the stronger acid in each pair and why.
Calculating Percent Error: Insights into Experiment Accuracy & Refinem
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Discover the importance of calculating percent error to assess the precision of experiments. Through real-world examples like measuring alcohol's density and the mass of gold, learn how this value offers insights into measurement accuracy and ways to refine methods.
Mastering Molar Mass: Calculations for Key Chemical Compounds
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Discover how to calculate the molar mass of various chemical compounds, including Mercury(I) chloride, Calcium sulfate dihydrate, Chlorine pentoxide, and Sodium hydrogen sulfate. Learn the step-by-step process and atomic mass calculations for accurate results.
Drawing Lewis Structures for Potassium, Barium, Aluminum, and Bromine
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We explore Lewis structures, which depict atom bonding and lone electron pairs. We create Lewis structures for potassium, barium, aluminum, and bromine by using group numbers in the periodic table to determine their valence electrons.
H-Cl Bond Energy Explained: ?H Signs Formation & Breakage Dynamics
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Explore the concept of bond energy with the H-Cl bond as a prime example. Delve into the energy dynamics of bond breaking (endothermic positive ?H) versus bond formation (exothermic negative ?H). Understand how the magnitude remains consistent but signs differ based on energy absorption or release.
Mastering Ionic and Net Ionic Equations for Varied Chemical Reactions
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Discover the art of writing balanced, complete ionic, and net ionic equations for various chemical reactions. Learn the nuances that differentiate between these equations and watch them applied to diverse chemical reactants.