CHEM 231: Organic Chemistry I

Explore the chemical combination of nitrogen and fluorine to produce nitrogen trifluoride. Learn how to determine the limiting reactant and calculate the theoretical yield using stoichiometry principles.

This video explains the importance of the number of valence electrons in an element's chemical behavior and demonstrates how to determine the valence electrons for potassium, calcium, and aluminum based on their positions in the periodic table. Valence electrons dictate an element's reactivity with other elements, making this knowledge essential for understanding chemical reactions.

Discover how to calculate the vapor pressure of a glycerin solution when mixed with water at a specific temperature. A valuable chemistry lesson.

Explore the properties of various molecules like diazene, hydrogen peroxide, and carbon tetrafluoride. Understand the influence of molecular shape and electronegativity on polarity. Discover why some are polar while others are nonpolar based on their structure.

This discussion delves into the use of acetone as a solvent for removing water from laboratory glassware, exploring the science behind its effectiveness and the role of hydrogen bonding in facilitating rapid evaporation.

This video explains the disproportionation reaction of disulfur decafluoride at 150°C. It teaches you to write a balanced equation for this reaction and give the oxidation state of S in each compound.