CHEM 212: Organic Chemistry II

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 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.

Classify substances into various categories: element compound homogeneous mixture and heterogeneous mixture. This video breaks down the fundamental distinctions between pure substances and mixtures illustrating with real-world examples like urine pure water a Snickers™ bar and soil. A concise guide for understanding the essence of material classification in chemistry.

Master metric unit conversions with step-by-step examples, including cm to meters, g to kilograms, cm to millimeters, and mL to liters.

The kinetic molecular theory of gases describes the random motion and speed distribution of gas molecules in a container, and when considering various statements about the average speeds of these molecules, it's important to understand how they behave under different conditions.

This video explores the process of fatty acid catabolism, highlighting its occurrence in the mitochondria, the crucial role of mitochondria in energy generation, and the metabolic reactions involved without revealing specific details or conclusions.