CHEM 103: General Chemistry 1

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.

Compare the acidity of chromium trioxide (CrO?) and chromium (II) oxide (CrO) in water. Chromium trioxide forms strong chromic acid increasing hydronium ions, while chromium (II) oxide has weaker oxidizing properties, resulting in a less acidic solution.

Explore the concept of the degree of unsaturation in hydrocarbons. Understand its importance in revealing double bonds, triple bonds, or rings. Learn through examples like limonene, squalene, and lycopene.

This video provides insights into determining the acid strength of various isomers by examining the ease of proton removal and the stability of the resulting anion. By comparing Propanamine to Trimethylamine and Methoxyethane to Propanol, we determine which compounds are more acidic.

Explore the atomic world and the crucial distinctions between lone pair and bonding pair electrons in this insightful video. Delve into the fundamental aspects of atomic structure, electron orbitals, and their roles in chemical bonding, reactivity, and molecule formation.

Learn the method to determine the count of SO? molecules, sulfur, and oxygen atoms from a given amount of sulfur dioxide (SO?). Understand the application of Avogadro's number in translating moles to molecules. Grasp key concepts of atomic structure and counting with hands-on examples.