CHEM 1211: Freshman Chemistry I

Explore the fascinating discovery of a glucose polymer with alternating glycosidic linkages. We'll visualize its Haworth projection and investigate its potential role in organisms, pondering whether it primarily serves a structural or energy storage function. Additionally, we'll discuss which types of organisms might utilize this unique polysaccharide as a potential food source.

Explore the captivating branches of philosophy, understanding ethics as our moral guide, aesthetics as the interpreter of beauty, and logic as the foundation for clear reasoning. Delight in the insights these disciplines offer, enhancing our perspectives on life, art, and thought.

Explore the art of constructing Lewis dot structures for ionic compounds such as SrO Li2S CaI2 and RbF. Understand the electron transfer process by diving into each atom's valency and its role in compound formation. Unpack the intricacies of ionic interactions for a deeper chemistry insight.

Learn the intricacies of Boyle's Law through an example involving isothermal compression of a perfect gas. Watch as we calculate the original pressure using the change in volume and final conditions. This tutorial simplifies complex gas laws for easy comprehension.

Explore the distinction between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures. Through real-world examples like baby oil, chocolate chip cookies, and wine, understand their uniformity, phases, and how components are distributed.