CHEM 100: Chemistry and Life

In biochemistry, polymers are essential macromolecules, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids, each adopting specific shapes and performing vital functions within cells, with proteins serving diverse roles, nucleic acids carrying genetic information, catalysis expediting reactions, and the genetic code enabling protein synthesis.

Explore the fascinating world of intermolecular forces in this brief video, featuring HCl, F?, and C?H?? molecules. Learn about the bonds that hold these substances together!

Discover the incredible speed of light as it zips 7.5 times around Earth in just a second! Marvel at its daily and yearly travels, equating to billions and trillions of kilometers. Dive deeper into the concept of a 'light year' and its significance in astronomical measurements.

In this exploration, we delve into the fundamental units of various substances, whether they are single atoms, molecules, or formula units. We examine ionic compounds like Rb?O and Fe(NO?)?, characterized by formula units as their basic components, and covalent compounds like N? and N?F?, where molecules are the fundamental units.

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.

This video guides you through calculating the theoretical yield of a product in moles for a given chemical reaction by identifying the limiting reactant. It explains how to determine the limiting reactant for different quantities of reactants and then calculates the corresponding moles of the product, ensuring an accurate theoretical yield estimation.