CHEM 251: Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry

Explore the differences between physical and chemical properties in substances. Learn some fundamentals of chemistry and understand how substances interact and change.

Explore the intricacies of electron configurations around the atomic nucleus. Understand the ordered filling of energy levels in atoms like Rubidium, Germanium, and Argon. A deep look into the ground-state configurations of key elements.

Unravel the chemistry behind precipitation reactions and the creation of insoluble salts. Learn how aqueous ions interact to form solid precipitates, illustrated with examples like silver nitrate and sodium chloride. Understand their significance in fields from water treatment to qualitative analysis.

Learn how to create a Lewis structure for the perbromate ion, ensuring all atoms achieve zero formal charges. Follow the step-by-step guide to understand the bonding and electron distribution in this chemical compound.

Learn the art of precise chemical calculations in this video. Discover how Chromium(III) oxide reacts with hydrogen sulfide to form chromium(III) sulfide and water, all while unraveling the necessary steps to determine the exact quantities involved.

Discover the contrasting processes of vaporization and condensation and their thermal nature. Understand why boiling is endothermic, absorbing heat, while condensation is exothermic, releasing heat, and how these processes impact ?H values.