CHEM 2321: Organic Chemistry I

Discover the importance of calculating percent error to assess the precision of experiments. Through real-world examples like measuring alcohol's density and the mass of gold, learn how this value offers insights into measurement accuracy and ways to refine methods.

Explore the diverse structures of C?H?? alkyl groups and classify them into primary, secondary, or tertiary categories. Through a visualization of carbon atom arrangements, uncover the nuances of n-pentyl, sec-pentyl, tert-pentyl, isopentyl, and neopentyl structures.

Explore unique strategies employed by prokaryotes and discover if they possess exclusive mechanisms for handling extreme DNA damage that elude eukaryotes."

Unravel the science behind endothermic and exothermic processes by studying vaporization and condensation. Grasp the molecular changes involved and understand the role of heat in these transformations. A comprehensive look into why vaporization requires heat, while condensation releases it.

Join us in this video as we debunk common misconceptions about the periodic table. We explore and clarify statements regarding atomic size, electron configurations, reactivity, and electron removal. Dive into the world of chemistry and gain a deeper understanding of the periodic table's fascinating principles.

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.