PreparED Study Materials
CHEM 105: Physical Chemistry
School: University of Minnesota Duluth
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 3
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Decoding Compound Names: What's HNO2(aq) Called in Chemistry
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Discover the process of naming acids based on their anions and oxidation states. This video breaks down the correct naming of HNO2(aq) by distinguishing its anion and determining its place in the world of mineral acids.
Indium Secrets: Electron Config Magnetism & HCl Reaction
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This video breaks down the configurations for In In+ In2+ and In3+ distinguishing between diamagnetic and paramagnetic properties. Uncover the oxidation state of Indium in InCl2 and understand its diamagnetic nature.
Glassware Drying with Acetone: The Science Behind It
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This discussion delves into the use of acetone as a solvent for removing water from laboratory glassware, exploring the science behind its effectiveness and the role of hydrogen bonding in facilitating rapid evaporation.
Classify: (a) Mixture (b) Element (c) Mixture (d) Compound
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In this video, we classify substances as elements, compounds, or mixtures, with air and soy sauce as mixtures, iron as an element, and table salt as a compound.
Calculate a Building's Age Using Nickel-63 Decay
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The scenario involves an archaeologist analyzing iron in an old building containing nickel-63, which has a known half-life of 92 years. With only 0.78% of the original nickel-63 remaining, the goal is to estimate the year when this discovery was made. We delve into the calculations and principles of first-order decay reactions.
Rutherford's Gold Foil: The Pivot to the Modern Nuclear Atom Model
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Discover Rutherford's pivotal Gold Foil Experiment and its impact on atomic theory. Unveil the discrepancies with the Plum Pudding Model. Grasp the birth of the nuclear atom model through unexpected alpha particle deflections.