CHEM 103: Basic Principles of Chemistry

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.

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.

Explore the fascinating process of calculating the mass of silicon in Earth's crust. Learn how to convert Earth's total mass to grams, determine the crust's mass percentage, and find the silicon's mass within the crust. Discover the scale of silicon's presence in our planet's outer layer.

Discover the balanced chemical equation for photosynthesis, where CO? and H?O produce glucose and O?. Uncover the step-by-step breakdown of the equation, ensuring atom balance. Grasp a clear understanding of this vital process in plant biology.

Learn how to draw open-chain structures for various sugars, from ketotetrose to amino sugars. This video offers visual demonstrations of ketopentose, deoxyaldohexose, and more, highlighting key molecular differences.