CHM 121: Chemistry for the Biosciences I

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.

In this video we clarify why lattice energy in solids is always a positive value due to the energy needed to separate ions making it an endothermic process. On the flip side hydration energy is always negative as it releases heat when ions dissolve in water making it an exothermic reaction. We use sodium chloride as a real-world example to illustrate these crucial thermodynamic concepts

Explore the concept of bond energy with the H-Cl bond as a prime example. Delve into the energy dynamics of bond breaking (endothermic positive ?H) versus bond formation (exothermic negative ?H). Understand how the magnitude remains consistent but signs differ based on energy absorption or release.

Master the conversion of moles to grams with clear step-by-step guidance. Explore specific calculations for substances like carbon tetrafluoride and magnesium fluoride. Grasp the nuances of handling different units like millimoles and kilomoles in the context of substances such as carbon disulfide and sulfur trioxide

Explore how to calculate the mass and volume of ethylene glycol, a common antifreeze, using its density. Understand the essentials of density-related calculations.

This video guides viewers through the process of calculating the volume occupied by Hydrochloric acid gas or HCl at standard temperature and pressure. Using the molar mass of HCl and its properties as an ideal gas the tutorial comprehensively explains each step to determine the volume from a given mass at STP. A must-watch for understanding gas volume conversions in chemistry