CHM 2095: Chemistry for Engineers 1

Explore the concept of the degree of unsaturation in hydrocarbons. Understand its importance in revealing double bonds, triple bonds, or rings. Learn through examples like limonene, squalene, and lycopene.

Explore the power of chemical names and symbols in deciphering copper compound formation at each step of the copper cycle, with an illustrative example.

This discussion highlights the significance of studying chiral molecules in biochemistry, emphasizing their impact on biological activity, molecular recognition, pharmacokinetics, and biomedical research, without revealing specific examples or findings.

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.

Explore the fascinating conversion of cyclohexane and oxygen into adipic acid, essential in nylon manufacture. This video breaks down the calculation of theoretical yield, actual yield, and the resultant percent yield of the process. From molar masses to intricate equations, get a concise understanding of this industrial reaction.

Explore the process of determining the number of water molecules in a barium chloride hydrate. Through a reaction with sulfuric acid, the video highlights how to derive the formation of barium sulfate and its mass calculations. A comprehensive chemical analysis leads to finding the elusive 'x' value, revealing the water-to-salt ratio.