PreparED Study Materials
CH 221: General Chemistry I
School: Portland State University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 10
Notes
Study Guides
Chem 221 midterm #1 study outline (Engineering)
CH 221
Portland State University
5 pages | Fall 2015
Videos
H-Cl Bond Energy Explained: ?H Signs Formation & Breakage Dynamics
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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.
Calculating the Amount of Cesium and Iodine in a 38.77g Cs-I Compound
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Learn how to calculate the amounts of Cesium and Iodine in a 38.77g sample of a Cs-I compound. Starting with a 125g compound this tutorial uses conversion factors to find 19.83g of Cesium and 18.94g of Iodine. Perfect for chemistry students seeking to master stoichiometry and compound analysis.
Boyle's Law Explained: From Compression to Pressure Calculation
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Learn the intricacies of Boyle's Law through an example involving isothermal compression of a perfect gas. Watch as we calculate the original pressure using the change in volume and final conditions. This tutorial simplifies complex gas laws for easy comprehension.
Unraveling Hydrocarbon Structures: Decoding Degrees of Unsaturation
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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.
Why Fluorine Can't Form FH? or FCl?: Unpacking VSEPR Theory & Electron
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Explore why fluorine, with its seven valence electrons, doesn't form compounds like FH? or FCl?. Understand the role of VSEPR theory, atomic size, and electronegativity in limiting bond formation. Grasp the interplay of geometric challenges and electron repulsion in compound stability.
Mass of Fluorine in 24.6g SnF? Toothpaste: A Breakdown
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Tin(II) Fluoride in Toothpaste: Dive into the chemistry of Tin(II) Fluoride commonly used in toothpaste to prevent tooth decay. Understand molar mass calculations stoichiometry and determine the fluoride content in a given compound