PreparED Study Materials
CHEM 1311: General Chemistry I
School: Austin Community College
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 3
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Drawing the Lewis Structure for Glycine: The Protein Building Block
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Discover how amino acids, specifically glycine, form the foundation of proteins. Understand and visualize the Lewis structure representation of glycine. Grasp the significance of atomic bonding and electron distribution.
Comparing Viscosity: Why C5H11OH is 12x Thicker than C6H14 at 20°C
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Explore the intriguing contrast between Pentanol and Hexane's viscosity at 20 degrees Celsius. Uncover how molecular interactions influence a liquid's 'thickness' and discover why similar molecular weights can lead to vastly different substance properties
Converting Pressure Units to Atmospheres: mmHg, bars, Torr, kPa
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In this instructional video, we explore the conversion of various pressure units into atmospheres, covering mmHg, bars, Torr, and kPa. The process involves utilizing conversion factors to ensure accurate results for each unit. By the end, you'll have equivalent pressures in atmospheres for the given values, enhancing your understanding of pressure conversions.
Unveiling Earth's Crust: Calculating Silicon Mass
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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.
Classifying the Boiling of Water: Physical or Chemical Change? Justify
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This video tackles the classification of boiling water as either a physical or chemical change, examining the provided options. We conclude that boiling is a physical change, as the water's chemical composition remains the same during the transition from liquid to gas.
Do Rusting and Burning Violate Conservation of Mass?
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This video explores the processes of rusting in iron and burning a match, addressing whether the observed changes in mass violate the law of conservation of mass, and explains how these processes align with the law.


