PreparED Study Materials
CEM 171: Chemistry 1
School: Michigan State University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 12
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Videos
Rutherford's Gold Foil: The Pivot to the Modern Nuclear Atom Model
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Discover Rutherford's pivotal Gold Foil Experiment and its impact on atomic theory. Unveil the discrepancies with the Plum Pudding Model. Grasp the birth of the nuclear atom model through unexpected alpha particle deflections.
Glassware Drying with Acetone: The Science Behind It
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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.
Moles of H in Samples: H?O, NH?, N?H?, C??H??
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Discover how to calculate the number of moles of hydrogen in different chemical samples, including H?O, NH?, N?H?, and C??H??.
False Statements on the Periodic Table
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Join us in this video as we debunk common misconceptions about the periodic table. We explore and clarify statements regarding atomic size, electron configurations, reactivity, and electron removal. Dive into the world of chemistry and gain a deeper understanding of the periodic table's fascinating principles.
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.
Calculating Vapor Pressure & Its Lowering: Urea in Water at 35°C
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Explore the intriguing process of determining the vapor pressure of a urea-water solution at 35°C. Using Raoult's law we'll calculate the mole fraction of water and urea leading to the solution's vapor pressure. Learn how the solution's composition affects vapor-pressure lowering




























