PreparED Study Materials
CHEM 101: General Chemistry
School: Radford University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 9
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Counting Chlorine Atoms in Key Chemical Compounds: A Detailed Breakdow
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Uncover the count of chlorine atoms in various chemical compounds. Grasp the calculations in Carbon tetrachloride, Calcium chloride, Phosphorus trichloride, and Sodium chloride. Gain clarity on atomic count across multiple molecules.
Animal and Plant Energy Storage: Fats and Oils Explained
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This video delves into the fascinating world of energy storage in animals and plants, offering insights into why fats are the primary energy storage compound in animals (except muscles) and why plants opt for alternative strategies instead of using fats and oils.
Net ATP Yield from Oleic Acid (18:1 ??) Calculation
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Join us in this video as we dive into the intricacies of calculating the net ATP yield from oleic acid (18:1 ??). We'll provide a step-by-step guide and offer helpful hints to ensure an accurate calculation, including a critical step that bypasses acyl-CoA dehydrogenase.
Perfecting Perbromate Ion: Achieving Zero Formal Charges
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Learn how to create a Lewis structure for the perbromate ion, ensuring all atoms achieve zero formal charges. Follow the step-by-step guide to understand the bonding and electron distribution in this chemical compound.
Calculating the Mass of CCl4: Using Density and Volume Insights
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Learn the method to calculate the mass of a substance using its density and volume. This video demonstrates the practical application of density in determining the mass of carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) from a given volume.
Determining Bond Types: Ionic, Polar Covalent, or Covalent in Chemical
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This discussion revolves around the classification of chemical bonds as ionic, polar covalent, or covalent based on the electronegativity difference between the atoms involved. The general criteria for this classification are explained: a difference greater than 1.7 indicates an ionic bond, between 0.5 and 1.7 signifies a polar covalent bond, and less than 0.5 designates a covalent bond. It then applies these criteria to four specific examples, including the CC bond in ethane (H?CCH?), the KI bo









