CHEM 150: Principles of Chemistry I

Discover how to calculate the nutritional energy in a bag of chips, and learn the science behind converting excess energy into body fat.

This video breaks down the process of calculating the time and number of photons required to boil water in a microwave. Using given power, wavelength, and water specifics, we determine both energy needs and photon count.

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

Unravel the Lewis structures of BrF?, ClF?, and IF? and their relationship with the octet rule. Examine how fluorine bonds with bromine, chlorine, and iodine. Identify molecules that deviate from the standard octet distribution.

Break down the mysteries of ions like Al³?, S²?, I?, and Ag?. Discover how the electron count impacts ion charge by exploring Aluminium, Sulfur, Iodine, and Silver. Enhance your understanding of protons, electrons, and their relationship in ions.

Discover the balanced chemical equation for photosynthesis, where CO? and H?O produce glucose and O?. Uncover the step-by-step breakdown of the equation, ensuring atom balance. Grasp a clear understanding of this vital process in plant biology.