CHEM 160: Principles of Chemistry Laboratory I

Discover how to calculate specific rotations of samples using a polarimeter in this informative chemistry tutorial. Explore optical activity and learn step-by-step calculations for two real-world examples. Enhance your understanding of specific rotation and its application in chemical analysis.

Explore the process of determining the number of water molecules in a barium chloride hydrate. Through a reaction with sulfuric acid, the video highlights how to derive the formation of barium sulfate and its mass calculations. A comprehensive chemical analysis leads to finding the elusive 'x' value, revealing the water-to-salt ratio.

Understand the process of calculating percent composition using the molecular formula. Grasp the methodology with compounds like C2H4O2, CH2O2, and more. Discover how atomic masses influence the mass percent of elements in various compounds.

In this video, the problem involves calculating the mass of magnesium oxide (MgO) produced when 14.8 liters of oxygen gas react with magnesium metal according to the chemical equation 2Mg + O2 -> 2MgO. The stoichiometric relationship is used to determine that 0.6607 moles of oxygen gas results in 1.3214 moles of MgO, with a final calculation yielding a mass of 53.25 grams of MgO formed during the reaction at Standard Temperature and Pressure (STP).

Discover the process of naming acids based on their anions and oxidation states. This video breaks down the correct naming of HNO2(aq) by distinguishing its anion and determining its place in the world of mineral acids.

In this chemistry tutorial learn how to calculate the molar mass of various compounds using atomic masses from the periodic table. Discover the molar mass for compounds such as Strontium Hydroxide Dinitrogen Trioxide Sodium Chlorate and Chromium(III) Oxide. A concise guide to understanding molar masses and their real-world applications.