CHEM 123: General Chemistry Lab

Learn how to calculate the amounts of Cesium and Iodine in a 38.77g sample of a Cs-I compound. Starting with a 125g compound this tutorial uses conversion factors to find 19.83g of Cesium and 18.94g of Iodine. Perfect for chemistry students seeking to master stoichiometry and compound analysis.

Explore the protonation of amino acids, specifically valine and threonine, when subjected to a pH lower than their isoelectric points, highlighting the structural changes in their carboxyl and amino groups.

Uncover the nuances of the CO? molecule's polarity and its electron dynamics. Understand how bending and stretching motions influence its electron density. Grasp the analogy of CO? to a jumping rope, highlighting its overall nonpolar nature.

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.

Discover the Intricate Checks and Balances in Protein Synthesis Fidelity: Join us in this video to unravel the two critical moments when the accuracy of protein synthesis is assured, shedding light on the 'how' and 'when' of this essential process.

Explore the fascinating discovery of a glucose polymer with alternating glycosidic linkages. We'll visualize its Haworth projection and investigate its potential role in organisms, pondering whether it primarily serves a structural or energy storage function. Additionally, we'll discuss which types of organisms might utilize this unique polysaccharide as a potential food source.