CHEM 100: Chemistry in Everyday Life

Join us in this enlightening video as we delve into the inner workings of barometers. Discover how these essential weather instruments operate, using a column of mercury to measure pressure. We'll explore the principles behind this ingenious device and help you understand the science behind pressure measurement. Whether you're a weather enthusiast or a science lover, this video will provide valuable insights into the fascinating world of barometers.

Discover the method to determine the formula mass for various compounds. Learn about the importance of atomic masses and their role in compounds like Aluminium sulfate, Diphosphorus Trioxide, and more. Understand the step-by-step approach to accurately calculate molecular weights.

In this video, the presenter demonstrates the process of calculating the volume of 125g for three different liquids—Acetone, Olive oil, and Chloroform—using the formula "Volume = Mass / Density," providing step-by-step solutions for each liquid, ultimately revealing their respective volumes. This instructional video guides viewers through the calculations and showcases the outcome for each liquid's volume.

In this video we clarify why lattice energy in solids is always a positive value due to the energy needed to separate ions making it an endothermic process. On the flip side hydration energy is always negative as it releases heat when ions dissolve in water making it an exothermic reaction. We use sodium chloride as a real-world example to illustrate these crucial thermodynamic concepts

When an ionic compound dissolves in water, it undergoes dissociation into its constituent ions. The total moles of ions released is determined by adding up the moles of each ion generated during this dissociation process. In the case of (a) disodium hydrogen phosphate (Na?HPO?), it dissociates into two sodium ions and one hydrogen phosphate ion. For (b) copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate (CuSO? · 5H?O), it dissociates into one copper ion and one sulfate ion. In (c), nickel(II) chloride (NiCl?) diss

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