PreparED Study Materials
CHEM 498: Undergraduate Comprehensive Examination
School: Catholic University of America
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 7
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Lone Pair vs. Bonding Pair Electrons: Atomic Insights Unveiled
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Explore the atomic world and the crucial distinctions between lone pair and bonding pair electrons in this insightful video. Delve into the fundamental aspects of atomic structure, electron orbitals, and their roles in chemical bonding, reactivity, and molecule formation.
Comparing Viscosity: Why C5H11OH is 12x Thicker than C6H14 at 20°C
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Explore the intriguing contrast between Pentanol and Hexane's viscosity at 20 degrees Celsius. Uncover how molecular interactions influence a liquid's 'thickness' and discover why similar molecular weights can lead to vastly different substance properties
Vaporization vs. Condensation: Heat Absorption & Release
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Discover the contrasting processes of vaporization and condensation and their thermal nature. Understand why boiling is endothermic, absorbing heat, while condensation is exothermic, releasing heat, and how these processes impact ?H values.
Iron Nail Heating: Finding Temperature After 15J Transfer
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Discover the process of determining the final temperature of an iron nail after heat absorption. Using the specific heat capacity of iron and the heat transfer formula, we calculate the temperature increase and reveal the nail's new thermal state. This tutorial offers a clear understanding of how materials respond to heat.
Reactions of Isopentyl Bromide with Various Reagents
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Explore the fascinating reactions of isopentyl bromide with a variety of reagents and uncover the expected products in each scenario.