CHEM 115: Chemical Principles I

Discover the intricacies of atomic radius and its trends on the periodic table in this video. Unravel the factors influencing atomic size and explore how elements' positions on the periodic table affect their atomic radii.

This video shows you how to balance equations from the reaction of lead(II) sulfide with hydrochloric acid to ammonia's interaction with oxygen. Understand the nuances of atom balancing and grasp the precise stoichiometric relationships.

Unpack the intricacies of solid-state chemistry, focusing on the unit cell structure of tausonite. Discover its empirical formula, atomic arrangement, and the unique coordination patterns of titanium and strontium with oxygen atoms.

The scenario involves an archaeologist analyzing iron in an old building containing nickel-63, which has a known half-life of 92 years. With only 0.78% of the original nickel-63 remaining, the goal is to estimate the year when this discovery was made. We delve into the calculations and principles of first-order decay reactions.

Discover the art of writing balanced, complete ionic, and net ionic equations for various chemical reactions. Learn the nuances that differentiate between these equations and watch them applied to diverse chemical reactants.

Discover the concept of the pseudo-noble gas configuration, differentiating it from the traditional noble gas configuration. Examine examples like tin and indium to illustrate how elements achieve this unique state of stability. Unpack the intriguing intricacies within atomic structures.