CHEM 461: CHEM 461

This video explores the structural and functional differences between sphingomyelins and glycolipids, two types of lipids found in cell membranes, highlighting their commonalities in backbone and fatty acid composition and their distinctive roles in cell structure and recognition.

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

Learn how to determine the weight of white gas carried by a backpacker using its density. A valuable skill for hikers and campers.

Unravel electron configurations for transition metals including zinc copper zirconium and iron. Understand how atomic number influences electron arrangement based on the Pauli exclusion principle Hund's rule and the Aufbau principle. Decode the configurations of each metal with clarity.

Explore the diverse structures of C?H?? alkyl groups and classify them into primary, secondary, or tertiary categories. Through a visualization of carbon atom arrangements, uncover the nuances of n-pentyl, sec-pentyl, tert-pentyl, isopentyl, and neopentyl structures.