PreparED Study Materials
CHM 12901: Gen Chem With Bio Focus
School: Purdue University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 6
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Videos
Understanding STP: Calculating Gas Volumes at 0°C and 1 ATM
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Discover the fundamental concept of Standard Temperature and Pressure (STP) and its relevance in determining the volume of different gases. Learn to calculate gas volumes at STP using real-life examples of Chlorine, Nitrogen, Helium, and Methane. Grasp essential chemistry concepts seamlessly with practical demonstrations.
Disulfur Decafluoride Disproportionation & Sulfur Oxidation States
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This video explains the disproportionation reaction of disulfur decafluoride at 150°C. It teaches you to write a balanced equation for this reaction and give the oxidation state of S in each compound.
Animal and Plant Energy Storage: Fats and Oils Explained
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This video delves into the fascinating world of energy storage in animals and plants, offering insights into why fats are the primary energy storage compound in animals (except muscles) and why plants opt for alternative strategies instead of using fats and oils.
Chips Nutritional Energy and Body Fat Conversion
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Discover how to calculate the nutritional energy in a bag of chips, and learn the science behind converting excess energy into body fat.
Why geometric isomerism is not possible in alkynes
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This video provides insights into the concept of geometric isomerism in organic chemistry and explains why alkynes, which contain carbon-carbon triple bonds and adopt a linear structure, cannot exhibit this form of isomerism, unlike alkenes with double bonds that restrict rotation.
Shapes & Forces: How Molecule Structure Affects Bonds
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Unveil the correlation between molecular shapes and their respective intermolecular forces. Delve into the specifics of nitrogen trichloride, ammonia, silane, and carbon tetrachloride, highlighting their unique force interactions based on polarity.

























