PreparED Study Materials
CHEM 311: Organic Chemistry
School: University of South Carolina Aiken
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 2
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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.
Amino Acid Structural Formulas at Low pH
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Explore the protonation of amino acids, specifically valine and threonine, when subjected to a pH lower than their isoelectric points, highlighting the structural changes in their carboxyl and amino groups.
Speed of Light Explained: Earth, Billions of Km & the Concept of Light
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Discover the incredible speed of light as it zips 7.5 times around Earth in just a second! Marvel at its daily and yearly travels, equating to billions and trillions of kilometers. Dive deeper into the concept of a 'light year' and its significance in astronomical measurements.
Strong vs. Weak Acids: Ionization Differences in Water
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Uncover the distinct behaviors of hydrochloric acid and acetic acid in water. Learn about the complete ionization of strong acids and the partial ionization of weak ones, emphasizing the differentiation in proton donation.
Classifying the Boiling of Water: Physical or Chemical Change? Justify
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This video tackles the classification of boiling water as either a physical or chemical change, examining the provided options. We conclude that boiling is a physical change, as the water's chemical composition remains the same during the transition from liquid to gas.
Determining Oil & Ball Bearing Density: Physics Explained
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Discover how to determine the density of mineral oil and a metal ball bearing using a graduated cylinder. Learn the method of calculating the mass difference and volume to deduce the density and radius of the ball. Watch a detailed physics experiment explained step by step.


