CHEM 107: Biochemistry

Discover how to calculate specific rotations of samples using a polarimeter in this informative chemistry tutorial. Explore optical activity and learn step-by-step calculations for two real-world examples. Enhance your understanding of specific rotation and its application in chemical analysis.

Discover the method to determine the formula mass for various compounds. Learn about the importance of atomic masses and their role in compounds like Aluminium sulfate, Diphosphorus Trioxide, and more. Understand the step-by-step approach to accurately calculate molecular weights.

This discussion explores the importance of the size of protein molecules, highlighting their three-dimensional structures, diverse functions, and the role of large size in enabling structural motifs, functional regions, and stability without revealing specific examples or findings.

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 chemical combination of nitrogen and fluorine to produce nitrogen trifluoride. Learn how to determine the limiting reactant and calculate the theoretical yield using stoichiometry principles.

In this video, we delve into the fascinating world of evolutionary adaptations in heme-containing proteins.