CHEM 271: General Chemistry and Energetics

We categorize elements into representative, transition, inner-transition, and noble gases based on their positions in the periodic table and general characteristics, without revealing specific element classifications.

This video explains the importance of the number of valence electrons in an element's chemical behavior and demonstrates how to determine the valence electrons for potassium, calcium, and aluminum based on their positions in the periodic table. Valence electrons dictate an element's reactivity with other elements, making this knowledge essential for understanding chemical reactions.

The video offers an insightful look into the orthorhombic unit cell, a unique crystal lattice structure. By exploring nickel sulfate's unit cell and its specific dimensions, we determine both the number of formula units and the density of this crystalline structure.

Join us in this video as we debunk common misconceptions about the periodic table. We explore and clarify statements regarding atomic size, electron configurations, reactivity, and electron removal. Dive into the world of chemistry and gain a deeper understanding of the periodic table's fascinating principles.

Discover the monatomic ions formed by potassium and iodine in this informative chemistry tutorial. Learn how to determine ion charges based on atomic properties and their positions on the periodic table.

Explore the polarity of Carbon disulfide, Sulfur dioxide, Methane, and Chloromethane. Learn how molecular shape influences electron distribution. Understand which molecules possess a net dipole moment and which ones don't.