PreparED Study Materials
CHEM 108: Introductory Chemistry (CHEM 108)
School: Diablo Valley College
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 3
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Balancing Equations: From Lead Sulfide to Ammonia Reactions
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This video shows you how to balance equations from the reaction of lead(II) sulfide with hydrochloric acid to ammonia's interaction with oxygen. Understand the nuances of atom balancing and grasp the precise stoichiometric relationships.
Mass Calc: C?F, MgF?, CS? & SO? Explained
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Master the conversion of moles to grams with clear step-by-step guidance. Explore specific calculations for substances like carbon tetrafluoride and magnesium fluoride. Grasp the nuances of handling different units like millimoles and kilomoles in the context of substances such as carbon disulfide and sulfur trioxide
Comparing Viscosity: Why C5H11OH is 12x Thicker than C6H14 at 20°C
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Explore the intriguing contrast between Pentanol and Hexane's viscosity at 20 degrees Celsius. Uncover how molecular interactions influence a liquid's 'thickness' and discover why similar molecular weights can lead to vastly different substance properties
Potassium and Iodine Monatomic Ions: Atomic Insights Revealed
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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.
Neon Gas Pressure Change in 0.75-L Cylinder
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In this problem, we are tasked with determining the pressure of neon gas in a 0.75-L cylinder at 30°C after compressing it from a 2.50-L sample at 0.00°C and 1.00 atm using the combined gas law equation, with step-by-step calculations leading to a final pressure value of approximately 3.699 atm.
Ethane Hydrazine or Fluoromethane: Which is Liquid at Room Temp?
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Explore the states of ethane hydrazine and fluoromethane at room temperature by understanding intermolecular forces. Learn about nonpolar molecules dipole-dipole interactions and the powerful influence of hydrogen bonding. Discover why hydrazine stands out as most likely to be a liquid in everyday conditions.






