CHEM 161: General Chemistry

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.

Explore the classification of select molecules based on their polarity. Understand the electron distribution and molecular shapes of Formaldehyde, Methanol, Dichloromethane, and Carbon dioxide. Discover which ones exhibit a net dipole moment and which ones don't.

We explore synthesis and decomposition reactions, showcasing examples like the formation of water and its breakdown into simpler substances. We also clarify that while many of these reactions are redox reactions involving electron transfer, some synthesis and decomposition reactions may not necessarily be redox reactions, as seen in specific examples.

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.

Discover how to find the molar mass of an unknown diprotic acid through a titration experiment with 0.1288 M NaOH. Learn step by step in this chemistry tutorial.

This video provides insights into determining the acid strength of various isomers by examining the ease of proton removal and the stability of the resulting anion. By comparing Propanamine to Trimethylamine and Methoxyethane to Propanol, we determine which compounds are more acidic.