CHEM 003: General Chemistry I

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.

Learn the process of determining the density of a rectangular metal bar using its measurements. Understand how volume and mass play a crucial role in the calculation, and the importance of representing results with the correct number of significant figures

The scenario involves an archaeologist analyzing iron in an old building containing nickel-63, which has a known half-life of 92 years. With only 0.78% of the original nickel-63 remaining, the goal is to estimate the year when this discovery was made. We delve into the calculations and principles of first-order decay reactions.

Uncover the nuances of the CO? molecule's polarity and its electron dynamics. Understand how bending and stretching motions influence its electron density. Grasp the analogy of CO? to a jumping rope, highlighting its overall nonpolar nature.

Explore the concept of bond energy with the H-Cl bond as a prime example. Delve into the energy dynamics of bond breaking (endothermic positive ?H) versus bond formation (exothermic negative ?H). Understand how the magnitude remains consistent but signs differ based on energy absorption or release.

Discover how to determine the final temperature of a water sample after heat absorption. Utilizing the concept of specific heat capacity and the formula q = mc?T, we calculate the change in temperature and reveal its new state. Experience the transformation from an initial tepid state to a drastically altered thermal condition.