PreparED Study Materials
CHEM 128: Chemistry 128
School: California State Polytechnic University - Pomona
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Determining Bond Types: Ionic, Polar Covalent, or Covalent in Chemical
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This discussion revolves around the classification of chemical bonds as ionic, polar covalent, or covalent based on the electronegativity difference between the atoms involved. The general criteria for this classification are explained: a difference greater than 1.7 indicates an ionic bond, between 0.5 and 1.7 signifies a polar covalent bond, and less than 0.5 designates a covalent bond. It then applies these criteria to four specific examples, including the CC bond in ethane (H?CCH?), the KI bo
Does Cesium Bromide & Hydrogen Iodide in Water Conduct Electricity?
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Explore the conductivity of aqueous solutions: Cesium bromide and hydrogen iodide. Understand their ionic nature and how it leads to the presence of charged ions enabling electricity conduction
Comparing Structural Features of Sphingomyelins and Glycolipids
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This video explores the structural and functional differences between sphingomyelins and glycolipids, two types of lipids found in cell membranes, highlighting their commonalities in backbone and fatty acid composition and their distinctive roles in cell structure and recognition.
Mastering Unit Conversions: From Light-Years to Feet/sec
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Learn how to convert between various units of measurement, ranging from cosmic distances to everyday lengths. The video takes viewers through the process of translating light-years into miles, yards into centimeters, and incredibly high speeds from cm/s to feet per second. Simplifying complex conversions, this guide offers clarity in the world of physics.
Electronegativity & Acid Strength: Decoding Acid Formulas
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This video discusses how the electronegativity of attached groups affects the strength of acids. Comparing pairs such as Chloroacetic vs Fluoroacetic and Acetic vs Nitroacetic acids, we highlight which is the stronger acid in each pair and why.
Physical vs Chemical Changes: Understanding Reactions & Transformation
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Discover the differences between physical and chemical changes using common examples. Understand how sugar reacts in various scenarios, and how metals undergo changes, either maintaining their substance or forming new compounds.









