BC 351: Principles of Biochemistry

Discover the fascinating world of chemical reactions with N-Bromosuccinimide (NBS) in Carbon Tetrachloride (CCl4), initiated by light. Explore the bromination process and its effects on molecules like cyclopentene, 2,3-dimethylbut-2-ene, and CH3 toluene, leading to valuable insights into organic chemistry.

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.

Discover how amino acids, specifically glycine, form the foundation of proteins. Understand and visualize the Lewis structure representation of glycine. Grasp the significance of atomic bonding and electron distribution.

Learn how to determine the weight of white gas carried by a backpacker using its density. A valuable skill for hikers and campers.

Explore the fascinating process of calculating the mass of silicon in Earth's crust. Learn how to convert Earth's total mass to grams, determine the crust's mass percentage, and find the silicon's mass within the crust. Discover the scale of silicon's presence in our planet's outer layer.

Dive into the Kinetic Molecular Theory of Matter understanding how atoms and molecules possess kinetic energy which we measure as temperature. Explore the five core assumptions including the constant random motion of gas particles and the relation between kinetic energy and temperature. Demystify the concepts of particle collisions intermolecular interactions and the universal behavior of gases at given temperatures