CHEM 301: Organic Chemsitry

Explore the fascinating discovery of a glucose polymer with alternating glycosidic linkages. We'll visualize its Haworth projection and investigate its potential role in organisms, pondering whether it primarily serves a structural or energy storage function. Additionally, we'll discuss which types of organisms might utilize this unique polysaccharide as a potential food source.

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.

Explore the fascinating world of chemistry as we calculate the mass of a sugar crystal with 1.8 x 10¹? molecules of sucrose. Using the concept of a mole and Avogadro's number, discover how to convert molecular numbers to milligrams. Grasp foundational principles in a clear, engaging format.

This video delves into the significance of electron configurations in understanding an atom's chemical behavior. It examines and corrects inaccuracies in the electron configurations of Aluminium (Al), Boron (B), and Fluorine (F). For instance, the electron configuration for Aluminium is initially presented with an incorrect number of electrons in the 2p subshell, stressing the importance of adhering to the rules of electron configuration for precise atomic representation.

Discover how to precisely calculate mass, moles, formula units, and atoms in various compounds. Understand the concept with examples like chromium(III) sulfate decahydrate, dichlorine heptoxide, and lithium sulfate. Master chemistry calculations through a step-by-step guide.