PreparED Study Materials
CHEM 1310: General Chemistry I
School: Hardin-Simmons University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 2
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Videos
From CH? to C?H?: Decoding Molecular Formula with Molar Mass
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Discover the process of determining a compound's molecular formula from its empirical formula and molar mass. Understand the calculations and reasoning behind deriving C?H? from the empirical formula CH? with a molar mass of 56.11 g/mol. Gain insight into fundamental chemistry concepts and computations.
Comparing O-O Bond Lengths: Hydrogen Peroxide vs. Oxygen Molecule
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Explore the intricacies of hydrogen peroxide's Lewis structure and its bond characteristics. Understand the differences in bond lengths between H?O? and O?. Delve into the distinction between single and double bonds and their implications.
Drawing Lewis Structures for Potassium, Barium, Aluminum, and Bromine
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We explore Lewis structures, which depict atom bonding and lone electron pairs. We create Lewis structures for potassium, barium, aluminum, and bromine by using group numbers in the periodic table to determine their valence electrons.
Classifying Formaldehyde, Methanol, Dichloromethane & CO?: Polar or No
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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.
Comparing pH: Acid Concentrations Strength Ka pKa & pOH Explained!
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Understanding pH Values: In this video we break down the pH levels of various solutions. Discover the importance of acid strengths via Ka and pKa contrast weak vs. strong acids and learn the counterintuitive relationship between pOH and pH.
Determining Oil & Ball Bearing Density: Physics Explained
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Discover how to determine the density of mineral oil and a metal ball bearing using a graduated cylinder. Learn the method of calculating the mass difference and volume to deduce the density and radius of the ball. Watch a detailed physics experiment explained step by step.

