CHEM 212: Organic Chemistry II

Explore the reaction between alanine and glycine, two amino acids, and unravel whether this process results in multiple reaction products. We'll delve into the intriguing world of peptide bond formation and examine the potential diversity of products that may emerge from this biochemical reaction."

Grasp the concept of Standard Temperature and Pressure (STP) and its significance in chemistry. Through a practical example, this video elucidates how phosphorus reacts with oxygen at STP to produce tetraphosphorus decaoxide. Comprehensive mole calculations and chemical equations simplify this intriguing chemical process.

Unravel the chemistry behind precipitation reactions and the creation of insoluble salts. Learn how aqueous ions interact to form solid precipitates, illustrated with examples like silver nitrate and sodium chloride. Understand their significance in fields from water treatment to qualitative analysis.

Discover how to calculate the nutritional energy in a bag of chips, and learn the science behind converting excess energy into body fat.

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 how to create Lewis structures for various molecules and assign charges where needed. Understand the molecular connectivity and electron distribution.