CHEM 454: Biochemistry of Macromolecules

Discover the fundamental concept of Standard Temperature and Pressure (STP) and its relevance in determining the volume of different gases. Learn to calculate gas volumes at STP using real-life examples of Chlorine, Nitrogen, Helium, and Methane. Grasp essential chemistry concepts seamlessly with practical demonstrations.

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.

Learn how to write nuclear equations for positron emission with Co-55, Na-22, and F-18. Explore the fascinating world of nuclear reactions.

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.

In this video, we demonstrate the creation of Lewis structures for methane, carbon dioxide, hydrogen selenide, and ammonia, highlighting the arrangement of atoms and bonds in each molecule. The video emphasizes the importance of Lewis structures in visualizing atomic bonding and the presence of lone electron pairs.

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.