CHEM 203: Survey of Organic Chemistry

Explore the fascinating conversion of cyclohexane and oxygen into adipic acid, essential in nylon manufacture. This video breaks down the calculation of theoretical yield, actual yield, and the resultant percent yield of the process. From molar masses to intricate equations, get a concise understanding of this industrial reaction.

Discover Rutherford's pivotal Gold Foil Experiment and its impact on atomic theory. Unveil the discrepancies with the Plum Pudding Model. Grasp the birth of the nuclear atom model through unexpected alpha particle deflections.

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.

Unravel the science behind endothermic and exothermic processes by studying vaporization and condensation. Grasp the molecular changes involved and understand the role of heat in these transformations. A comprehensive look into why vaporization requires heat, while condensation releases it.

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.