PreparED Study Materials
CHEM 224: Organic Chemistry 1
School: Simmons College
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 13
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Calculating Formula Masses: From Barium Bromide to Hydrobromic Acid
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Understand the process of calculating formula masses for various compounds. This video breaks down the atomic masses for elements in barium bromide, dinitrogen trioxide, copper(I) sulfate, and hydrobromic acid. Master the method of summing up the masses considering atom count in each formula.
Calculating Percent Error: Insights into Experiment Accuracy & Refinem
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Discover the importance of calculating percent error to assess the precision of experiments. Through real-world examples like measuring alcohol's density and the mass of gold, learn how this value offers insights into measurement accuracy and ways to refine methods.
Oxidizing & Reducing Agents: Electron Exchange Demystified
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Explore the world of oxidizing and reducing agents in chemistry. Gain a clear understanding of what they are and how they function without delving too deep into the subject matter.
Conjugate Bases of Brønsted Acids: Formulas and Descriptions
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This video delves into the fundamental concept of conjugate bases in the context of the Brønsted-Lowry theory of acids and bases, explaining how when acids donate protons, they transform into their respective conjugate bases. This understanding is exemplified through the specific reactions of various compounds, illustrating how each Brønsted acid, upon proton donation, gives rise to its corresponding conjugate base.
Precipitation Reactions Explained: From Solution to Solid Formation
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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.
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.


















