CHEM 120: General Chemistry 120B

Discover the process of determining the final temperature of an iron nail after heat absorption. Using the specific heat capacity of iron and the heat transfer formula, we calculate the temperature increase and reveal the nail's new thermal state. This tutorial offers a clear understanding of how materials respond to heat.

Unpack the difference between quantitative and non-quantitative observations. Examples include a person's weight on the Moon and the depth a hand pump can reach. Learn why precise measurements are crucial in scientific studies.

Learn how to calculate the amounts of Cesium and Iodine in a 38.77g sample of a Cs-I compound. Starting with a 125g compound this tutorial uses conversion factors to find 19.83g of Cesium and 18.94g of Iodine. Perfect for chemistry students seeking to master stoichiometry and compound analysis.

Join us as we delve into the intriguing world of genetic coding and discover how the concept of wobble accounts for variations in codons encoding a single amino acid.

Discover the effects of intermolecular forces on the boiling point, freezing point, and vapor pressure of various compounds. Learn how hydrogen bonding, ionic bonding, and London dispersion forces influence these properties in different groups of molecules.

Explore the intricacies of reaction rates with varying concentrations of ethanol and tert-butyl bromide. Understand the principles of SN1 reactions and the impacts of temperature on rate acceleration. Grasp the core elements that influence and optimize chemical reactions in diverse applications.