CHEM 121A: General Chemistry I

Discover how to precisely calculate mass, moles, formula units, and atoms in various compounds. Understand the concept with examples like chromium(III) sulfate decahydrate, dichlorine heptoxide, and lithium sulfate. Master chemistry calculations through a step-by-step guide.

In this video, the presenter demonstrates the process of calculating the volume of 125g for three different liquids—Acetone, Olive oil, and Chloroform—using the formula "Volume = Mass / Density," providing step-by-step solutions for each liquid, ultimately revealing their respective volumes. This instructional video guides viewers through the calculations and showcases the outcome for each liquid's volume.

Compare the acidity of chromium trioxide (CrO?) and chromium (II) oxide (CrO) in water. Chromium trioxide forms strong chromic acid increasing hydronium ions, while chromium (II) oxide has weaker oxidizing properties, resulting in a less acidic solution.

This video explores the process of fatty acid catabolism, highlighting its occurrence in the mitochondria, the crucial role of mitochondria in energy generation, and the metabolic reactions involved without revealing specific details or conclusions.

In this video, the problem involves calculating the mass of magnesium oxide (MgO) produced when 14.8 liters of oxygen gas react with magnesium metal according to the chemical equation 2Mg + O2 -> 2MgO. The stoichiometric relationship is used to determine that 0.6607 moles of oxygen gas results in 1.3214 moles of MgO, with a final calculation yielding a mass of 53.25 grams of MgO formed during the reaction at Standard Temperature and Pressure (STP).

The video offers an insightful look into the orthorhombic unit cell, a unique crystal lattice structure. By exploring nickel sulfate's unit cell and its specific dimensions, we determine both the number of formula units and the density of this crystalline structure.