PreparED Study Materials
CHEM 3492: CHEM 3492
School: Louisiana State University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 2
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Calculating Percent Composition: Using Molecular Formulas & Atomic Mas
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Understand the process of calculating percent composition using the molecular formula. Grasp the methodology with compounds like C2H4O2, CH2O2, and more. Discover how atomic masses influence the mass percent of elements in various compounds.
Classifying Substances: From Pure Elements to Mixtures Explained
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Classify substances into various categories: element compound homogeneous mixture and heterogeneous mixture. This video breaks down the fundamental distinctions between pure substances and mixtures illustrating with real-world examples like urine pure water a Snickers™ bar and soil. A concise guide for understanding the essence of material classification in chemistry.
Why geometric isomerism is not possible in alkynes
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This video provides insights into the concept of geometric isomerism in organic chemistry and explains why alkynes, which contain carbon-carbon triple bonds and adopt a linear structure, cannot exhibit this form of isomerism, unlike alkenes with double bonds that restrict rotation.
Connecting Volume & Moles: A Deep Look at Gas Stoichiometry & Ideal Ga
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Understand gas stoichiometry by exploring the Ideal Gas Law, which integrates key laws like Gay-Lussac's, Charles's, Avogadro's, and Boyle's. Discover how this equation helps determine relationships between gas volumes and moles in reactions.
Electronegativity & Acid Strength: Decoding Acid Formulas
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This video discusses how the electronegativity of attached groups affects the strength of acids. Comparing pairs such as Chloroacetic vs Fluoroacetic and Acetic vs Nitroacetic acids, we highlight which is the stronger acid in each pair and why.
Unveiling Earth's Crust: Calculating Silicon Mass
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Explore the fascinating process of calculating the mass of silicon in Earth's crust. Learn how to convert Earth's total mass to grams, determine the crust's mass percentage, and find the silicon's mass within the crust. Discover the scale of silicon's presence in our planet's outer layer.