PreparED Study Materials
CHEM 300: Physical Chemistry 1
School: San Francisco State University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 3
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Acid Strength Comparison: Isomers and Proton Removal Explained
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This video provides insights into determining the acid strength of various isomers by examining the ease of proton removal and the stability of the resulting anion. By comparing Propanamine to Trimethylamine and Methoxyethane to Propanol, we determine which compounds are more acidic.
Boyle's Law Explained: From Compression to Pressure Calculation
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Learn the intricacies of Boyle's Law through an example involving isothermal compression of a perfect gas. Watch as we calculate the original pressure using the change in volume and final conditions. This tutorial simplifies complex gas laws for easy comprehension.
Positron Emission Nuclear Equations: Co-55, Na-22, F-18
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Learn how to write nuclear equations for positron emission with Co-55, Na-22, and F-18. Explore the fascinating world of nuclear reactions.
Why Fluorine Can't Form FH? or FCl?: Unpacking VSEPR Theory & Electron
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Explore why fluorine, with its seven valence electrons, doesn't form compounds like FH? or FCl?. Understand the role of VSEPR theory, atomic size, and electronegativity in limiting bond formation. Grasp the interplay of geometric challenges and electron repulsion in compound stability.
Rutherford's Gold Foil: The Pivot to the Modern Nuclear Atom Model
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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.
Counting Oxygen Atoms in Various Molecular Sets
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Discover the simple yet essential method for counting the number of oxygen atoms in different molecular sets, including molecules and ions.