PreparED Study Materials
CH 199: Spst: Preparatory Chemistry
School: Portland State University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 3
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Protons reveal electron count in atoms. Which statement applies?
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In this video, we explore the information that knowledge of the number of protons in a neutral element's atom can provide. Options for determining neutron count, electron count, and identifying the element's name are examined, with a conclusion that it allows us to know both the number of electrons and the element's name.
Orthorhombic Unit Cell: Decoding Nickel Sulfate's Crystal Density
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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.
Determining Bond Types: Ionic, Polar Covalent, or Covalent in Chemical
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This discussion revolves around the classification of chemical bonds as ionic, polar covalent, or covalent based on the electronegativity difference between the atoms involved. The general criteria for this classification are explained: a difference greater than 1.7 indicates an ionic bond, between 0.5 and 1.7 signifies a polar covalent bond, and less than 0.5 designates a covalent bond. It then applies these criteria to four specific examples, including the CC bond in ethane (H?CCH?), the KI bo
Neon Gas Pressure Change in 0.75-L Cylinder
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In this problem, we are tasked with determining the pressure of neon gas in a 0.75-L cylinder at 30°C after compressing it from a 2.50-L sample at 0.00°C and 1.00 atm using the combined gas law equation, with step-by-step calculations leading to a final pressure value of approximately 3.699 atm.
Challenges in Studying Mitochondrial Respiratory Complexes
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Explore the complex challenges scientists face when attempting to extract respiratory complexes from the inner mitochondrial membrane for an in-depth study of their properties and functions."
Glycerin Solution Vapor Pressure at 39.88°C
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Discover how to calculate the vapor pressure of a glycerin solution when mixed with water at a specific temperature. A valuable chemistry lesson.





















