Chemical Kinetics Chemical Kinetics examines the rate of a chemical reaction by looking at how quickly reactants break down to form products. The examination of a reaction’s rate includes topics such as General or Average Rate, Rate Law, the Integrated Read more…
Atoms & Elements The Periodic Table is a representation of the different elements that exist in order of increasing atomic mass. Within a given atom or ion we have a set number of protons, neutrons and electrons and the Periodic Read more…
Intro to General Chemistry Chemistry examines the different forms of matter and the changes that it can undergo. From the beginning we will examine the various properties of matter, the theories involved in examining matter and the calculation setups that Read more…
Precision and Accuracy When we investigate the quality of an experimental decision or calculation we take into account two major principles: The first principle, which deals with the reproducibility of our calculations, is called precision. The second principle called accuracy Read more…
Molecular Shapes and VSEPR Theory When atoms bond together in a compound they do so by maximizing the distance between their bonding electrons. Together these bonding atoms form a Lewis Dot Structure and 2 different geometries can be used to Read more…
Molecular and Electron Geometry The shape of a chemical compound is essential in understanding its polarity and by extension its intermolecular forces. For now let’s review the key differences and similarities that exist with the molecular geometry and electron geometry Read more…
Everyone learns in a different way, and some people are learn better when they can visualize the steps or when someone is walking you through them. These are a few things that’ll help you remember things better. 1. Color code Read more…
Maybe the problem isn’t that we are bad at learning. Maybe chemistry is just too hard. Maybe everyone has the same problems. Chemistry relies on math via GIPHY Chemistry needs algebra, geometry and even some calculus. If math wasn’t your Read more…
Are you scared that you might not pass? You might not be alone, there is a historic failure rate of 21.7% (2000-2012). Only 25% of the students who fail will ever pass the course [1]. These are the main reasons Read more…
Bad grades happen to all of us, but there are different reasons all of us might have. Here are the 3 common reasons students get bad grades 1. Textbook is hard to understand via GIPHY This is the most common Read more…