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Black History Month - Dr. Gladys Mae West
In celebration of Black History Month, learn about this pioneer of modern-day GPS systems, Dr. Gladys Mae West.
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Lattice Energy Made Easy!
Discover the truth about lattice energy and why size really matters in ionic bonds. In this video, you'll learn what lattice energy is, why it's crucial in chemistry, and the factors that influence its strength. Understand how the size...
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Finding Empirical and Molecular Formulas Explained
Empirical and Molecular Formulas are used to help scientist determine the identity of unknown substances. In this video, we discuss what empirical and molecular formulas are, what the difference is between them and how to find/calculate...
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How to Calculate Boyles Law!
Boyles' Law Calculations are EASY! Boyles' Law tells us that there is an inverse relationship between the pressure and volume of a gas. But what does that mean? In this video, we cover Boyles' Law in detail and also go over how to...
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Charles's Law Explained! Easy Gas Law Formula
Charles's Law tells us that there is a direct relationship between the volume and temperature of a gas at constant pressure! In this video we cover the background information needed to understand Charles's Law as well as the formula to...
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Combined Gas Law Explained! Easy Formula!
The Combined Gas Law is a useful gas law when explaining the behavior of a gas where pressure, volume and temperature are all involved. In this video, we show you an easy way to solve combined gas law problems!
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Ideal Gas Law Calculations - Simple Formula and Easy Examples!
The Ideal Gas Law helps describe the behavior of an ideal gas. In this video we cover what an ideal gas is and how to use the formulae PV=nRT to solve Ideal Gas Law Problems!
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Ideal Gas Law Variables Explained
In this video, you'll learn the fundamentals of gas laws and how they describe the behavior of gas molecules. Students will gain a clear understanding of key variables—pressure, volume, temperature, and moles—and their significance in...
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Gay Lussac's Gas Law Explained | Easy Formula
Gay Lussac's Law is a gas law that explains the relationship between the temperature and pressure of a gas at constant volume. In this video, we explain Gay Lussac's Law with real life examples and work through specific gas law practice...
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Dava Sobel - Teachers Make a Difference - Mary Schwager, Joseph Cherry and Jacob Luria
Dava Sobel, known for her work on astronomy, decided to explore the life of Marie Curie—despite Curie not being an astronomer. To do so, Sobel had to learn chemistry, which she found challenging. She turned to three influential high...
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Catalytic Hydrogenation of Alkenes and Alkynes
When we discussed basic information regarding homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis, we mentioned hydrogenation of alkenes in both of these contexts. Now let's get more specific and describe the mechanism of this precise catalysis in...
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Using ROMAN NUMERALS to name Ionic Compounds w/ a Transition Metal in Chemistry!
Transition metals are elements in the d orbital. The reason these are unique is that they do not have 1 set charge they become when they become an ion like elements in the s and p orbital. Elements in the d orbital, or our transition...
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Element Notation - Symbolic Notation vs. Isotope Notation - what's the difference?
In this video, we'll be looking at the different types of notation and how they're used to represent the atomic structure of elements. We'll be using both symbolic and isotope notation to show the different properties of the elements. If...
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Drawing Bohr Models of Atoms and Ions - 3 easy steps!
While While the Bohr model of the atom is not the most accurate model we have today, it can help up show a lot of valuable information about the atom. Bohr models can show the protons and neutrons in the nucleus along with the number of...
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Why do covalent compounds share electrons?
A covalent compound forms when electrons are shared and this will happen when you have 2 nonmetals, or 2 anions, bonding together. The reason these elements share their electrons is because they have a small difference in...
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Elements and Compounds - what's the difference?
In this video, we're going to talk about the difference between elements and compounds. We'll cover the basics of chemistry, and explain the differences between elements and compounds. If you're new to the subject of chemistry, or if...
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Chemistry - how to calculate molar mass!
Molar mass is the mass of 1 mole of a substance. The molar mass of elements can be found on the periodic table and the molar mass of compounds can be found by adding together the molar masses of the elements present in the compound....
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Unveiling the SECRETS of Atomic Structure!
In this video, students will learn about atomic theory, atomic structure and how the atom is put together. This will include learning about the different subatomic particles, protons, neutrons and electrons, that make up the atom! This...
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Determining the Number of protons, neutrons and electrons in an ATOM
In this video, we're going to learn about the number of p, n and e in an atom. We'll explore the atomic structure of different elements, and see how the number of protons, neutrons and electrons affects the properties of those elements....
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Protons, Neutrons and Electrons Explained - what's the difference?
In this video, we'll explore the differences between the proton, neutron, and electron. We'll learn about their characteristics, and how they interact with matter. This video is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about subatomic...
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Can You Actually Shock Someone Back To Life
Movie myth? OR clinically correct? Can a defibrillator really jump start a flatlined heart bringing you back from the dead just like in the movies? Learn the science behind an electrical shock to your heart and when it should and...
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Molecules, compounds and types of chemical bonds
What is the difference between a molecule and a compound? What are the main types of chemical bonds? In this video, we will be answering those questions and more.
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Writing Formulas for Covalent Compounds
A covalent compound is formed when 2 nonmetals bond together. When we have a covalent compound we have to use a specific set of naming rules. The first rules is that the first element keeps its name. The second rule is that the second...
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Chemistry - Calculating the Empirical Formula of a Compound!
The empirical formula tells us the lowest whole number ratio of elements in a compound. We can find the empirical formula using 4 easy steps. In this video we will cover those 4 steps and work through 2 practice problems to show you how...