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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...
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How to find the Molecular Formula of a Chemical Compound
The molecular formula is the actual formula of a compound and can be found by comparing the mass of the molecular formula to the mass of the empirical formula to figure out how much bigger the molecular formula is compared to the...
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Chemistry - Molecular and Empirical Formulas Explained - What's the difference?
The molecular formula of a compounds gives you the actual formula while the empirical formula gives you a simplified version of the molecular formula. Both formulas are important in chemistry and they both gives us valuable information....
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Modified Opium Poppies: Promising Advances in Medical Treatment
Researchers in Australia have successfully modified opium poppies to produce a new compound called reticulane instead of morphine and codeine. This breakthrough could lead to significant advancements in medical treatment, particularly in...
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Valency Revealed Group IV Elements' Complex Chemistry
Tetrahedron formation is a crucial aspect of the chemical bonding and molecular geometry of Group 4 elements like carbon, silicon, germanium, tin, and lead. The tetrahedral shape is formed by the arrangement of four substituents around a...
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Mystery of Silicone Compounds
Organo silicon compounds | R2SiO | Dimethy dihydroxy silane | straight chain condensation polymer ; Organosilicon compounds are organic compounds that contain carbon-silicon bonds. They have similarities to organic carbon compounds but...
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What are the different types of chemical reactions?
In this video, I'm going to show you a simple way to identify the type of chemical reaction that is happening in a given situation. This will help you to understand the process more easily and to carry out the reaction in a more accurate...
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Expanded Octets & Odd Electron Molecules: PCl5, SF6 Breaking the Octet Rule
Molecules like PF5, SF₆ defy the octet rule, with expanded valence shells or unpaired electrons, arising from the availability of d-orbitals or radical stability
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Multiple Covalent Bonds: The Power of Double and Triple Bonds
Double and triple bonds involve the sharing of two or three pairs of electrons, providing additional stability and influencing molecular properties like rigidity and reactivity
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What Influences Lattice Energy? A Molecular Deep Dive
Lattice energy depends on ion size, charge, and the arrangement of ions in the crystal lattice. Smaller, highly charged ions increase lattice energy.
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Chemical Bonding Unveiled: The Basics of Chemistry's Glue
Chemical bonding explains how atoms combine to form molecules. It involves forces like ionic, covalent, and metallic bonds that hold atoms together, dictating the physical and chemical properties of substances.
Science ABC
What If You Eat Mango Skin?
When it comes to eating fruits, there is an incredibly wide variety, as they come in all shapes and sizes, textures, flavors, and colors. When it comes to fruits like apples and grapes, most people know that its completely safe, and even...
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Antibiotic
Drugs used to treat bacterial infections by killing or inhibiting the growth of bacteria.They do not work against viruses or fungi, and so cannot treat many other infections. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in...
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Covalent bond
A strong chemical bond formed when atoms share pairs of electrons, forming molecules. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...
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Pure
Free of any unwanted substances or contaminants. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract concepts...
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Solvent
The substance, such as water, in which another substance can dissolve. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
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Thermal decomposition
The chemical breakdown of a compound into simpler substances when heated. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
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Anhydrous compound
A compound from which all water molecules have been removed. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce...
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Hydrophilic
Meaning water-loving, a hydrophilic substance is one that readily associates with water. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...
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Molecular formula
A formula that shows the actual numbers of atoms of each element in one molecule of a compound. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig...
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Vitamin
An organic compound required by organisms in very small quantities for growth and to maintain good health. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
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Phospholipid
A lipid that contains a phosphate group. Lipid molecules are normally hydrophobic, which means they repel water. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
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Alcohol
An organic compound containing a hydroxyl group (OH) bound to a carbon atom. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
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Polyunsaturated
Chains of carbon atoms, especially in fats and oils, that contain two or more double bonds between carbon atoms. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...