Electrolytic Cells and Electrolysis
August 25, 2021
Electrolytic Cells – Core Concepts In this tutorial, we will learn about a second type of electrochemical cell: electrolytic cells. We will also learn broadly
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What is the Equilibrium Constant?
August 4, 2021
Core Concepts In this article about chemical equilibrium, we will learn about the equilibrium constant, also often referred to as the equilibrium coefficient. This article
Using an ICE Table
August 4, 2021
Core Concepts In this tutorial, we will learn about the ICE table for chemistry: a method of completing calculations in equilibrium reactions, either to find
What are Valence Electrons?
August 2, 2021
Core Concepts In this tutorial, we learn about valence electrons, what they are, and why they are significant. We will also learn how to tell
What is Le Chatelier’s Principle
July 26, 2021
Core Concepts Le Chatelier’s principle is one of the most important concepts with regard to chemical equilibrium. It allows us to predict the behavior of
Redox Reactions & Oxidation Reduction
July 12, 2021
Core Concepts In this tutorial, you will learn what a redox reaction is, the different parts of such a reaction, as well as how to
How to Balance Redox Reactions
July 10, 2021
Core Concepts Redox reactions are incredibly interesting and important reactions in chemistry, particularly in electrochemistry! However, they are not of much use unless properly balanced.
What is Formal Charge
June 21, 2021
Core Concepts Formal charge is an essential, basic concept to master in order to better understand molecular structures and reactions. In this tutorial, you will
SN1 vs. SN2 Reactions
June 20, 2021
Core Concepts In this tutorial, you will learn how to explicitly distinguish between the different aspects of SN1 vs. SN2 reactions, and to identify the
Sn2 Reaction
June 11, 2021
Core Concepts: In this tutorial, you will learn about the second type of nucleophilic substitution reaction – sn2 – and its mechanism.Be sure to check
Sn1 Reaction
June 11, 2021
Core Concepts In this tutorial, you will learn about the first type of nucleophilic substitution reaction – sn1 – by looking at its mechanism and
Making Copper Powder From Aluminum Foil
June 2, 2021
Have you ever looked at the aluminum foil in your kitchen cabinet and wondered what cool experiments you could do with it? So have I!