What is an ion?
August 26, 2022
Core Concepts In this tutorial, learn what an ion is, and why it is important in chemistry. Topics Covered in Other articles Cations and Anions
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The Reaction of Sodium in Water
August 19, 2022
Core Concepts In this tutorial, you will learn about the reaction between sodium and water, what causes it and how it works. Topics Covered in
Distillation & Fractional Distillation
July 20, 2022
Core Concepts In this tutorial, you will learn about the laboratory technique of distillation, different variations of the procedure, and you will be able to
What is Enthalpy?
June 4, 2022
Core Concepts In this tutorial, you will learn about the definition and equation of enthalpy. In addition, you will learn about some of its applications,
Weak Acids and Weak Bases
January 11, 2022
Core Concepts In this tutorial, you will learn about weak acids and weak bases, including why they are considered weak and examples of each. We’ll
NMR Spectroscopy
December 13, 2021
Core Concepts In this tutorial, you will learn about NMR, or nuclear magnetic resonance. You will learn how NMR spectroscopy works and how chemists use
Common Ion Effect
September 3, 2021
Core Concepts In this tutorial, you will be introduced to the common ion effect. You will learn what it is, how it works and about
Hess’s Law
August 19, 2021
Core Concepts So what is Hess’s Law? In this tutorial, you will be introduced to Hess’s Law, as well as the equation that goes along
Solving Stoichiometry Problems
August 4, 2021
Core Concepts In this tutorial, you will learn what is stoichiometry and the different types of problems involving it. You will go through several examples
What is a Buffer Solution?
August 4, 2021
Core Concepts This chemistry tutorial introduces you to buffers by learning the definition of a buffer, and the components of acidic and basic buffer solutions
Acid Base Theories: Arrhenius & Bronsted-Lowry Acids
July 31, 2021
Core Concepts In this tutorial, you will compare and contrast different acid base theories. You will be introduced to the Arrhenius and Bronsted-Lowry theories, and
Newman Projections
July 26, 2021
Core Concepts In this tutorial, you will learn what Newman projections are and why they are useful in organic chemistry. You will also learn the
Definition of a Lewis Acid & Base
July 16, 2021
Core Concepts So what is a Lewis acid and a Lewis base? In this tutorial, you will learn how to identify Lewis acids and bases,
What is Specific Heat?
July 12, 2021
Core Concepts In this chemistry tutorial, you will be introduced to the topic of specific heat. In addition, you will learn the formula that goes
Percent by Weight Calculation
July 7, 2021
Core Concepts In this tutorial, you will be introduced to a calculation called percent by weight. In order to fully understand, you will also walk
What is a Leaving Group?
July 6, 2021
Core Concepts In this tutorial, you will learn what a leaving group is, as well as how to identify a good one. In addition, you
Understanding E1 vs E2 Reactions
June 25, 2021
Core Concepts In this tutorial, you will learn 6 ways to distinguish between the two elimination reactions, E1 vs E2. Be sure to understand the
Calculating Percent Yield
June 25, 2021
Core Concepts In this tutorial, you will learn calculating percent yield and theoretical yield are, and how to calculate it. In addition, you will walk
E2 Reactions
June 22, 2021
Core Concepts In this tutorial, you will be introduced to another type of elimination reaction found in organic chemistry, E2. To further understand this reaction,
E1 Elimination Reaction
June 11, 2021
Elimination Reaction – Core Concepts In this tutorial, you will be introduced to a type of reaction in organic chemistry, the elimination reaction. More specifically,