Exergonic and Endergonic Reactions
July 30, 2023
Core Concepts In this tutorial, you will learn about exergonic and endergonic reactions and how they describe what happens to energy during a reaction. Topics
Category: General Chemistry
Periodic Table With Charges
July 28, 2023
Introduction: The layout of the periodic table and where an element is located, can tell you a lot about its properties! In this article, you’ll
Intro to Gases
July 25, 2023
Core Concepts In this article, we learn about what a gas is, diatomic gases, the three properties of gases, gas laws, and gas phase changes.
Thermodynamic Processes: Types and Equations
July 11, 2023
Core Concepts This article will cover the four thermodynamic processes: Adiabatic, Isochoric, Isothermal, and Isobaric processes along with their Pressure-Volume curves. After this article, you
What is an alloy?
June 28, 2023
Concept Introduction – Alloys An alloy is a mixture of two or more metals. Many alloys exist that combine different metals and different ratios of
What Are Colloids?
June 15, 2023
Core Concepts In this article, you will learn about colloids – one of the major kinds of mixtures. Beyond defining colloid mixtures, this article will
Heat of Fusion Explained
May 19, 2023
Core Concepts In this article, you will learn about heat of fusion, including its thermodynamics and its applications. After this article, you will be able
Acid and Base Indicators
April 12, 2023
Core Concepts about Indicators Acid and Base indicators are molecules which change color in different pH environments. They are incredibly useful for quickly identifying the
Bond Formation and Dissociation Energies
March 14, 2023
What is Bond Energy? No molecule within chemistry would exist without bonds linking atoms. Because forming bonds releases energy, molecules exist because atoms prefer a
Phase Changes
March 10, 2023
Core Concepts Any substance of matter can exist in different phases (solid, liquid, or gas) depending on its temperature and pressure. Changing these conditions, notably
Heat of Reaction
February 12, 2023
Core Concepts In this article you will learn about heat of reaction, its meaning in thermodynamics, and how to calculate it. Topics Covered in Other
State Variables vs. Path Variables
December 24, 2022
Core Concepts In this article, you will learn how to distinguish between state variables and path variables/functions, describe each type, and convert between them. Topics
What is Partial Pressure?
December 23, 2022
Core Concepts In this article, we learn about partial pressure and its importance with respect to Dalton’s Law, the Ideal Gas Law, mole fractions, and
Integrated Rate Laws
November 28, 2022
Core Concepts In this article, you will learn about integrated rate laws, including their chemical meaning, mathematical derivation, and usefulness in studying chemical kinetics. Topics
Alpha, Beta, and Gamma Particles
November 21, 2022
Core Concepts In this article, you will explore the properties of radioactive alpha particles, beta particles, and gamma rays, as well as how to stop
Alpha, Beta, and Gamma Decay
November 21, 2022
Core Concepts In this article, you will explore the phenomenon of radioactive decay and its most common types: alpha, beta, and gamma decay. Topics Covered
Coordination Number in Chemistry
November 14, 2022
Core Concepts In this article, you will learn about coordination number in chemistry, including its meaning in molecules, metal ion complexes, and crystals. You will
Complex Ions and Ligands in Chemistry
November 7, 2022
Core Concepts In this article, you will learn about complex ions in chemistry and their ligands. We’ll cover the various types of complexes, the importance
Molecular Orbital Theory
October 23, 2022
Core Concepts In this article, you will learn about molecular orbital theory, an important concept in quantum mechanics. You will also learn about its applications
Entropy
October 10, 2022
Core Concepts In this article, we discuss the meaning of entropy and its importance in thermodynamics, both in the universe and within a system. Topics