Chemistry Made Simple

By Matthew Macariou

Helping you understand chemistry topics from A-Level and Advanced Higher.

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Chemistry Made Simple episodes:

February 28, 2022Atom Economy vs Yield
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In this episode:
Definition of ATOM ECONOMY
Example calculation of Atom economy
Definition of YIELD
Examples of calculation of yield
Comparison of ATOM ECONOMY vs YIELD

Equation and calculation used in this episode:
C + 2H2O -> 2H2 + CO2
12g 2x18g 2x2g 44g
Atom economy = (4/48) x 100 = 8.3%
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7min
January 24, 2022How to Work Out Half Equations - Redox III
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In this episode:
What are half equations?
What are the rules for half equations
Simple example walkthrough
Complex example walkthrough

Your assignment:
Deduce the half equation for the reduction of the dichromate ion [Cr2O7]^2-
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14min
January 17, 2022How to Assign Oxidation States or Numbers - Redox II
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In This episode:
definition of oxidation state / number
rules for assigning oxidation numbers
'standard' oxidation states (and exceptions)
walk through examples
how to use oxidation numbers

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16min
January 10, 2022Introduction to Oxidation, Reduction and Redox Reactions - Redox I
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In this episode:
definition of the terms oxidation and reduction
simple examples of oxidation and reduction
definition of oxidation states / oxidation numbers with examples
definition of redox

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9min
December 20, 2021How to Name Organic Compounds - Nomenclature II
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In this episode:
Naming process for organic compounds
Root of the name
Including functional group
Including side chain
Indicating the position of functional groups and side chains
Protocol for naming when there are multiple prefixes

Number of carbons Root of name
1 meth
2 eth
3 prop
4 but
5 pent
6 hex
7 hept
8 oct
9 non
10 dec
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11min
December 13, 2021How to Name Inorganic Compounds - Nomenclature I
Careful with those numbers....
In this episode:
Why we need a systematic naming system
How to name cations systematically
How to name anions systematically
Using full names, not formulae
Combining cation and anion names to name compounds

Roman Numerals:
I one
II two
III three
IV four
V five
VI six
VII seven
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10min
November 22, 2021How to Balance Chemical Equations (Full, ionic and half equations)
In this episode:
How to write a chemical equation
The GOLDEN RULE of balancing equations
What do we mean by "balancing an equation"?
How to balance an equation
Definition of full, ionic and half equations

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9min
November 02, 2021How to Use the Ideal Gas Equation
In this episode :
What is the ideal gas equation
units of the ideal gas equation
use and common question types

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5min
October 19, 2021How to Use Moles for Gases - Molar Volume
In this episode:
Using Molar Mass for gases
Definition of Molar Volume
What are standard temperature & pressure, and room temperature & pressure?
Definition of conditions of stp and rtp
Molar volume at stp and at rtp
How to use the molar volume
Applying molar volume to gaseous elements, gaseous compounds, and mixtures of gases

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8min
October 05, 2021 Why the Mole is the Most Important College Chemistry Concept
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8min

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