Chemistry, 2nd Edition
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S1 E1 - Introduction and Philosophy
July 19, 200932minIn this first episode, Professor Cardulla explains how any student can find success in chemistry by cultivating a meaningful understanding of the concepts and quantitative thinking operations that underlie this often challenging area of study.Free trial of The Great Courses Signature Collection or buyS1 E2 - Basic Concepts of Quantitative Reasoning
July 19, 200930minIntroductory chemistry is not mysterious: It requires simple quantitative reasoning that comes naturally to most students. You learn about the types of numbers involved in chemistry and how to solve problems commonly encountered in high school chemistry.Free trial of The Great Courses Signature Collection or buyS1 E3 - Quantitative Reasoning in Everyday Life
July 19, 200931minOnly a handful of important ideas must be mastered in order to be successful at solving chemistry problems. In this episode, you review some basic guidelines for approaching any chemistry problem and try out your skills on a few sample problems that demonstrate how you can use everyday reasoning in your chemistry class.Free trial of The Great Courses Signature Collection or buyS1 E4 - Quantitative Reasoning in Chemistry - Density
July 19, 200931minBuilding on the ideas explored in the first three episodes, you examine a fundamental quantitative measurement in chemistry, density, and explore the real-world meaning of this measurement. You then solidify your understanding of this concept by working some basic density problems.Free trial of The Great Courses Signature Collection or buyS1 E5 - The SI (Metric) System of Measurement
July 19, 200929minContinue to lay a strong foundation for your understanding of chemistry by learning about one of the key tools you'll be using: the International System of Units (SI), or the metric system. This episode explains why this system is so useful to scientists and lays out the prefixes and units of measurement that make up the metric system.Free trial of The Great Courses Signature Collection or buyS1 E6 - Converting between Systems of Measurement
July 19, 200929minNow that you have established an understanding of the SI system, put your knowledge to work as you practice converting units from one system of measurement to another. You hone your conversion skills by working several sample problems.Free trial of The Great Courses Signature Collection or buyS1 E7 - Elements, Atoms, and the Periodic Table
July 19, 200930minIn this episode, examine the basic building blocks of matter, elements and the atoms that constitute them, and you learn how to interpret the information about elements presented in the periodic table.Free trial of The Great Courses Signature Collection or buyS1 E8 - Ions, Compounds, and Interpreting Formulas
July 19, 200932minLearn about protons, electrons, and neutrons; how ions are formed from atoms; how these ions can combine to form compounds; and how you can determine the formulas of these compounds. Some molecular substances are discussed and you are introduced to the final number associated with every element: its atomic weight.Free trial of The Great Courses Signature Collection or buyS1 E9 - Isotopes and Families of Elements
July 19, 200930minDiscover how isotopes, which are different atoms of the same element, can actually differ in their weight because they contain different numbers of neutrons in their nuclei. Also, learn how different kinds of elements are grouped into both general categories (such as metals and nonmetals) as well as specific chemical families, which then are arranged into the periodic table.Free trial of The Great Courses Signature Collection or buyS1 E10 - The Mole
July 19, 200929minOne of the most important concepts to master in an introductory chemistry course is the concept of the mole, which provides chemists with a way to "count" atoms and molecules. Learn how scientists use the mole and explore the quantitative definition of this basic unit.Free trial of The Great Courses Signature Collection or buyS1 E11 - Solving Mole Problems
July 19, 200931minIn this episode, refine the quantitative techniques introduced in earlier episodes while increasing your familiarity with this important chemical value of mole.Free trial of The Great Courses Signature Collection or buyS1 E12 - Avogadro's Hypothesis and Molar Volume
July 19, 200930minAfter mastering the mole, move on to a related concept: the "molar volume," or the amount of space occupied by one mole. Apply this understanding of molar volume as you examine Avogadro's Hypothesis, a principle concerning the molar volume of gases.Free trial of The Great Courses Signature Collection or buyS1 E13 - Percent Composition and Empirical Formulas
July 19, 200929minIn this episode, you encounter two "classic" types of chemistry problems and learn the basic characteristics of each. The episode concludes with several practice problems to help you master the skill of solving percent composition problems.Free trial of The Great Courses Signature Collection or buyS1 E14 - Solving Empirical Formula Problems
July 19, 200930minHere, continue your consideration of "classic" chemistry problems with a look at empirical formulas, and examine how empirical formulas relate to molecular formulas.Free trial of The Great Courses Signature Collection or buyS1 E15 - Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations
July 19, 200930minWhat happens when you combine two or more elements? Through a variety of practice problems, learn to identify when a chemical reaction has occurred, how to write chemical equations, and how to "balance" equations to conserve the atoms.Free trial of The Great Courses Signature Collection or buyS1 E16 - An Introduction to Stoichiometry
July 19, 200931minWhat are the quantitative relationships between the substances in a chemical reaction? The study of stoichiometry shows you how to apply your ability to balance equations to solve problems involving chemical reactions.Free trial of The Great Courses Signature Collection or buyS1 E17 - Stoichiometry Problems
July 19, 200930minIn this episode, extend your study of stoichiometry to consider more complex problems involving volume, molecules, and energy.Free trial of The Great Courses Signature Collection or buyS1 E18 - Advanced Stoichiometry
July 19, 200931minAs you move on to more advanced stoichiometry problems, see that they can be solved using a very simple approach. You'll encounter three terms often applied to chemical reactions: theoretical yields, actual yields, and percent yields.Free trial of The Great Courses Signature Collection or buyS1 E19 - An Introduction to Molarity
July 19, 200930minOne important idea to master in any introductory chemistry course is the concept of concentration of a solution. Here, you explore this concept; the components that make up a solution; and learn about a basic unit of measurement for concentration, molarity.Free trial of The Great Courses Signature Collection or buyS1 E20 - Solving Molarity Problems
July 19, 200929minExtend your understanding of molarity by solving some typical problems encountered in the high school chemistry classroom. To foster your understanding of these problems, you are asked to draw upon the quantitative reasoning skills you previously used.Free trial of The Great Courses Signature Collection or buyS1 E21 - Advanced Molarity Problems
July 19, 200930minTake the concepts you learned about molarity in the last two episodes and apply them to a number of unfamiliar problems. These problems offer an opportunity to test your comprehension of the concepts you've been exploring.Free trial of The Great Courses Signature Collection or buyS1 E22 - Basic Concepts of Chemical Equilibrium
July 19, 200930minContinue your study of chemical reactions by examining an important new concept: the equilibrium system. Start by looking carefully at the difference between reactions that "go to completion" and those that are "reversible."Free trial of The Great Courses Signature Collection or buyS1 E23 - An Introduction to the Equilibrium Constant
July 19, 200931minBy tracking and graphing a hypothetical reaction as it approaches a state of equilibrium, gain a deeper understanding of the essential characteristics of equilibrium systems. Then, you're introduced to the single most important expression used to solve equilibrium problems: the equilibrium constant.Free trial of The Great Courses Signature Collection or buyS1 E24 - Interpreting an Equilibrium Constant
July 19, 200930minYour examination of the equilibrium constant continues in this episode. Learn exactly what the numerical value for an equilibrium constant tells and doesn't tell you about an equilibrium system.Free trial of The Great Courses Signature Collection or buyS1 E25 - Le Chatelier's Principle - Concentration
July 19, 200931minBefore you can solve equilibrium problems, you need to understand what happens to an equilibrium system when conditions are changed. Learn about a fundamental idea, Le Chatelier's Principle, which lays the groundwork for a broader understanding of equilibrium.Free trial of The Great Courses Signature Collection or buy
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Chemistry, 2nd Edition
Chemistry, 2nd Edition provides a foundation for success by giving students a thorough grasp of the problem-solving skills needed to study chemistry. Veteran science teacher and professor Frank Cardulla's 36 episodes are valuable tools for struggling students, students looking to perform better, home-schooled students, or anyone interested in finally understanding this important science.
Chemistry, 2nd Edition provides a foundation for success by giving students a thorough grasp of the problem-solving skills needed to study chemistry. Veteran science teacher and professor Frank Cardulla's 36 episodes are valuable tools for struggling students, students looking to perform better, home-schooled students, or anyone interested in finally understanding this important science.
Chemistry, 2nd Edition provides a foundation for success by giving students a thorough grasp of the problem-solving skills needed to study chemistry. Veteran science teacher and professor Frank Cardulla's 36 episodes are valuable tools for struggling students, students looking to perform better, home-schooled students, or anyone interested in finally understanding this important science.
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