Chemistry Made Simple
A podcast that helps students understand A-Level and Advanced Higher chemistry topics. The host, a chemistry tutor, explains concepts in simple terms using analogies and provides exam tips. Each episode focuses on a specific topic with a summary of key takeaways. Additional resources are available at ChemistryMadeSimple.net.
Episodes
Oxidation States: The Scorecard You Need For Every Redox Reaction and Half-Equation.
Watch the YouTube version.In this episode:What are oxidation statesRules for oxidation StatesHow to calculate oxidation statesElements with limited oxidation statesElements with varied oxidation statesCheck out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netRecord a voice
Group 2 Elements and Their Compounds - The Reaction and Trends You Need to Know
The video version of this episode--------------------------------------------My short, clear overview of everything you need to know about the Group 2 elements, and some of their compounds.--------------------------------------------Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@Chemis
How to Do a Titration - From Lab to Calculation
The video version is here.From confusion to mastery - in this episode, I walk you through everything you need to know to do tritrations. Including the calculation step! Whether you find the terminology challenging, want to understand the apparatus and process, or how to do the calculation, I've got you.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get mor
Avoid Chemistry Calculation Chaos - Know the Correct Units and How to Convert Them
The video version of this podcast can be found here The episode about moles can be found here In this episode:Why you could easily drop a grade by using incorrect unitsThe units you're given are often not the ones you need to useThe units to use for the volume of liquid or the volume of gasesThe unit for temperatureThe unit for pressureThe unit for the amount of substanceThe unit for concentration
Master the Acid Dissociation Constant Ka, and Use it to Calculate pH of Weak Acids
The video version (to follow along on screen) is hereIn this episode:What is the acid dissociation constantWhat do we mean by the dissociation of an acidWhat is a weak acidHow to write the expression for the acid dissociation constantHow to rearrange the expression to help calculate pHWhat happens to Ka when the temperature is changedFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me
Master the Equilibrium Constant Kc
The video version can be seen here https://youtu.be/U2w2KIL2hB8In this episode:What is the equilibrium constantWhat is the equilibrium constant used forWhat are the units of KcHow to write the equilibrium constant expressionThe effect of changing the temperatureThe effect of changing the concentrationThe effect of changing the pressureThe effect of a catalystThe Kc for the reverse reactionLe Chate
What is a Reversible Reaction and an Equilibrium
In this episode:What is a reversible reaction?How to spot a reversible reactionUse the correct arrow!What is equilibrium?What is necessary to achieve equilibrium?Disturbing an equilibrium, and La Chatelier's PrincipleWhat happens to an equilibrium when you add a catalyst?Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemis
What Exactly are Acids, pH, Strong & Weak Acids
In this episode:Definition of an acidWhy acids and hydrogen ions are so reactiveWhat pH means and how to calculate itStrong acids, weak acids and concentrationCheck out the Chemistry Made Simple academyBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.Find out more
Master the Ideal Gas Equation in Chemistry
In this episode:What is the ideal gas equation?How to use the ideal gas equationThe biggest mistakes when using the ideal gas equationThe units to use - pay special attentionWhen to use the ideal gas equationFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netRecord a voice note for me: chemistrymadesimple.n
An Important Update
A short but important update about how and when you can hear the podcast going forwards.Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netRecord a voice note for me: chemistrymadesimple.net/voicenoteJoin the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast
How to Do Calculations in Chemistry Using the Mole
Get alerts for my calculations tutorials, and the link to the titration walkthrough.In this episode:Using the mole to calculate RFM of compounds, ions and elementsUsing the mole to calculate empirical formulaeUsing the mole to calculate % compositionUsing the mole to calculate the concentration of solutionsUsing the mole to calculate the volume of gasUsing the mole to do calculations for equilibri
How My ADHD Helps Me to Help You Learn Chemistry
If you want to discuss anything from this episode, you can contact me:Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netRecord a voice note for me: chemistrymadesimple.net/voicenoteJoin the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.
How to Balance Equations, and Why It Is So Important
Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.In this episode:What is a chemical equationWhat are equations forWhy is balancing equations so importantHow to balance equationsThe Golden RuleThe one thing you mustn't balanceThree types of equations you need to kn
Never Ignore a Mole - What is a Mole and Why it is so Important
In this episode:What is a moleWhy we need a moleWhy we can't just use grams or amuHow to use moles in chemistry calculationsCheck out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netRecord a voice note for me: chemistrymadesimple.net/voicenoteJoin the discussion at the Ch
What You Need to Know about Isotopes at A-Level
The video that demonstrates how to calculate RAM from isotope mass and relative abundanceIn this episode:Why do we see decimal places in atomic mass on the periodic tableWhat are isotopes, and how do they differ from each other?What are the differences in the behaviour of different isotopes?Relative abundanceHow do we calculate relative atomic mass considering relative abundance and isotope massFi
How to Write and Understnd Electron Configuration
The download mentioned in this episode:https://chemistrymadesimple.net/orbital/In this episode:What does electron configuration mean for atoms and simple ionsWhich orbitals fill first?Do electrons pair up in orbitals or half-fill the subshell first?The funny thing about 3d and 4s subshellsElectron configuration notation explainedFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Inst
What is an atomic orbital, and what are the "rules" about orbitals?
Download mentioned in this episode:https://chemistrymadesimple.net/orbital/In this episode:Definition of an atomic orbitalUsing the probability of an electron's locationDifferent types of atomic orbitalsHow many electrons can be in an orbital, and how they MUST differWhich atomic orbitals exist in which electron shells or energy levelsHow many orbitals of each orbital typeFind out more about the C
Quantum Mechanics - Two analogies to help you understand QM and quantum numbers.
The download mentioned in the episode: chemistrymadesimple.net/quantumIn this episode:What is Quantum mechanicsAnalogy 1 - Stairs vs EscalatorAnalogy 2- Homemade coffee vs Automated barista coffeeQuantum numbers and their relevance to electronsFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netRecord a voice
How Quantum Mechanics makes the atom 3 dimensional, effects the shape of molecules, and dictates the periodic table's configuration
The download mentioned: Chemistrymadesimple.net/2In this episode we consider how quantum mechanics effects the atomic model and more:There's more to electron shellsSubshells and orbitals3D shape of orbitalsOrbitals, bond angles and shape of moleculesThe reason the periodic table gets broader down the table Find out how I can help you throughout your chemistry A-Level here.------------------------
Physical, Organic, or Inorganic? How to navigate these chemistry topic groups.
In this episode, I discuss:What is meant by physical, organic and inorganic chemistry?What is generally included in each of these topic areas?How much do these labels matter?When do these labels matter?Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netRecord a voice note for me: chemistrymadesimple.net/voi
Just how DIFFICULT is it to study advanced high school Chemistry? (With top tips from minute 10)
Studying advanced chemistry can't really be as difficult as people make out, can it?TLDR: Don't miss the tips that start from minute 10!Whether you're just thinking about studying chemistry at A-Level or Highers, whether you've committed to do so, or whether you've already started your course you will be aware of all the rumours and worries about what it's like and how difficult it is.In this epi
What Changes With the Atomic Model When We Introduce Basic Quantum Mechanics?
Download mentioned in the episode.In this episodeThe basic atomic modelWhy we need to include basic quantum theoryEffect of Quantum Theory on atomic structure modelEffect of Quantum Theory on periodic tableBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.Check out
Experiment Using a Polarimeter to Measure Optical Activity - Including a Novel Analogy
In this episode, I describe the basic requirements of a polarimeter being used to measure optical activity of a chemical sample and the process of the experiment.I also introduce a simple yet novel analogy that will help you remember the experimental details.Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'?
What are Optical Isomerism, Chirality, Enantiomers and Plane-Polarized Light
In this episode:What is optical isomerismEnantiomersChiral carbon and chiralityAsymmetric carbonOptical Activity and plane-polarized lightBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out more about the Chemistry
How to Use and Understand 'Curly Arrows' in Reaction Mechanisms
In this episode:What are curly arrows showingWhy we use a curved arrowMaking a new bondBreaking a bondA special case with two arrowsBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out more about the Chemistry Made S
What are Reaction Mechanisms, Electrophiles and Nucleophiles
In this episode:Definition of MechanismHow a mechanism tells more than an equation or a simple diagramDefinition of electrophile with examplesDefinition of nucleophile with examplesBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.Check out the Chemistry Made Simpl
Determining the Rate Equation for a Chemical Reaction
In this episode:Two ways to determine the order of reaction for reactantsHow to calculate the rate constant kHow to find the effect of changing temperature on the rate constant kBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple a
What is the Rate Constant, and How to Use it.
In This episode:The rate equationThe rate constantHow to determine units for the rate equationOrder of reactionCheck out the Chemistry Made Simple academyBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact
What is the rate of reaction, and how can you find it experimentally?
In this episode:Definition of rate of reactionHow to plot reaction dataHow to find the rate of reactionBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Inst
How To Predict Whether a Reaction Can Proceed, and at what Temperature - Gibbs Free Energy Change
In this episodeIntroduction to Gibbs Free EnergyThe Gibbs Free Energy equationTake care with the units!How to do the calculationHow to Calculate the temperature that a reaction may occur atBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.Check out the Chemistry Ma
What is Entropy in Chemistry?
In this episode:Definition of entropyImportance of entropyDefinitions of feasible, spontaneous, possibleUnits of entropyThe symbol for entropy and entropy changeHow to calculate entropy changeCheck out the Chemistry Made Simple academyBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee
Why I started This Podcast
In this episode, I talk about why I started the podcast, and about the rigid learning expectations of education settings.Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netRecord a voice note for me: chemistrymadesimple.net/voicenoteJoin the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.
How to Create and Use a Born-Haber Cycle
In this episode:definition of a Born-Haber cyclehow to construct a Born-Haber cycle (with example)Calculating the lattice enthalpy of formationBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out more about the Chemi
What Are Mean Bond Enthalpies?
In this episode:Definition of Mean Bond EnthalpyHow the mean bond r]enthalpy is calculatedExamples of enthalpy that are specific, not meanBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out more about the Chemistry
Standard Enthalpy of Solution ΔHsol
In this episode:Definition of Standard Enthalpy of SolutionThe chemical process that is measured by the enthalpy of solutionBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple ac
Standard Enthalpy of Hydration ΔHhyd
In this episode:Definition of Standard Enthalpy of HydrationThe chemical process that is measured by the enthalpy of hydrationExamplesCalculating enthalpies of hydrationBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFin
Lattice Enthalpy of Formation ΔHL
In this episode:Definition of Lattice Enthalpy of Formation ΔHLThe chemical process described by lattice enthalpy of formationDefinition of Lattice Enthalpy of DissociationExothermic / EndothermicCalculating lattice enthalpiesBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that'
Electron Affinity ΔHea
In this episode:Definition of electron affinityThe chemical process described by electron affinityFirst and subsequent electron affinitiesUse of electron affinityBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out m
Ionization Energy ΔHie
In this episode:Definition of First Ionization Energy Second and subsequent ionization energiesConfusion about second ionization energyUse of Ionization energyBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out mo
Standard Enthalpy of Atomization ΔHat
In this episode:Definition of Standard Enthalpy of Atomization Standard ConditionsUse of Standard Enthalpy of atomizationBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple aca
Standard Enthalpy of Combustion ΔHc
In this episode:Definition of Standard Enthalpy of CombustionStandard ConditionsComplete combustionUse of Standard Enthalpy of combustionRecommended listening: How to use the Enthalpy of CombustionBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.Check out the Che
Standard Enthalpy of Formation ΔHf
In this episode:Definition of Standard Enthalpy of Formation Standard ConditionsΔHf for elements When ΔHf for an element is not zeroUse of Standard Enthalpy of formationRecommended listening: How to use the Enthalpy of FormationBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if th
What is a Catalyst in Chemistry?
In this episode:Definition of a catalystWhat Catalysts doHow Catalysts workCatalysts case study - motor vehicle's catalytic converterBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out more about the Chemistry Made
How to Compare Maxwell-Boltzmann Distributions at Different Temperatures
Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyIn this episode:What is the Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution?How the Distribution changes with temperatureTemperature changes and the activation energyTemperature change and effect on rate of reactionBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a
What is Collision Theory and How Does it Affect the Rate of Chemical Reactions?
Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyIn this episode:What is Collision Theory?What is Activation Energy?The factors that affect the rate of chemical reactionBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academ
What is Mean Bond Enthalpy and How Do I Use It?
Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyIn this episode:Definition of Bond dissociation enthalpyDefinition of mean bond enthalpyUsing Mean bond enthalpy to find the enthalpy of reactionWhy Mean bond enthalpy gives an estimate not an exact valueBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy
How to use Enthalpy of Formation and Enthalpy of Combustion to Calculate Enthalpy of Reaction - Hess's Law
In this episode:What is Hess's LawUsing Standard Enthalpy of Combustion to calculate ΔHrUsing Standard Enthalpy of Formation to calculate ΔHrContact me if you're interested in a follow-along Hess's Law masterclass:Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netRecord a voice note for me: chemistrymadesi
How to Calculate Enthalpy Changes for Combustion and Neutralisation
In this episode:Definition of standard enthalpy changes and standard conditionsStandard Enthalpy of CombustionStandard Enthalpy of formationMeasuring enthalpy changes in the labSources of experimental inaccuracies------------------------------------------Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You
What is Enthalpy and Enthalpy Change?
Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.---------------------------------------------In this episode:Definition of enthalpyEnthalpy changeΔHEnthalpy level or energy level diagrams----------------------------------------------Check out the Chemistry Made S
What is Thermochemistry and Chemical Energetics? An Introduction to Thermochemistry
In this episode:What is thermochemistry?What is thermochemistry used for?The units of energyExothermic and endothermic reactionsThermochemistry with Reversible ReactionsBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.----------------------------------------------
Using Mass Spectroscopy to Catch Cheating Athletes
In this episode:Definition and use of molecular ionHow Fragments are created in the Mass SpectrometerUse of fragments in analysisUses of Mass spectrometry in the real worldFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netRecord a voice note for me: chemistrymadesimple.net/voicenoteJoin the discussion at t
How to Use the Data Sheet with Infra Red Spectra
In This episode:What is Infra Red spectrometry?How does Infra Red Spectrometry work?Using the Data Sheet to find the compound typeThe fingerprint regionBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.----------------------------------------------------------Check
Simple Test Tube Reactions to Identify Organic Compond
In this episode:Why you need to know these testsTest for alkenesTests for aldehydesTests for alcoholsTests for HalogenoalkanesTests for carboxylic acids------------------------------------------------------------------------Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's
The Reactions of Alcohols and How to Get What You Want from Alcohols.
In this episode:Categories of alcoholsElimination or Dehydration of AlcoholsCombustion of AlcoholsOxidation of ALcoholsHow to get the desired product from oxidising alcohols-------------------------------------------------------------------------Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy
What are Alcohols and What are Their Key Features? Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Alcohols.
In this episode:Definition of alcoholsFormula of alcoholsClassification as primary, secondary or tertiarySynthesis of alcoholsPhysical propertiesBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out more about the Che
Elimination vs Nucleophilic Substitution in Halogenoalkanes
In this episode:Definition of elimination reactiondescription of elimination mechanismElimination vs Nucleophilic substitution - know the conditions------------------------------------------------------------------------Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your
Nucleophiles and Nucleophilic Substitution of Halogenoalkanes
In this episode:Definition of nucleophileExamples of nucleophilesDescription of the nucleophilic substitution reaction of halogenoalkanesExample reactions and productsBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind
What are Halogenoalkanes (and Haloalkanes)? What are Their Properties and Reactivity?
In this episode:Definition of halogenoalkanes and haloalkanesBond polarity in halogenoalkanesSolubilityTrends in boiling point explainedTrends in reactivity: Bond polarity vs bond enthalpy-----------------------------------------------------------Other episodes referenced In this episode:How to name organic compoundsThe properties of alkanes---------------------------------------------------------
Addition Polymers - How Polyethene is Made
In this episode:What are PolymersExamples of polymersWhat are monomersAddition Polymer reactionBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram
What is Electrophilic Addition? | Reactions of Alkenes
In this episode:Alkene functional groupElectrophilesElectrophilic addition mechanismExamples of electrophilesOther alkene reactionBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out more about the Chemistry Made Sim
Alkene Functional Group and General Formula - Alkenes vs Alkanes
In this episode:What are alkenesGeneral formula of alkenesShape and structureReactivity and physical properties of alkenesOther episodes mentioned:Naming organic compoundsNature, structure and properties of alkanesCombustion of hydrocarbonsBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a c
How the Free Radical Mechanism forms Halogenoalkanes from Alkanes
In this episode:What is a mechanismWhat is a free radicalWhat is a halogenoalkaneThe steps of the free radical mechanismChain reactionOther productsBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out more about the
How to Know if Combustion is Complete or Incomplete - Combustion of Alkanes
In this episode:What do we mean by combustion in chemistryWhy alkanes are commonly used as fuelsWhat is complete combustion and what are the productsWhat is incomplete combustion and what are the productsHow to spot whether combustion is complete or notBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You c
What are the Nature, Formula and Properties of Alkanes?
In this Episode:Definition of alkanesGeneral formula for alkanes, and an exceptionProperties of alkanesOther episodes referenced in this episode:What are isomers and what is isomerism?How to name organic compoundsWhat is electronegativity and how does it make bonds polar?Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick '
What are Isomers and What is Isomerism?
In this episode:What is isomerismStructural IsomerismPosition IsomerismChain IsomerismFunctional Group IsomerismStereoisomerismE/Z or cis - trans isomerismBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out more abo
What are Functional Groups and Homologous Series?
In this episode:What are Functional groupsChemical familiesHomologous seriesWant to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimpleCheck out the Chemistry Made Simple academy
How to Show the Structure of Organic Molecules
In this episode:Molecular FormulaDisplayed FormulaStructural FormulaSkeletal FormulaWant to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimpleCheck out the Chemistry Made Simple academy
What is Organic Chemistry, and What is So Special About Carbon?
In this episode:What is organic chemistry?Importance of carbon - carbon and carbon - hydrogen bondsDifferent structure types in organic chemistrySIngle, double and triple bondsWant to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimpleCheck out the Chemistry Made Simple academy
What are van der Waals, Dipole-Dipole and Hydrogen Bonding?
In this episode:What is a dipole momentvan der Waals forcesDipole-Dipole forcesHydrogen Bonding - including the specific requirements for this type of bondRelative level of attraction of these types of forcesWant to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimpleFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple
What is Electronegativity and How Does it Make Bonds Polar
In this episode:What is electronegativityTrends in elecronegativeityPolarity of covalent bondsWant to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimpleCheck out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthe
What is Metallic Bonding and How Does it Work?
In this episode:What is ionic bondingElectron sea and ionsHow metals conduct electricity and heatStrength of metalsMalleability and ductility of metalsWant to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimpleFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmai
What is Covalent Bonding and How Does it Work?
Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyIn this episode:What is a covalent bond?Why do covalent bonds form?Examples in elements and compoundsDouble bondsCo-ordinate or dative bondsProperties of covalent substancesWant to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimpleFind out more about the Chemistry Mad
What is Ionic Bonding and How Does it Work?
Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyIn this episode:Which atoms combine using ionic bondsHow ions are formedHow ionic bonds are formedProperties of ionic compoundsWant to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimpleFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chem
How and Why Chemical Bonds are Formed - Chemical Bonding I
Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyIn this episode:Why do atoms form chemical bonds?How do atoms for chemical bonds?The three types of chemical bondWant to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimpleFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpl
How to do the Analytical Chemistry Question in Your Exam
Watch the video explaining the process and walkthrough of a tough exam question:chemistrymadesimple.net/5stepIn this episode:Why the analytical chem question is so difficultWhy I developed the 5 step process for tackling these questionsThe 5 stepsHow to write out your answerThe usefulness of the data sheet / data bookletWant to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the pod
What Happens to Ionization Energy Across a Period - Periodicity IV
Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyIn this episode:What is ionization energy?First Ionization energyTrends in first ionization energy with explanationsSuccessive ionization energiesCommon exam question - predict the elementWant to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimpleFind out more about th
Two Must-Know Trends in Melting and Boiling Points - Periodicity III
Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyIn this Episode:Not one trend but two mini trendsThe trends for sodium - siliconThe trends for phosphorus - argonGiant structure vs molecular and what it means for these trendsWant to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimpleFind out more about the Chemistry
Trends in Atomic Radii across the periodic table - Periodicity II
Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyIn this episode:The definition of atomic radiusThe trend across group 3The reason for the trendWant to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimpleFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matth
Trends Across the Periodic Table - Periodicity I
Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netRecord a voice note for me: chemistrymadesimple.net/voicenoteJoin the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.Your introduction to periodicity, and trends across a row of the periodic tableIn this episode:What is a periodWhat is Periodicit
Atom Economy vs Yield
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