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Each episode tackles a topic, explaining it as simply as possible - well it is chemistry! The end-of-episode summary will make sure you have useful takeaways to help you on your way.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 7 minutes
- Episodes
- 88
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Standard Enthalpy of Hydration ΔHhyd
In this episode:
- Definition of Standard Enthalpy of Hydration
- The chemical process that is measured by the enthalpy of hydration
- Examples
- Calculating enthalpies of hydration
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Lattice Enthalpy of Formation ΔHL
In this episode:
- Definition of Lattice Enthalpy of Formation ΔHL
- The chemical process described by lattice enthalpy of formation
- Definition of Lattice Enthalpy of Dissociation
- Exothermic / Endothermic
- Cal…
Electron Affinity ΔHea
In this episode:
- Definition of electron affinity
- The chemical process described by electron affinity
- First and subsequent electron affinities
- Use of electron affinity
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Ionization Energy ΔHie
In this episode:
- Definition of First Ionization Energy
- Second and subsequent ionization energies
- Confusion about second ionization energy
- Use of Ionization energy
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Standard Enthalpy of Atomization ΔHat
In this episode:
- Definition of Standard Enthalpy of Atomization
- Standard Conditions
- Use of Standard Enthalpy of atomization
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Standard Enthalpy of Combustion ΔHc
In this episode:
- Definition of Standard Enthalpy of Combustion
- Standard Conditions
- Complete combustion
- Use of Standard Enthalpy of combustion
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Standard Enthalpy of Formation ΔHf
In this episode:
- Definition of Standard Enthalpy of Formation
- Standard Conditions
- ΔHf for elements
- When ΔHf for an element is not zero
- Use of Standard Enthalpy of formation
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What is a Catalyst in Chemistry?
In this episode:
- Definition of a catalyst
- What Catalysts do
- How Catalysts work
- Catalysts case study - motor vehicle's catalytic converter
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How to Compare Maxwell-Boltzmann Distributions at Different Temperatures
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In this episode:
- What is the Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution?
- How the Distribution changes with temperature
- Temperature changes and the activation energy
- Tempera…
What is Collision Theory and How Does it Affect the Rate of Chemical Reactions?
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In this episode:
- What is Collision Theory?
- What is Activation Energy?
- The factors that affect the rate of chemical reaction
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What is Mean Bond Enthalpy and How Do I Use It?
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In this episode:
- Definition of Bond dissociation enthalpy
- Definition of mean bond enthalpy
- Using Mean bond enthalpy to find the enthalpy of reaction
- Why Mean bo…
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 Law
- Using Standard Enthalpy of Combustion to calculate ΔHr
- Using Standard Enthalpy of Formation to calculate ΔHr
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How to Calculate Enthalpy Changes for Combustion and Neutralisation
In this episode:
- Definition of standard enthalpy changes and standard conditions
- Standard Enthalpy of Combustion
- Standard Enthalpy of formation
- Measuring enthalpy changes in the lab
- Sources of experimenta…
What is Enthalpy and Enthalpy Change?
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What is Thermochemistry and Chemical Energetics? An Introduction to Thermochemistry
In this episode:
- What is thermochemistry?
- What is thermochemistry used for?
- The units of energy
- Exothermic and endothermic reactions
- Thermochemistry with Reversible Reactions
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Using Mass Spectroscopy to Catch Cheating Athletes
In this episode:
- Definition and use of molecular ion
- How Fragments are created in the Mass Spectrometer
- Use of fragments in analysis
- Uses of Mass spectrometry in the real world
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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 type
- The fingerprint region
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Simple Test Tube Reactions to Identify Organic Compond
In this episode:
- Why you need to know these tests
- Test for alkenes
- Tests for aldehydes
- Tests for alcohols
- Tests for Halogenoalkanes
- Tests for carboxylic acids
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The Reactions of Alcohols and How to Get What You Want from Alcohols.
In this episode:
- Categories of alcohols
- Elimination or Dehydration of Alcohols
- Combustion of Alcohols
- Oxidation of ALcohols
- How to get the desired product from oxidising alcohols
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What are Alcohols and What are Their Key Features? Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Alcohols.
In this episode:
- Definition of alcohols
- Formula of alcohols
- Classification as primary, secondary or tertiary
- Synthesis of alcohols
- Physical properties
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