Matthew Macariou

Chemistry Made Simple

Science EN ↓ 103 Folgen

Helping you understand chemistry topics from A-Level and Advanced Higher. Get more guidance, deeper resources and a helpful community at ChemistryMadeSimple.netIf you want to demystify chemistry, yearn for a simpler explanation and want to hear all the tips that will help you at exam time you're at the right place. I'm a chemistry tutor who is used to explaining chemistry in simpler terms, and I love to use an analogy to help with the understanding. 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 usefu...

Autor

Matthew Macariou

Kategorie

Science

Podcast-Website

chemistrymadesimple.net

Neueste Folge

18. Mai 2026

Wo hören?

Podcasts in der App Replaio Radio Bald verfügbar

Podcasts kommen bald in die App. Installiere sie jetzt und erlebe als Erster einen ganz neuen Blick auf Podcasts

Bei Google Play herunterladen Kostenlos installieren Android 5 Mio.+ Downloads · Bewertung 4,8 iOS bald

Folgen

Oxidation States: The Scorecard You Need For Every Redox Reaction and Half-Equation. 18.05.2026

Watch the YouTube version. In this episode: What are oxidation states Rules for oxidation States How to calculate oxidation states Elements with limited oxidation states Elements with varied oxidation states Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy  Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.net Record a vo...

Group 2 Elements and Their Compounds - The Reaction and Trends You Need to Know 30.03.2026

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 academy Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy  Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email Matthew@Chemis...

How to Do a Titration - From Lab to Calculation 09.03.2026

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 academy Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get...

Avoid Chemistry Calculation Chaos - Know the Correct Units and How to Convert Them 26.01.2026

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 units The units you're given are often not the ones you need to use The units to use for the volume of liquid or the volume of gases The unit for temperature The unit for pressure The unit for the amount of substance The unit for concen...

Master the Acid Dissociation Constant Ka, and Use it to Calculate pH of Weak Acids 12.01.2026

The video version (to follow along on screen) is here In this episode: What is the acid dissociation constant What do we mean by the dissociation of an acid What is a weak acid How to write the expression for the acid dissociation constant How to rearrange the expression to help calculate pH What happens to Ka when the temperature is changed Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy ...

Master the Equilibrium Constant Kc 29.12.2025

The video version can be seen here https://youtu.be/U2w2KIL2hB8 In this episode: What is the equilibrium constant What is the equilibrium constant used for What are the units of Kc How to write the equilibrium constant expression The effect of changing the temperature The effect of changing the concentration The effect of changing the pressure The effect of a catalyst The Kc for the reverse reacti...

What is a Reversible Reaction and an Equilibrium 15.12.2025

In this episode: What is a reversible reaction? How to spot a reversible reaction Use the correct arrow! What is equilibrium? What is necessary to achieve equilibrium? Disturbing an equilibrium, and La Chatelier's Principle What happens to an equilibrium when you add a catalyst? Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy  Contact me: Instagra...

What Exactly are Acids, pH, Strong & Weak Acids 01.12.2025

In this episode: Definition of an acid Why acids and hydrogen ions are so reactive What pH means and how to calculate it Strong acids, weak acids and concentration Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Prefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam. Find ou...

Master the Ideal Gas Equation in Chemistry 17.11.2025

In this episode: What is the ideal gas equation? How to use the ideal gas equation The biggest mistakes when using the ideal gas equation The units to use - pay special attention When to use the ideal gas equation Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy  Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.net Record a voice note for me: chemistrymadesimple.n...

An Important Update 03.11.2025

A short but important update about how and when you can hear the podcast going forwards. Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy  Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.net Record a voice note for me: chemistrymadesimple.net/voicenote Join the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community . Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast a...

How to Do Calculations in Chemistry Using the Mole 29.10.2025

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 elements Using the mole to calculate empirical formulae Using the mole to calculate % composition Using the mole to calculate the concentration of solutions Using the mole to calculate the volume of gas Using the mole to do calculations for eq...

How My ADHD Helps Me to Help You Learn Chemistry 20.10.2025

If you want to discuss anything from this episode, you can contact me: Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy  Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.net Record a voice note for me: chemistrymadesimple.net/voicenote Join the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community .

How to Balance Equations, and Why It Is So Important 13.10.2025

Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Prefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam. In this episode: What is a chemical equation What are equations for Why is balancing equations so important How to balance equations The Golden Rule The one thing you mustn't balance Three types of equations you nee...

Never Ignore a Mole - What is a Mole and Why it is so Important 06.10.2025

In this episode: What is a mole Why we need a mole Why we can't just use grams or amu How to use moles in chemistry calculations Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy  Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.net Record a voice note for me: chemistrymadesimple.net/voicenote Join the discussion at the C...

What You Need to Know about Isotopes at A-Level 23.09.2025

The video that demonstrates how to calculate RAM from isotope mass and relative abundance In this episode: Why do we see decimal places in atomic mass on the periodic table What are isotopes, and how do they differ from each other? What are the differences in the behaviour of different isotopes? Relative abundance How do we calculate relative atomic mass considering relative abundance and isotope...

How to Write and Understnd Electron Configuration 15.09.2025

The download mentioned in this episode: https://chemistrymadesimple.net/orbital/ In this episode: What does electron configuration mean for atoms and simple ions Which orbitals fill first? Do electrons pair up in orbitals or half-fill the subshell first? The funny thing about 3d and 4s subshells Electron configuration notation explained Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy  Conta...

What is an atomic orbital, and what are the "rules" about orbitals? 08.09.2025

Download mentioned in this episode: https://chemistrymadesimple.net/orbital/ In this episode: Definition of an atomic orbital Using the probability of an electron's location Different types of atomic orbitals How many electrons can be in an orbital, and how they MUST differ Which atomic orbitals exist in which electron shells or energy levels How many orbitals of each orbital type Find out more ab...

Quantum Mechanics - Two analogies to help you understand QM and quantum numbers. 01.09.2025

The download mentioned in the episode: chemistrymadesimple.net/quantum In this episode: What is Quantum mechanics Analogy 1 - Stairs vs Escalator Analogy 2- Homemade coffee vs Automated barista coffee Quantum numbers and their relevance to electrons Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy  Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.net Record a voic...

How Quantum Mechanics makes the atom 3 dimensional, effects the shape of molecules, and dictates the periodic table's configuration 25.08.2025

The download mentioned: Chemistrymadesimple.net/2 In this episode we consider how quantum mechanics effects the atomic model and more: There's more to electron shells Subshells and orbitals 3D shape of orbitals Orbitals, bond angles and shape of molecules The 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. 18.08.2025

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 academy  Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.net Record a voice note for me: chemistrymadesimple.net/voic...

Just how DIFFICULT is it to study advanced high school Chemistry? (With top tips from minute 10) 11.08.2025

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 e...

What Changes With the Atomic Model When We Introduce Basic Quantum Mechanics? 15.01.2024

Download mentioned in the episode. In this episode The basic atomic model Why we need to include basic quantum theory Effect of Quantum Theory on atomic structure model Effect of Quantum Theory on periodic table Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Prefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam. Che...

Experiment Using a Polarimeter to Measure Optical Activity - Including a Novel Analogy 01.01.2024

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/chemistrymadesimple Prefer to say a quick 'thank you'...

What are Optical Isomerism, Chirality, Enantiomers and Plane-Polarized Light 28.12.2023

In this episode: What is optical isomerism Enantiomers Chiral carbon and chirality Asymmetric carbon Optical Activity and plane-polarized light Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Prefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam. Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy Find out more about the Che...

How to Use and Understand 'Curly Arrows' in Reaction Mechanisms 20.11.2023

In this episode: What are curly arrows showing Why we use a curved arrow Making a new bond Breaking a bond A special case with two arrows Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Prefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam. Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy Find out more about the Chemistry...

Höre den Podcast Chemistry Made Simple in Replaio

Radio und Podcasts in einer App - kostenlos und ohne Anmeldung. Installiere sie noch heute und verpasse den Start nicht

Bei Google Play herunterladen

Replaio ist kein Herausgeber von Podcasts; die Namen der Sendungen, Cover und Audioinhalte gehören ihren Autoren und werden über öffentliche RSS-Feeds verbreitet