Matthew Macariou

Chemistry Made Simple

Science EN ↓ 103 episodes

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...

Author

Matthew Macariou

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Science

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chemistrymadesimple.net

Latest episode

May 18, 2026

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Episodes

What are Reaction Mechanisms, Electrophiles and Nucleophiles 13.11.2023

In this episode: Definition of Mechanism How a mechanism tells more than an equation or a simple diagram Definition of electrophile with examples Definition of nucleophile with examples 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...

Determining the Rate Equation for a Chemical Reaction 07.11.2023

In this episode: Two ways to determine the order of reaction for reactants How to calculate the rate constant k How to find the effect of changing temperature on the rate constant k 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 Simp...

What is the Rate Constant, and How to Use it. 23.10.2023

In This episode: The rate equation The rate constant How to determine units for the rate equation Order of reaction 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 out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy ...

What is the rate of reaction, and how can you find it experimentally? 16.10.2023

In this episode: Definition of rate of reaction How to plot reaction data How to find the rate of reaction 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 Made Simple academy  Contact...

How To Predict Whether a Reaction Can Proceed, and at what Temperature - Gibbs Free Energy Change 10.10.2023

In this episode Introduction to Gibbs Free Energy The Gibbs Free Energy equation Take care with the units! How to do the calculation How to Calculate the temperature that a reaction may occur at 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 Chemis...

What is Entropy in Chemistry? 25.09.2023

In this episode: Definition of entropy Importance of entropy Definitions of feasible, spontaneous, possible Units of entropy The symbol for entropy and entropy change How to calculate entropy change 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...

Why I started This Podcast 19.09.2023

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 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 Create and Use a Born-Haber Cycle 12.06.2023

In this episode: definition of a Born-Haber cycle how to construct a Born-Haber cycle (with example) Calculating the lattice enthalpy of formation 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...

What Are Mean Bond Enthalpies? 05.06.2023

In this episode: Definition of Mean Bond Enthalpy How the mean bond r]enthalpy is calculated Examples of enthalpy that are specific, not mean 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 Chemi...

Standard Enthalpy of Solution ΔHsol 31.05.2023

In this episode: Definition of Standard Enthalpy of Solution The chemical process that is measured by the enthalpy of solution 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 Made Simpl...

Standard Enthalpy of Hydration ΔHhyd 29.05.2023

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 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 acade...

Lattice Enthalpy of Formation ΔHL 24.05.2023

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 Calculating lattice enthalpies 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...

Electron Affinity ΔHea 22.05.2023

In this episode: Definition of electron affinity The chemical process described by electron affinity First and subsequent electron affinities Use of electron affinity 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...

Ionization Energy ΔHie 17.05.2023

In this episode: Definition of First Ionization Energy Second and subsequent ionization energies Confusion about second ionization energy Use of Ionization energy 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...

Standard Enthalpy of Atomization ΔHat 15.05.2023

In this episode: Definition of Standard Enthalpy of Atomization Standard Conditions Use of Standard Enthalpy of atomization 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 Made Simple a...

Standard Enthalpy of Combustion ΔHc 10.05.2023

In this episode: Definition of Standard Enthalpy of Combustion Standard Conditions Complete combustion Use of Standard Enthalpy of combustion Recommended listening: How to use the Enthalpy of Combustion 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 th...

Standard Enthalpy of Formation ΔHf 08.05.2023

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 Recommended listening: How to use the Enthalpy of Formation 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...

What is a Catalyst in Chemistry? 01.05.2023

In this episode: Definition of a catalyst What Catalysts do How Catalysts work Catalysts case study - motor vehicle's catalytic converter 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...

How to Compare Maxwell-Boltzmann Distributions at Different Temperatures 24.04.2023

Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy In this episode: What is the Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution? How the Distribution changes with temperature Temperature changes and the activation energy Temperature change and effect on rate of reaction 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...

What is Collision Theory and How Does it Affect the Rate of Chemical Reactions? 17.04.2023

Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy In this episode: What is Collision Theory? What is Activation Energy? The factors that affect the rate of chemical reaction 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 out more about the Chemistry Made Simple a...

What is Mean Bond Enthalpy and How Do I Use It? 10.04.2023

Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy 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 bond enthalpy gives an estimate not an exact value Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Prefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You ca...

How to use Enthalpy of Formation and Enthalpy of Combustion to Calculate Enthalpy of Reaction - Hess's Law 27.03.2023

In this episode: What is Hess's Law Using Standard Enthalpy of Combustion to calculate ΔHr Using Standard Enthalpy of Formation to calculate ΔHr Contact me if you're interested in a follow-along Hess's Law masterclass: Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy  Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.net Record a voice note for me: chemistrymadesim...

How to Calculate Enthalpy Changes for Combustion and Neutralisation 22.03.2023

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 experimental inaccuracies ------------------------------------------ Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Prefer to say a quick 'thank you...

What is Enthalpy and Enthalpy Change? 13.03.2023

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: Definition of enthalpy Enthalpy change ΔH Enthalpy level or energy level diagrams ---------------------------------------------- Check out the Chemistry...

What is Thermochemistry and Chemical Energetics? An Introduction to Thermochemistry 06.03.2023

In this episode: What is thermochemistry? What is thermochemistry used for? The units of energy Exothermic and endothermic reactions Thermochemistry with Reversible Reactions 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. ----------------------------------------...

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