Chemistry Made Simple

Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy In this episode: What is ionization energy? First Ionization energy Trends in first ionization energy with explanations Successive ionization energies Common exam question - predict the element Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Find out more abo...

Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy In this Episode: Not one trend but two mini trends The trends for sodium - silicon The trends for phosphorus - argon Giant structure vs molecular and what it means for these trends Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Find out more about the Chemis...

Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy In this episode: The definition of atomic radius The trend across group 3 The reason for the trend Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy  Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email Matthew...

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 . Your introduction to periodicity, and trends across a row of the periodic table In this episode: What is a period What is Periodicit...

Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple In this episode: Definition of ATOM ECONOMY Example calculation of Atom economy Definition of YIELD Examples of calculation of yield Comparison of ATOM ECONOMY vs YIELD Equation and calculation used in this episode: C + 2H2O -> 2H2 + CO2 12g 2x18g 2x2g...

Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy ___________________________________________________________________ In this episode: What are half equations? What are the rules for half equations Simple example walkthrough Complex example walkthrough Your assignment: Deduce the half equation for the reduction of the dichromate ion [Cr2O7]^2- Let me know how you do with that -DM me on Instagram Contact...

Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy In This episode: definition of oxidation state / number rules for assigning oxidation numbers 'standard' oxidation states (and exceptions) walk through examples how to use oxidation numbers Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.net Join the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community . Check...

Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy In this episode: definition of the terms oxidation and reduction simple examples of oxidation and reduction definition of oxidation states / oxidation numbers with examples definition of redox Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy  Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.net Join the discussion at the...

Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy In this episode: Naming process for organic compounds Root of the name Including functional group Including side chain Indicating the position of functional groups and side chains Protocol for naming when there are multiple prefixes Number of carbons Root of name 1 meth 2 eth 3 prop 4 but 5 pent 6 hex 7 hept 8 oct 9 non 10 dec Find out more abo...

Careful with those numbers.... In this episode: Why we need a systematic naming system How to name cations systematically How to name anions systematically Using full names, not formulae Combining cation and anion names to name compounds Roman Numerals: I one II two III three IV four V five VI six VII seven __________________________________________________________________ Find out more about the...

In this episode: How to write a chemical equation The GOLDEN RULE of balancing equations What do we mean by "balancing an equation"? How to balance an equation Definition of full, ionic and half equations ---------------------------------------- Read more about how to balance equations: https://chemistrymadesimple.net/episode/18/ ------------------------------------------ Find out how to join the...

In this episode : What is the ideal gas equation units of the ideal gas equation use and common question types Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy  Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.net Join th...

In this episode: Using Molar Mass for gases Definition of Molar Volume What are standard temperature & pressure, and room temperature & pressure? Definition of conditions of stp and rtp Molar volume at stp and at rtp How to use the molar volume Applying molar volume to gaseous elements, gaseous compounds, and mixtures of gases Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon suppor...

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Studying chemistry in sixth form can't really be as difficult as people make out, can it? 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 episode we look at these questions and concerns a...

In this episode: Introduction to titration - what is it? Types of titration Apparatus required How to do titrations Doing the calculation Read the accompanying article . ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistry...

In this episode: Introduction to buffers- what are they What are acidic buffers made from? How do acidic buffers work How acidic buffers are prepared Assumptions when using the acid dissociation constant, Ka, with acidic buffers Those tricky calculations.... Read the full show notes here . Suggested listening: Episode 10 explains the calculations required with weak acids and the acid dissociation...

This bonus episode gives you five things to look for to help you identify whether an acid is a weak acid . Your exam question is unlikely to spell that out for you. Very unlikely indeed. Here are the simple things to look for that will put you one step ahead of the examiner! Suggested listening: Episode 9 which introduces the difference between a strong acid and a weak acid and defines how to calc...

Read the full show notes In this episode we simplify: What is the acid dissociation constant, Ka Calculating pH from the H+ concentration Calculating the H+ concentration from pH Calculate acid concentration [HA] for a weak acid Calculate the acid dissociation constant, Ka It's really not as difficult as it seems. Listen in and get chemistry confident. Suggested listening: Also listen to episode 9...

Read the full show notes In this episode we: define acids (and bases) discuss why acids are SO reactive define and compare weak acids and strong acids (and talk about the common mistake made) talk about why pH is useful, and define how to calculate it Suggested listening: Also listen to episode 10 which discusses the assumptions used when making calculations involving weak acids, and introduces th...

In this episode we consider how to quantify the position of equilibrium using the equilibrium constant Kc. We also talk through which changes of conditions cause a change in Kc value, and which don't. This will be something that will come up in your exams! You can read the article How to Use the Equilibrium Constant Kc -------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

Read the show notes and article Equilibria and Reversible Reactions ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy  Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.net Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each...

Read the companion article What are Isotopes? ___________________________________________________________ Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy  Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.net Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple

Download our guide to Mass How Mass Spectrometers Work Read the article How Mass Spectrometers Work ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy  Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.net Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of th...

Atomic orbitals download In this episode, I start by giving a definition of atomic orbitals. I talk about the different types and shapes, and explain that there are rules about which shell each orbital type can exist in. How many orbitals of each type? We talk about that too. Read more ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find out more abo...