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...

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Matthew Macariou

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What is Quantum Mechanics? 02.02.2021 10:31

Read the article What is Quantum Mechanics and How Does it Affect the Atomic Model? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quantum mechanics is one of those phrases that makes many a chemistry student lose sleep. Because quantum mechanics, or quantum theory, is our attempt to describe the counter-intuitive behaviour of tiny particles. In this episod...

How the Atomic Model Changes at A-Level 26.01.2021 6:47

The atomic model you have been using so far is nice and basic, and simple to understand and apply. No awkward, inconsistent rules to worry about. But it has limitations. These limitations stop it from being useful beyond the first 20 elements, and for concepts that you are going to be using from this level. In the advanced model you'll discover that atoms are not that 2 dimensional, "solar system"...

What is the Chemistry Made Simple Podcast? 19.01.2021 3:35

An introduction to your host Matthew, and how he can help you grow your chemistry grade. His key value is to demystify chemistry as much as possible, to clear the fog, to simplify. Each episode will bring you the essence of a topic, the clear account of what you need to know. An account that has been distilled through his face-to-face tuition with students just like you. Find out more about the Ch...