Chemistry Made Simple

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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

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My short, clear overview of everything you need to know about the Group 2 elements, and some of their compounds.

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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.

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The episode about moles can be found here

In this episode:

1. Why you could easily drop a grade by using incorrect units
2. The units you're given are often not the ones you need to use
3. The units to use for the volume of liquid or the volume of gases
4. The unit for temperature
5. The unit for pressure
6. The unit for the amount of substance
7. The unit for concentration
8. The units for energy change
9. My Pro Tips

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In this episode:

1. What is the acid dissociation constant
2. What do we mean by the dissociation of an acid
3. What is a weak acid
4. How to write the expression for the acid dissociation constant
5. How to rearrange the expression to help calculate pH
6. What happens to Ka when the temperature is changed

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The video version can be seen here https://youtu.be/U2w2KIL2hB8

In this episode:

1. What is the equilibrium constant
2. What is the equilibrium constant used for
3. What are the units of Kc
4. How to write the equilibrium constant expression
5. The effect of changing the temperature
6. The effect of changing the concentration
7. The effect of changing the pressure
8. The effect of a catalyst
9. The Kc for the reverse reaction
10. Le Chatelier's Principle

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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?

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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

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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

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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 equilibria, weak acids, weak bases and buffers
• Using the mole to calculate how many moles, grams or litres of gas are used or created in a reaction
• Using the mole to calculate pH
• Using the mole to determine the limiting reagent

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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 need to know

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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

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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 mass

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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 episode we look at these questions and concerns about A-Level chemistry:

• The chemistry is a big step up!
• Is memorising the syllabus enough?
• Is it starting again in chemistry?
• Did GCSE chemistry lie to me?
• Does getting a good GCSE grade mean I'll get a good A-Level grade?
• There's a lot of calculations
• The maths is very hard
• the exams are very difficult and require lots of understanding

Hear my golden rule about getting all the exam marks you deserve.

I also give quick tips of what you should include in your answers.

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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

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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.

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In this episode:

• What is optical isomerism
• Enantiomers
• Chiral carbon and chirality
• Asymmetric carbon
• Optical Activity and plane-polarized light

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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

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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

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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

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In This episode:

• The rate equation
• The rate constant
• How to determine units for the rate equation
• Order of reaction

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In this episode:

• Definition of rate of reaction
• How to plot reaction data
• How to find the rate of reaction

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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

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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

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In this episode, I talk about why I started the podcast, and about the rigid learning expectations of education settings.

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In this episode:

• definition of a Born-Haber cycle
• how to construct a Born-Haber cycle (with example)
• Calculating the lattice enthalpy of formation

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In this episode:

• Definition of Mean Bond Enthalpy
• How the mean bond r]enthalpy is calculated
• Examples of enthalpy that are specific, not mean

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In this episode:

• Definition of Standard Enthalpy of Solution
• The chemical process that is measured by the enthalpy of solution

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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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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

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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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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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In this episode:

• Definition of Standard Enthalpy of Atomization
• Standard Conditions
• Use of Standard Enthalpy of atomization

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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

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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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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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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

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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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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

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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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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

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• Definition of enthalpy
• Enthalpy change
• ΔH
• Enthalpy level or energy level diagrams

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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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• 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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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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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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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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In this episode:

• Definition of alcohols
• Formula of alcohols
• Classification as primary, secondary or tertiary
• Synthesis of alcohols
• Physical properties

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In this episode:

• Definition of elimination reaction
• description of elimination mechanism
• Elimination vs Nucleophilic substitution - know the conditions

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In this episode:

• Definition of nucleophile
• Examples of nucleophiles
• Description of the nucleophilic substitution reaction of halogenoalkanes
• Example reactions and products

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In this episode:

• Definition of halogenoalkanes and haloalkanes
• Bond polarity in halogenoalkanes
• Solubility
• Trends in boiling point explained
• Trends in reactivity: Bond polarity vs bond enthalpy

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The properties of alkanes

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In this episode:

• What are Polymers
• Examples of polymers
• What are monomers
• Addition Polymer reaction

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In this episode:

• Alkene functional group
• Electrophiles
• Electrophilic addition mechanism
• Examples of electrophiles
• Other alkene reaction

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In this episode:

• What are alkenes
• General formula of alkenes
• Shape and structure
• Reactivity and physical properties of alkenes

Other episodes mentioned:

Naming organic compounds

Nature, structure and properties of alkanes

Combustion of hydrocarbons

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In this episode:

• What is a mechanism
• What is a free radical
• What is a halogenoalkane
• The steps of the free radical mechanism
• Chain reaction
• Other products

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In this episode:

• What do we mean by combustion in chemistry
• Why alkanes are commonly used as fuels
• What is complete combustion and what are the products
• What is incomplete combustion and what are the products
• How to spot whether combustion is complete or not

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In this Episode:

• Definition of alkanes
• General formula for alkanes, and an exception
• Properties of alkanes

Other episodes referenced in this episode:

What are isomers and what is isomerism?

How to name organic compounds

What is electronegativity and how does it make bonds polar?

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In this episode:

• What is isomerism
• Structural Isomerism
• Position Isomerism
• Chain Isomerism
• Functional Group Isomerism
• Stereoisomerism
• E/Z or cis - trans isomerism

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In this episode:

• What are Functional groups
• Chemical families
• Homologous series

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In this episode:

• Molecular Formula
• Displayed Formula
• Structural Formula
• Skeletal Formula

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In this episode:

• What is organic chemistry?
• Importance of carbon - carbon and carbon - hydrogen bonds
• Different structure types in organic chemistry
• SIngle, double and triple bonds

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In this episode:

• What is a dipole moment
• van der Waals forces
• Dipole-Dipole forces
• Hydrogen Bonding - including the specific requirements for this type of bond
• Relative level of attraction of these types of forces

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In this episode:

• What is electronegativity
• Trends in elecronegativeity
• Polarity of covalent bonds

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• What is ionic bonding
• Electron sea and ions
• How metals conduct electricity and heat
• Strength of metals
• Malleability and ductility of metals

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In this episode:

• What is a covalent bond?
• Why do covalent bonds form?
• Examples in elements and compounds
• Double bonds
• Co-ordinate or dative bonds
• Properties of covalent substances

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In this episode:

• Which atoms combine using ionic bonds
• How ions are formed
• How ionic bonds are formed
• Properties of ionic compounds

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In this episode:

• Why do atoms form chemical bonds?
• How do atoms for chemical bonds?
• The three types of chemical bond

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• Why the analytical chem question is so difficult
• Why I developed the 5 step process for tackling these questions
• The 5 steps
• How to write out your answer
• The usefulness of the data sheet / data booklet

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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

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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

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In this episode:

• The definition of atomic radius
• The trend across group 3
• The reason for the trend

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Your introduction to periodicity, and trends across a row of the periodic table

In this episode:

• What is a period
• What is Periodicity
• Which group we study and why
• Which properties we'll study

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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

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C + 2H2O -> 2H2 + CO2

12g 2x18g 2x2g 44g

Atom economy = (4/48) x 100 = 8.3%

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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-

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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In this episode :

• What is the ideal gas equation
• units of the ideal gas equation
• use and common question types

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• 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

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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 about A-Level chemistry:

• The chemistry is a big step up!
• Is memorising the syllabus enough?
• Is it starting again in chemistry?
• Did GCSE chemistry lie to me?
• Does getting a good GCSE grade mean I'll get a good A-Level grade?
• There's a lot of calculations
• The maths is very hard
• the exams are very difficult and require lots of understanding

Hear my golden rule about getting all the exam marks you deserve.

I also give quick tips of what you should include in your answers.

Find out how I can help you throughout your chemistry A-Level here.

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In this episode:

• Introduction to titration - what is it?
• Types of titration
• Apparatus required
• How to do titrations
• Doing the calculation

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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....

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Suggested listening:

Episode 10 explains the calculations required with weak acids and the acid dissociation constant, Ka.

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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 calculate pH.

Episode 10 which explains the calculations required with weak acids and the acid dissociation constant, Ka.

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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 which introduces the difference between a strong acid and a weak acid and defines how to calculate pH.

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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 the acid dissociation constant.

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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

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Read the show notes and article Equilibria and Reversible Reactions

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Read the companion article What are Isotopes?

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Download our guide to Mass How Mass Spectrometers Work

Read the article How Mass Spectrometers Work

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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.

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Read the article What is Quantum Mechanics and How Does it Affect the Atomic Model?

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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 episode, we use two analogies to explain the discontinuous nature of quantum behaviour.

From those analogies, we introduced the concept of quantum numbers. And we go into some detail of the four quantum numbers that apply to electrons, as well as introducing how these affect the structure of atoms.

Get a download mentioned in the episode here https://chemistrymadesimple.net/quantum/

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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" model. You'll learn that electrons exist in orbitals within the shells, and that each shell can accommodate a different number of electrons.

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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.

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