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Need to review concepts in hybridization? Have a look at this new whiteboard lecture to catch you up on everything dealing with...

In this post, we cover calculating theoretical and percent yields for reactions, including determination of the limiting reactant.

Take a look at our second whiteboard lecture on stoichiometry below. In this lecture, Dr. Miller discusses determining which agents are...

In this new video series, we will cover some of the most crucial aspects of general and organic chemistry! In this video, Dr. Zane...

This post covers the use of significant figures in calculations.

This post discusses the basics of making measurements and rules for significant figures.

This post begins a discussion of numbers used in chemistry.

This is the second part of our post on substitution and elimination where we will focus on elimination reactions. If you missed the...

The previous post on radical halogenation of alkanes discussed what a radical is, radical stability, and the radical halogenation of...

Alkanes are notoriously unreactive as they are typically inert to most chemical reactions, they are used as solvents, lubricants and...

One of the many tasks that you will be required to master is determining the absolution configuration of a molecule, (R) and (S). Why do...

Lewis Structures The ability to draw Lewis structures is paramount to success in organic chemistry. Organic chemistry is about drawing...

In sophomore organic chemistry, substitution and elimination reactions can make students want to pull their hair out. How do you know...

In our modern society, the quest for alternative energy is ever increasing. From new developments in solar energy to wind power, there...

Ironing, something we all hate to do. I know that I do not specifically enjoy the process. I always seem to burn myself somehow. So,...

Ever thought about microwaving a ping pong ball? No? That's good. However, if you did, this is what would happen: Then there is this:...

Electrophilic addition to a double bond is characterized by three main events; nucleophilic attack of the double bond on an electrophile,...

In the previous NMR post, we looked at a small bit of NMR theory and also discussed chemical shift. This post will focus on proton NMR...

Have you ever heard of an MRI? Magnetic Resonance Imaging, to more detailed. If you have ever had an injury to body tissue, I am...

When we discuss acidity in organic, it is important to remember that this is a relative value. For instance, we might be comparing the...