Theoretical and Percent Yield Calculations: The Basics First, Then A Multistep Organic Reaction Example
In this post, we cover calculating theoretical and percent yields for reactions, including determination of the limiting reactant.
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Feb 21 min read
Part 2 of Our Whiteboard Lecture on Stoichiometry
Take a look at our second whiteboard lecture on stoichiometry below. In this lecture, Dr. Miller discusses determining which agents are...
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Jan 181 min read
Whiteboard Lecture: Stoichiometry Part 1 (Video)
In this new video series, we will cover some of the most crucial aspects of general and organic chemistry! In this video, Dr. Zane...
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Mar 17, 20232 min read
Radical Halogenation of Alkanes (Continued)
The previous post on radical halogenation of alkanes discussed what a radical is, radical stability, and the radical halogenation of...
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Mar 10, 20233 min read
Radical Halogenation of Alkanes
Alkanes are notoriously unreactive as they are typically inert to most chemical reactions, they are used as solvents, lubricants and...
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Feb 16, 20234 min read
Drawing Lewis Structures
Lewis Structures The ability to draw Lewis structures is paramount to success in organic chemistry. Organic chemistry is about drawing...
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Nov 6, 20183 min read
Substitution and Elimination Reactions
In sophomore organic chemistry, substitution and elimination reactions can make students want to pull their hair out. How do you know...
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Jan 29, 20183 min read
1,2 and 1,4 Addition to Dienes
Electrophilic addition to a double bond is characterized by three main events; nucleophilic attack of the double bond on an electrophile,...
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Nov 27, 20174 min read
A Deeper Look Into NMR Spectroscopy
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...
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Sep 13, 20175 min read
Factors That Affect Acidity
When we discuss acidity in organic, it is important to remember that this is a relative value. For instance, we might be comparing the...
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Aug 30, 20174 min read
Dealing With Acids and Bases in Organic Chemistry
Acid and base strength is extremely important in organic chemistry. In fact, most mechanisms can be determined by understanding various...
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Jul 13, 20173 min read
Good Old Phosphorus
Have you ever wondered how a match catches fire when you strike it? What causes the head of the match to spontaneously burn and what...
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Jun 30, 20173 min read
Oxidation Reactions in Organic Chemistry: Alcohols
In organic chemistry, any reaction that increases the number of bonds to oxygen is referred to as an oxidation reaction. In a typical...
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Jun 14, 20171 min read
Drawing Arrows in Organic Chemistry
Arrow drawing in organic chemistry is possibly one of the most important aspects of the course. Indicating the flow of electrons...
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Jun 14, 20171 min read
Practice for Synthesis Problems
Synthesis in organic is perhaps one of the hardest type of problems for most students to tackle. There are two main components that are...
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Jun 9, 20171 min read
Organic Chemistry Studying Tips
In order to study properly for organic chemistry, you may need to adjust your study habits. One common problem is attempting to memorize...
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Jun 7, 20172 min read
All About Radical Reactions
Radical reactions are an important process of making many of the common goods we use in the modern world (ever heard of Styrofoam?). So,...
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Jun 1, 20171 min read
Too Much Work!
One of the chief complaints that I often hear is that there is too much work that has to be done on your own time. Well, sorry to say,...
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