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The world of chemistry tutorials
If you want some chemistry tutoring, you’ve come to the right place. There are a ton of tutorials to choose from, so click the category below to find the one you want: Before the year starts: Have you ever wondered … Continue reading
Gas laws and kinetic molecular theory
If you need to know about gases, you’ve come to the right place with these tutorials! (Updated 2-10-16) Kinetic molecular theory: To understand the properties of gases, we need to understand how they behave on an atomic level. Don’t worry: … Continue reading
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Acids and bases
Let’s dissolve some stuff in water. Now let’s see what it does. Or, let’s just read the following tutorials to figure out what happens: An introduction to acids and bases: What’s the difference between Arrhenius acids, Bronsted-Lowry acids, and Lewis … Continue reading
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Polarity and intermolecular forces
Why do compounds act the way they do? Why do chemical reagents fit together in just the right way for reactions to occur? These are important questions, and these tutorials should help you to understand them. Note: If you’re not … Continue reading
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Moles & equations
Updated 2-2-16 Moles and mole calculations: What’s a mole? Aside from an ugly rodent, that is. How to do mole calculations: Grams, moles, molecules, and ions are all part of this engaging and exciting tutorial. Brought to you by the makers … Continue reading
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Moles
You know that little stuffed hamster your “wacky” teacher keeps on a shelf? That’s supposed to be a mole. Seriously. If you want to see what a real mole looks like, view this video. What’s a mole? Aside from an … Continue reading
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Ionic compounds
Intro to ionic compounds: What’s an ionic compound? Keep reading! Ionic compounds and metals: A complete overview of ionic compounds and metals (originally written for a textbook I was writing). Naming ionic compounds: It’s not as hard as you think. … Continue reading
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The periodic table, trends, and the octet rule
If you want to cheat like crazy, the periodic table is the way to do it. The best part: Your teacher will actually be glad you did it! The periodic table: Find out what the table is and what all those … Continue reading
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The historical atom
Long ago, people had a lot of different ideas about how the atom worked. Here’s an explanation of many of them. (Updated 1-23-19). But first, a relevant comic from the always awesome xkcd.com: (thanks for letting people like me reprint … Continue reading
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Experimental design and scientific method
How can you do an experiment? With a smile on your face! Here’s how: (Updated 2-9-16) Lab Safety: Before you can do anything experimentally-oriented in a chemistry class, you need to learn how to keep from hurting yourself in the lab. … Continue reading
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