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Fundamental Principles of Chemistry

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13 sessions

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About

This series provide a complete, overall review of the chem topics might be encountered in an exam.
(With Exam-Style Questions)

Tutored by

Chem K 🇸🇬

Certified in 1 topic

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Hi! I'm joining Schoolhouse to share my enthusiasm for learning, collaborate with fellow students, and support others in their academic journeys. Whether it's diving into reaction mechanisms or discussing biochemical pathways, I'm always eager to engage in insightful discussions. Let's learn and grow together! Heute lernen, morgen führen! ( Remember, CHEM is NOT MY REAL NAME ! )

Schedule

✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

There are no strict policies. But remember to message the tutor in advance if you cannot make it!

SESSION 1

23

Mar

SESSION 1

Chemical reactions

Chemical reactions

Sun 3:15 PM - 4:25 PM UTCMar 23, 3:15 PM - 4:25 PM UTC

CHEMICAL REACTIONS
Definitions, Idenfication, Expressions and Reaction Types
SESSION 2

6

Apr

SESSION 2

Chemical reactions

Chemical reactions

Sun 3:15 PM - 4:25 PM UTCApr 6, 3:15 PM - 4:25 PM UTC

CHEMICAL REACTIONS 2
Expressions and Reaction Types (Advanced)
SESSION 3

12

Apr

SESSION 3

Thermodynamics

Thermodynamics

Sat 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM UTCApr 12, 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM UTC

Chemical Reactions 3
- ΔG, ΔH, ΔS and the Direction of Reactions
SESSION 4

13

Apr

SESSION 4

Equilibrium

Equilibrium

Sun 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM UTCApr 13, 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM UTC

Equilibrium General 1
- Characterictics and Affecting Factors
SESSION 5

19

Apr

SESSION 5

Equilibrium

Equilibrium

Sat 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM UTCApr 19, 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM UTC

Equilibrium General 2
- Applications and Calculations
SESSION 6

20

Apr

SESSION 6

Equilibrium

Equilibrium

Sun 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM UTCApr 20, 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM UTC

Solubility Equilibria 1
- Precipitation & Common Ion Effect
- Definition of Ksp
SESSION 7

26

Apr

SESSION 7

Equilibrium

Equilibrium

Sat 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM UTCApr 26, 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM UTC

Solubility Equilibria 2
- Calculations of solubility,
- Predicting precipitates using Q vs Ksp
SESSION 8

27

Apr

SESSION 8

Acids and bases

Acids and bases

Sun 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM UTCApr 27, 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM UTC

Acids and Bases 1: Acid-Base Fundamentals
- Amphoteric Substances and the Self-ionization of Water (Kw),
- Arrhenius vs. Brønsted-Lowry Definitions,
- Conjugate Acid-Base Pairs,
- Identifying Strong and Weak Acids/Bases (using Ka or Kb)
SESSION 9

3

May

SESSION 9

Acids and bases

Acids and bases

Sat 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM UTCMay 3, 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM UTC

Acids and Bases 2: pH and pOH (pH mainly used)
- pH and pOH scale of 0-14
- pH, pOH, [H⁺], [OH⁻]
- Estimating pH without a calculator
SESSION 10

13

Jun

SESSION 10

Review

Review

Fri 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM UTCJun 13, 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM UTC

Review previous assessments: Solubility and pH / pOH
SESSION 11

14

Jun

SESSION 11

Acids and bases

Acids and bases

Sat 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM UTCJun 14, 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM UTC

Acids and Bases 3: Ka, Kb, and Percent Ionization
- Acid dissociation constant (Ka), Base dissociation constant (Kb)
- Ka × Kb = Kw relationship
- ICE Tables for weak acid/base equilibria, Percent Ionization
SESSION 12

20

Jun

SESSION 12

Acids and bases

Acids and bases

Fri 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM UTCJun 20, 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM UTC

Acids and Bases 4: Buffers & Titrations
- Buffer Solutions Definition
- Henderson-Hasselbalch Equation for pH
- Acid-Base Titrations and Indicators to Use
SESSION 13

21

Jun

SESSION 13

Chemical reactions

Chemical reactions

Sat 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM UTCJun 21, 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM UTC

Electrochemistry 1: Galvanic Cells
- Introduction to Galvanic (Voltaic) Cells
- Real-life examples (e.g., batteries, corrosion)
- Anatomy of a Galvanic Cell:
a. Anode vs. Cathode
b. Flow of electrons in external circuit
c. Salt bridge function
d. Ion movement: cations to cathode, anions to anode


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Mar 23 - Jun 21

13 weeks

70 - 75 mins

/ session

Next session on June 13, 2025

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