Intro to Chemistry Session A (8pm PST)
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5 sessions
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About
We'll take a dive into what makes the world around us: atoms, ions, molecules, compounds, and molecular structure. My aim to is give learners a basic understanding of chemistry before we continue into deeper topics. This series is open to students of all backgrounds!
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SESSION 1
7
Jun
SESSION 1
Atomic structure and properties
Atomic structure and properties
Sat 3:00 AM - 4:00 AM UTCJun 7, 3:00 AM - 4:00 AM UTC
Week 1 - The Atom
We'll focus on the atom and its constituent particles. We'll investigate the periodic table and the atom's basic structure, energy levels, and shells.
SESSION 2
14
Jun
SESSION 2
Atomic structure and properties
Atomic structure and properties
Sat 3:00 AM - 4:00 AM UTCJun 14, 3:00 AM - 4:00 AM UTC
Week 2 - Particles and Molecules
We'll focus on molecules and the different types of bonding: ionic, covalent, and metallic. We'll look further into periodic trends and the molecules that are formed from the simplest of atoms.
SESSION 3
11
Jul
SESSION 3
Atomic structure and properties
Atomic structure and properties
Fri 3:00 AM - 4:00 AM UTCJul 11, 3:00 AM - 4:00 AM UTC
Week 4 - Periodic Trends
We'll take a closer look at ionization energies, atomic and ionic radii, electron affinity, and effective nuclear charge.
SESSION 4
19
Jul
SESSION 4
Atomic structure and properties
Atomic structure and properties
Sat 3:00 AM - 4:00 AM UTCJul 19, 3:00 AM - 4:00 AM UTC
Week 5 - The Mole
We'll introduce the mole and its uses. We'll demonstrate problems of empirical formulas, mole conversions, and using the periodic table.
SESSION 5
26
Jul
SESSION 5
Atomic structure and properties
Atomic structure and properties
Sat 3:00 AM - 4:00 AM UTCJul 26, 3:00 AM - 4:00 AM UTC
Week 5 - Chemical Reactions
We'll investing the forming and breaking of bonds, basic stoichiometric equations, and balancing reactions.