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Introductory General Chemistry [Part 1 of 4]
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Introductory General Chemistry [Part 1 of 4]

A chemistry class you will want to take!
Created byDr. Jim Gifford
Last updated 9/2024
English
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What you'll learn

  • Build a strong foundation in general chemistry concepts
  • Understand the fundamental principles of matter, atoms, and elements
  • Recognize the relationships among elements in the periodic table
  • Comprehend the various types of chemical bonding and their impact on molecular structure
  • Understand how to complete unit conversion and dimensional analysis
  • Gain familiarity with the basics of organic chemistry, including functional groups and nomenclature

Course content

2 sections • 23 lectures • 5h 47m total length

  • Lesson 1: States of Matter21:25

    Notes for this lecture are available in the Resources folder for this lecture.

  • Lesson 1: Atoms23:54

    Explore the atom as the basic building block of matter, detailing its nucleus with protons and neutrons, outer electrons, and the concept of electron clouds and shells.

  • => Practice Problems Lesson 10:02

    Lesson 1: Practice Problems & Solutions.  Practice what you just learned!

  • Lesson 2: Periodic Table of Elements21:07

    Learn how atoms form elements and how the periodic table groups 118 elements by protons, symbols, and masses. Explore symbols, atomic numbers, and the concept of isotopes and ions.

  • Lesson 2: Valence Electrons, Ions, & Isotopes30:39

    Explore how valence electrons determine bonding and ion formation, learn the octet rule and exceptions, and distinguish isotopes by neutrons in the periodic table.

  • => Practice Problems - Lesson 20:02

    Lesson 2: Practice Problems & Solutions.  Practice what you just learned!

  • Lesson 3: Ionic Bonding17:49

    Learn how metals transfer electrons to nonmetals to form ions and ionic compounds like table salt, where opposite charges attract to form crystal lattices, unlike covalent bonds.

  • Lesson 3: Covalent Bonding18:49

    Learn how covalent bonding forms when atoms share electrons to fill valence shells, with examples like water, carbon dioxide, oxygen, acetaminophen, caffeine, and lactose and various bond types.

  • => Practice Problems - Lesson 30:02

    Lesson 3 Practice Problems & Solutions.  Practice what you just learned!

  • Lesson 4: Drawing Lewis Structures35:33

    Determine the center atom and count total valence electrons to build Lewis structures for molecules. Place bonds and fill octets, applying electronegativity and adding double or triple bonds when needed.

  • => Practice Problems - Lesson 40:02

    Lesson 4 Practice Problems & Solutions.  Practice what you just learned!

  • Lesson 5: Naming Ionic Compounds11:26

    Learn to name ionic compounds by balancing charges between the cation and anion, applying the -ide ending, and using roman numerals for transition metals, with practical examples.

  • Lesson 5: Naming Simple Covalent Molecules10:21

    Learn the rules for naming simple covalent molecules, using prefixes such as di, tri, and the correct order of elements; recognize examples like carbon dioxide and sulfur hexafluoride.

  • Lesson 5: Naming Hydrocarbon Chains14:19
  • => Practice Problems - Lesson 50:02

    Lesson 5 Practice Problems & Solutions.  Practice what you just learned!

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Requirements

  • There are no requirements for this course. Maximum level of math required is multiplication and division, and a familiarity with scientific notation.
  • *Included with each lecture video is a fill-in-the-blank notes page to assist students in following along with the video.
  • *Also included with every 1 or 2 lectures is a set of practice problems for students to practice the material, and fully worked solutions.

Description

     First and foremost, this course assumes you have no prior knowledge of chemistry. It is designed to build a strong foundation in the concepts of chemistry. Ideally for students needing to take a chemistry course in high school, college students needing a refresher before taking college chemistry, or adults who just want to refresh what they learned about chemistry but have forgotten.


     This course was designed around the General Chemistry curriculum that I spent three years teaching at a top US university. My teaching style and ability to relate technical content to students without “vomiting science” at students caused me to be sought by students who were struggling in chemistry for extra help and tutoring. I truly enjoy teaching chemistry and my passion for this subject shines throughout this course. Taking this course will help you stop worrying and love chemistry!

There are multiple introductory classes out there, why take this one?

Comprehensive Coverage: This curriculum covers all the essential topics of high school chemistry, providing a thorough foundation in the subject.

Engaging and Interactive Content: This course employs a variety of multimedia resources, including videos, simulations, and interactive exercises, to make learning chemistry exciting and accessible.

No Algebra Pre-Requisite! This course is primarily focused on the concepts rather than the "hard math". Algebra 1 is not required for this course, only the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Dr. G explains all other math necessary as part of the course.

Structured Learning Path: The curriculum is organized in a logical and sequential manner, ensuring a smooth progression of concepts and skills.

Experienced Instructor: I have taught at multiple levels from elementary school through college, he understands the benefit of making tough scientific concepts accessible to students.

Flexibility and Accessibility: Being an self-paced curriculum, it offers the flexibility to learn at one's own pace, anytime and anywhere, making it an ideal choice for homeschooling or prepping for college chemistry.

Who this course is for:

  • This course is for anyone looking to learn about chemistry in an engaging way.
  • Also, anyone who already took chemistry but needs a refresher on the main concepts
  • --> If you are "scared" or "nervous" about studying chemistry, then this is the chemistry class for you.
  • --> If you want to focus on the concepts and not hard or repetitive math problems, then this is the chemistry class for you

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