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What Changes With the Atomic Model When We Introduce Basic Quantum Mechanics?
Download mentioned in the episode.In this episodeThe basic atomic modelWhy we need to include basic quantum theoryEffect of Quantum Theory on atomic structure modelEffect of Quantum Theory on periodic tableBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail [email protected] the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.
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Experiment Using a Polarimeter to Measure Optical Activity - Including a Novel Analogy
In this episode, I describe the basic requirements of a polarimeter being used to measure optical activity of a chemical sample and the process of the experiment.I also introduce a simple yet novel analogy that will help you remember the experimental details.Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail [email protected] the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.
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What are Optical Isomerism, Chirality, Enantiomers and Plane-Polarized Light
In this episode:What is optical isomerismEnantiomersChiral carbon and chiralityAsymmetric carbonOptical Activity and plane-polarized lightBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail [email protected] the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.
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How to Use and Understand 'Curly Arrows' in Reaction Mechanisms
In this episode:What are curly arrows showingWhy we use a curved arrowMaking a new bondBreaking a bondA special case with two arrowsBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail [email protected] the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.
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What are Reaction Mechanisms, Electrophiles and Nucleophiles
In this episode:Definition of MechanismHow a mechanism tells more than an equation or a simple diagramDefinition of electrophile with examplesDefinition of nucleophile with examplesBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail [email protected] the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.
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