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1. Matter and Measurements(0)

What is Chemistry?
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The Scientific Method
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Classification of Matter
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States of Matter
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Physical & Chemical Changes
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Chemical Properties
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Physical Properties
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Intensive vs. Extensive Properties
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Temperature (Simplified)
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Scientific Notation
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SI Units (Simplified)
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Metric Prefixes
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Significant Figures (Simplified)
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Significant Figures: Precision in Measurements
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Significant Figures: In Calculations
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Conversion Factors (Simplified)
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Dimensional Analysis
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Density
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Specific Gravity
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Density of Geometric Objects
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Density of Non-Geometric Objects
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2. Atoms and the Periodic Table(0)

The Atom (Simplified)
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Subatomic Particles (Simplified)
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Isotopes
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Ions (Simplified)
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Atomic Mass (Simplified)
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Atomic Mass (Conceptual)
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Periodic Table: Element Symbols
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Periodic Table: Classifications
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Periodic Table: Group Names
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Periodic Table: Representative Elements & Transition Metals
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Periodic Table: Elemental Forms (Simplified)
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Periodic Table: Phases (Simplified)
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Law of Definite Proportions
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Atomic Theory
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Rutherford Gold Foil Experiment
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Wavelength and Frequency (Simplified)
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Electromagnetic Spectrum (Simplified)
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Bohr Model (Simplified)
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Emission Spectrum (Simplified)
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Electronic Structure
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Electronic Structure: Shells
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Electronic Structure: Subshells
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Electronic Structure: Orbitals
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Electronic Structure: Electron Spin
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Electronic Structure: Number of Electrons
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The Electron Configuration (Simplified)
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Electron Arrangements
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The Electron Configuration: Condensed
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The Electron Configuration: Exceptions (Simplified)
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Ions and the Octet Rule
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Ions and the Octet Rule (Simplified)
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Valence Electrons of Elements (Simplified)
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Lewis Dot Symbols (Simplified)
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Periodic Trend: Metallic Character
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Periodic Trend: Atomic Radius (Simplified)
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3. Ionic Compounds(0)

Periodic Table: Main Group Element Charges
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Periodic Table: Transition Metal Charges
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Periodic Trend: Ionic Radius (Simplified)
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Periodic Trend: Ranking Ionic Radii
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Periodic Trend: Ionization Energy (Simplified)
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Periodic Trend: Electron Affinity (Simplified)
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Ionic Bonding
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Naming Monoatomic Cations
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Naming Monoatomic Anions
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Polyatomic Ions
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Naming Ionic Compounds
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Writing Formula Units of Ionic Compounds
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Naming Ionic Hydrates
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Naming Acids
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4. Molecular Compounds(0)

Covalent Bonds
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Naming Binary Molecular Compounds
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Molecular Models
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Bonding Preferences
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Lewis Dot Structures: Neutral Compounds (Simplified)
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Multiple Bonds
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Multiple Bonds (Simplified)
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Lewis Dot Structures: Multiple Bonds
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Lewis Dot Structures: Ions (Simplified)
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Lewis Dot Structures: Exceptions (Simplified)
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Resonance Structures (Simplified)
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Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion Theory (Simplified)
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Electron Geometry (Simplified)
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Molecular Geometry (Simplified)
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Bond Angles (Simplified)
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Dipole Moment (Simplified)
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Molecular Polarity (Simplified)
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5. Classification & Balancing of Chemical Reactions(0)

Chemical Reaction: Chemical Change
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Law of Conservation of Mass
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Balancing Chemical Equations (Simplified)
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Solubility Rules
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Molecular Equations
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Types of Chemical Reactions
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Complete Ionic Equations
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Calculate Oxidation Numbers
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Redox Reactions
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Spontaneous Redox Reactions
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Balancing Redox Reactions: Acidic Solutions
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Balancing Redox Reactions: Basic Solutions
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Balancing Redox Reactions (Simplified)
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Galvanic Cell (Simplified)
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6. Chemical Reactions & Quantities(0)

Empirical Formula
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Molecular Formula
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Calculating Molar Mass
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Mole Concept
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Mass Percent
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Stoichiometry
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Limiting Reagent
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Percent Yield
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7. Energy, Rate and Equilibrium(0)

Nature of Energy
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First Law of Thermodynamics
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Endothermic & Exothermic Reactions
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Bond Energy
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Thermochemical Equations
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Heat Capacity
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Thermal Equilibrium (Simplified)
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Hess's Law
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Rate of Reaction
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Energy Diagrams
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Chemical Equilibrium
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The Equilibrium Constant
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Le Chatelier's Principle
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Solubility Product Constant (Ksp)
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Spontaneous vs Nonspontaneous Reactions
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Entropy (Simplified)
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Gibbs Free Energy (Simplified)
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8. Gases, Liquids and Solids(0)

Pressure Units
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Kinetic Molecular Theory
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The Ideal Gas Law
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The Ideal Gas Law Derivations
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The Ideal Gas Law Applications
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Chemistry Gas Laws
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Chemistry Gas Laws: Combined Gas Law
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Standard Temperature and Pressure
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Dalton's Law: Partial Pressure (Simplified)
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Gas Stoichiometry
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Intermolecular Forces (Simplified)
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Intermolecular Forces and Physical Properties
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Atomic, Ionic and Molecular Solids
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Heating and Cooling Curves
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9. Solutions(0)

Solutions
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Solubility and Intermolecular Forces
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Solutions: Mass Percent
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Percent Concentrations
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Molarity
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Osmolarity
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Parts per Million (ppm)
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Solubility: Temperature Effect
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Intro to Henry's Law
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Henry's Law Calculations
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Dilutions
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Solution Stoichiometry
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Electrolytes (Simplified)
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Equivalents
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Molality
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The Colligative Properties
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Boiling Point Elevation
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Freezing Point Depression
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Osmosis
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Osmotic Pressure
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Vapor Pressure Lowering (Raoult's Law)
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10. Acids and Bases(0)

Acid-Base Introduction
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Arrhenius Acid and Base
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Bronsted Lowry Acid and Base
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Acid and Base Strength
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Ka and Kb
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The pH Scale
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Auto-Ionization
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pH of Strong Acids and Bases
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Acid-Base Equivalents
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Acid-Base Reactions
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Gas Evolution Equations (Simplified)
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Ionic Salts (Simplified)
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Buffers
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Henderson-Hasselbalch Equation
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Strong Acid Strong Base Titrations (Simplified)
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11. Nuclear Chemistry(0)

Types of Radiation
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Alpha Decay
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Beta Decay
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Gamma Emission
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Electron Capture
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Positron Emission
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Radioactive Half-Life
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Measuring Radioactivity
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BONUS: Lab Techniques and Procedures(0)

Laboratory Materials
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Experimental Error
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Distillation & Floatation
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Chromatography
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Filtration and Evaporation
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Extraction
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Test for Ions and Gases
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BONUS: Mathematical Operations and Functions(0)

Multiplication and Division Operations
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Addition and Subtraction Operations
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Power and Root Functions
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Power and Root Functions
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The Quadratic Formula
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12. Introduction to Organic Chemistry(0)

Introduction to Organic Chemistry
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Structural Formula
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Condensed Formula
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Skeletal Formula
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Functional Groups in Chemistry
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Naming Alkanes
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The Alkyl Groups
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Naming Alkanes with Substituents
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Naming Cyclic Alkanes
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Naming Other Substituents
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Alkane Reactions
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13. Alkenes, Alkynes, and Aromatic Compounds(0)

Spatial Orientation of Bonds
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Intro to Hydrocarbons
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Isomers
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Chirality
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Naming Alkenes
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Naming Alkynes
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Intro to Addition Reactions
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Halogenation Reaction
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Hydrogenation Reaction
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Hydrohalogenation Reaction
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Hydration Reaction
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Naming Benzene
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Benzene Reactions
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14. Compounds with Oxygen or Sulfur(0)

Naming Alcohols
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Naming Ethers
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Naming Thiols
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Alcohol Reactions: Dehydration Reactions
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Intro to Redox Reactions
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Alcohol Reactions: Oxidation Reactions
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Reactions of Thiols
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15. Aldehydes and Ketones(0)

Naming Ketones
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Naming Aldehydes
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Tollens' and Benedict's Test
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Reduction of Aldehydes and Ketones
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Hemiacetal and Acetal Formation
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16. Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives(0)

Naming Carboxylic Acids
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Naming Esters
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Naming Amides
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Carboxylic Acid Reactions
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Ester Reactions: Esterification
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Ester Reactions: Acid-Catalyzed Hydrolysis
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Ester Reactions: Saponification
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Amide Formation
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Amide Hydrolysis
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17. Amines(0)

Classifying Amines
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Naming Amines
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Naming Ammonium Salts
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Functional Group Priorities
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Amine Reactions
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18. Amino Acids and Proteins(0)

Intro to Amino Acids
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Amino Acid Three Letter Codes
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Amino Acid One Letter Codes
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Amino Acid Classifications
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Peptides
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Primary Protein Structure
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Secondary Protein Structure
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Tertiary Protein Structure
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Quaternary Protein Structure
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Summary of Protein Structure
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19. Enzymes(0)

Intro to Enzymes
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Enzyme Classification
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Enzyme-Substrate Complex
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Models of Enzyme Action
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Factors Affecting Enzyme Activity
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Enzyme Inhibition
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Enzyme Regulation: Allosteric Control
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Enzyme Regulation: Feedback Control
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Enzyme Regulation: Covalent Modification
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20. Carbohydrates(0)

Intro to Carbohydrates
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Classification of Carbohydrates
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Fischer Projections
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Enantiomers vs Diastereomers
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D vs L Enantiomers
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Cyclic Hemiacetals
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Intro to Haworth Projections
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Cyclic Structures of Monosaccharides
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Mutarotation
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Reduction of Monosaccharides
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Oxidation of Monosaccharides
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Glycosidic Linkage
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Disaccharides
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Polysaccharides
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21. The Generation of Biochemical Energy(0)

Intro to Metabolism
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ATP and Energy
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Intro to Cofactors
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Intro to Coenzymes
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Coenzymes in Metabolism
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Energy Production In Biochemical Pathways
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Intro to Citric Acid Cycle
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The Citric Acid Cycle
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Electron Transport Chain
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Oxidative Phosphorylation
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Aerobic Respiration Summary
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22. Carbohydrate Metabolism(0)

Intro to Carbohydrate Metabolism
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Intro to Glycolysis
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Glycolysis
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Glycolysis Summary
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Pyruvate Oxidation
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Anaerobic Respiration
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Total Energy from Glucose
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Intro to Gluconeogenesis
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Gluconeogenesis
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23. Lipids(0)

Intro to Lipids
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Fatty Acids
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Physical Properties of Fatty Acids
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Waxes
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Triacylglycerols
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Triacylglycerol Reactions: Hydrogenation
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Triacylglycerol Reactions: Hydrolysis
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Triacylglycerol Reactions: Oxidation
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Glycerophospholipids
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Sphingomyelins
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Steroids
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Cell Membranes
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Membrane Transport
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24. Lipid Metabolism(0)

Intro to Lipid Digestion
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Digestion of Lipids
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Lipoproteins for Transport
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Glycerol Metabolism
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Intro to Fatty Acid Oxidation
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Oxidation of Fatty Acids
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Total Energy from Fatty Acids
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Ketone Bodies
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Summary of Lipid Metabolism
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25. Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism(0)

Digestion of Proteins
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Intro to Amino Acid Catabolism
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Amino Acid Catabolism: Amino Group
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Amino Acid Catabolism: Carbon Atoms
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Intro to Urea Cycle
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The Urea Cycle
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Review of Metabolism
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26. Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis(0)

Intro to Nucleic Acids
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Nitrogenous Bases
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Nucleoside and Nucleotide Formation
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Naming Nucleosides and Nucleotides
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Phosphodiester Bond Formation
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Primary Structure of Nucleic Acids
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Base Pairing
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DNA Double Helix
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Intro to DNA Replication
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Steps of DNA Replication
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Types of RNA
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Overview of Protein Synthesis
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Transcription: mRNA Synthesis
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Processing of pre-mRNA
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The Genetic Code
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Introduction to Translation
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Translation: Protein Synthesis
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23. Lipids

Triacylglycerol Reactions: Hydrolysis

23. Lipids

Triacylglycerol Reactions: Hydrolysis: Videos & Practice Problems

Video Lessons Practice Worksheet

Triacylglycerol Reactions: Hydrolysis Practice Problems

20 problems

Problem 1Multiple Choice

Give the equation for the base-catalyzed hydrolysis of a triacylglycerol consisting of palmitic acid, lauric acid, and myristic acid.

Problem 2Multiple Choice

Which specific reaction is depicted below: hydrogenation, esterification, saponification, substitution, or hydrolysis?

Chemical reaction diagram illustrating triacylglycerol hydrolysis with KOH.

Problem 3Multiple Choice

i. Draw the structures of all products formed in the saponification reaction between the lipid below and aqueous KOH.

ii. Provide their common names.

Structure of triacylglycerol for saponification reaction with KOH.

Problem 4Multiple Choice

bis(2,3-bis(stearoyloxy)propyl) phosphate undergoes saponification with aqueous KOH. If all the ester bonds in the molecule are broken, what products are formed?

Chemical structure of bis(2,3-bis(stearoyloxy)propyl) phosphate for hydrolysis study.

Problem 5Multiple Choice

Which of these lipid types can undergo saponification? Remember that saponification involves the breaking of ester bonds by base hydrolysis.

i. Ceramide

ii. Testosterone

iii. Phosphatidylcholine

iv. Glyceryl tristearate

Problem 6Multiple Choice

Draw the molecular structure of testosterone propionate. Can this molecule be saponified? Why?

Problem 7Multiple Choice

Identify the backbone of the following saponifiable lipids.

i. Chemical structures of saponifiable lipids for identifying backbones in triacylglycerol reactions.

ii. Chemical structures of saponifiable lipids for identifying backbones in triacylglycerol reactions.

Problem 8Multiple Choice

A sample of coconut oil weighs around 8 grams and has an average molecular weight of about 1200 g/mol. How many grams of KOH will be needed to completely saponify it?

Problem 9Multiple Choice

Consider the reaction of lard with NaOH. Classify the reaction as hydrogenation, hydrolysis, or saponification, and describe the expected products.

Problem 10Multiple Choice

Consider the reaction of glyceryl 2-linoleate-1,3-dioleate with H₂SO₄, H₂O. Identify the reaction as hydrogenation, hydrolysis, or saponification, and describe the expected products.

Problem 11Multiple Choice

Classify the reaction below as hydrolysis, saponification, or hydrogenation, and name the expected products.

The reaction of glyceryl 1-linolenate-2-oleate-3-stearate with water catalyzed by pancreatic lipase.

Problem 12Multiple Choice

Write the complete reaction for the acid hydrolysis of glyceryl tripalmitate.

Problem 13Multiple Choice

Determine the balanced chemical equation for the saponification of glyceryl tristearate (tristearin) with NaOH.

Problem 14Multiple Choice

Glyceryl tripalmitate (tripalmitin) is commonly used in food products and as a component in some pharmaceuticals. Determine the volume (in mL) of a 0.800 M NaOH solution required to completely react with 15.0 g of glyceryl tripalmitate (tripalmitin).

Problem 15Multiple Choice

What is acid-catalyzed hydrolysis?

Problem 16Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the role of strong acids in acid-catalyzed hydrolysis?

Problem 17Multiple Choice

During acid-catalyzed hydrolysis, what chemical groups are added to triacylglycerol to form glycerol and fatty acids?

Problem 18Multiple Choice

Which statement correctly compares acid-catalyzed hydrolysis and enzymatic hydrolysis?

Problem 19Multiple Choice

What is saponification?

Problem 20Multiple Choice

How do sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide differ in their roles in saponification?

Triacylglycerol Reactions: Hydrogenation Practice Problems Triacylglycerol Reactions: Oxidation Practice Problems

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