In this episode: What is a mechanism What is a free radical What is a halogenoalkane The steps of the free radical mechanism Chain reaction Other products Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Prefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam. Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email Matthew@Chemi...
Nov 01, 2022•13 min•Ep. 42
In this episode: What do we mean by combustion in chemistry Why alkanes are commonly used as fuels What is complete combustion and what are the products What is incomplete combustion and what are the products How to spot whether combustion is complete or not Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Prefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam. Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy Find out mor...
Oct 25, 2022•8 min•Ep. 41
In this Episode: Definition of alkanes General formula for alkanes, and an exception Properties of alkanes Other episodes referenced in this episode: What are isomers and what is isomerism? How to name organic compounds What is electronegativity and how does it make bonds polar? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Prefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam. Check out the Chemistry Made Simple...
Oct 18, 2022•7 min•Ep. 40
In this episode: What is isomerism Structural Isomerism Position Isomerism Chain Isomerism Functional Group Isomerism Stereoisomerism E/Z or cis - trans isomerism Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Prefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam. Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email Matth...
Oct 11, 2022•12 min•Ep. 39
In this episode: What are Functional groups Chemical families Homologous series Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy...
Oct 07, 2022•8 min•Ep. 38
In this episode: Molecular Formula Displayed Formula Structural Formula Skeletal Formula Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy...
Sep 27, 2022•8 min•Ep. 37
In this episode: What is organic chemistry? Importance of carbon - carbon and carbon - hydrogen bonds Different structure types in organic chemistry SIngle, double and triple bonds Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy...
Sep 15, 2022•9 min•Ep. 36
In this episode: What is a dipole moment van der Waals forces Dipole-Dipole forces Hydrogen Bonding - including the specific requirements for this type of bond Relative level of attraction of these types of forces Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.net Record...
Aug 02, 2022•14 min•Ep. 35
In this episode: What is electronegativity Trends in elecronegativeity Polarity of covalent bonds Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.net Record a voice note for me: chemistrymadesimple.net/voicenote Join the discuss...
Jul 19, 2022•12 min•Ep. 34
In this episode: What is ionic bonding Electron sea and ions How metals conduct electricity and heat Strength of metals Malleability and ductility of metals Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.net Record a voice note for me: chemistrymadesimple.net/voicenote J...
Jul 12, 2022•6 min•Ep. 33
Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy In this episode: What is a covalent bond? Why do covalent bonds form? Examples in elements and compounds Double bonds Co-ordinate or dative bonds Properties of covalent substances Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple....
Jul 05, 2022•8 min•Ep. 32
Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy In this episode: Which atoms combine using ionic bonds How ions are formed How ionic bonds are formed Properties of ionic compounds Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.net Record a voice note for me: chemistrymadesim...
Jun 28, 2022•8 min•Ep. 31
Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy In this episode: Why do atoms form chemical bonds? How do atoms for chemical bonds? The three types of chemical bond Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.net Record a voice note for me: chemistrymadesimple.net/voiceno...
Jun 21, 2022•4 min•Ep. 30
Watch the video explaining the process and walkthrough of a tough exam question: chemistrymadesimple.net/5step In this episode: Why the analytical chem question is so difficult Why I developed the 5 step process for tackling these questions The 5 steps How to write out your answer The usefulness of the data sheet / data booklet Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Find out more about the C...
May 31, 2022•9 min•Ep. 29
Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy In this episode: What is ionization energy? First Ionization energy Trends in first ionization energy with explanations Successive ionization energies Common exam question - predict the element Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email Matthew@Chemis...
May 24, 2022•11 min•Ep. 28
Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy In this Episode: Not one trend but two mini trends The trends for sodium - silicon The trends for phosphorus - argon Giant structure vs molecular and what it means for these trends Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple...
May 17, 2022•9 min•Ep. 27
Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy In this episode: The definition of atomic radius The trend across group 3 The reason for the trend Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.net Record a voice note for me: chemistrymadesimple.net/voicenote Join the discus...
May 10, 2022•7 min•Ep. 26
Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.net Record a voice note for me: chemistrymadesimple.net/voicenote Join the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community . Your introduction to periodicity, and trends across a row of the periodic table In this episode: What is a period What is Periodicity Which group we study and why Which properties we'll study Want to know more, or support the show? Be...
May 05, 2022•4 min•Ep. 25
Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple In this episode: Definition of ATOM ECONOMY Example calculation of Atom economy Definition of YIELD Examples of calculation of yield Comparison of ATOM ECONOMY vs YIELD Equation and calculation used in this episode: C + 2H2O -> 2H2 + CO2 12g 2x18g 2x2g 44g Atom economy = (4/48) x 100 = 8.3% -------------------------------------------------------- Fin...
Mar 01, 2022•7 min•Ep. 24
Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy ___________________________________________________________________ In this episode: What are half equations? What are the rules for half equations Simple example walkthrough Complex example walkthrough Your assignment: Deduce the half equation for the reduction of the dichromate ion [Cr2O7]^2- Let me know how you do with that -DM me on Instagram Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.net Join the discussion at the...
Jan 25, 2022•13 min•Ep. 23
Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy In This episode: definition of oxidation state / number rules for assigning oxidation numbers 'standard' oxidation states (and exceptions) walk through examples how to use oxidation numbers Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.net Join the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community . Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon suppo...
Jan 18, 2022•16 min•Ep. 22
Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy In this episode: definition of the terms oxidation and reduction simple examples of oxidation and reduction definition of oxidation states / oxidation numbers with examples definition of redox Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.net Join the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community . Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon su...
Jan 11, 2022•8 min•Ep. 21
Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy In this episode: Naming process for organic compounds Root of the name Including functional group Including side chain Indicating the position of functional groups and side chains Protocol for naming when there are multiple prefixes Number of carbons Root of name 1 meth 2 eth 3 prop 4 but 5 pent 6 hex 7 hept 8 oct 9 non 10 dec Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon suppor...
Dec 21, 2021•10 min•Ep. 20
Careful with those numbers.... In this episode: Why we need a systematic naming system How to name cations systematically How to name anions systematically Using full names, not formulae Combining cation and anion names to name compounds Roman Numerals: I one II two III three IV four V five VI six VII seven __________________________________________________________________ Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email Matthew@ChemistryMade...
Dec 14, 2021•10 min•Ep. 19
In this episode: How to write a chemical equation The GOLDEN RULE of balancing equations What do we mean by "balancing an equation"? How to balance an equation Definition of full, ionic and half equations ---------------------------------------- Read more about how to balance equations: https://chemistrymadesimple.net/episode/18/ ------------------------------------------ Find out how to join the Chemistry Made Simple Academy waitlist. Watch a short video explaining WHY we need to balance chemic...
Nov 23, 2021•8 min•Ep. 18
In this episode : What is the ideal gas equation units of the ideal gas equation use and common question types Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.net Join the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community ....
Nov 02, 2021•4 min•Ep. 17
In this episode: Using Molar Mass for gases Definition of Molar Volume What are standard temperature & pressure, and room temperature & pressure? Definition of conditions of stp and rtp Molar volume at stp and at rtp How to use the molar volume Applying molar volume to gaseous elements, gaseous compounds, and mixtures of gases Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Find out more abou...
Oct 19, 2021•8 min•Ep. 16
Show notes here very soon - check back Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple
Oct 05, 2021•8 min•Ep. 15
Studying chemistry in sixth form can't really be as difficult as people make out, can it? Whether you're just thinking about studying chemistry at A-Level or Highers, whether you've committed to do so, or whether you've already started your course you will be aware of all the rumours and worries about what it's like and how difficult it is. In this episode we look at these questions and concerns about A-Level chemistry: The chemistry is a big step up! Is memorising the syllabus enough? Is it sta...
Sep 07, 2021•14 min•Ep. 14
In this episode: Introduction to titration - what is it? Types of titration Apparatus required How to do titrations Doing the calculation Read the accompanying article . ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymad...
Jun 01, 2021•12 min•Ep. 13
