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Chemistry Made Simple

Matthew Macariouchemistrymadesimple.net
Helping you understand chemistry topics from A-Level and Advanced Higher. Get more guidance, deeper resources and a helpful community at ChemistryMadeSimple.net If you want to demystify chemistry, yearn for a simpler explanation and want to hear all the tips that will help you at exam time you're at the right place. I'm a chemistry tutor who is used to explaining chemistry in simpler terms, and I love to use an analogy to help with the understanding. Each episode tackles a topic, explaining it as simply as possible - well it is chemistry! The end-of-episode summary will make sure you have useful takeaways to help you on your way.
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Episodes

Why I started This Podcast

In this episode, I talk about why I started the podcast, and about the rigid learning expectations of education settings. 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 ....

Sep 20, 20235 minEp. 74

How to Create and Use a Born-Haber Cycle

In this episode: definition of a Born-Haber cycle how to construct a Born-Haber cycle (with example) Calculating the lattice enthalpy of formation 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@ChemistryMade...

Jun 13, 202314 minEp. 72

What Are Mean Bond Enthalpies?

In this episode: Definition of Mean Bond Enthalpy How the mean bond r]enthalpy is calculated Examples of enthalpy that are specific, not mean 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@ChemistryMadeSimpl...

Jun 06, 20232 minEp. 71

Standard Enthalpy of Solution ΔHsol

In this episode: Definition of Standard Enthalpy of Solution The chemical process that is measured by the enthalpy of solution 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@ChemistryMadeSimple.net Record a ...

Jun 01, 20232 minEp. 70

Standard Enthalpy of Hydration ΔHhyd

In this episode: Definition of Standard Enthalpy of Hydration The chemical process that is measured by the enthalpy of hydration Examples Calculating enthalpies of hydration 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 ...

May 30, 20232 minEp. 69

Lattice Enthalpy of Formation ΔHL

In this episode: Definition of Lattice Enthalpy of Formation ΔHL The chemical process described by lattice enthalpy of formation Definition of Lattice Enthalpy of Dissociation Exothermic / Endothermic Calculating lattice enthalpies 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 ...

May 25, 20234 minEp. 68

Electron Affinity ΔHea

In this episode: Definition of electron affinity The chemical process described by electron affinity First and subsequent electron affinities Use of electron affinity 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 M...

May 23, 20233 minEp. 67

Ionization Energy ΔHie

In this episode: Definition of First Ionization Energy Second and subsequent ionization energies Confusion about second ionization energy Use of Ionization energy 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...

May 18, 20234 minEp. 66

Standard Enthalpy of Atomization ΔHat

In this episode: Definition of Standard Enthalpy of Atomization Standard Conditions Use of Standard Enthalpy of atomization 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@ChemistryMadeSimple.net Record a voi...

May 16, 20233 minEp. 65

Standard Enthalpy of Combustion ΔHc

In this episode: Definition of Standard Enthalpy of Combustion Standard Conditions Complete combustion Use of Standard Enthalpy of combustion Recommended listening: How to use the Enthalpy of Combustion 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: In...

May 11, 20233 minEp. 64

Standard Enthalpy of Formation ΔHf

In this episode: Definition of Standard Enthalpy of Formation Standard Conditions ΔHf for elements When ΔHf for an element is not zero Use of Standard Enthalpy of formation Recommended listening: How to use the Enthalpy of Formation 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...

May 09, 20234 minEp. 63

What is a Catalyst in Chemistry?

In this episode: Definition of a catalyst What Catalysts do How Catalysts work Catalysts case study - motor vehicle's catalytic converter 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@ChemistryMadeSimple.ne...

May 02, 20236 minEp. 62

How to Compare Maxwell-Boltzmann Distributions at Different Temperatures

Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy In this episode: What is the Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution? How the Distribution changes with temperature Temperature changes and the activation energy Temperature change and effect on rate of reaction 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. Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy Contact me: In...

Apr 25, 20237 minEp. 61

What is Collision Theory and How Does it Affect the Rate of Chemical Reactions?

Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy In this episode: What is Collision Theory? What is Activation Energy? The factors that affect the rate of chemical reaction 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. Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.net Record a voi...

Apr 18, 20236 minEp. 60

What is Mean Bond Enthalpy and How Do I Use It?

Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy In this episode: Definition of Bond dissociation enthalpy Definition of mean bond enthalpy Using Mean bond enthalpy to find the enthalpy of reaction Why Mean bond enthalpy gives an estimate not an exact value 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. Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy Contact ...

Apr 11, 20236 minEp. 59

How to use Enthalpy of Formation and Enthalpy of Combustion to Calculate Enthalpy of Reaction - Hess's Law

In this episode: What is Hess's Law Using Standard Enthalpy of Combustion to calculate ΔHr Using Standard Enthalpy of Formation to calculate ΔHr Contact me if you're interested in a follow-along Hess's Law masterclass: 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 . Become a Patreo...

Mar 28, 20237 minEp. 58

How to Calculate Enthalpy Changes for Combustion and Neutralisation

In this episode: Definition of standard enthalpy changes and standard conditions Standard Enthalpy of Combustion Standard Enthalpy of formation Measuring enthalpy changes in the lab Sources of experimental inaccuracies ------------------------------------------ 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...

Mar 23, 202312 minEp. 57

What is Enthalpy and Enthalpy Change?

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. --------------------------------------------- In this episode: Definition of enthalpy Enthalpy change ΔH Enthalpy level or energy level diagrams ---------------------------------------------- Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy ----------------------------------------------- Find out more about the Chemist...

Mar 14, 20234 minEp. 56

What is Thermochemistry and Chemical Energetics? An Introduction to Thermochemistry

In this episode: What is thermochemistry? What is thermochemistry used for? The units of energy Exothermic and endothermic reactions Thermochemistry with Reversible Reactions 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 -------------------------------------------...

Mar 07, 20237 minEp. 55

Using Mass Spectroscopy to Catch Cheating Athletes

In this episode: Definition and use of molecular ion How Fragments are created in the Mass Spectrometer Use of fragments in analysis Uses of Mass spectrometry in the real world 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 . High Definition mass spectrometry Become a Patreon suppor...

Feb 28, 20238 minEp. 54

How to Use the Data Sheet with Infra Red Spectra

In This episode: What is Infra Red spectrometry? How does Infra Red Spectrometry work? Using the Data Sheet to find the compound type The fingerprint region 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 -------------------------------------------------------...

Feb 21, 20238 minEp. 53

Simple Test Tube Reactions to Identify Organic Compond

In this episode: Why you need to know these tests Test for alkenes Tests for aldehydes Tests for alcohols Tests for Halogenoalkanes Tests for carboxylic acids ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ...

Feb 07, 20238 minEp. 52

The Reactions of Alcohols and How to Get What You Want from Alcohols.

In this episode: Categories of alcohols Elimination or Dehydration of Alcohols Combustion of Alcohols Oxidation of ALcohols How to get the desired product from oxidising alcohols ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. --------------------------------------------------------------...

Jan 31, 20238 minEp. 51

What are Alcohols and What are Their Key Features? Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Alcohols.

In this episode: Definition of alcohols Formula of alcohols Classification as primary, secondary or tertiary Synthesis of alcohols Physical properties 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@Chemistry...

Jan 24, 20239 minEp. 50

Elimination vs Nucleophilic Substitution in Halogenoalkanes

In this episode: Definition of elimination reaction description of elimination mechanism Elimination vs Nucleophilic substitution - know the conditions ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 Che...

Jan 17, 20236 minEp. 49

Nucleophiles and Nucleophilic Substitution of Halogenoalkanes

In this episode: Definition of nucleophile Examples of nucleophiles Description of the nucleophilic substitution reaction of halogenoalkanes Example reactions and 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 Em...

Jan 10, 20239 minEp. 48

What are Halogenoalkanes (and Haloalkanes)? What are Their Properties and Reactivity?

In this episode: Definition of halogenoalkanes and haloalkanes Bond polarity in halogenoalkanes Solubility Trends in boiling point explained Trends in reactivity: Bond polarity vs bond enthalpy ----------------------------------------------------------- Other episodes referenced In this episode: How to name organic compounds The properties of alkanes ------------------------------------------------------------ Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/...

Jan 03, 20237 minEp. 47

Addition Polymers - How Polyethene is Made

In this episode: What are Polymers Examples of polymers What are monomers Addition Polymer reaction 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@ChemistryMadeSimple.net Record a voice note for me: chemistr...

Dec 06, 20228 minEp. 46

What is Electrophilic Addition? | Reactions of Alkenes

In this episode: Alkene functional group Electrophiles Electrophilic addition mechanism Examples of electrophiles Other alkene reaction 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@ChemistryMadeSimple.net ...

Nov 23, 202212 minEp. 44

Alkene Functional Group and General Formula - Alkenes vs Alkanes

In this episode: What are alkenes General formula of alkenes Shape and structure Reactivity and physical properties of alkenes Other episodes mentioned: Naming organic compounds Nature, structure and properties of alkanes Combustion of hydrocarbons 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 th...

Nov 08, 20226 minEp. 43
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