Essential Ideas in Chemistry
Explore the essential ideas in chemistry, including the scientific method, laboratory skills and safety, states of matter, measurement uncertainty, models of the atom, electronic configurations, and more.
Topics explored include laboratory skills, the atom, atomic models, atomic mass and diameter, structure of the atom, isotopes, electronic configurations and compounds.
Introducing Chemistry
History of Chemistry
Chemistry as the Central Science
The Scientific Method
Domains of Chemistry
Skills in the Laboratory
Laboratory Apparatus
General Lab Safety Rules
Hazard Signs
States of Matter
Conservation of Matter
Atoms and Molecules
Classification of Matter
Mixtures and Solutions
Producing Hydrogen
Chemistry of Cell Phones
Summarizing Phases and Classification of Matter
Physical and Chemical Properties
Extensive and Intensive Properties
Measurements and SI System
SI Base Units
Derived SI Units
Summarizing Measurements
Measurement Uncertainty
Significant Figures in Calculations
Accuracy and Precision
Dimensional Analysis
Conversion Factors
Conversion of Temperature Units
Mathematical Treatment of Measurement Results Summary
Models of the Atom
Dalton's Model of the Atom
Thomson's Model of the Atom
Rutherford's Model of the Atom
Bohr's Model and Others
Atomic Mass and Diameter
Rutherford's Alpha-Particle Scattering
Size of Nucleus
Structure of the Atom
The Nucleus
Atomic and Atomic Mass Number
Isotopes
Electronic Configuration
Aufbau Diagrams
Spectroscopic Electron Configuration
Orbital Shapes and Valence Electrons
Importance of Understanding Configuration
Discussion on Atomic Models
Atoms and Compounds
Defining Compounds
Representing Molecules
Investigating Elements and Compounds
Electrolysis of Water Experiment
Chemistry Essential Ideas Summary