Chemistry with Dr. Michael Russell Summer 2010: Recent Episodes
Michael Russell
A vodcast / podcast supporting the Summer 2010 chemistry students of Dr. Michael Russell at Mt. Hood Community College in Gresham, Oregon, USA
This video offers a few tips and tricks on how to prepare for lecture final exam and the lab final exam in CH 222.
Chemistry 222 Lecture from July 15, 2010 covering material from Chapter 21 of our textbook.
A screencast from Chapter 21 in CH 222 which discusses the idea of nuclear stability - i.e. why some nuclei are stable and why some decompose over time.
A screencast from Chapter 21 in CH 222 which investigates methods used to balance nuclear reactions.
A screencast from Chapter 21 in CH 222 which introduces the idea of nuclear reactivity and how it differs from past chapters.
A screencast from Chapter 14 in CH 222 which discusses the use of catalysts in reactions.
A screencast from Chapter 14 in CH 222 which examines the mechanism for a reaction and what they can mean to the chemist.
A screencast from Chapter 14 in CH 222 which looks at the energy of activation for a reaction.
A screencast from Chapter 14 in CH 222 which discusses half life (and even another method to find the value of k in a reaction.)
A screencast from Chapter 14 in CH 222 which looks at methods to find the value of the rate constant, k.
A screencast from Chapter 14 in CH 222 which examines the rate law, an equation to find the factors which affect the rate of a reaction.
A screencast from Chapter 14 in CH 222 which discusses the nature of kinetics, especially with relation to thermodynamics.
This is the video introduction to Chapter Guide Lesson Six (which covers Chapters Fourteen and Twenty-one in our textbook) for Chemistry 222.
This is the audio introduction to Chapter Guide Lesson Six (which covers Chapters Fourteen and Twenty-one in our textbook) for Chemistry 222.
This video offers a few tips and tricks on how to prepare for Class Presentations in CH 222.
Part 2 of 2 Chemistry 222 Lecture from July 13, 2010 covering material from Chapter 14 of our textbook.
Part 1 of 2 Chemistry 222 Lecture from July 13, 2010 covering material from Chapter 14 of our textbook.
This video offers a few tips and tricks on how to prepare for the second midterm exam in CH 222.
Part 2 of 2 Chemistry 222 Lecture from July 8, 2010 covering material from Chapter 13 of our textbook.
Part 1 of 2 Chemistry 222 Lecture from July 8, 2010 covering material from Chapter 13 of our textbook.
A screencast from Chapter 11 in CH 222 which examines osmosis and osmotic pressure in solutions.
A screencast from Chapter 11 in CH 222 which discusses boiling point elevation and freezing point depression for solutions.
A screencast from Chapter 13 in CH 222 which introduces solutions and their properties.
A screencast from Chapter 11 in CH 222 that talks about critical temperature and pressure.
A screencast from Chapter 11 in CH 222 which discusses calculations relating to solid compounds.
A screencast from Chapter 11 in CH 222 which examines surface tension, capillary action and viscosity
A screencast from Chapter 11 in CH 222 which discusses boiling liquids and the relation to vapor pressure.
This is the video introduction to Chapter Guide Lesson Five (which covers Chapters Eleven and Thirteen in our textbook) for Chemistry 222.
This is the audio introduction to Chapter Guide Lesson Five (which covers Chapters Eleven and Thirteen in our textbook) for Chemistry 222.
Part 2 of 2 Chemistry 222 Lecture from July 6, 2010 covering material from Chapter 11 of our textbook.
Part 1 of 2 Chemistry 222 Lecture from July 6, 2010 covering material from Chapter 11 of our textbook.
A screencast from Chapter 11 in CH 222 which looks at the weakest (but still important) intermolecular forces, specifically dipole-induced dipole and induced dipole-induced dipole (which is also known as London forces or dispersion forces, etc.)
A screencast from Chapter 11 in CH 222 which looks at the more intermolecular forces, namely dipole-dipole and the (very important!) hydrogen bonding forces.
A screencast from Chapter 11 in CH 222 which looks at the most powerful intermolecular forces, namely ion-ion / metallic and ion-dipole.
A screencast from Chapter 10 in CH 222 which discuses diffusion and effusion with respect to gases.
A screencast from Chapter 10 in CH 222 which examines how the kinetic molecular theory helps explain the behavior of gases.
A screencast from Chapter 10 in CH 222 that examines PM = dRT, an equation which relates the density of a gas to the molar mass of the gas.
A screencast from Chapter 10 in CH 222 which examines the ideal gas law, the most important equation of this chapter. Make sure you memorize the value of R!
A screencast from Chapter 10 in CH 222 which looks at the relationships between the properties of gases, specifically Boyle's and Charles's Laws.
A screencast from Chapter 10 in CH 222 which looks at pressure and units used to definite its intensity.
This is the video introduction to Chapter Guide Lesson Four (which covers Chapters Ten and Eleven in our textbook) for Chemistry 222.
This is the audio introduction to Chapter Guide Lesson Four (which covers Chapters Ten and Eleven in our textbook) for Chemistry 222.
This video offers a few tips and tricks on how to prepare for the first midterm exam in CH 222.
Part 2 of 2 Chemistry 222 Lecture from June 29, 2010 covering material from Chapter 10 of our textbook.
Part 1 of 2 Chemistry 222 Lecture from June 29, 2010 covering material from Chapter 10 of our textbook.
A screencast from Chapter 25 in CH 222 which shows a few examples of organic chemistry reactions.
A screencast from Chapter 25 in CH 222 which provides a self-quiz for organic nomenclature. Try it! It's just for fun, maybe it will help you learn this week's material? :)
A screencast from Chapter 25 in CH 222 which briefly examines carboxylic acids and amines.
A screencast from Chapter 25 in CH 222 which talks about ethers, ketones, aldehydes, alkynes and alkenes.
A screencast from Chapter 25 in CH 222 which discusses isomerism, especially with relation to alkanes, cycloalkanes and alkyl halides.
A screencast from Chapter 25 in CH 222 which introduces organic chemistry, alkyl groups and alkanes.
This is the video introduction to Chapter Guide Lesson Three (which covers Chapter Twenty-five in our textbook) for Chemistry 222.
This is the audio introduction to Chapter Guide Lesson Three (which covers Chapter Twenty-five in our textbook) for Chemistry 222.
Chemistry 222 Lecture from June 24, 2010 covering material from Chapter 25 of our textbook.
Part 2 of 2 Chemistry 222 Lecture from June 23, 2010 covering material from Chapter 9 of our textbook.
Part 1 of 2 Chemistry 222 Lecture from June 23, 2010 covering material from Chapter 9 of our textbook.
A screencast from Chapter 9 in CH 222 which discusses how ions and paramagnetism are accounted for in molecular orbital theory.
A screencast from Chapter 9 in CH 222 which looks at multiple (pi) bonds as seen through molecular orbital theory.
A screencast from Chapter 9 in CH 222 which examines molecular orbital theory using some simple examples.
A screencast from Chapter 9 in CH 222 which examines multiple (pi) bonds in valence bond theory.
A screencast from Chapter 9 in CH 222 which further examines valence bond theory using the example of methane.
A screencast from Chapter 9 in CH 222 which examines valence bond theory closer using the example of boron trifluoride.
A screencast from Chapter 9 in CH 222 which introduces the two main bonding theories used in chemistry, namely valence bond theory and molecular orbital theory.
This is the video introduction to Chapter Guide Lesson Two (which covers Chapter Nine in our textbook) for Chemistry 222.
This is the audio introduction to Chapter Guide Lesson Two (which covers Chapter Nine in our textbook) for Chemistry 222.
Part 2 of 3 Chemistry 222 Lecture from June 21, 2010 covering material from Chapter 8 of our textbook.
Part 1 of 3 Chemistry 222 Lecture from June 21, 2010 covering material from Chapter 8 of our textbook.
Part 3 of 3 Chemistry 222 Lecture from June 21, 2010 covering material from Chapter 8 of our textbook.
A screencast from Chapter 8 in CH 222 which investigates the polarity of a molecule using the polarities of individual bonds.
A screencast from Chapter 8 in CH 222 which looks at the effect of electronegativity on bond polarity.
A screencast from Chapter 8 in CH 222 which examines the relationship between bond order and bond energy (and bond length as well).
A screencast from Chapter 8 in CH 222 which examines the relationship between bond order and bond length.
A screencast from Chapter 8 in CH 222 which looks at VSEPR theory and how it can help us determine bond angles, etc.
A screencast from Chapter 8 in CH 222 which discuses Formal charges and how they help us predict the most stable resonance form.
A screencast from Chapter 8 in CH 222 which discusses Lewis structures and their usefulness in chemistry.
A screencast from Chapter 8 in CH 222 which looks at bonding pairs and lone pairs in chemistry.
A screencast from Chapter 8 in CH 222 which provides an overview of the two main bonding types (ionic and covalent) in chemistry.
This is the video introduction to Chapter Guide Lesson One (which covers Chapter Eight in our textbook) for Chemistry 222.
This is the audio introduction to Chapter Guide Lesson One (which covers Chapter Eight in our textbook) for Chemistry 222.
This file contains the syllabus for the Summer 2010 Chemistry 222 class. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me!
Chemistry 221 lecture from June 4 which provides an exam review "chalk talk" day to prepare for the upcoming final exams. Last podcast for CH 221! :)
This video offers a few tips and tricks on how to prepare for lecture final exam and the lab final exam in CH 221.
Chemistry 221 lecture from June 2 which covers Chapter Seven, specifically the periodic properties.
Chemistry 221 lecture from May 28 which covers Chapter Seven, specifically electron configurations of atoms and ions.
A screencast from Chapter 7 in CH 221 which provides examples of how to assign electrons to ions.
A screencast from Chapter 7 in CH 221 which provides examples of how to assign electrons to atoms.
A screencast from Chapter 7 in CH 221 that looks at the n + l rule, which governs the placement of electrons in atoms.
A screencast from Chapter 7 in CH 221 which examines how electrons are assigned to atoms.
A screencast from Chapter 7 in CH 221 which looks at the fourth quantum number, the spin quantum number.
A screencast from Chapter 6 in CH 221 which looks at the types of orbitals found in atoms and how that affects electron composition.
A screencast from Chapter 6 in CH 221 which introduces quantum mechanics and the quantum numbers.
A screencast from Chapter 6 in CH 221 which introduces three of the great minds of quantum chemistry and how their work affects the current model of the atom.
A screencast from Chapter 6 in CH 221 that talks about Bohr's theory in greater detail, including its strengths and disadvantages.
A screencast from Chapter 6 in CH 221 which looks at Bohr's analysis of sharp line spectra and how it helped develop the modern theory of the atom.
A screencast from Chapter 6 in CH 221 which examines Planck's equation relating the energy of a photon to the frequency.
A screencast from Chapter 6 in CH 221 which examines the relationship between frequency and wavelength (namely the speed of light).
A screencast from Chapter 6 in CH 221 which introduces electromagnetic radiation (wavelength, frequency, node, etc.)
This is the video introduction to Chapter Guide Lesson Six (which covers Chapters Six and Seven in our textbook) for Chemistry 221.
This is the audio introduction to Chapter Guide Lesson Six (which covers Chapters Six and Seven in our textbook) for Chemistry 221.
Chemistry 221 lecture from May 26 which covers Chapter Seven, specifically the spin quantum number and the n + l rule.
Chemistry 221 lecture from May 24 which covers Chapter Six, specifically the composition of the atom through orbitals, subshells and shells.
Chemistry 221 lecture from May 21 which covers Chapter Six, specifically the Bohr model of the atom and quantum chemistry.
This video offers a few tips and tricks on how to prepare for Class Presentations in CH 221.
Chemistry 221 lecture from May 14 which covers Chapter Six, specifically an introduction to wave theory and Maxwell's equations for electromagnetic waves
This video offers a few tips and tricks on how to prepare for the second midterm exam in CH 221.
Chemistry 221 lecture from May 12 which covers Chapter Five, specifically methods to find enthalpy values (Hess's Law, etc.)
Chemistry 221 lecture from May 10 which covers Chapter Five, specifically heat capacity and the first law of thermodynamics.
Chemistry 221 lecture from May 7 which covers Chapter Four and Chapter Five, specifically solution molarity, titrations and types of energy.
A screencast from Chapter 5 in CH 221 which continues to look at the utility of heats of formation for reactions.
A screencast from Chapter 5 in CH 221 which looks at heat of formation values and Hess's Law.
A screencast from Chapter 5 in CH 221 which introduces enthalpy, (del)H, and how it can assist the chemist.
A screencast from Chapter 5 in CH 221 which examines energy changes with a change of state.
A screencast from Chapter 5 in CH 221 which looks at energy changes with no change of state - the q = mC(del)T equation
A screencast from Chapter 5 in CH 221 that introduces Thermodynamics, the science of energy transfer.
A screencast from Chapter 5 in CH 221 which introduces energy from a chemistry perspective.
This is a lab video which shows how to use the analytical balance. We shall be using them in the upcoming "Determination of an Unknown Chloride" lab.... and several times afterwards as well.
A screencast from Chapter 4 in CH 221 which examines the pH scale and solution stoichiometry.
A screencast from Chapter 4 in CH 221 which examines how solutions can be prepared from dilution methods.
A screencast from Chapter 4 in CH 221 that introduces molarity and solution concentration.
A screencast from Chapter 4 in CH 221 which offers tips on recognizing redox reactions.
A screencast from Chapter 4 in CH 221 which looks at oxidation numbers and their use in redox reactions.
A screencast from Chapter 4 in CH 221 that introduces redox reactions as well as oxidation and reduction.
This is the video introduction to Chapter Guide Lesson Five (which covers Chapters Four and Five in our textbook) for Chemistry 221.
This is the audio introduction to Chapter Guide Lesson Five (which covers Chapters Four and Five in our textbook) for Chemistry 221.
Chemistry 221 lecture from May 5 which covers Chapter Four, specifically types of reactions and oxidation numbers.
Chemistry 221 lecture from May 3 which covers Chapter Four, specifically net ionic reactions and the precipitation / acid base reaction types.
Chemistry 221 lecture from April 28 which covers Chapter Three and a touch of Chapter Four, specifically limiting reactants and mass analysis of compounds.
A screencast from Chapter 4 in CH 221 that looks at more reaction types: acid/base, gas-forming and combustion reactions.
A screencast from Chapter 4 in CH 221 that looks at net ionic reactions - the "action of the reaction" - as well as precipitation reactions.
A screencast from Chapter 4 in CH 221 which examines acids and bases in greater detail.
A screencast from Chapter 3 in CH 221 which looks at percent composition and how the chemical reaction can assist in its determination.
A screencast from Chapter 3 in CH 221 which discusses limiting reactants and their meaning in chemistry.
A screencast from Chapter 3 in CH 221 which examines methods used to find empirical formulas of hydrocarbons containing oxygen through combustion analysis.
A screencast from Chapter 3 in CH 221 which examines methods used to find empirical formulas of hydrocarbons through combustion analysis.
A screencast from Chapter 3 in CH 221 which looks at theoretical and actual yields (and percent yield as well!)
A screencast from Chapter 3 in CH 221 which discusses techniques used to balance chemical reactions.
A screencast from Chapter 3 in CH 221 which looks at the chemical reaction and the features of them.
This is the video introduction to Chapter Guide Lesson Four (which covers Chapters Three and Four in our textbook) for Chemistry 221.
This is the audio introduction to Chapter Guide Lesson Four (which covers Chapters Three and Four in our textbook) for Chemistry 221.
Chemistry 221 lecture from April 28 which is day 2 of 2 for a review session for the upcoming Midterm Exam I. This lecture focused on several problems from the Exam Prep I and the sample midterm exam I.
Chemistry 221 lecture from April 26 which is day 1 of 2 for a review session for the upcoming Midterm Exam I. This lecture focused the use of Avogadro's number, calculator dexterity, and other problems.
Chemistry 221 lecture from April 23 which covers Chapter Three, specifically stoichiometry, empirical formulas of hydrocarbons, and an introduction to limiting reactants.
This video offers a few tips and tricks on how to prepare for the first midterm exam in CH 221.
Chemistry 221 lecture from April 21 which covers Chapter Three, specifically stoichiometry and balancing chemical equations.
Chemistry 221 lecture from April 19 which covers Chapter 2 Part Two, specifically molar mass, and the relationship between empirical formula and molecular formula.
Chemistry 221 lecture from April 16 which covers Chapter 2 Part Two, specifically electrostatic forces, types of nomenclature, and the molar mass of compounds.
This is a lab video which shows how to use a Bunsen Burner. We shall be using them in the upcoming "Percent Potassium Chlorate" lab.... and several times afterwards as well.
This is a lab video which shows how to use the hot plate and stirrer combination. We shall be using them in the upcoming "Determination of an Empirical Formula" lab.... and several times afterwards as well.
A screencast from Chapter 2 Part 2 in CH 221 which looks at the relationship between empirical and molecular formulas when determining the identity of a compound.
A screencast from Chapter 2 Part 2 in CH 221 that examines percent composition and how it can lead to an empirical formula.
A screencast from Chapter 2 Part 2 in CH 221 that provides an overview of molar mass and how it applies to compounds.
A screencast from Chapter 2 Part 2 in CH 221 that looks at acids, bases and hydrated compounds (called hydrates.)
A screencast from Chapter 2 Part 2 in CH 221 that introduces covalent molecules and covalent bonding.
A screencast from Chapter 2 Part 2 in CH 221 that gives a sort of "self quiz" on polyatomic nomenclature. You can use the controls on your player to stop the quiz should you need additional time to figure out the answers, etc.
A screencast from Chapter 2 Part 2 in CH 221 which examines polyatomic ions. Try to memorize as many of these as you can!
A screencast from Chapter 2 Part 2 in CH 221 that discusses electrostatic forces and Coulomb's Law as applied to ionic bonding.
A screencast from Chapter 2 Part 2 in CH 221 that examines cations and anions in ionic bonds.
A screencast from Chapter 2 Part 2 in CH 221 that provides an overview of allotropes of elements and the most important seven diatomics.
A screencast from Chapter 2 Part 2 in CH 221 that provides an overview of compounds and their smallest component, a molecule.
This is the video introduction to Chapter Guide Lesson Three (which covers the second portion of Chapter Two in our textbook) for Chemistry 221.
This is the audio introduction to Chapter Guide Lesson Three (which covers the second portion of Chapter Two in our textbook) for Chemistry 221.
Chemistry 221 lecture from April 12 which covers Chapter 2 Part Two, specifically the nature of a compound, the seven diatomics (memorize!), cations, anions, and polyatomic ions (memorize!)
Chemistry 221 lecture from April 9 which covers Chapter 2 Part One, specifically the mole (memorize Avogadro's number!) and the various groups and families on the periodic table.
A screencast from Chapter 2 Part 1 in CH 221 which examines the periodic table, the most important cheat cheat ever created! smiles :)
A screencast from Chapter 2 Part 1 in CH 221 which introduces the mole, the important counting number for chemists.
A screencast from Chapter 2 Part 1 in CH 221 which looks at isotopic abundance and methods to calculate it.
A screencast from Chapter 2 Part 1 in CH 221 which looks at the atomic number and what it implies.
This is the video introduction to Chapter Guide Lesson Two (which covers the first portion of Chapter Two in our textbook) for Chemistry 221.
This is the audio introduction to Chapter Guide Lesson Two (which covers the first portion of Chapter Two in our textbook) for Chemistry 221.
Chemistry 221 lecture from April 7 which covers Chapter 2 Part One, specifically the atomic number, the mass number, and isotopes.
Chemistry 221 lecture from April 5 which covers Chapter 2 Part One, specifically the composition of the atom, a history of the atom, and more.
Chemistry 221 lecture from April 2 which covers Chapter 1, specifically temperature scales, mass percentages, and significant figures.
Chemistry 221 lecture from March 31 which covers Chapter 1, specifically states of matter, the kinetic molecular theory, the metric system, density, and more.
Chemistry 221 lecture from March 29 which covers Chapter 1, specifically an introduction to chemistry. I forgot to record the first several minutes of the lecture (so easily distracted!), my apologies.
This is a lab video which shows how to use a top loading balance. We shall be using them in the upcoming "Density" lab.... and several times afterwards as well.
A screencast from Chapter 1 in CH 221 which examines the two most important concepts from Chapter One: significant figures and scientific notation. If you spend your time learning them now, the rewards will be forthcoming in future chapters.
A screencast from Chapter 1 in CH 221 which looks at the three temperature scales used by chemists frequently.
A screencast from Chapter 1 in CH 221 that provides an overview of density, a useful physical property often utilized by chemists.
A screencast from Chapter 1 in CH 221 which discusses the States of Matter commonly found on the Earth.
This is the video introduction to Chapter Guide Lesson One (which covers Chapter One in our textbook) for Chemistry 221.
This is the audio introduction to Chapter Guide Lesson One (which covers Chapter One in our textbook) for Chemistry 221.
This file contains the first two pages of the syllabus for the Spring 2010 Chemistry 221 class. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me!