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Chemistry, 2nd Edition provides a foundation for success by giving students a thorough grasp of the problem-solving skills needed to study chemistry. Veteran science teacher and Professor Frank Cardulla's 36 episodes are valuable tools for struggling students, students looking to perform better, home-schooled students, or anyone interested in finally understanding this important science.

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Episodes

1. Introduction and Philosophy

32m

In this first episode, Professor Cardulla explains how any student can find success in chemistry by cultivating a meaningful understanding of the concepts and quantitative thinking operations that underlie this often challenging area of study.

2. Basic Concepts of Quantitative Reasoning

30m

Introductory chemistry is not mysterious: It requires simple quantitative reasoning that comes naturally to most students. You learn about the types of numbers involved in chemistry and how to solve problems commonly encountered in high school chemistry.

3. Quantitative Reasoning in Everyday Life

31m

Only a handful of important ideas must be mastered in order to be successful at solving chemistry problems. In this episode, you review some basic guidelines for approaching any chemistry problem and try out your skills on a few sample problems that demonstrate how you can use everyday reasoning in your chemistry class.

4. Quantitative Reasoning in Chemistry - Density

31m

Building on the ideas explored in the first three episodes, you examine a fundamental quantitative measurement in chemistry, density, and explore the real-world meaning of this measurement. You then solidify your understanding of this concept by working some basic density problems.

5. The SI (Metric) System of Measurement

29m

Continue to lay a strong foundation for your understanding of chemistry by learning about one of the key tools you'll be using: the International System of Units (SI), or the metric system. This episode explains why this system is so useful to scientists and lays out the prefixes and units of measurement that make up the metric system.

6. Converting between Systems of Measurement

29m

Now that you have established an understanding of the SI system, put your knowledge to work as you practice converting units from one system of measurement to another. You hone your conversion skills by working several sample problems.

7. Elements, Atoms, and the Periodic Table

30m

In this episode, examine the basic building blocks of matter, elements and the atoms that constitute them, and you learn how to interpret the information about elements presented in the periodic table.

8. Ions, Compounds, and Interpreting Formulas

32m

Learn about protons, electrons, and neutrons; how ions are formed from atoms; how these ions can combine to form compounds; and how you can determine the formulas of these compounds. Some molecular substances are discussed and you are introduced to the final number associated with every element: its atomic weight.

9. Isotopes and Families of Elements

30m

Discover how isotopes, which are different atoms of the same element, can actually differ in their weight because they contain different numbers of neutrons in their nuclei. Also, learn how different kinds of elements are grouped into both general categories (such as metals and nonmetals) as well as specific chemical families, which then are arranged into the periodic table.

10. The Mole

29m

One of the most important concepts to master in an introductory chemistry course is the concept of the mole, which provides chemists with a way to "count" atoms and molecules. Learn how scientists use the mole and explore the quantitative definition of this basic unit.

Extended Details

SeriesChemistry, 2nd Edition

Closed CaptionsEnglish

Artists

The Great CoursesDirector

The Great CoursesProducer

Frank CardullaActor