Basic Science: Chemistry

A five-part series that spotlights foundational aspects of chemistry. Footage of laboratory experiments reinforcing important concepts, sophisticated animations illustrating technical points of discussion, and commentary by experts.

This segment sets forth the nine strategies for improving performance in a college-level laboratory chemistry class. This segment features students who explain the benefits of goal setting as a study strategy.

Strong acids and bases are those that completely ionize and have pH of 0-4 or 10-4 respectively. The breakdown of any acid or base in water is a reversible reaction. The acid dissociation constant (pKa) or base dissociation constant (pKb) is the extent to which most acids and bases will dissociate in water. The stronger the acid, the lower the pKa value; the lower the pKb value, the stronger the base. A neutralization reaction is required in swimming pools--to keep them neutral.

First-year chemistry textbook by Dr Paul McCord specifically written for non-science majors at UT who are getting their required science credit.

"Chemical database is a dictionary of over 400,000 chemicals (names, synonyms, and structures). ChemIDplus includes links to NLM and other databases and resources, including links to federal, state and international agencies. ChemIDplus Lite is designed for simple searching on name or registry. ChemIDplus Advanced helps users draw their own structures and perform similarity and substructure searches."

" A free database containing names, synonyms, formulas and structures for about 500,000 chemicals of wide general public interest, including substances commonly found in consumer products, on regulatory lists and as part of introductory chemistry curricula. Searchable by name or CAS Registry Number"

instructors videos and introductions to the major concepts of first-year chemistry for UT's General Chemistry students.