We look at graphs of concentration vs time and rate vs time for the Haber process. Consideration of the value of the equilibrium constant as changes are made to the system at equilibrium are included.

Equilibrium Graphs

In this episode we consider some values of an equilibrium, and show that even if the raw ratio of reactants to products is reversed when a chemical equilibrium is reestablished the value of the equilibrium constant remains unchanged, so long as the temperature remains constant.

Equilibrium Constant Values

This chemistry video podcast looks at the concept of equilibrium as it applies to chemical systems. (It is an old,ie 2006, episode that I inadvertently deleted when trying to get rid of spam comments!) I really must publish more up to date episodes!! I do intend to get more episodes out this year, along with an epub book on intro chem.Richard

This chemistry video podcast looks at the concept of equilibrium as it applies to chemical systems. (It is an old,ie 2006, episode that I inadvertently deleted when trying to get rid of spam comments!) I really must publish more up to date episodes!! I do intend to get more episodes out this year, along with an epub book on intro chem. Richard

Equilibrium

This chemistry video podcast looks at electrostatic forces and how they are responsible for holding solids together. All four fundamental forces (ie strong, weak, gravitational and electrostatic) are considered. "Mindocular' is a fictional character who has a 'minds eye' with excellent magnification and resolution and can 'see' individual particles in matter, and determine their behaviour. He looks at metallic, ionic and covalent solids.

Mindocular and the opposing forces (video) jan 15th 2009

This chemistry video podcast investigates the reactions of ethanol, 1-butanol (ie butan-1-ol), 2-butanol (ie butan-2-ol) and methyl-2-propanol (ie methylpropan-2-ol) with potassium dichromate, potassium permanganate and sodium metal. We see that tertiary alcohols are less reactive than secondary alcohols, which are less reactive than primary alcohols.

reactivity of alcohols (video) nov 11th 2008

The pairs of electrons that exist in the valence shells of atoms repel each other as far as possible. This repulsion helps determine the shapes of molecules formed in covalent compounds. This chemistry video podcast shows some of these possible shapes and explains their formation. (Some of you have experienced difficulties with the audio on the previous version of this episode. I have re-recorded the soundtrack in this podcast. Let me know if this solves the problem. Richard)

Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (video) August 11th 2008

This chemistry video podcast demonstrates the laboratory production of oxygen gas, using thistle funnel, conical flask, gas jar, pneumatic trough, behive shelf and hydrogen peroxide decomposition (catalysed by manganese dioxide), its collection via the downward displacement of water and the subsequent testing that can be performed by reignition of a glowing wick.

preparation and properties of gases - oxygen (video) august 2nd 2008

This chemistry video podcast looks at the reactions of basic solutions (ie ammonia solution and hydroxide solutions) with solutions of metal salts (ie Mg, Al, FeII, FeIII, Cu, Zn, Ag, and Cr). As well as displaying the appearance of the resulting products, the chemical equations representing the reactions are shown. Demonstrated are the production of the complex ions aluminate, zincate and chromate from addition of excess hydroxide to solutions of the amphoteric metal salts of Al, Zn and Cr. The complex ions produced by addition of excess ammonia with Cu, Zn and Ag are also demonstrated.

reactions of hydroxide and ammonia solutions with salts of metals - (video) june 9 2008

This chemistry video podcast demonstrates the laboratory production of carbon dioxide gas, using thistle funnel, conical flask, gas jar and hydrochloric acid on calcium carbonate, its collection via the upward displacement of air  and the subsequent testing that can be performed to illustrate carbon dioxide's properties of density and acidity, as well as the limewater test.

preparation and properties of gases - carbon dioxide (video) may 23 2008

It has been a long time since my last post, holidays and theft of my laptops have conspired against me. I intend to post some episodes of fundamental chemistry principles this year to help those of you in preliminary chemistry courses, or to be used for revision for others. This video chemistry podcast looks at how ionic compounds form, and how we write formulae to represent the relative amounts of ions in ionic compounds.

ionic compounds and formulae (video) feb 9 2008

These chemistry video podcasts are high school chemistry snippets, from Mt Lawley Senior High School.  Check out my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDK3TYmYcgTfjrkQ_t_2tCQ To help make these resources more useful your feedback would be appreciated.You may also want to check out my physics video podcasts at www.meaghersphysics.podomatic.com.Thanks, Richard.

Short videos that are to the point. Thanks!

Very helpful reviewing technique!

These chemistry video podcasts are high school chemistry snippets, from Mt Lawley Senior High School. Check out my YouTube channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDK3TYmYcgTfjrkQ_t_2tCQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDK3TYmYcgTfjrkQ_t_2tCQ</a> To help make these resources more useful your feedback would be appreciated. You may also want to check out my physics video podcasts at <a href="http://www.meaghersphysics.podomatic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.meaghersphysics.podomatic.com</a>. Thanks, Richard.

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Follow these simple rules and you will always be able to determine the oxidation state of an element.

oxidation numbers

Its exam time. I've just finished marking some chemistry exams, and thought that it might be a good time to post some strategies to use to answer typical questions. ie How can you write an equation for, and determine what you would observe, in a chemical reaction?

Chemistry exam techniques

How do you write and balance redox equations? An earlier podcast explained how to write and balance half equations. This podcasts shows how to combine two half equations and arrive at a balanced overall redox equation.

Overall redox equations

You asked for it!! Here is the 'Gimme Gimme' redox titration karaoke. Let me know if you like these type of files..... I've got plenty of them!!!!!!!

karaoke redox titration

Hydrogen fuel cells offer a possible solution to mankind's future energy needs. This video podcast gives a brief introduction. These cells like all electrochemical cells are essentially reliant on a redox reaction ie exchange of electrons. In Western Australia, along with other parts of the world, hydrogen fuel celled buses are being trialled. I have written a lot of educational materials for teachers and students based on the Western Australian trial. These materials have been used by teachers and students in many countries and can be located for download at http://www.gdc.asn.au/ecobus/ . I hope you can take the time to have a look and let me know if you find them useful.

Hydrogen fuel cells offer a possible solution to mankind's future energy needs. This video podcast gives a brief introduction. These cells like all electrochemical cells are essentially reliant on a redox reaction ie exchange of electrons. In Western Australia, along with other parts of the world, hydrogen fuel celled buses are being trialled. I have written a lot of educational materials for teachers and students based on the Western Australian trial. These materials have been used by teachers and students in many countries and can be located for download at <a href="http://www.gdc.asn.au/ecobus/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.gdc.asn.au/ecobus/</a> . I hope you can take the time to have a look and let me know if you find them useful.

hydrogen fuel cells

The first in a series of casts explaining the method used to name simple hydrocarbons.

IUPAC naming of hydrocarbons I

Redox equation balancing need not fill you with fear. Blindly following these rules and you will be able to write a balanced half equation.

balancing redox half equations

Some introductory notes about naming covalent compounds. (Audio is from The Grates 'Science is Golden' -'Gravity Won't Get You High') (vodcast)

covalent compounds

High school chemistry calculations are often dressed up to appear to be more difficult than they really are. They just about always follow the same format. However I've just finished marking some chemistry exams and felt compelled to post this podcast. It describes the method that you should employ to solve high school chemistry calculations. (If you tried the sample calculation you should have got the answers (a)3.42A and (b) 5.50kg.)

chemistry calculations

I've been busy lately, and haven't had time to generate anything new myself. I forget where I got this video from, but it is a beauty. Makes you remember why you first got interested in chemistry ......... explosions! (This file is 15Mb so you will have to wait for a bit .... but it will be worth it!)

alkali metals

This video chemistry podcasts looks at some aspects of electrochemistry as displayed in standard, simple high school chemistry experiments. The episode investigates standard reduction potentials, the concept of metal displacement, and electrochemical cells.

electrochemical cells (video) sept 19 07

The other day in class Elle was using her lip gloss. Here is a video of what we saw. What is going on? (vodcast)

what's happening here?

When is a fatal car accident 'successful'? When used to explain reaction rates and collision theory. This may be a bit ghoulish, but comparing car collisions to particle collisions seems to work.

collision theory

Some of my class were singing 'Gimme Gimme a Redox Titration' today - it inspired me to post this acid/base version (to Bohemian Rhapsody).

acid base karaoke

A very brief recap of year 11 redox terminology and definitions. (vodcast)

redox review

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