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Chemistry Made Simple

Matthew Macariou
Chemistry Made Simple
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  • How to Write and Understnd Electron Configuration
    The download mentioned in this episode:https://chemistrymadesimple.net/orbital/In this episode:What does electron configuration mean for atoms and simple ionsWhich orbitals fill first?Do electrons pair up in orbitals or half-fill the subshell first?The funny thing about 3d and 4s subshellsElectron configuration notation explainedFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail [email protected] the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.
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  • What is an atomic orbital, and what are the "rules" about orbitals?
    Download mentioned in this episode:https://chemistrymadesimple.net/orbital/In this episode:Definition of an atomic orbitalUsing the probability of an electron's locationDifferent types of atomic orbitalsHow many electrons can be in an orbital, and how they MUST differWhich atomic orbitals exist in which electron shells or energy levelsHow many orbitals of each orbital typeFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail [email protected] the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.
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  • Quantum Mechanics - Two analogies to help you understand QM and quantum numbers.
    The download mentioned in the episode: chemistrymadesimple.net/quantumIn this episode:What is Quantum mechanicsAnalogy 1 - Stairs vs EscalatorAnalogy 2- Homemade coffee vs Automated barista coffeeQuantum numbers and their relevance to electronsFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail [email protected] the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.
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  • How Quantum Mechanics makes the atom 3 dimensional, effects the shape of molecules, and dictates the periodic table's configuration
    The download mentioned: Chemistrymadesimple.net/2In this episode we consider how quantum mechanics effects the atomic model and more:There's more to electron shellsSubshells and orbitals3D shape of orbitalsOrbitals, bond angles and shape of moleculesThe reason the periodic table gets broader down the table Find out how I can help you throughout your chemistry A-Level here.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimpleFind out more about the programme mentioned in the episode Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail [email protected] the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.
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  • Physical, Organic, or Inorganic? How to navigate these chemistry topic groups.
    In this episode, I discuss:What is meant by physical, organic and inorganic chemistry?What is generally included in each of these topic areas?How much do these labels matter?When do these labels matter?Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail [email protected] the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyCheck out the Chemistry Made Simple academy
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Helping you understand chemistry topics from A-Level and Advanced Higher. Get more guidance, deeper resources and a helpful community at ChemistryMadeSimple.net If you want to demystify chemistry, yearn for a simpler explanation and want to hear all the tips that will help you at exam time you're at the right place. I'm a chemistry tutor who is used to explaining chemistry in simpler terms, and I love to use an analogy to help with the understanding. Each episode tackles a topic, explaining it as simply as possible - well it is chemistry! The end-of-episode summary will make sure you have useful takeaways to help you on your way.
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