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ap chemistry - unit 1 review: atomic structure

originally streamed in 2019 with Wes WinterTeacher
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Learn atomic structure and properties for AP Chemistry with clear explanations of electron configurations, periodic trends, and quantum mechanics. This video covers Unit 1 concepts you need to understand for the AP Chem exam, from isotopes and mass s ...more

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Unit 1 – Atomic Structure & Properties
topics
1.1 Moles and Molar Mass1.2 Mass Spectroscopy of Elements1.3 Elemental Composition of Pure Substances1.5 Atomic Structure and Electron Configuration1.6 Photoelectron Spectroscopy1.7 Periodic Trends1.8 Valence Electrons and Ionic CompoundsUnit 1 Review

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  • 0:00

    Atomic Structure Introduction

  • 0:31

    Molar Mass and Avogadro's Number

  • 1:01

    Avogadro's Number Fun Facts

  • 1:32

    Average Atomic Mass

  • 2:02

    Sulfur Isotopes Overview

  • 2:35

    Mass Number Explanation

  • 3:05

    Calculating Neutrons

  • 3:37

    Isotope Abundance

  • 4:09

    Weighted Average Equation

  • 4:40

    Calculating Average Mass

  • 5:10

    Mass Spectrometry Graphs

  • 5:41

    Recognizing Spectroscopy Graphs

  • 6:43

    Mole Fun Facts

  • 7:45

    Mass Number Details

  • 8:48

    Molecular vs Empirical Formulas

  • 9:18

    Formula Definitions

  • 9:50

    Ionic vs Covalent Compounds

  • 10:22

    Sulfur Dioxide Example

  • 10:54

    Molar Mass Equation

  • 11:28

    Empirical Formula Importance

  • 12:31

    Determining Empirical Formula

  • 13:34

    Empirical Formula Steps

  • 14:08

    Example Calculation

  • 15:10

    Moles and Ratios

  • 15:42

    Molecular Formula Result

  • 16:12

    Quantum Mechanics Introduction

  • 16:42

    Coulomb's Law

  • 17:14

    Coulomb's Law Application

  • 17:47

    Electron Configurations Vocabulary

  • 18:18

    Energy Levels

  • 18:48

    Sublevels and Orbitals

  • 19:48

    Electron Spins

  • 20:20

    Orbital Shapes

  • 20:51

    Sulfur Electron Configuration

  • 21:53

    Periodic Table Blocks

  • 22:54

    Filling Electron Configurations

  • 23:58

    Photoelectron Spectroscopy

  • 24:28

    PES Graphs

  • 25:32

    Comparing Elements in PES

  • 26:34

    PES Questions

  • 27:36

    Octet Rule

  • 28:06

    Valence Electrons

  • 29:07

    Ions and Charges

  • 29:39

    Counting Valence Electrons

  • 30:41

    Ionic Charges by Group

  • 31:42

    Special Ion Charges

  • 32:44

    Transition Metal Ions

  • 33:15

    Polyatomic Ions

  • 35:51

    Periodic Trends Overview

  • 36:23

    Atomic Radius Definition

  • 36:54

    Electronegativity and Trends

  • 37:55

    Ionization Energy Trends

  • 38:59

    Energy Level Justification

  • 40:02

    Nuclear Charge Explanation

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