Chemistry Made Simple
85 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsHelping you understand chemistry topics from A-Level and Advanced Higher.
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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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What is Metallic Bonding and How Does it Work?
July 12, 2022 00:15 - 6 minutes - 14.3 MBIn this episode: What is ionic bonding Electron sea and ions How metals conduct electricity and heat Strength of metals Malleability and ductility of metals Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email [email protected] Join the discussion at the Chemis...
What is Covalent Bonding and How Does it Work?
July 05, 2022 00:15 - 8 minutes - 19 MBCheck out the Chemistry Made Simple academy In this episode: What is a covalent bond? Why do covalent bonds form? Examples in elements and compounds Double bonds Co-ordinate or dative bonds Properties of covalent substances Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email ...
What is Ionic Bonding and How Does it Work?
June 28, 2022 00:15 - 7 minutes - 17.7 MBCheck out the Chemistry Made Simple academy In this episode: Which atoms combine using ionic bonds How ions are formed How ionic bonds are formed Properties of ionic compounds Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email [email protected] Join the discu...
How and Why Chemical Bonds are Formed - Chemical Bonding I
June 21, 2022 00:15 - 3 minutes - 8.71 MBCheck out the Chemistry Made Simple academy In this episode: Why do atoms form chemical bonds? How do atoms for chemical bonds? The three types of chemical bond Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email [email protected] Join the discussion at the Che...
How to do the Analytical Chemistry Question in Your Exam
May 31, 2022 00:15 - 8 minutes - 19.6 MBWatch the video explaining the process and walkthrough of a tough exam question: chemistrymadesimple.net/5step In this episode: Why the analytical chem question is so difficult Why I developed the 5 step process for tackling these questions The 5 steps How to write out your answer The usefulness of the data sheet / data booklet Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Find out ...
What Happens to Ionization Energy Across a Period - Periodicity IV
May 24, 2022 00:15 - 10 minutes - 24.1 MBCheck out the Chemistry Made Simple academy In this episode: What is ionization energy? First Ionization energy Trends in first ionization energy with explanations Successive ionization energies Common exam question - predict the element Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimp...
What Happens to Ionisation Energy Across a Period - Periodicity IV
May 23, 2022 23:15 - 10 minutes - 24.1 MBCheck out the https://my.captivate.fm/chemistrymadesimple.net/program (Chemistry Made Simple academy) In this episode: What is ionisation energy? First Ionisation energy Trends in first ionisation energy with explanations Successive ionisation energies Common exam question - predict the element Find out more about the https://my.captivate.fm/chemistrymadesimple.net/program (Chemistry Made Simple academy) Contact me: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chemistrymadesimple (@chemistrymade...
Two Must-Know Trends in Melting and Boiling Points - Periodicity III
May 17, 2022 00:15 - 9 minutes - 21.6 MBCheck out the Chemistry Made Simple academy In this Episode: Not one trend but two mini trends The trends for sodium - silicon The trends for phosphorus - argon Giant structure vs molecular and what it means for these trends Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email ...
Trends in Atomic Radii across the periodic table - Periodicity II
May 10, 2022 00:15 - 7 minutes - 16.1 MBCheck out the Chemistry Made Simple academy In this episode: The definition of atomic radius The trend across group 3 The reason for the trend Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email [email protected] Join the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple...
Trends Across the Periodic Table - Periodicity I
May 05, 2022 00:15 - 4 minutes - 10.2 MBFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email [email protected] Join the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community. Your introduction to periodicity, and trends across a row of the periodic table In this episode: What is a period What is Periodicity Which group we study and why Which properties we'll study Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the pod...
Atom Economy vs Yield
March 01, 2022 00:15 - 7 minutes - 16 MBWant to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple In this episode: Definition of ATOM ECONOMY Example calculation of Atom economy Definition of YIELD Examples of calculation of yield Comparison of ATOM ECONOMY vs YIELD Equation and calculation used in this episode: C + 2H2O -> 2H2 + CO2 12g 2x18g ...
How to Work Out Half Equations - Redox III
January 25, 2022 00:15 - 13 minutes - 30.4 MBCheck out the Chemistry Made Simple academy ___________________________________________________________________ In this episode: What are half equations? What are the rules for half equations Simple example walkthrough Complex example walkthrough Your assignment: Deduce the half equation for the reduction of the dichromate ion [Cr2O7]^2- Let me know how you do with that -DM me on Instagram Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email [email protected] ...
How to Assign Oxidation States or Numbers - Redox II
January 18, 2022 00:15 - 15 minutes - 36.1 MBFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy In This episode: definition of oxidation state / number rules for assigning oxidation numbers 'standard' oxidation states (and exceptions) walk through examples how to use oxidation numbers Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email [email protected] Join the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community. Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy Want to know more, or support the show...
Introduction to Oxidation, Reduction and Redox Reactions - Redox I
January 11, 2022 00:15 - 8 minutes - 19 MBCheck out the Chemistry Made Simple academy In this episode: definition of the terms oxidation and reduction simple examples of oxidation and reduction definition of oxidation states / oxidation numbers with examples definition of redox Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email [email protected] Join the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community. Want to know more, or support the...
How to Name Organic Compounds - Nomenclature II
December 21, 2021 00:15 - 10 minutes - 23.9 MBFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy In this episode: Naming process for organic compounds Root of the name Including functional group Including side chain Indicating the position of functional groups and side chains Protocol for naming when there are multiple prefixes Number of carbons Root of name 1 meth 2 eth 3 prop 4 but 5 pent 6 hex 7 hept 8 ...
How to Name Inorganic Compounds - Nomenclature I
December 14, 2021 00:15 - 9 minutes - 22.5 MBCareful with those numbers.... In this episode: Why we need a systematic naming system How to name cations systematically How to name anions systematically Using full names, not formulae Combining cation and anion names to name compounds Roman Numerals: I one II two III three IV four V five VI six VII seven __________________________________________________________________ Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymade...
How to Balance Chemical Equations (Full, ionic and half equations)
November 23, 2021 00:15 - 8 minutes - 18.7 MBIn this episode: How to write a chemical equation The GOLDEN RULE of balancing equations What do we mean by "balancing an equation"? How to balance an equation Definition of full, ionic and half equations ---------------------------------------- Read more about how to balance equations: https://chemistrymadesimple.net/episode/18/ ------------------------------------------ Find out how to join the Chemistry Made Simple Academy waitlist. Watch a short video explaining WHY we need to...
How to Use the Ideal Gas Equation
November 02, 2021 01:00 - 4 minutes - 10.2 MBIn this episode : What is the ideal gas equation units of the ideal gas equation use and common question types Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email [email protected] Join the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.
How to Use Moles for Gases - Molar Volume
October 19, 2021 01:00 - 7 minutes - 17.2 MBIn this episode: Using Molar Mass for gases Definition of Molar Volume What are standard temperature & pressure, and room temperature & pressure? Definition of conditions of stp and rtp Molar volume at stp and at rtp How to use the molar volume Applying molar volume to gaseous elements, gaseous compounds, and mixtures of gases Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Find out m...
Why the Mole is the Most Important College Chemistry Concept
October 05, 2021 01:00 - 7 minutes - 17.6 MBShow notes here very soon - check back Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple
Is A-Level Chemistry Really THAT difficult?
September 07, 2021 06:00 - 13 minutes - 31 MBStudying chemistry in sixth form can't really be as difficult as people make out, can it? Whether you're just thinking about studying chemistry at A-Level or Highers, whether you've committed to do so, or whether you've already started your course you will be aware of all the rumours and worries about what it's like and how difficult it is. In this episode we look at these questions and concerns about A-Level chemistry: The chemistry is a big step up! Is memorising the syllabus enough? ...
What Is Titration and How Does it Work?
June 01, 2021 06:00 - 12 minutes - 27.6 MBIn this episode: Introduction to titration - what is it? Types of titration Apparatus required How to do titrations Doing the calculation Read the accompanying article. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy Contact me: Ins...
What Does Titration Mean and How Does it Work?
June 01, 2021 05:00 - 12 minutes - 27.6 MBIn this episode: Introduction to titration - what is it? Types of titration Apparatus required How to do titrations Doing the calculation Join the discussion at the https://www.facebook.com/groups/chemistrypodcastcommunity (Chemistry Made Simple podcast community).
Everything About Acidic Buffers : Composition, How They Work, and How To Do Calculations
May 11, 2021 09:00 - 12 minutes - 28.3 MBIn this episode: Introduction to buffers- what are they What are acidic buffers made from? How do acidic buffers work How acidic buffers are prepared Assumptions when using the acid dissociation constant, Ka, with acidic buffers Those tricky calculations.... Read the full show notes here. Suggested listening: Episode 10 explains the calculations required with weak acids and the acid dissociation constant, Ka. -----------------------------------------------------------------------...
Bonus Episode: How to Recognise a Weak Acid?
May 06, 2021 11:00 - 5 minutes - 11.5 MBThis bonus episode gives you five things to look for to help you identify whether an acid is a weak acid. Your exam question is unlikely to spell that out for you. Very unlikely indeed. Here are the simple things to look for that will put you one step ahead of the examiner! Suggested listening: Episode 9 which introduces the difference between a strong acid and a weak acid and defines how to calculate pH. Episode 10 which explains the calculations required with weak acids and the a...
Using the Acid Dissociation Constant Ka with Weak Acids
April 26, 2021 11:00 - 14 minutes - 33 MBRead the full show notes In this episode we simplify: What is the acid dissociation constant, Ka Calculating pH from the H+ concentration Calculating the H+ concentration from pH Calculate acid concentration [HA] for a weak acid Calculate the acid dissociation constant, Ka It's really not as difficult as it seems. Listen in and get chemistry confident. Suggested listening: Also listen to episode 9 which introduces the difference between a strong acid and a weak acid and defines how...
Strong Acids, Weak Acids and pH
April 13, 2021 11:00 - 8 minutes - 19.7 MBRead the full show notes In this episode we: define acids (and bases) discuss why acids are SO reactive define and compare weak acids and strong acids (and talk about the common mistake made) talk about why pH is useful, and define how to calculate it Suggested listening: Also listen to episode 10 which discusses the assumptions used when making calculations involving weak acids, and introduces the acid dissociation constant. --------------------------------------------------------...
How To Use the Equilibrium Constant Kc
March 30, 2021 14:00 - 11 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this episode we consider how to quantify the position of equilibrium using the equilibrium constant Kc. We also talk through which changes of conditions cause a change in Kc value, and which don't. This will be something that will come up in your exams! You can read the article How to Use the Equilibrium Constant Kc ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podca...
What are Equilibria and Reversible Reactions?
March 16, 2021 11:00 - 14 minutes - 32.5 MBRead the show notes and article Equilibria and Reversible Reactions ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email [email protected] Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple
What are Isotopes?
March 02, 2021 06:00 - 7 minutes - 16.4 MBRead the companion article What are Isotopes? ___________________________________________________________ Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email [email protected] Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple
How Mass Spectrometers Work
February 16, 2021 06:00 - 8 minutes - 19 MBDownload our guide to Mass How Mass Spectrometers Work Read the article How Mass Spectrometers Work ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email [email protected] Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple
Atomic Orbitals and the True Nature of Electrons
February 09, 2021 06:00 - 9 minutes - 21.1 MBAtomic orbitals download In this episode, I start by giving a definition of atomic orbitals. I talk about the different types and shapes, and explain that there are rules about which shell each orbital type can exist in. How many orbitals of each type? We talk about that too. Read more ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple ...
What is Quantum Mechanics?
February 02, 2021 06:00 - 10 minutes - 24.1 MBRead the article What is Quantum Mechanics and How Does it Affect the Atomic Model? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quantum mechanics is one of those phrases that makes many a chemistry student lose sleep. Because quantum mechanics, or quantum theory, is our attempt to describe the counter-intuitive behaviour of tiny particles. In this episode, we use two analogies to explain the discontinuous nature of quantum behaviour. From th...
How the Atomic Model Changes at A-Level
January 26, 2021 06:00 - 6 minutes - 15.5 MBThe atomic model you have been using so far is nice and basic, and simple to understand and apply. No awkward, inconsistent rules to worry about. But it has limitations. These limitations stop it from being useful beyond the first 20 elements, and for concepts that you are going to be using from this level. In the advanced model you'll discover that atoms are not that 2 dimensional, "solar system" model. You'll learn that electrons exist in orbitals within the shells, and that each ...
What is the Chemistry Made Simple Podcast?
January 19, 2021 05:00 - 3 minutes - 8.21 MBAn introduction to your host Matthew, and how he can help you grow your chemistry grade. His key value is to demystify chemistry as much as possible, to clear the fog, to simplify. Each episode will bring you the essence of a topic, the clear account of what you need to know. An account that has been distilled through his face-to-face tuition with students just like you. Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email ...