Chem 115

MEP - Chem 115 Interactive Chemistry Websites

Lesson 1

Atoms, Molecules, formula, chemical transformations, gas laws
Merlot.org 1
Welcome to the Pressure Chamber. This Java applet simulates the Ideal Gas Law

WW Norton.com
All the gas laws you may want

Merlot.org 2
Welcome to the Pressure Chamber. This Java applet simulates the Ideal Gas Law

Merlot.org 3
Welcome to the Pressure Chamber. This Shockwave applet simulates Boyle's Law

Ohio State
Great little website from the Ohio State University. You can choose to read, or hear your tutorial. Or both at the same time. You need the Shockwave plug-in loaded

McMaster.ca
A user-friendly page on Atoms, Molecules and gas laws, courtesy of McMaster University

Frostburg.edu
Elementary atomic theory is presented from an experimental perspective.

 

Lesson 2

Nuclear Chemistry: power plants/energy
Dom.com
Nice little animated video clips about Nuclear Energy and power plants. (There is no sound.)

Liu.se
Control The Nuclear Power Plant (Demonstration). An interactive game

Nei.org
Information and fact sheets (.pdf) from the Nuclear Energy Institute

 

Lesson 3

Nuclear Chemistry: fusion/radioactive waste kinetics
You Tube
A presentation by the Institute for Plasma Physics, Germany (a 4 youtube star rating)

Google Video 1


Google Video 2


GSU.edu
Creative use of multimedia, Online tutorials

 

Lesson 4

Nuclear Chemistry: radio imaging (medical)
You Tube
A video from Dr Zerati, a neurosurgeon from Brazil. Audio in English .
(a 4 youtube star rating)

Unil.ch
Information on Radio Imaging from the University of Neuchatel

Virginia.edu
Online Radiology Tutorials. from the University of Virginia

Lesson 5

Atomic Spectroscopy, energy level configurations
Shsu.edu
Neat little tutorial movie about Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy.

Oneonta.edu
A PowerPoint presentation on Atomic Spectroscopy. No need to log in despite a login window.

Cuhk.edu
A PowerPoint presentation on Atomic Spectroscopy

 

Lesson 6

Periodic trends-valency: radii, ionization energies, molecular formula trends as a prelude to bonding
You Tube
A Periodic Trends Atomic Radii video. (a 4 youtube star rating)

UTexas
A PowerPoint presentation on Periodic trends

Nisd.net
A very good PowerPoint presentation on Periodic trends

 

Lesson 7

Ionic vs covalent (ionic vs covalent vs metallic nodels)
Purdue.edu
Conductivity Apparatus--Ionic vs. Covalent Compounds – Purdue Chemistry Department Site – Quicktime movie provided

Google Video


Mhhe.com
Ionic vs Covalent Bonding – A McGraw Hill Higher Education site, providing an animated description.

Google Video 2
Ionic Bonding Introduction – a 5 star video which give a detailed explanation

 

Lesson 8

Conductivity of solutions: melting points/boiling points; crystalline behavior
Google Video
The Five Minute Polymer Podcast: The Crystalline Melting Point – Factors affecting melting point are discussed

You Tube
Electrical Conductivity of Solutions - A Carleton University professor provides a video demonstration to illustrate solutions and electrical conductivity (4 YouTube stars)

Ch.Cam.Ac. Uk
University of Cambridge , Chemistry Department – Boiling Points – An interactive site which demonstrates the variation of boiling points with pressure

Google Video 2
Boiling Point Elevation and Freezing Point Depression – Dr. Mark Ott’s, 4.5 star video provides a detailed explanation of solutes/solutions and boiling point/freezing point

 

Lesson 9

Enthalpy and chemical change
UFL.edu
Applet, examples, graphs and a song

UFL.edu 2
Definition, example, graph and table

Teach Me Tuition
Definitions, measuring changes, diagrams and test

 

Lesson 10

Stoichiometry of thermochemistry
Chem Collective
Virtual lab problems. Design your own experiment and open ended problems

Purdue.edu
Videos plus diagrams of Stoichiometry

FSU.edu
Definitions, diagrams and practice problems

IA State.edu
Tables, graphs and diagrams

 

Lesson 11

Energy in bonds as the driving force for bond formation; Lewis Structure: energies of different bond types, Violation of octet rules
OK State.edu
From Oklahoma State University: Dr. G’s taped class on bond formation

Fullerton.edu 1
Need Macromedia Shockwave to run this presentation on Valance Bond Theory

Fullerton.edu 2
Need Macromedia Shockwave to run this presentation on Lewis Structure

Merlot.org
Welcome to Merlot’s Bonding and Bond Formation website. Text and animation for your viewing pleasure.

 

Lesson 12

Formal charges/hyper valency/shapes of molecules
OK State.edu
From Oklahoma State University: Dr. G’s taped class on multiple bonds.

Berkeley.edu
U of CA at Berkeley’s Podcast on Formal charges/hyper valency/shapes of molecules. Just browse the list and choose your tutorial.

Chem My Bear.com
Cute website with rotating, properly shaped Molecules.

Maine.edu
Determining the formal charge of an atom within a molecule with text and some interactive exercises.

 

Lesson 13

Shapes of molecules
MSU.edu
Shapes, structural formulas, molecular orbitals and practice problems

Chemsoc.org
Explanations, VSEPR Theory and quizzes

UMR.edu
Bond angles, VSEPR Model and graphics

 

Lesson 14

Enzymes and enzyme poisons: shape recognition and stability of interactions: structure and function
Wisc.edu
Connecting Concepts: Interactive Lessons in Biology, a University of Wisconsin site – an interactive tutorial which focuses on enzymes and what they can and can’t do

You Tube
An unidentified graduate student’s YouTube Video – a short video describing the basic idea of a catalyst (enzymes) .

Arizona.edu
The Biology Project, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics,
University of Arizona - Energy, Enzymes, and Catalysis Problem Set, along with tutorials

Arizona.edu 2
The Biology Project, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics,
University of Arizona – Chemistry Basics, along with www resources

 

Lesson 15

Drugs as molecules Functional Groups and functionality
Purdue.edu
Definition of organic chemisty graphs and diagrams of organic and inorganic chemistry

Trieste.it
Journal article with diagrams and graphs

Foothill.edu
Diagrams, tables, graphs and sample problems

 

Lesson 16

Functionality and functionality interconversion
You Tube 1
Functional Groups – “It’s A Family Thing” – a catchy song/video from http://www.markrosengarten.com/ to help one learn chemistry concepts . (a 4 youtube star rating)

You Tube 2
“Ode to Functional Groups” - A unique song/video which helps one learn all about functional groups in a fun, memorable way

MSU.edu
Virtual Textbook of Organic Chemistry , compiled by Professor William Reusch, Michigan State University – Numerous organic chemistry links, with a focus on functional group reactions, consisting of animated models, practice problems and a wealth of other information

 

Lesson 17

Polymers and Reaction types for polymers [oil as a course for synthesis]: distillations cracking, etc.
Nobelprize.org
Conductive Valley Game. The year is 2025 and new materials have been found for ordinary use. Furnish houses with the new polymer compounds.

MSU.edu
Graphs, tables and formulas

SJSU.edu
Definition, graphs, diagrams and links to other polymer websites

 

Lesson 18

Proteins/carbohydrates/nucleic acids
Uakron.edu 1
The University of Akron’s virtual classroom on Protein

Uakron.edu 2
The University of Akron’s virtual classroom on Nucleic Acids

Uakron.edu 3
The University of Akron’s virtual classroom on Carbohydrates

Vision Learning.com
A new educational resource for faculty and students. Funded by the National Science Foundation

Colostate.edu
A Review of Nucleic Acid and Protein Chemistry from Colorado State University

 

Lesson 19

Proteins/carbohydrates/nucleic acids - See Above

 

Lesson 20

Natural polymers; intermolecular forces
UWSP.edu
University of Wisconsin ’s website on Polymers.

LUC.edu
Loyola Universitiy in Chicago’s short PowerPoint presentation on Polymers

Elmhurst.edu
Elmhurst University ’s Virtual ChemBook on Polymers

 

Lesson 21

Intermolecular forces: general aspects
Google Video
Intermolecular Forces – An interactive power point, provided by Dr. Mark E. Ott, that explains the different kinds of forces that keep molecules together. Numerous examples are given.

WW Norton.com
Intermolecular Forces and Liquids: Water, Nature’s Universal Solvent – Provided by W.W. Norton & Company; very vivid tutorials, exercises, key equations, a crossword and quiz.

UFL.edu
The Forces Between Molecules – site complied by University of Florida, Chemistry Department – lecture audio provided, along with concise text and graphics

UMR.edu
Intermolecular Interactions in the Gas Phase – by Gary L. Bertrand, Department of Chemistry, University of Missouri-Rolla – detailed description, along with some animation.

 

Lesson 22

Intermolecular forces in everyday life: fats-soaps
Csustan.edu
Surface Tension and Soap Bubbles – a look at soap from an intermolecular forces point of view, provided by California State University, Stanislaus, Chemistry Department

Winona.edu
Intermolecular Forces: The Synthesis and Properties of Soaps and Detergents – Background information and lab procedures, provided by Winona State University

Chemsoc.org
“Surfactants: the ubiquitous amphiphiles - The surfactant industry is a huge and dynamic business, and soap is just the start, says Tony Hargreaves “ – chembytes ezine takes a look at the many faces of surfactants.

 

Lesson 23

Solutions and concentrations
Google Video
Solutions and Concentrations – An interactive power point, provided by Dr. Mark E. Ott, that explains the different units of concentration of solutions . Numerous examples are given.

Chem Collective
Welcome to the ChemCollective Virtual Lab. Come and play with the solutions

Ausetute.com
G-day! All the way from Australia, this website helps in calculating the Concentration of Solutions (M = n ÷ V)

 

Lesson 24

Solutions and concentrations - See Above

 

Lesson 25

Solutions and concentrations - See Above

 

Lesson 26

Crystal structure, "removing the solvent"
Buffalo.edu
Get a 3-d view of some crystals structures.

Navy.mil
This link offers a concise index of common crystal lattice structures with graphical representation

SDSC.edu
Inorganic/Crystal Structure Visualization Tutorials

LSU.edu
This link contain descriptions and illustrations of some cubic and hexagonal crystal lattices and their unit cells, with exercises.

 

Lesson 27

Band structure: metals, semiconductors, insulators
Nanohub.org 1
An online presentation on Band Structures.: Toy Examples (A 5 star rating on Nanohub)

Nanohub 2
Another online presentation on Band Structures: Beyond 1-D

Merlot.org
A Purdue University Flash presentation on Bandstructure in Nanoelectronics (A 5 star rating on Nanohub)

Nanohub 3
An online presentation on Simplified Band-Structure Model (A 5 star rating on Nanohub)

Nanohub 4
An online presentation on Optical properties of insulators, semiconductor and metals.

 

Lesson 28

Solar cells and solar energy
You Tube
A short video on Solar panels (a 4 youtube star rating)

Nrel.gov
A good government website on learning how to use renewable energy

How Stuff Works
A nice webpage on how Solar Cells work.

Wikipedia.org
An interesting Wiki page with good references on Solar Cells

Rochester.edu
A very brief page on solar cells