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- Tue Feb 09, 2021 7:59 pm
- Forum: Calculating Standard Reaction Entropies (e.g. , Using Standard Molar Entropies)
- Topic: Spontaneous
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1167
Re: Spontaneous
A negative delta g indicates that the reaction is spontaneous.
- Tue Feb 09, 2021 7:51 pm
- Forum: Gibbs Free Energy Concepts and Calculations
- Topic: ΔG° vs ΔG
- Replies: 20
- Views: 724
Re: ΔG° vs ΔG
Delta G naught represents Gibbs free energy at "standard conditions", while Delta G is Gibbs free energy in any other condition.
- Tue Feb 09, 2021 7:45 pm
- Forum: Student Social/Study Group
- Topic: Recommendations for explanations/practice
- Replies: 3
- Views: 252
Re: Recommendations for explanations/practice
In terms of additonal YouTube and website resources, I have definitely used the Organic Chemistry Tutor and Khan Academy.
- Tue Feb 09, 2021 7:43 pm
- Forum: Student Social/Study Group
- Topic: Finals
- Replies: 46
- Views: 2973
Re: Finals
From last quarter, I found the finals to be more difficult than the midterm, especially since - as others have noted - that the exam covered material from the entire quarter, rather than a set of a couple topics.
- Tue Feb 09, 2021 7:38 pm
- Forum: Student Social/Study Group
- Topic: When is Midterm 2?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 211
Re: When is Midterm 2?
Midterm 2 is on Friday, February 19, during respective lecture times.
- Sun Feb 07, 2021 11:05 am
- Forum: Entropy Changes Due to Changes in Volume and Temperature
- Topic: converting T to kelvin
- Replies: 46
- Views: 3272
Re: converting T to kelvin
It typically depends on the units given in the problem. When using the equations entailed in the problem, using like-temperature units allows it to simplify.
- Sun Feb 07, 2021 10:56 am
- Forum: Phase Changes & Related Calculations
- Topic: when to assume x is insignificant
- Replies: 86
- Views: 6385
Re: when to assume x is insignificant
It can be assumed that x is insignificant when concentration is less than 1.0x10^-3. Additionally, if the assumption is used, the final x should be less than 5% of the initial concentration.
- Sun Feb 07, 2021 10:53 am
- Forum: Phase Changes & Related Calculations
- Topic: Why does steam cause severe burns?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1625
Re: Why does steam cause severe burns?
Steam causes a more severe burn than boiling water even at the same temperature, because steam holds more heat energy as becoming a vapor from a liquid requires a large amount of heat before it can change phases.
- Sun Feb 07, 2021 10:48 am
- Forum: Administrative Questions and Class Announcements
- Topic: tips if you're struggling!
- Replies: 77
- Views: 4382
Re: tips if you're struggling!
Thanks for these tips.
- Fri Feb 05, 2021 6:30 pm
- Forum: General Science Questions
- Topic: Careless Mistakes
- Replies: 54
- Views: 3302
Re: Careless Mistakes
I can definitely relate to this as well. To avoid careless mistakes, I try to make sure I'm giving my full attention. Other than that, as mentioned within posts above, double-checking steps before moving forward seems to be the only way.
- Sun Jan 31, 2021 5:11 pm
- Forum: Equilibrium Constants & Calculating Concentrations
- Topic: is HClO3 weak or strong? [ENDORSED]
- Replies: 49
- Views: 3964
Re: is HClO3 weak or strong? [ENDORSED]
I believe HClO3 is considered a strong acid.
- Sun Jan 31, 2021 5:10 pm
- Forum: Administrative Questions and Class Announcements
- Topic: 14C?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 857
Re: 14C?
Hi, like several posts above, I do plan on taking 14C next quarter.
- Sun Jan 31, 2021 5:04 pm
- Forum: Applying Le Chatelier's Principle to Changes in Chemical & Physical Conditions
- Topic: How Does Temperature Affect the Equilibrium Constant?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 21668
Re: How Does Temperature Affect the Equilibrium Constant?
If temperature is increased, the equilibrium moves in the direction of the endothermic reaction. If the temperature is reduced, the equilibrium moves in the direction of the exothermic reaction. I've read that increasing the temperature decreases the value of the equilibrium constant.
- Sun Jan 31, 2021 4:58 pm
- Forum: Student Social/Study Group
- Topic: Anxiety
- Replies: 109
- Views: 6857
Re: Anxiety
For one thing, to cope with anxiety, I have been trying to make sure that I drink enough water throughout the day. Staying hydrated has really helped.
- Sun Jan 31, 2021 4:54 pm
- Forum: Student Social/Study Group
- Topic: Exercising Our Minds and Bodies
- Replies: 120
- Views: 15129
Re: Exercising Our Minds and Bodies
To be honest, as of recently, I have not been exercising physically that often; however, before lockdown, I enjoyed playing basketball with friends.
- Sun Jan 31, 2021 4:49 pm
- Forum: Student Social/Study Group
- Topic: Sapling Homework
- Replies: 7
- Views: 344
Re: Sapling Homework
Yes, the button is truly tempting; however, if you hit it, I believe it will give you no credit at all.
- Fri Jan 22, 2021 6:07 pm
- Forum: Applying Le Chatelier's Principle to Changes in Chemical & Physical Conditions
- Topic: Increasing pressure
- Replies: 23
- Views: 859
Re: Increasing pressure
The concentration of reactants and products remain the same when an inert gas is added, because inert gas is non-reactive.
- Fri Jan 22, 2021 6:02 pm
- Forum: Non-Equilibrium Conditions & The Reaction Quotient
- Topic: Ka vs. Kb
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4898
Re: Ka vs. Kb
Ka represents the acidity constant (or ionization, or dissociation constant) and Kb signifies the basicity constant. A large Ka value means a strong acid; a large Kb value indicates a strong base. Kw=Ka*Kb allows us to solve for one value, when we know the others.
- Fri Jan 22, 2021 5:52 pm
- Forum: Phase Changes & Related Calculations
- Topic: Constant Temperature
- Replies: 20
- Views: 691
Re: Constant Temperature
The temperature remains constant during phase changes because the heat energy which is supplied to change the state is used in breaking the intermolecular forces and other attractive forces; so, it remains constant as all the heat is used up and no external heat is released or absorbed.
- Fri Jan 22, 2021 5:44 pm
- Forum: Student Social/Study Group
- Topic: Midterms During Lecture
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1782
Re: Midterms During Lecture
Yes, on Dr. Lavelle's website, the "Exam Schedule" page shows that the exam will take place during class time, as opposed to discussion section.
- Fri Jan 22, 2021 5:37 pm
- Forum: Phase Changes & Related Calculations
- Topic: Endothermic v. Exothermic
- Replies: 139
- Views: 10095
Re: Endothermic v. Exothermic
Yes, endothermic reactions will always have a positive delta H (meaning that it absorbs energy), and exothermic reactions will always have a negative delta H (as it releases energy).
- Sun Jan 17, 2021 12:00 pm
- Forum: Student Social/Study Group
- Topic: New Year Resolutions?
- Replies: 54
- Views: 2546
Re: New Year Resolutions?
Practicing mindfulness and having better time management are two goals I have for this new year.
- Sun Jan 17, 2021 11:57 am
- Forum: Student Social/Study Group
- Topic: Motivation
- Replies: 39
- Views: 1725
Re: Motivation
Spending time with my family and calling up my friends has made me more motivated. In terms of day-to-day strategy, scheduling out the day before has helped make me stay accountable.
- Sun Jan 17, 2021 11:48 am
- Forum: Student Social/Study Group
- Topic: Comfort Movies
- Replies: 168
- Views: 22246
Re: Comfort Movies
I never get tired of watching the Dark Knight Trilogy - hands down, my favorite movie series of all time.
- Sun Jan 17, 2021 11:44 am
- Forum: Student Social/Study Group
- Topic: Chemistry Community
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1117
Re: Chemistry Community
The goal is to have 5 posts by the end of Sunday each week. However, for last quarter at least, as long as 50 posts were made by the end of the quarter, then that would be sufficient. Not sure if that policy will be in effect this quarter also though.
- Sun Jan 17, 2021 11:32 am
- Forum: Administrative Questions and Class Announcements
- Topic: Midterm 1
- Replies: 24
- Views: 853
Re: Midterm 1
I think it covers content from weeks 1 through 3, and so would include material from outlines 1,2 and - as others have mentioned - some from 3 (depending on where we finish by then).
- Sun Jan 10, 2021 6:04 pm
- Forum: Non-Equilibrium Conditions & The Reaction Quotient
- Topic: Are there reactions that just do not/ can not ever reach equilibrium?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1671
Re: Are there reactions that just do not/ can not ever reach equilibrium?
I think that all reactions can theoretically reach equilibrium, as long as the system remains undisturbed.
- Sun Jan 10, 2021 5:56 pm
- Forum: Equilibrium Constants & Calculating Concentrations
- Topic: K=1
- Replies: 8
- Views: 324
Re: K=1
If the equilibrium constant is 1 or nearly 1, it means that the molarities of the reactants and products are about the same. It's simply rare to see that no change is occurring at that point.
- Sun Jan 10, 2021 5:45 pm
- Forum: General Science Questions
- Topic: midterm/final
- Replies: 12
- Views: 611
Re: midterm/final
Yes, I believe it will be the same format as chem 14a in terms of using respondus.
- Sun Jan 10, 2021 5:43 pm
- Forum: Student Social/Study Group
- Topic: How to relax
- Replies: 168
- Views: 21067
Re: How to relax
To relax, I enjoy watching an inspirational movie or calling up a friend.
- Sun Jan 10, 2021 5:41 pm
- Forum: Student Social/Study Group
- Topic: Participation
- Replies: 56
- Views: 2709
Re: Participation
Agreeing with the posts above, making sure that you have 5 posts per week will be sufficient. You can check through the "Your Posts" section as well as the gradebook on MyUCLA.
- Sun Jan 10, 2021 5:36 pm
- Forum: Student Social/Study Group
- Topic: Study Habits
- Replies: 96
- Views: 5398
Re: Study Habits
Hi, as a study habit to develop, I would definitely recommend doing all the textbook problems.
- Wed Dec 09, 2020 6:52 pm
- Forum: General Science Questions
- Topic: midterm 2 answers
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1982
Re: midterm 2 answers
I would reach out to your TA by email or discussion section.
- Wed Dec 09, 2020 6:50 pm
- Forum: General Science Questions
- Topic: study methods/recs
- Replies: 37
- Views: 2035
Re: study methods/recs
Besides Sapling and textbook problems, I try to make sure that I understand the concepts through reviewing my notes and doing the textbook readings.
- Wed Dec 09, 2020 6:47 pm
- Forum: Student Social/Study Group
- Topic: Upcoming Finals
- Replies: 7
- Views: 505
Re: Upcoming Finals
Thank you. This finals week has been a time unlike any other.
- Wed Dec 09, 2020 6:42 pm
- Forum: Administrative Questions and Class Announcements
- Topic: Saying Thank You to Dr. Lavelle
- Replies: 490
- Views: 512505
Re: Saying Thank You to Dr. Lavelle
Thank you Dr. Lavelle!
- Wed Dec 09, 2020 6:38 pm
- Forum: Student Social/Study Group
- Topic: Final Exam
- Replies: 11
- Views: 758
Re: Final Exam
I believe he meant that because quantum was our biggest section, most of the questions will be on that topic; additionally, I think he means that the topics - not just quantum - will come from the textbook.
- Sun Dec 06, 2020 4:19 pm
- Forum: Administrative Questions and Class Announcements
- Topic: Final
- Replies: 21
- Views: 765
Re: Final
Yes, I believe it will be similar in terms of having to setup a second device. However, we will be using a different zoom link compared to previous exams.
- Sun Dec 06, 2020 4:14 pm
- Forum: Administrative Questions and Class Announcements
- Topic: Will fundamentals problems be on our final?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 391
Re: Will fundamentals problems be on our final?
Yes, I believe the fundamentals section would be on our final; but I think the exam will focus more on topics that we spent the most time on.
- Sun Dec 06, 2020 4:08 pm
- Forum: Student Social/Study Group
- Topic: Final Jitters
- Replies: 457
- Views: 333587
Re: Final Jitters
To get rid of jitters, one thing I do is simply listen to my breath, so that I can stay in the present moment as opposed to letting my mind wander towards feeling anxious.
- Sun Dec 06, 2020 1:23 pm
- Forum: Student Social/Study Group
- Topic: Final Exam Study Tips
- Replies: 48
- Views: 2338
Re: Final Exam Study Tips
Doing all the textbook problems are really helpful. Since the final exam is cumulative, I would start by breaking up the topics by what you're most comfortable with to what you're not as comfortable with. From there, spend time on each topic, as needed.
- Sun Dec 06, 2020 1:16 pm
- Forum: Student Social/Study Group
- Topic: Tips for Staying Focused
- Replies: 64
- Views: 3570
Re: Tips for Staying Focused
To stay focused, I try to make and follow a schedule that enables me to get work done early in the day, so that by the end I have time to relax.
- Sat Nov 28, 2020 10:06 pm
- Forum: Student Social/Study Group
- Topic: Exercising Our Minds and Bodies
- Replies: 120
- Views: 15129
Re: Exercising Our Minds and Bodies
When the weather is nice, I play basketball. However, with the cold season lately, I've been exercising my mind indoors through playing chess.
- Sat Nov 28, 2020 10:02 pm
- Forum: Student Social/Study Group
- Topic: Final Study
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1367
Re: Final Study
The most effective tip I would give is to do the textbook problems. They have been really helpful to prepare for exams.
- Sat Nov 28, 2020 9:58 pm
- Forum: Student Social/Study Group
- Topic: Midterm Exam Questions
- Replies: 16
- Views: 700
Re: Midterm Exam Questions
For specific midterm inquiries (especially to ask about questions we got wrong), my TA told us to email them.
- Sat Nov 28, 2020 9:54 pm
- Forum: Student Social/Study Group
- Topic: Studying From Home
- Replies: 91
- Views: 5489
Re: Studying From Home
For one thing, since having to study from home, I have experimented with different studying environments around my house - from changing my location, lighting, chair, etc. By being comfortable with the surrounding area, I am able to study for longer hours.
- Sat Nov 28, 2020 9:46 pm
- Forum: Student Social/Study Group
- Topic: Finals!
- Replies: 43
- Views: 1768
Re: Finals!
Yes, I think it will be cumulative.
- Mon Nov 23, 2020 7:02 pm
- Forum: Administrative Questions and Class Announcements
- Topic: Chem 14B and Chem 14BL
- Replies: 10
- Views: 534
Re: Chem 14B and Chem 14BL
I plan on taking it after Chem 14B for the same reasons as others have stated. However, I believe it can be a good idea if you know you can handle the workload.
- Mon Nov 23, 2020 6:53 pm
- Forum: Administrative Questions and Class Announcements
- Topic: Thanksgiving Discussion
- Replies: 7
- Views: 223
Re: Thanksgiving Discussion
I don't believe there will be class or discussion during Thanksgiving break; but yeah, it's best to stay flexible.
- Mon Nov 23, 2020 6:50 pm
- Forum: Student Social/Study Group
- Topic: Big Sad: Midterm 2
- Replies: 86
- Views: 5446
Re: Big Sad: Midterm 2
Yes, same here. You are not alone.
- Mon Nov 23, 2020 6:47 pm
- Forum: Student Social/Study Group
- Topic: grade worries
- Replies: 119
- Views: 14424
Re: grade worries
Yes, same here. You are not alone.
- Mon Nov 23, 2020 6:43 pm
- Forum: Student Social/Study Group
- Topic: Mental Health
- Replies: 4
- Views: 547
Re: Mental Health
Yes, thank you. Likewise :)
- Sun Nov 15, 2020 9:32 pm
- Forum: Formal Charge and Oxidation Numbers
- Topic: Best Formal Charge Equations
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1034
Re: Best Formal Charge Equations
For formal charge, I use: V - (s/2 + L). This is where v represents number of valence electrons, s signifies number of shared electrons, and L for number of lone pair electrons
- Sun Nov 15, 2020 9:26 pm
- Forum: General Science Questions
- Topic: Midterm 2
- Replies: 12
- Views: 723
Re: Midterm 2
It covers topics 1D, 1E, 1F, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 3F.4, 3F.5 in the textbook (so the rest of the "Quantum World" and all of the "Chemical Bonds" outlines).
- Sun Nov 15, 2020 9:15 pm
- Forum: Lewis Structures
- Topic: Brackets
- Replies: 9
- Views: 541
Re: Brackets
The brackets help show that the Lewis structure has an overall charge (written as a superscript outside of the brackets on the upper right).
- Sun Nov 15, 2020 9:11 pm
- Forum: Wave Functions and s-, p-, d-, f- Orbitals
- Topic: S and P electrons
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1385
Re: S and P electrons
S orbitals are more closer to the nucleus than p orbitals. The s electron experiences a higher nuclear charge and drops to lower energy; because the p orbital is more farther away from the nucleus, it requires more energy to maintain.
- Sun Nov 15, 2020 8:59 pm
- Forum: Resonance Structures
- Topic: resonance structures
- Replies: 10
- Views: 420
Re: resonance structures
The structure with the least number of formal charges is more stable. Also, the most stable resonance structure will have negative charges on the most electronegative atoms and positive charges on the least electronegative atoms (of course, the most stable resonance structure will have a full octet ...
- Sun Nov 08, 2020 7:59 pm
- Forum: Student Social/Study Group
- Topic: Lecture on Veteran's Day
- Replies: 10
- Views: 322
Re: Lecture on Veteran's Day
My other classes have announced that there will be no lecture/discussion on Veteran's Day, so I don't think so.
- Sun Nov 08, 2020 7:55 pm
- Forum: Student Social/Study Group
- Topic: Favorite TV shows
- Replies: 277
- Views: 34220
Re: Favorite TV shows
As a basketball fan, I really liked the Michael Jordan documentary that came out recently (now, on Netflix), known as the Last Dance.
- Sun Nov 08, 2020 7:51 pm
- Forum: Einstein Equation
- Topic: E=pc vs E=hv
- Replies: 15
- Views: 731
Re: E=pc vs E=hv
As stated with the posts above, it truly depends on what the problem is asking for.
- Sun Nov 08, 2020 7:48 pm
- Forum: Administrative Questions and Class Announcements
- Topic: Midterm Curve?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 509
Re: Midterm Curve?
No, I don't think so. Based on the syllabus, the class is based on your points out of a total of 500 possible throughout.
- Sun Nov 08, 2020 7:46 pm
- Forum: General Science Questions
- Topic: Grades
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1932
Re: Grades
You can also check through your MyUCLA portal under "Classes" then selecting "Exam and Homework Grades".
- Sun Nov 01, 2020 4:27 pm
- Forum: Properties of Light
- Topic: Relationship between wavelength and frequency
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3579
Re: Relationship between wavelength and frequency
Yes, if the frequency of a wave increases by a certain amount, the wavelength of that same wave decreases by the same amount. Wavelength and frequency have - as others already mentioned - an inversely proportional relationship. This is depicted within the equation c=λv.
- Sun Nov 01, 2020 4:21 pm
- Forum: Student Social/Study Group
- Topic: Test Scored for Midterm 1
- Replies: 49
- Views: 1996
Re: Test Scored for Midterm 1
How does partial credit work for this test?
- Sun Nov 01, 2020 4:15 pm
- Forum: Quantum Numbers and The H-Atom
- Topic: wavelength
- Replies: 13
- Views: 534
Re: wavelength
As a convention, neither wavelength nor frequency can ever be negative.
- Sun Nov 01, 2020 4:13 pm
- Forum: Photoelectric Effect
- Topic: Photoelectric Effect
- Replies: 13
- Views: 807
Re: Photoelectric Effect
If the energy of a photon is less than the work function, then it may not get absorbed. A photon with less energy than work function is unable to eject electrons.
- Sun Nov 01, 2020 3:53 pm
- Forum: Properties of Light
- Topic: Is c always the speed of light?
- Replies: 92
- Views: 4920
Re: Is c always the speed of light?
Based on the equation c=λv, c is always the speed of light.
- Sun Oct 25, 2020 10:57 pm
- Forum: General Science Questions
- Topic: Fundamentals
- Replies: 4
- Views: 198
Re: Fundamentals
Everything covered up until Week 3 Wednesday is fair game, which would include the fundamentals. To be more specific, the midterm would cover up to the end of 1D.2 in the textbook. Hope this helps.
- Sun Oct 25, 2020 10:42 pm
- Forum: Limiting Reactant Calculations
- Topic: Excess reactant affecting limiting reactant
- Replies: 7
- Views: 446
Re: Excess reactant affecting limiting reactant
To add to the post above, if an excess reactant is given, then generally there is a limiting reactant.
- Sun Oct 25, 2020 10:39 pm
- Forum: Student Social/Study Group
- Topic: How to relax
- Replies: 168
- Views: 21067
Re: How to relax
To relax, I enjoy calling up my friends and checking up on how they're doing.
- Sun Oct 25, 2020 10:34 pm
- Forum: Properties of Light
- Topic: How are you guys studying for the midterm?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 891
Re: How are you guys studying for the midterm?
To study for this midterm, I'm focusing on completing/reviewing the audio-visual focus modules and textbook problems, with an emphasis on understanding the concepts that go behind the individual problems.
- Sun Oct 25, 2020 10:23 pm
- Forum: Balancing Chemical Reactions
- Topic: States of matter in chem equations
- Replies: 13
- Views: 918
Re: States of matter in chem equations
Yes, when they are given, you should always include the states of matter upon balancing the equations.
- Sun Oct 18, 2020 10:04 pm
- Forum: Properties of Electrons
- Topic: protons and electrons
- Replies: 33
- Views: 2484
Re: protons and electrons
Protons and neutrons have approximately the same mass, but both are much more massive compared to electrons.
- Sun Oct 18, 2020 9:44 pm
- Forum: Photoelectric Effect
- Topic: photoelectric effect
- Replies: 17
- Views: 672
Re: photoelectric effect
I think there is just a slight difference within the definitions of the two terms. Threshold frequency refers to the minimum frequency of incident light that causes the metal surface to emit electrons, while work function is the minimum amount of energy necessary to remove an electron from an atom. ...
- Sun Oct 18, 2020 9:16 pm
- Forum: Properties of Light
- Topic: Chemistry Community Points
- Replies: 10
- Views: 387
Re: Chemistry Community Points
On the Weekly Online Discussion page, it states that any course related post counts as 1 point - that they can be "a comment, an answer, general discussion, assisting other students, etc." So, I think that to seek out general clarifications such as this would count. But yes, I would email ...
- Sun Oct 18, 2020 8:40 pm
- Forum: Administrative Questions and Class Announcements
- Topic: HW Weeks 3-4
- Replies: 2
- Views: 186
Re: HW Weeks 3-4
Yes, I think that is correct. In terms of what is to be "turned in", the Sapling HW has been pushed back to be due by the end of Week 4, but the chemistry community posts are still due on a weekly basis nonetheless.
- Sun Oct 18, 2020 8:37 pm
- Forum: Student Social/Study Group
- Topic: How are you studying?
- Replies: 204
- Views: 17408
Re: How are you studying?
The modules, with its pre and post assessments, have been incredibly helpful to better understand the concepts. Being able to be exposed to as many problems as possible I think is the most effective way to study and engrain the lessons. Additionally, I would also agree with the posts above that you ...
- Fri Oct 09, 2020 4:50 pm
- Forum: Balancing Chemical Reactions
- Topic: Whole Number Stoichiometric Coefficients
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1482
Re: Whole Number Stoichiometric Coefficients
The stoichiometric coefficients must be whole numbers - that's just the preferred convention.
- Fri Oct 09, 2020 4:05 pm
- Forum: Limiting Reactant Calculations
- Topic: Limiting Reagents
- Replies: 10
- Views: 331
Re: Limiting Reagents
Sameer Chowdhury 1C wrote:Thanks everyone for your replies. So if they can be used interchangeably, is there any term for the reactant in excess, or do we refer to it as such.
Hi, the reactant that is not used up when the reaction is finished is simply called excess reactant or excess reagent.
- Fri Oct 09, 2020 3:42 pm
- Forum: Significant Figures
- Topic: Which number determines sig figs of the answer?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 873
Re: Which number determines sig figs of the answer?
While I understand the procedure, why is it that being able to round to a significant figure important in chemistry?
- Fri Oct 09, 2020 2:34 pm
- Forum: Balancing Chemical Reactions
- Topic: Balancing Chemical Reactions Order
- Replies: 49
- Views: 5584
Re: Balancing Chemical Reactions Order
The order depends on the chemical equation itself. However, I find that by beginning with balancing the element that "occurs the least", it makes the process much more straight-forward.
- Fri Oct 09, 2020 2:17 pm
- Forum: Administrative Questions and Class Announcements
- Topic: Advice from a Medical Student [ENDORSED]
- Replies: 297
- Views: 381655
Re: Advice from a Medical Student [ENDORSED]
Thank you for your advice Ashley. It has inspired me to truly want to become more proactive in my studies. Hope all has been well. Do you have any tips for an incoming Freshman as to how to be more consistent to avoid "burning out"?