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Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Good question! I agree with the other replies above! You should be able to go to any TA. Good luck!!!

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Yes, I feel like that is what will most likely happen. Good luck on your finals :)

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Good question. I think there will probably be similar questions, but not any that are exactly the same. Good luck on the final!!

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! I am just trying to do my best to get through all the textbook problems, and reworking the ones I have trouble with. Also, I am reviewing my notes from UA Sessions on units I am less sure about. I hope this helps! Good luck, sending strength your way!!!

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Thank you for posting this. It has definitely been a challenging quarter, but I am really looking forward to break and spring quarter, as well as hopefully moving in in the fall! Something that helps me is taking small moments out of my day to do the things I love most, like hanging out with my ...

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Good question! We should have 50 posts this quarter by Sunday, so before Sunday! Good luck on the final!!

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi Claire! I am in AMWA and Rewritten, both of which are really great clubs! I've also wonderful things about UAEM, Medreach and AIM! I hope this helps :) Sending good vibes for your studies this weekend.

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Thank you so much for asking this question. I am grateful for the advice people wrote above! I also agree with the pomodoro timer method! It has been helpful to me this quarter. There's also an app I heard of called Flora that motivates you to stay off your phone, I would give that a try as well...

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! I am really excited for break and spring quarter, because it has been such a stressful winter quarter. I know we will all make it through finals and I believe in all of us! Good luck with your studies this week.

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Dr. Lavelle's class website says the following: "Final Sunday March 14, 9:30am – 11am. Alternative time for international students, 7am – 8:30am." Good luck studying for the final!!

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Good question. The syllabus on Dr. Lavelle's website says: "Final Sunday March 14, 9:30am – 11am. Alternative time for international students, 7am – 8:30am." Depending on where you are, you might have to additionally factor in Daylight Savings time.

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Good question - I also think we might be ending class material early and will have Friday be a review lecture. Not sure though, we will have to see what Dr. Lavelle says!

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! I agree with the replies above! Organic Chemistry Tutor and Khan Academy are both really helpful!

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Good question. We need 5 posts/replies on here every week, and it should add up to 50 by the end of the quarter. You can do more posts, however you must have 5 every week, and the cap for grading purposes will be at 50. I hope you have a wonderful Week 9!!

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! The final says it will be at the time everyone listed above, on March 14! Be sure to check time zones, and to confirm this with your TA. Additionally, I agree with Adrienne above! It will most likely follow the same process as has been done for the previous exams. Good luck with your studying! S...

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hello! Good question - thank you for asking, as I was curious, too! I agree with the replies above, make sure you know the basic rules of finding oxidation states to the extent that you can solve the textbook problems! Good luck with your studies this week!!

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Great question. There's a lot of advice posted around Chem Community about how to study for the class in general as well as for the final, and I also agree with everything people said above - make sure you are honest with yourself about your understanding of the textbook problems, and keep revie...

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Great question. I agree with the replies above! You can still post, you just won't get any extra points! Also, to the question right above, I believe so, yes!

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Thank you so much for asking this question, and I really appreciate the detailed and helpful advice people gave above, as I will be taking LS7A next quarter, too!

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! I loved reading people's advice and I agree! Step up sessions, doing textbook/Sapling problems, and reading the textbook are all great ways to study for the final. I and many others have also written out some advice on previous posts on Chem Community that I think would be great to search up in ...

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Thank you so much for posting about this! I struggled with this too but tried a few ways around it until it worked and I hope that it worked out for everyone else today as well.

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Good question. I agree with the replies above, make sure you are doing 5 a week even if you are already past 50 total.

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Yes - the final will be cumulative as everyone has mentioned above!

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Good question. I appreciated reading people's advice above. I know that it's better to sign up for a class asap if you know you are sure about taking it, because the spots fill up very quick and chances are they may not update that info for a while. However, definitely keep that drop fee in mind...

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Great question - I second the reply above! I also just kind of go week by week and see if I did my five required posts, because some weeks in the past I've done more than required so my numbers are weird.

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! This is a great question and I am thankful for the resources people have listed above! I would definitely ask upperclassmen friends and see what people used in the past to study and prepare. Maybe we can ask our UAs!

Yashvi Reddy 1H

As others have mentioned above, Dr. Lavelle won't be teaching 14C. I will really miss having Dr. Lavelle, the teaching team, and chem community. It's been such a great two quarters in chem!!!

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! I would look more into it and asking around what people think, but I agree with people above that it may be a good idea to prioritize 14C for your first pass. Good luck with enrollment!

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! I am not in Chem 14BL right now so I really appreciate that you asked this question and that people gave such good advice above! I think it is up to personal preference, but I want to try and finish this lab online since I don't have anything else I need to be taking anyway, and it will be nice ...

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Good question. I agree with the advice other people gave above. I prioritize doing the textbook problems and Sapling problems, and I make sure to be honest with myself about what I know and don't know on the outline bullet points. I have also found that textbook readings help me understand conce...

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Great question. I agree with others above in that solidifying your understanding on the homework problems and Sapling problems is really important, and I would also recommend going to UA sessions. I would say it's important to find a UA who has a teaching style that fits you best; though they ar...

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! I'm hoping to take LS7A, Chem 14BL, and a GE!

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Good question. I think we will have to wait to see what Dr. Lavelle says about which outlines will be covered. For now, I am just working through the material that has also been covered in class so far. Have a great week!

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Good question, I definitely relate. I agree with the reply above. And, even though this part of the class is difficult, I know you have all the potential to do amazingly on the next midterm. Please don't lose sight of your strength! I have been reading through/responding to study tips/advice pos...

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! I agree with the advice others have given above, and there are many other posts where people have given tips/advice for the class so I would suggest exploring those! Personally, I think it's very important to do the textbook problems (understand each one fully and star/revisit the ones you need ...

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Great question. I think Sapling has been very helpful as I often have ended up starting those problems before textbook problems, and the explanations in "hints" as I'm solving the problem and "solution" once I've solved it have always taught me the basics of different problem...

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Thank you so much for spending time writing this advice! I think we can all learn from each other's study habits and work to support each other, and I really appreciate hearing other students' experiences in the class. Good luck with your studying this week!

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Really good question that I can relate to. I love the advice other people gave above! What works for me is having priorities for what preparation you want to do. First, we know that textbook problems are really important to get done and to understand well. So I would say once you watch lectures ...

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! I think we can expect to see our grades between 1-2 weeks, and Dr. Lavelle will probably send an email once they are out! I hope you are resting and doing well after this midterm and during this stressful season! Good luck!

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Great question. I'm probably going to be taking 14C next quarter and then 14BL this summer, and probably wait on taking 14CL until later. I hope this helps!

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Really good question, I'm trying to plan right now as well and there's so much to think about. It definitely helps to hear others' plans and thoughts on what to take. I think I will try to take 14C next quarter depending on how enrollment goes. Good luck!

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Thank you for writing those encouraging words! It really helps to know we're not alone in this and that other people had the same experiences as me on the midterm. I'm so proud of us and I know it will all work out the way it's meant to. Sending lots of good vibes and strength to everyone during a s...

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Yes, I agree with everyone else - depending on how it was last quarter, I'd say we might expect our grades in about a week or so. Good luck!

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Great question! I think the textbook and Sapling resources are the most helpful, but going to UA sessions and following along with their worksheets has also been very helpful to me. I hope this helps! Good luck with your studying this week.

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Great question. I really think we just have to see how the lectures go and what Dr. Lavelle decides, but my guess is that we will have at least some, if not all, of this upcoming unit on MT1. I look forward to seeing what Dr. Lavelle decides soon, though! Good luck studying this week!!

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Good question - I would go with what others are saying. I just check Chem Community pretty often anyway and so I go by that. Have a great week!

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Everyone's suggestions seem really helpful, I would try working with the password or going back to the information Dr. Lavelle sent through email a while back! I hope it works out!

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi - I am sure Dr. Lavelle will send all of the information about this soon! It will probably be like last time, where we are proctored by our TA and a helper, but we will know for sure once we hear from Dr. Lavelle!

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi, great question! I agree with others on this; Outlines 1 and 2 will be on MT1, and I am sure Dr. Lavelle will send information very soon about how much of Outline 3 will be included as well. Good luck studying this week!

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! I agree with the above answers. My TA talked about how it depends on the problem and the units involved in it, and based on that, you decide what R value to use because you want it to work properly with the rest of the equation. I hope this was helpful!

Yashvi Reddy 1H

I agree with the above answers! The posts must be asked under the correctly corresponding topics.

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Yes, I agree with others on this question; you can find the grades for Sapling being updated to CCLE/MyUCLA as you progress through the assignments. There is also a Grades page on Sapling itself. Also, for Chemistry Community I usually just keep track that I completed my posts every week, but I ...

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Good question, and I agree with the answers above. We only consider the gases, and we do not include liquids or solids. I hope this was helpful!

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! As others have mentioned above, yes, for this class we will consider 1 bar to be around 1 atm since that is what Dr. Lavelle mentioned in a recent lecture. I hope this helps!

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Each UA has different worksheets. I would try and go to as many as you can these first few weeks to see which UAs' teaching styles fit you best, and then go to those for the rest of the quarter. I have personally found UA sessions so helpful and I'm really grateful to each UA since they put a lo...

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Good question. I always make sure to log in through CCLE, by going to the External Tools tab on the left, and then you can log into Sapling from there! I hope this helps.

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! This is such a great question, and I loved reading what other people wrote. I want to become more confident, whether its with my classes, public speaking over Zoom, or just in general. I wish everyone good luck with their resolutions this year! :)

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Interesting question! I agree with the answers from the students above. I think we only need to know what Dr. Lavelle covered in class, but it's always nice to be curious and explore more information online! I hope you are having a great start to the quarter. Good luck!

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! This is a great question that is similar to a topic that came up in my discussion section. When H20 is a liquid/solid, we do not include it. When it fits the guidelines of being in the gaseous phase, we would then include it. This is because, as a solid, it can't have a concentration, and as a l...

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Good question, and I agree with the answers above. Since we know that M = mol/L (where M is molar concentration, mol represents moles, and L represents volume in liters), after substituting in "n" for the number of moles and "V" for the volume, we can see that concentration e...

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Great question. As others mentioned above, Dr. Lavelle was essentially using the given value of mL to get to L and then dividing the mol by that number since the equation for molar concentration is M = mol/L. I hope this helps! Have a great rest of your Week 1!

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Thank you for sharing this! This sounds really helpful. Have a great rest of your Week 1!

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! As answered above, we have only really received "credit" by talking about our evaluations here. But I'm sure all our feedback will go toward making the class even more informative, engaging, and educational, with even more "Good Chemistry" as well! On another note - good luck...

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi everyone! I believe it should be working now; I was able to get through the whole lecture without trouble. I hope it works out! If not - I would try working with the VPN and logging back in. It should eventually work as it did for me. Wishing you all the best of luck with your learning/studying t...

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Good question. As everyone has mentioned - water can act as both, as it is amphoteric. The definition of amphoteric as used in the textbook is: "Substances that react with both acids and bases are classified as amphoteric, from the Greek word for 'both.'" I hope this helps! Good luck w...

Yashvi Reddy 1H

I would try the above suggestion! I hope this helps - if not, I'd maybe try reaching out to your TA or dropping into Office Hours! I really hope it works out - wishing you the best of luck studying this week.

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Great question. I am fairly certain that each TA's session will be an hour long. The topics covered and problems included will most likely depend on the TA, so it may be a good idea to go to as many as you can! But there are multiple for the same topic so that more people will be able to attend ...

Yashvi Reddy 1H

I think Abril answered perfectly! That is exactly what I'd do. Make sure you're comfortable with both as we have seen problems with both. Good luck!

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Great question, I also ran into some trouble with this problem. I would try what others have said above, figuring out formatting usually works for me!

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Great question. I agree with the others! In Dr. Lavelle's email from today, this was included: "Calculator, this Constants and Equations, this Periodic Table, and additional blank pages are allowed." So I would say to go ahead and learn/memorize. I hope this is helpful! Good luck with ...

Yashvi Reddy 1H

I've heard the above mnemonics as well! But I think what is most helpful is to do as many practice problems as possible and review often. I hope this helps! Good luck.

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Great question. I agree with others; these are all really good tips! I think going to as many sessions as possible really helps you get more acquainted with the topics we're learning. Also, I also compile study guides for myself based on the textbook and my Discussion/Lecture Notes while I revie...

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! I agree with Rob's post reply! I think this is what my TA discussed with us today. Good luck!! Have a great week.

Yashvi Reddy 1H

I love reading these responses! I personally love yoga and I think it helps in both aspects. I also think walks outside are really important if possible to do, because we are always on Zoom. I hope you have a great rest of your week!

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Great question! To my understanding, isoelectronic means the same number of electrons (but doesn’t always mean same characteristics). I hope this helps! Good luck.

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Good question! I'm not entirely sure but I've heard that it just means there isn't a TA yet for that class? And that they are still in the process of finding someone. Somebody else might have more insight into this, though. Have a great week!

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Good question. I agree with the above post replies. Good luck!

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! This is a good question. I agree with others in what I've heard - hopefully everything should be fine but Dr. Lavelle isn't sure of how next quarter will look like, as we all are. I hope everything works out - I'm sure you would be able to work something out soon if needed. Good luck!

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Great question. I'm not entirely sure, it might be a good idea to reach out to your TA. All that I have heard is that Dr. Lavelle said everyone enrolled/waitlisted in his class gets in. I hope everything works out! Good luck!!

Yashvi Reddy 1H

I haven't heard anything but I would assume they will go with what has been working all quarter, and the final should be held in a similar way to these past 2 midterms! I do know that the final is cumulative whereas the midterms only tested new material. But I have this same question and would love ...

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi!! This is a good question. I agree with what has been said above - personally after talking with a few upperclassmen I realized many people do either/or, and it really depends on your personal workload/priorities, when you are able to get into classes, etc. So go with whatever works best for your...

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Great question. I agree with the previous reply, and I've been following that PDF as well with my class planning. Good luck!

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! I think you could go to TAs for help on this! Also, I remember from Dr. Lavelle's recent email that in final exam review sessions in Week 10, we will go through problems that some students had difficulty with from MT1 and MT2. Dr. Lavelle also mentioned, due to the online format, that only the s...

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Good question, I wanted to ask the same thing. I do know from Dr. Lavelle's recent email that the topics covered in our MT2 are shorter questions, so we should therefore expect shorter and lower point questions. I hope this helps! Good luck.

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Really good question, I was wondering the same thing. I heard that it will be the same, so I am personally going to prioritize a higher demand class in hopes that I will be let off of the waitlist for Chem 14B. I think I will ask my TA for more specific information, though! Good luck with enroll...

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! I took Pre-AP Chemistry my sophomore year and AP Chemistry my junior year of high school, so I feel comfortable with most topics on a general level of understanding, but I've definitely had to brush up on many topics, and even so some material is still new to me. But so far, I feel okay about wh...

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Yes! All peer learning sessions will still happen.

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Great question. Dr. Lavelle just sent out an email that says the following: "Point updates between Sapling Learning and CCLE, and Chemistry Community points, and Midterm 1 points will be on CCLE by Thursday midday." I hope this helps!

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Great question. We need to post at least 5 times every week. When we post more, they do not roll over. So I would suggest doing 5 times a week since you can't make them up later on. I hope this helps!

Yashvi Reddy 1H

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Yashvi Reddy 1H

The above answer covers what I also anticipate will happen. It really depends on what sorts of questions you had, and how they will go about weighting everything since we haven't gotten our grades back. Good luck! We will do wonderfully.

Yashvi Reddy 1H

I agree with above posts! Definitely be prepared to go with different plans as things might change closer to enrollment. Personally, I'd prioritize whichever class is in highest demand. Good luck!

Yashvi Reddy 1H

I love reading these responses! I'm glad we are all finding good ways to relax. Personally, I love reading books and always try to make time for it. I also feel a lot more relaxed after cooking new foods, spending time with my dog, or watching TV. I've found quite a few great shows over the last few...

Yashvi Reddy 1H

I second the above reply! The Chemistry Community Points are due Sunday nights. And thank you to all who clarified the participation point system!

Yashvi Reddy 1H

I am wondering the same thing as some of the above replies. I think what has helped me the most so far in the class were these Audio-Visual Focus Topics, and though I understand why they probably won't be happening in the future, I will definitely miss this resource! I just felt like the format of t...

Yashvi Reddy 1H

I agree with others' replies above. I would definitely ask for the code to be emailed directly as mentioned. If you still aren't able to get access, consider reaching out to Dr. Lavelle and/or your TA; I'm sure they would help you. Good luck! I hope everything works out well.

Yashvi Reddy 1H

I'm not sure either - I was wondering the same thing. However, as others have mentioned, we should all be receiving scores soon, and along with that, I believe we will all be well informed on how to access/interpret our scores. Good luck with your results! Sending you all strength and good energy du...

Yashvi Reddy 1H

Hi! Our MT1 covers Outline 1 plus everything on Outline 2 except the last 8 points. This means that MT1 includes the following point, which I have taken from Outline 2 itself for your convenience: "Understand the relationship between Schrodinger's equation (H ψ = E ψ), wave functions, and orbit...

Yashvi Reddy 1H

I was also wondering the same thing - but I've heard similar to the above replies. We will have enough time to complete the midterm. Also, Dr. Lavelle has confirmed that MT1 is multiple choice. Good luck!!!

Yashvi Reddy 1H

I agree with the post above! In addition, Schrodinger's Wavefunction Equation basically uses the concept that an e-, with wavelike properties and indeterminacy in momentum and position, can be described by a wave function. Wherever ψ^2 is large, the particle has a high probability density; wherever ...

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