derivation

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is it important to know how to derive all of these different equations?

[Matthew ILG 1L]

Having the equation sheet on the tests and quizzes, I would think that it is not too important to know how to derive the equations. There are many equations that are extremely complicated and time consuming to prove as well. I think that if Dr. Lavelle has proved the equation on the board during a lecture, then it would be good to try and learn to prove yourself as well.

[HannahBui 2K]

I think it's good to know how to derive the equations discussed in lecture, just to be on the safe side incase they come up on an exam!

[Julianna Laurentano 4G]

I don't think we would be given problems where we have to derive the equations (especially since we are given a formula sheet for exams), but knowing the general basis of the derivation is definitely helpful in understanding the main concepts behind the equation. I would know how each variable relates to each other and why each variable is present in the question in case if we ever get asked any conceptual equations!

[Nathan Rothschild_2D]

Do we know where he gets his equation sheets so we can know what equations will be given on the test? Such as prefixes, percent yield, etc.

[Ashley Fang 2G]

Yupp, his constants and equations sheet can be found on his website or here

https://lavelle.chem.ucla.edu/wp-conten ... ations.pdf