Table of contents

1. Intro to General Chemistry3h 48m
2. Atoms & Elements4h 16m
3. Chemical Reactions4h 10m
4. BONUS: Lab Techniques and Procedures1h 38m
5. BONUS: Mathematical Operations and Functions48m
6. Chemical Quantities & Aqueous Reactions3h 53m
7. Gases3h 49m
8. Thermochemistry2h 37m
9. Quantum Mechanics2h 58m
10. Periodic Properties of the Elements3h 9m
11. Bonding & Molecular Structure3h 29m
12. Molecular Shapes & Valence Bond Theory1h 57m
13. Liquids, Solids & Intermolecular Forces2h 23m
14. Solutions3h 1m
15. Chemical Kinetics2h 53m
16. Chemical Equilibrium2h 29m
17. Acid and Base Equilibrium5h 1m
18. Aqueous Equilibrium4h 47m
19. Chemical Thermodynamics1h 50m
20. Electrochemistry2h 42m
21. Nuclear Chemistry2h 36m
22. Organic Chemistry5h 7m
23. Chemistry of the Nonmetals2h 39m
24. Transition Metals and Coordination Compounds3h 16m

1. Intro to General Chemistry

Classification of Matter

General Chemistry

1. Intro to General Chemistry

Classification of Matter

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following substances is classified as an inorganic compound?

C_6H_{12}O_6

C_2H_5OH

CH_4

NaCl

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Understand the difference between organic and inorganic compounds: Organic compounds primarily contain carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen atoms, often with oxygen, nitrogen, or other elements, and are typically associated with living organisms. Inorganic compounds generally do not contain carbon-hydrogen (C-H) bonds and include salts, metals, and minerals.

Examine each given substance's chemical formula to identify the presence of carbon-hydrogen bonds: C_6H_{12}O_6 (glucose) contains carbon and hydrogen bonded together, so it is organic.

Look at C_2H_5OH (ethanol), which also contains carbon-hydrogen bonds and is classified as an organic compound.

Consider CH_4 (methane), which is a simple hydrocarbon with carbon-hydrogen bonds, making it an organic compound as well.

Analyze NaCl (sodium chloride), which is an ionic compound composed of sodium and chloride ions and does not contain carbon; therefore, it is classified as an inorganic compound.