Intro to Orgo Series: Video 2
The reactivity of different atoms in organic chemistry reactions can be compared and derived by understanding the periodic table and being familiar with its trends.
This video gives you a brief overview of the table with a heavy focus on trends required in organic chemistry including size and electronegativity.
(Watch on YouTube: Periodic Trends. Click cc on the bottom right for video transcription.)
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This is Video 2 in the Intro to Orgo Video Series. Click HERE to watch the entire series.
Want to test your understanding? Try the Gen Chem Review for Orgo Quiz after watching the series!
Veena says
Why does electronegativity increase to the left and up?
Hetal says
OMG!!!!! you are really really really good with explaining what organic chemistry is!!!!!!
Brooke says
Leah! You rock! You are a gifted science communicator.
Leah4sci says
Thanks Brooke
abcd says
Is n not principal?
Leah4sci says
It is, I don’t understand your question