Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution reactions are one of the more fun topics that you will study in Organic Chemistry. But perhaps you find it tricky due to the sheer volume of information that makes up the big picture. And so, in addition to my EAS Tutorial Video Series I’ve put together a thorough EAS cheat sheet. […]
Carboxylic Acid Derivative Study Guide Cheat Sheet
With organic chemistry finals just around the corner, you are likely reaching a breaking point with regards to the sheer volume of reactions and reagents you are required to master. And while my primary suggestion will be to ‘learn, study, and understand’ the reactions, you may find yourself overwhelmed trying to organize your notes and […]
SN1 SN2 E1 E2 Organic Chemistry Study Guide Cheat Sheet
Substitution and Elimination reactions are potentially the most difficult topic at the Organic Chemistry 1 Level. Unlike other reactions which follow similar patterns, with the SN1/SN2/E1/E2 reactions you are faced with different circumstances for similar molecules and asked to choose a reaction pathway. The average cheat sheet gives you a ‘memorize without logic’ roadmap, which […]
Orgo Oxidation Reduction Reactions Study Guide Cheat Sheet
Oxidation and reduction reactions in organic chemistry can get very confusing very quickly due to the sheer volume of reaction types and chemical reagents involved. To help you keep track of these reactions and reagents I’ve put together the Oxidation/Reduction Study Guide Cheat Sheet Below. This guide is the result of hours of work, so […]
Organic Chemistry Acid Base Cheat Sheet Study Guide
Acids and bases do not require much math at the organic chemistry level. Instead you will be required to understand what makes a strong acid or weak conjugate base. Your goal is to understand the nature of acidity and basicity so that you can comfortably rank the strong and weak molecules based on structure and […]
How to Use Your Organic Chemistry Model Kit
An organic chemistry model kit will be a huge help to understanding this difficult 3-dimensional topic. But where do you draw the line between effective study aid and tedious annoying time-wasting-on-exam crutch? In this video I’ll walk you through how to use your organic chemistry model kit. From the unboxing of my go-to Molecular Visions Model […]
Top 5 Must-Have Resources For Surviving Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry is confusing enough on its own, so I’d like to clear up the confusion on the ‘must have’ resources for the course! 1- Review Books and Practice Problems They say practice makes perfect, and this couldn’t be more true for organic chemistry. I recommend these books (click for my referral link to amazon) for […]
Organic Chemistry Study Schedule
Organic Chemistry is hard enough on its own, don’t let it take over your schedule too! Learn how to create a balanced study schedule that focuses enough on organic chemistry so that you can ace it, but ALSO gives you time for everything else! In this video see how to balance studying for orgo, other classes, work, family, personal time, and […]
