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Electron Configuration Tutorial Part 1

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Electron Configuration by periodic table Leah Fisch Orgo VideoIntro to Orgo Series: Video 4
This tutorial video is designed to help new and incoming organic chemistry students build a solid foundation for organic chemistry
Topics discussed in this video include an explanation of electron configuration, how to find the configuration by looking at the table, and a quick example.

Video 5 (Electron Configuration Part 2) will look at more complex electron configuration examples.


(Watch on YouTube: Configuration. Click cc on the bottom right for video transcription.)

<– Watch Previous Video: Atomic Orbital and Shapes
–> Watch Next Video: Electron Configuration Part 2

This is Video 4 in the Intro to Orgo Video Series. Click HERE for the entire series.

Want to test your understanding? Try the Gen Chem Review for Orgo Quiz after watching the series!

Atomic Orbitals and Orbital Shapes Video

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Atomic Orbitals and Atomic Shapes Orgo Video Leah FischIntro to Orgo Series: Video 3
This tutorial video is designed to help new and incoming organic chemistry students build a solid foundation for organic chemistry
Topics discussed include an overview of the atomic orbitals including their shapes, sub-orbitals, and the number of electrons found in each. The orbitals are also related to their placement on the table leading into the topic of electron configurations.


(Watch on YouTube: Orbital & Shapes. Click cc on the bottom right for video transcription.)

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<– Watch Previous Video: Periodic Table Trends
–> Watch Next Video: Electron Configuration Tutorial Part 1

This is Video 3 in the Intro to Orgo Video Series. Click HERE for the entire series.

Want to test your understanding? Try the Gen Chem Review for Orgo Quiz after watching the series!

Periodic Table and Atomic Trends Video

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Periodic Table and Trends Leah Fisch Orgo VideoIntro 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.)

<– Watch Previous Video: Subatomic Particles and Atomic Structure
–> Watch Next Video: Atomic Orbital and Shapes

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!

Subatomic Particles and Atomic Structure Video

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Subatomic Particles Atomic Structure in Orgo Video Leah FischIntro to Orgo Series: Video 1
Understanding large-scale organic chemistry reactions is based on the simple principles of organic structure. While you will not be tested directly on this topic in your organic chemistry course, it is vital that you have an understanding of the subatomic particles and their properties

This tutorial video will provide you with a brief review of the 3 main subatomic particles including protons, neutrons and electrons. You will also learn about their location within the atom as well as mass and charge of each.

Test your knowledge of this topic after watching by taking the free quiz linked below this video


(Watch on YouTube: Atomic Structure. Click cc on bottom right for video transcription.)

–> Watch Next Video: Periodic Table Trends

This is Video 1 in the Intro to Orgo Video Series. Click HERE for the entire series.

Want to test your understanding? Try the Gen Chem Review for Orgo Quiz after watching the series!

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