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Intro to Orgo Video Series

September 8, 2016 By Leah4sci 18 Comments

Intro to Orgo Video Series by Leah4sciOrganic chemistry professors typically take it for granted that you remember everything you learned in General Chemistry.

However, 99% of students forget over break!

That is, if you even got to this in your gen-chem course.

This video series will give you an in-depth review of the General Chemistry topics that will build a strong Organic Chemistry foundation. Be a part of the 1% who is prepared!

Try the Gen Chem Review for Orgo Quiz after watching to make sure you've mastered these topics!

Subatomic Particles and Atomic Structure in Organic Chemistry Leah4sci Video

Video 1: Subatomic Particles and Atomic Structure

This video is a brief review to future and beginner organic chemistry students. I cover the mass and charge of subatomic particles, and their location within the atomic structure.

Periodic Table and Trends Leah4sci Tutorial Video Organic Chemistry

Video 2: Periodic Table and Trends

This video covers a Periodic Table overview. Understand the layout and grouping of atoms as well as periodic trends!

 

Atomic Orbital and Atomic Shapes Organic Chemistry Tutorial Video Leah4sciVideo 3: Atomic Orbital and Shapes

This video overviews atomic orbitals including their shapes, sub-orbitals, and the number of electrons found in each. The orbitals, related to their placement on the table, are related to electron configurations.

Electron Configuration by periodic table Leah4sci Organic Chemistry

Video 4: Electron Configuration Video 1 of 2 

In this video, I explain how to find electron configuration by looking at the periodic table, and a quick example. In Part 4, video 2 are more complex electron configuration examples.

Electronic Configuration Organic Chemistry shortcut Noble Gas KerneL video Leah4sci

Video 5: Electron Configuration Video 2 of 2

This video has additional examples of how to find the electron configuration of larger atoms and a shortcut version using the Nobel Gas Kernel.

 

Lewis Dot Structure Tutorial Video Organic Chemistry Leah4sci

Video 6: Lewis Dot Diagram & Octet Rule

In this video I will discuss how to draw a Lewis Dot Diagram for Atoms and will explain the Octet Rule

Don't forget to test your knowledge with the Gen Chem Review for Orgo Quiz!

And if you'd like a quick overview of all the important topics, make sure you watch my ‘General Chemistry Review for Organic Chemistry Students' video below.

Now that you understand these General Chemistry concepts, build a strong foundation in with Organic Chemistry Basics –>

<– Back to the Organic Chemistry Syllabus Companion
to see what to study next!

Filed Under: Organic Chemistry Basics Tagged With: orbitals, Organic Chemistry Basics, periodic table

Comments

  1. Lalyne Gabon says

    June 14, 2019 at 5:11 pm

    Thank you so much!!! I’ll be taking medtech course for this incoming school year, and i know for sure that this will help me 100{4de72ea05502f43f582be05109791d04c2e06ba4d55e604218cbe1ea315cd788}, there are also gen chem basics as a warm up for taking the next step: organic chem. Thank you so much again, all the love from the Philippines.

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  2. Tibyan says

    June 7, 2019 at 6:15 pm

    Your website is amazing it really helped me with Organic chemistry class .

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  3. Esraa says

    May 25, 2019 at 12:21 am

    Thanks Leah

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  4. Seraphine says

    November 28, 2018 at 11:49 pm

    Do you have videos on molecular orbitals for conjugated alkenes?

    Reply
  5. Disha Singh says

    October 13, 2018 at 9:31 am

    Yours teaching methodology is quite effective. Could you please clear the problems regarding schrodinger equation.

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  6. Curlvin Appiah says

    July 22, 2018 at 9:32 pm

    i just want to say a huge thank you for helping my through college. your organic chemistry series helped me earn the respect of my organic chemistry professor. Thank you very much. wherever you are, i wish you nothing but the very best in life. I LOVE YOU !

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  7. Mark Ishaya says

    July 8, 2018 at 8:14 pm

    Thank you Leah, is amazing to be here..from Mark Ishaya Nigerian.

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  8. polly bonilla says

    June 29, 2018 at 1:15 pm

    Leah, thanks to you and Dr. Ron B Davis, I got an A in orgo chem 1, and a B in orgo chem 2. I appreciate you very much. Polly B

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  9. Brandi says

    May 16, 2018 at 9:12 am

    I’m taking organic chem for first time in the fall, looking for videos to introduction ochem to me to get head start. Is this list in order the view for what I’m looking for?

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  10. narayani says

    March 31, 2018 at 11:14 pm

    thank you so much for all the organic chem help . You are really great!

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  11. Ayush says

    February 14, 2018 at 10:33 am

    Thank you Leah. Your videos are really helpful

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  12. suneeta says

    August 26, 2017 at 8:53 am

    Thank you.I am getting back t chemistry after 18 long years.I cannot be more thankful. My dream is to master organic chemistry.

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  13. Karen Elston- grannie says

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  14. H Smith says

    January 1, 2017 at 11:07 pm

    I’ve been looking for the proper prep for ORGO. Starting this now. Immensely appreciated.

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  15. nadianajihah says

    December 13, 2016 at 1:09 am

    Thank you Leah . Love from Malaysia

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    • Leah4sci says

      December 29, 2016 at 4:11 pm

      You’re welcome!

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      • Niroj Khadgi says

        September 14, 2017 at 3:41 am

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  16. ruth says

    November 6, 2016 at 1:51 pm

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