Organic molecules can become complicated very quickly. Skeletal structures give you a simple way to quickly represent these organic structures. Once you’ve watched the tutorial video below, make sure to work through my Skeletal Structures Practice Quiz to practice going from condensed formula to line structures and back again. This video will teach you how […]
Sample Organic Chemistry Preview Calendar
Organic Chemistry is one of the more difficult undergrad courses you’ll face. Notorious for it’s low class averages and high withdrawal rates, this course can impact your GPA negatively if you are not prepared. With your Orgo 1 or 2 course just around the corner, don’t risk starting the semester unprepared. Don’t put yourself in a […]
Resonance Practice Problems for Organic Chemistry
Think you know Resonance structures? Test your knowledge with my Resonance Structures Practice Quiz! Practice is ESSENTIAL to mastering Organic Chemistry. You have to be able to apply the skills you are learning. First, complete the Resonance Structures Practice Quiz, and then watch this video where I go over the first three question solutions and explanations step-by-step! (Watch […]
Recommended Organic Chemistry Books
Organic Chemistry is a subject mastered through studying and practice, practice, practice. But how do you know what to practice? Homework problems assigned by your professor Do additional homework problems not assigned. If you look through the back of your textbook you will realize that many of the practice problems are VERY SIMILAR. Therefore, if […]
Periodic Table Printable
Chemistry and Organic Chemistry Reference Table Print this periodic table and store it your book/notes to keep as a handy and colorful reference. My graphic artist went all out to help your course be just a little less boring! Enjoy! PDF: Click on the Periodic table below to open as a PDF; then hit Print in […]
Why Organic Chemistry is So Darn Difficult
If you ask any student who has completed their science, chemistry, or pre-med requirements which course they found to be the most difficult, the answer will be almost unanimously: organic chemistry. Why Is Organic Chemistry So Darn Difficult? Organic chemistry is the most dreaded of all science classes. It has the highest failure rate, lowest […]
