Functional Groups Simplified – 2 Categories
How to Understand Organic Functional Groups Organic functional groups are central to every reaction. The Functional Groups Simplified video below shows you how to determine what each group will do …
Simple “Trick” to help you study OChem
Here is a simple trick to help you study organic chemistry If you have a few reactions or concepts from your organic chemistry class that do not seem to stick …
The Number of Bonds – Periodic Table Tips
Use The Periodic Table to Your Advantage Most, if not all, chemistry classrooms have a periodic table on the wall. If it is there, you should use it to your …
Teaching Organic Chemistry – Why I love it!
Teaching Organic Chemistry I wanted to create a post that would let you all know why I enjoy teaching organic chemistry. Organic chemistry is one of those things that just …
Guide to Solving NMR Questions
How to solve any NMR question Solving NMR questions is easier than you think. All you need is a step-by-step process to help guide you through each question. And here …
Simplifying Stereochemistry – Part 2
Determining R and S for Organic MOLECULES Let’s talk a bit more about stereochemistry. When we need to determine R/S, we know that the lowest priority group needs to be …
Simplifying Stereochemistry – Part 1
Step-by-Step guide to help with stereochemistry Stereochemistry can be a difficult concept to grasp, especially if you are not good at visualizing 3D structures. I would recommend using a model …
Simplify Organic Chemistry – Use what you “see”
Let’s see what we can do to simplify organic Chemistry Organic chemistry is jammed packed with things to remember. Nucleophillic who and ketone did what?? I am always looking for …