Chemistry Made Simple

Matthew Macariou
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Chemistry Made Simple

Helping you understand chemistry topics from A-Level and Advanced Higher. Get more guidance, deeper resources and a helpful community at ChemistryMadeSimple.net If you want to demystify chemistry, yearn for a simpler explanation and want to hear all the tips that will help you at exam time you're at the right place. I'm a chemistry tutor who is used to explaining chemistry in simpler terms, and I love to use an analogy to help with the understanding. Each episode tackles a topic, explaining it as simply as possible - well it is chemistry! The end-of-episode summary will make sure you have useful takeaways to help you on your way.

  1. 15 JAN

    What Changes With the Atomic Model When We Introduce Basic Quantum Mechanics?

    Download mentioned in the episode. In this episode The basic atomic modelWhy we need to include basic quantum theoryEffect of Quantum Theory on atomic structure modelEffect of Quantum Theory on periodic table Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Prefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam. Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy  Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.net Join the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.

    6 min

  2. 1 JAN

    Experiment Using a Polarimeter to Measure Optical Activity - Including a Novel Analogy

    In this episode, I describe the basic requirements of a polarimeter being used to measure optical activity of a chemical sample and the process of the experiment. I also introduce a simple yet novel analogy that will help you remember the experimental details. Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Prefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam. Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy  Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.net Join the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.

    6 min

  3. 28/12/2023

    What are Optical Isomerism, Chirality, Enantiomers and Plane-Polarized Light

    In this episode: What is optical isomerismEnantiomersChiral carbon and chiralityAsymmetric carbonOptical Activity and plane-polarized light Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Prefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam. Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy  Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.net Join the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.

    7 min

  4. 20/11/2023

    How to Use and Understand 'Curly Arrows' in Reaction Mechanisms

    In this episode: What are curly arrows showingWhy we use a curved arrowMaking a new bondBreaking a bondA special case with two arrows Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Prefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam. Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy  Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.net Join the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.

    5 min

  5. 13/11/2023

    What are Reaction Mechanisms, Electrophiles and Nucleophiles

    In this episode: Definition of MechanismHow a mechanism tells more than an equation or a simple diagramDefinition of electrophile with examplesDefinition of nucleophile with examples Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Prefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam. Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy  Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.net Join the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.

    5 min

  6. 07/11/2023

    Determining the Rate Equation for a Chemical Reaction

    In this episode: Two ways to determine the order of reaction for reactantsHow to calculate the rate constant kHow to find the effect of changing temperature on the rate constant k Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Prefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam. Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy  Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.net Join the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.

    9 min

  7. 23/10/2023

    What is the Rate Constant, and How to Use it.

    In This episode: The rate equationThe rate constantHow to determine units for the rate equationOrder of reaction Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Prefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam. Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy  Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.net Join the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.

    8 min

  8. 16/10/2023

    What is the rate of reaction, and how can you find it experimentally?

    In this episode: Definition of rate of reactionHow to plot reaction dataHow to find the rate of reaction Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Prefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam. Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy  Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.net Join the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.

    6 min
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Helping you understand chemistry topics from A-Level and Advanced Higher. Get more guidance, deeper resources and a helpful community at ChemistryMadeSimple.net If you want to demystify chemistry, yearn for a simpler explanation and want to hear all the tips that will help you at exam time you're at the right place. I'm a chemistry tutor who is used to explaining chemistry in simpler terms, and I love to use an analogy to help with the understanding. Each episode tackles a topic, explaining it as simply as possible - well it is chemistry! The end-of-episode summary will make sure you have useful takeaways to help you on your way.

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  • Creator
    Matthew Macariou
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    82
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 Matthew Macariou
  • Show Website
    Chemistry Made Simple

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