Hidden Hydrogens, Hidden Lone Pairs, Hidden Counterions
Time is precious. Drawing the full structures of chemical formulae out is a gigantic pain. From a distance, maybe an extra 10-20 seconds here or
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Feb 18, 2010: Wasn’t sure what I was going to do with my career. I wanted to teach, but after two years of failed academic
Read morePutting Diels-Alder Products in Perspective
One of the things I like about teaching is that it helps me realize some of the things I take for granted that newcomers find
Read moreThe Marriage May Be Bad, But the Divorce Still Costs Money
Common misconception: energy is released through the breaking of bonds. Not correct. Energy is released through the FORMATION of chemical bonds. Formation of a new
Read moreCommon Mistakes in Organic Chemistry: Pentavalent Carbon
So what are some of the most common mistakes we can make in organic chemistry? Given the relatively qualitative nature of sophomore organic chemistry, it
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