Crash Course on O Level IGCSE Chemistry
By Fahad Hameed Ahmad
Categories: O Level & IGCSE
About Course
Crash Course on O Level IGCSE Chemistry
A Crash Course on O Level IGCSE Chemistry is an intensive, fast-paced educational program designed to cover key concepts, theories, and topics essential for success in the O Level IGCSE Chemistry examination. This crash course aims to condense a significant amount of material into a short timeframe, focusing on high-yield content, crucial formulas, fundamental principles, and practical applications necessary for the exam.
Topics Covered
Typically, crash course on O Level IGCSE Chemistry provide comprehensive overviews of essential chemistry topics, including but not limited to:
- Atomic Structure: Covering atoms, elements, compounds, the periodic table, and chemical bonding.
- Chemical Reactions: Understanding reaction types, stoichiometry, and balancing equations.
- Acids, Bases, and Salts: Exploring pH, neutralization, and their applications.
- Electrochemistry: Including redox reactions, electrolysis, and electrochemical cells.
- Organic Chemistry: Introduction to hydrocarbons, alcohols, carboxylic acids, and their reactions.
- Chemical Energetics: Covering energy changes in chemical reactions, enthalpy, and reaction kinetics.
- Chemical Equilibrium: Understanding reversible reactions, Le Chatelier’s principle, and equilibrium constants.
- Practical Chemistry: Emphasizing experimental techniques, laboratory skills, and data analysis.
The course may employ various teaching methods such as lectures, problem-solving sessions, practical demonstrations, and practice exams to reinforce learning and improve exam-taking strategies. It’s designed to help students grasp the fundamental concepts efficiently and prepare them for the rigorous O Level IGCSE Chemistry examination within a short timeframe.
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What Will You Learn?
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- • confident in working with information and ideas – their own and those of others
- • responsible for themselves, responsive to and respectful of others
- • reflective as learners, developing their ability to learn
- • innovative and equipped for new and future challenges
- • engaged intellectually and socially, ready to make a difference.
Course Content
Experimental Chemistry
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41:10
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Experimental Chemistry Past Paper Questions
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Identification of gases
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The particulate nature of matter
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Lecture 1 Kinetic particle Theory, States of Matter and Changes of State
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States of Matter
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04:23
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02:02
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04:31
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03:13
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01:44
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States of Matter – Electrolysis – Past Papers Solution
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Past Paper Practice – Kinetic Theory of Particles
39:55
Atomic Structure
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26:47
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29:23
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33:07
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28:33
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Atomic Structure for O’Levels/iGCSE : part 5 : Ionic Compounds & Difficult Dot and Cross Diagrams
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Atomic Structure for O’Levels/iGCSE : part 6 : Properties of Ionic Compounds
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Atomic Structure for O’Levels/iGCSE : part 7 : Covalent Compounds and Dot and Cross Diagrams
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Atomic Structure for O’Levels/iGCSE : part 8 : Covalent Compounds & Difficult Dot and Cross Diagrams
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Atomic Structure for O’Levels/iGCSE : part 9 : Covalent Compounds and their Properties
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Atomic Structure for O’Levels/iGCSE : part 10 : Giant Covalent Structures and their Properties
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Atomic Structure for O’Levels/iGCSE : part 11 : Metals and Alloys
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Atomic Structure – Ions – Electronic Configuration
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Formula and Equations
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Ionic Compounds
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Relative Atomic Mass
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Mole Calculation
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Atomic Structure Past Paper Practice
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Ionic bonding
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44:02
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Ionic Bonding – Gain and Loss of Electrons
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Solubility of Ionic Compounds
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Ionic Bonding
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Properties of Ionic Compounds
32:51
Covalent bonding
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35:23
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Covalent Bonding Part 2
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Covalent Bonding, Dot and Cross, Structural Formula
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Dot and Cross Diagram for Carbon + Florine
04:26
Metallic bonding
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42:26
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Metals – Metallic Bond – Properties of Metals
32:25
Formulae, stoichiometry and the mole concept
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27:04
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18:01
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14:48
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Moles and Stoichiometry
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Moles and Stoichiometry
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Moles and Stoichiometry
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Molar Mass Calculation
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Volume Calculation
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Mole and Gas Volume
42:07
Electrolysis
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31:35
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30:17
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41:23
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35:52
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Complex ions, Enthalpy Change, Electrolysis
43:23
Energy from chemicals
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29:12
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Part 2 : Calculating Enthalpy Change and Energy Profile
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Energy from Chemicals
36:53
Chemical reactions
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32:57
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48:10
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12:20
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05:20
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​ Introduction to Redox Reactions : Part 3 : Oxidation States and Electronegativities
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​ Introduction to Redox Reactions : Part 4 : Rules for Finding Oxidation States
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​ Introduction to Redox Reactions : Part 5 : Finding Unknown Oxidation States
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​ Introduction to Redox Reactions : Part 6 : Finding Reductant/Oxidant
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​ Introduction to Redox Reactions : Part 7 : Finding Reductant/Oxidant
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​ Introduction to Redox Reactions : Part 8 : Finding Reductant/Oxidant
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​ Introduction to Redox Reactions : Part 9 : Balancing Redox Reactions
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​ Introduction to Redox Reactions : Part 10 : Balancing Redox Reactions
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Introduction to Redox Reactions : Part 11 : Balancing Redox Reactions (Disproportionation Questions)
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​ Introduction to Redox Reactions : Part 10 : Balancing Redox Reactions
11:23
Reversible reaction
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23:36
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05:21
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20:47
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Reversible Reactions 5 : Le Chatelier Principle and Concentration
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Reversible Reactions 6 : Le Chatelier Principle and Catalyst
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Reversible Reactions 7 : Le Chatelier’s Principle and Rate of Reaction
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Reversible Reactions 8 : Le Chatelier’s Examples
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Reversible Reactions 9 : Haber Process
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Reversible Reactions 10 : Haber Process and Le Chatelier’s Principle
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Reversible Reactions 11 : Contact Process
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Reversible Reactions 12 : Contact Process and Le Chatelier’s Principle
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The chemistry and uses of acids, bases and salts
Learning Outcomes
1. Understanding Acids and Bases:
Define and identify acids and bases based on their properties and behavior in solutions.
Understand the concept of pH and its significance in determining the acidity or alkalinity of a substance.
Differentiate between strong and weak acids and bases.
2. Properties of Acids and Bases:
Describe the physical properties of acids and bases, including their taste, effect on indicators (litmus paper), and pH values.
Recognize the common acids (e.g., hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid) and bases (e.g., sodium hydroxide, calcium hydroxide).
3. Reactions Involving Acids and Bases:
Understand the neutralization reaction between acids and bases to form salts and water.
Write balanced chemical equations for reactions involving acids and bases.
Predict the products of reactions involving acids and bases with metals, metal oxides, and carbonates.
4. Formation and Identification of Salts:
Define salts and describe their formation through various types of reactions (acid-base, acid-metal, acid-carbonate).
Identify common salts and their uses in everyday life.
5. Practical Skills:
Conduct experiments to test the properties of acids and bases using indicators and pH measurements.
Carry out simple neutralization reactions and understand the procedure for preparing salts in the laboratory.
Demonstrate safe handling and proper disposal of acids, bases, and salts during experiments.
6. Real-World Applications:
Relate the concepts of acids, bases, and salts to real-world contexts and their importance in industry and daily life.
Understand the environmental impact of acids and bases, including the effects of acid rain.
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Crash Course on Acids Bases Salts
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Equations and Formulas | Introduction to Acids and Bases and their Formulas 5*
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Polyatomic Ions and Criss-Cross Method and Formulas 5*
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Acids and Bases
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15:45
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10:11
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07:48
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Acids, Bases & Salts for O’Levels : Part 5 : Reactions : Acid + Carbonate, Base + Ammonium Salt
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Acids, Bases & Salts for O’Levels : Part 6 : Solubility of Salts
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Acids, Bases & Salts for O’Levels : Part 7 : Solubility table of Salts
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Introduction to Acids and Bases and Formulas
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Making Acids, Bases Equations and Formulas
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Acids and Bases and Equations
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The Periodic Table
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17:24
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Alloys, The Periodic Table
39:37
Transition Elements
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32:18
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37:03
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Live Class – Transition Metals Part 3 – Complex Ions, Ligands and Colors
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Live Class – Transition Metals Part 4 – Ligand Exchange, Copper and Cobalt ions
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Live Class – Transition Metals Part 5 – Why are Transition Metals Colored
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Class 1 – M2/E5 BMI – Transition Metals Introduction, D subshell, Densities
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Class 2 – M2/E5 – Transition Metals, Good Catalyst
35:22
Metals
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08:04
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08:21
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00:00
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12:11
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Metals for O’Levels : Part 5 : Reactivity Series
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02:29
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Metals for O’Levels : Part 7 : Reactivity Series & Reactions with Acids
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Metals for O’Levels : Part 8 : Reactions with Water
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Metals for O’Levels : Part 9 : Displacement Reactions and the Reactivity Series
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Metals for O’Levels : Part 10 : Extraction of Metals
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Metals for O’Levels : Part 11 : Extraction of Iron by Reduction
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Metals for O’Levels : Part 12 : Extraction of Aluminium by Electrolysis
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Live Class – O-level, IGCSE, GCSE Chemistry – Metals
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Live Class – O’level/IGCSE/GCSE Chemistry – Metals
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Live Class – O’level/IGCSE/GCSE Chemistry – Extraction of Metals
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Live Class – O’level/IGCSE/GCSE Chemistry – Metals Part 1
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Live Class – O’level/IGCSE/GCSE Chemistry – Metals Part 2
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Live Class – O Levels GCE, iGCSE – Metals and Alloys
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Live Class – O Level iGCSE, GCE, GCSE – Past Paper Questions related to Metals & the Reactivity
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Live Class of iGCSE – Metals, Reactivity Series and Displacement Reactions
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Live Class – iGCSE, GCE, GCSE – Extraction of Iron, Extraction of Zinc (18th August 2020)
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Live Class – iGCSE, GCE, GCSE Mega Lecture – Extraction of Iron
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Live Class for O Levels (GCE, iGCSE) – Rusting of Iron and Sacrificial Protection
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2 – 5070_w18_qp_21 : Redox Equation, Ionic Equation, Electroplating, Rusting of Iron
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Metals for O’Levels : Part 12 : Extraction of Aluminium by Electrolysis
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Atmosphere and environment
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34:57
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08:13
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29 – 0620_s17_qp_22 : Air and Water
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32 – 0620_s17_qp_22 : Air and Water, Pollution
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15 – 5070_w14_qp_11 : Photosynthesis, Air & Water
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28 – 5070_w14_qp_11 : Air and Water
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27 – 5070_w14_qp_11 : Desalination, Reverse Osmosis, Air and Water
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Organic chemistry
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09:37
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17:56
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17:38
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12:56
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11:55
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04:58
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06:47
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08:37
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07:43
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09:20
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Organic Chemistry for O’Levels : Part 6 : Introduction to Polyamides
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Organic Chemistry for O’Levels : Part 8 : Polyamides (Proteins)
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Organic Chemistry for O’Levels : Part 9 : Hydrolysis of Polyamides
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Organic Chemistry for O’Levels : Part 7 : Drawing Polyamide Repeat Units
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Organic Chemistry for O’Levels : Fats, Oils and Saponification
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Organic Chemistry for A’Levels : Iodoform Test
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Organic Nomenclature Part 1 : Naming simple Alkanes & Alkenes
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Organic Chemistry for O’Levels : Alcohols and their Reactions : Part 1
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Organic Chemistry for O’Levels : Alcohols and their Reactions : Part 2
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Atomic Structure for AS : Part 1 : Ionization Energies Introduction
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Organic Chemistry for O’Levels : Alkenes and their Reactions : Part 1
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Organic Chemistry for O’Levels : Alkenes and their Reactions : Part 2
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Organic Chemistry for O’Levels : Alkenes and their Reactions : Part 3
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Organic Chemistry for O’Levels : Alkenes and their Reactions : Part 4
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Organic Chemistry for O’Levels : Alkenes and their Reactions : Part 5
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Organic Chemistry for O’Levels : Alkenes and their Reactions : Part 6
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Organic Chemistry for O’Levels : Alkanes and their Reactions : Part 2
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Organic Chemistry for O’Levels : Alkanes and their Reactions : Part 1
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Organic Chemistry for O’Levels : Physical Properties of Homologous Series : Part 1
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Organic Chemistry for O’Levels : Physical Properties of Homologous Series : Part 2
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Organic Chemistry for O’Levels : Physical Properties of Homologous Series : Part 3
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Organic Chemistry for O’Levels : ESTERS : Part 3 : Nomenclature
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Organic Chemistry for O’Levels : ESTERS : Part 1
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Organic Chemistry for O’Levels : ESTERS : Part 2
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Organic Chemistry for O’Levels : Carboxylic Acids Reactions : Part 1
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Organic Chemistry for O’Levels : Carboxylic Acids Reactions : Part 2
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Organic Chemistry for O’Levels : Carboxylic Acids Reactions : Part 3
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Organic Chemistry for O’Levels : Carboxylic Acids Reactions : Part 4
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Organic Chemistry for O’Levels : Carboxyilic Acids Reactions : Part 5
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Alkanes
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Live Class – AS Mega lecture – Halagenoalkanes Past Papers
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Live Class – AS Mega Lecture – CFCs and Halagenoalkanes Past Papers
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Live Class – AS Mega Lecture – Halogenoalkanes Introduction, Nucleophiles 17-9-2020
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Alkenes
Alcohols
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31:07
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Live Class – O levels GCE BPC – Oxidation of Alcohols
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Comparing Organic Acids : Alcohols, Phenols & Carboxylic Acids
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Carboxylic acids
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Live Class – O-level, IGCSE, GCSE Chemistry – Strength of Cabroxylic Acids
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Why do Carboxylic Acids Ionize in Aqueous State
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Comparing Stregnth of Sulfonic Acid with Carboxylic Acid
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