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Author: Matthew Macariou

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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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Download mentioned in the episode.In this episodeThe basic atomic modelWhy we need to include basic quantum theoryEffect of Quantum Theory on atomic structure modelEffect of Quantum Theory on periodic tableBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netJoin the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.
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/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netJoin the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.
In this episode:What is optical isomerismEnantiomersChiral carbon and chiralityAsymmetric carbonOptical Activity and plane-polarized lightBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netJoin the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.
In this episode:What are curly arrows showingWhy we use a curved arrowMaking a new bondBreaking a bondA special case with two arrowsBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netJoin the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.
In this episode:Definition of MechanismHow a mechanism tells more than an equation or a simple diagramDefinition of electrophile with examplesDefinition of nucleophile with examplesBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netJoin the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.
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 kBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netJoin the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.
In This episode:The rate equationThe rate constantHow to determine units for the rate equationOrder of reactionCheck out the Chemistry Made Simple academyBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer 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 academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netJoin the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.
In this episode:Definition of rate of reactionHow to plot reaction dataHow to find the rate of reactionBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netJoin the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.
In this episodeIntroduction to Gibbs Free EnergyThe Gibbs Free Energy equationTake care with the units!How to do the calculationHow to Calculate the temperature that a reaction may occur atBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netJoin the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.
In this episode:Definition of entropyImportance of entropyDefinitions of feasible, spontaneous, possibleUnits of entropyThe symbol for entropy and entropy changeHow to calculate entropy changeCheck out the Chemistry Made Simple academyBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer 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 academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netJoin the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.
In this episode, I talk about why I started the podcast, and about the rigid learning expectations of education settings.Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netJoin the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.
In this episode:definition of a Born-Haber cyclehow to construct a Born-Haber cycle (with example)Calculating the lattice enthalpy of formationBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netJoin the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.
In this episode:Definition of Mean Bond EnthalpyHow the mean bond r]enthalpy is calculatedExamples of enthalpy that are specific, not meanBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netJoin the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.
In this episode:Definition of Standard Enthalpy of SolutionThe chemical process that is measured by the enthalpy of solutionBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netJoin the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.
In this episode:Definition of Standard Enthalpy of HydrationThe chemical process that is measured by the enthalpy of hydrationExamplesCalculating enthalpies of hydrationBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netJoin the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.
In this episode:Definition of Lattice Enthalpy of Formation ΔHLThe chemical process described by lattice enthalpy of formationDefinition of Lattice Enthalpy of DissociationExothermic / EndothermicCalculating lattice enthalpiesBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netJoin the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.
In this episode:Definition of electron affinityThe chemical process described by electron affinityFirst and subsequent electron affinitiesUse of electron affinityBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netJoin the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.
In this episode:Definition of First Ionization Energy Second and subsequent ionization energiesConfusion about second ionization energyUse of Ionization energyBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netJoin the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.
In this episode:Definition of Standard Enthalpy of Atomization Standard ConditionsUse of Standard Enthalpy of atomizationBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netJoin the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.
In this episode:Definition of Standard Enthalpy of CombustionStandard ConditionsComplete combustionUse of Standard Enthalpy of combustionRecommended listening: How to use the Enthalpy of CombustionBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netJoin the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.
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