i’m a nerd.
you know how some people enjoy sudoku or crosswords or running? or going to parties? i feel that way about solving chemistry problems.
if i were a superhero i would dedicate my life to helping college chemistry students defeat their evil ego-driven professors — you know, the ones who make their students feel overwhelmed with complicated vocabulary and graduate-level theory, and then crush their souls when they ask questions? i like questions. i like helping people.
hey, maybe i AM a superhero.
Courses
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430 min4-part Chemistry course18 CQ
In organic chemistry, it's important to be familiar with the Claisen rearrangement. In this course, learn what molecules qualify for the reaction and review the steps of the rearrangement mechanism.
with ChemChickIn organic chemistry, it's important to be familiar with the Claisen rearrangement. In this course, learn what molecules qualify for the reaction and review the steps of the rearrangement mechanism.
Other Lessons by ChemChick
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11 minChemistry lesson6 CQ
In this lesson, Janci the ChemChick explains the steps of enol and enolate formation, as well as which ketones and aldehydes qualify for enolization.
with ChemChickIn this lesson, Janci the ChemChick explains the steps of enol and enolate formation, as well as which ketones and aldehydes qualify for enolization.
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19 minChemistry lesson10 CQ
The aldol reaction is a key chemistry topic. In this lesson, learn the steps of the aldol addition mechanism in both acidic and basic conditions.
with ChemChickThe aldol reaction is a key chemistry topic. In this lesson, learn the steps of the aldol addition mechanism in both acidic and basic conditions.
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10 minChemistry lesson6 CQ
The ChemChick walks through the steps of aldol reaction product prediction in this lesson, and explains when prediction alone should—and should not—be used!
with ChemChickThe ChemChick walks through the steps of aldol reaction product prediction in this lesson, and explains when prediction alone should—and should not—be used!
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12 minChemistry lesson7 CQ
Learn about aldol condensation, which occurs at warm temperatures and with conjugated systems, how to predict product, and the full mechanism in acid and base.
with ChemChickLearn about aldol condensation, which occurs at warm temperatures and with conjugated systems, how to predict product, and the full mechanism in acid and base.
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5 minChemistry lesson3 CQ
The ChemChick explains how to identify and predict products for crossed aldol reactions in this lesson, providing helpful examples to help you practice.
with ChemChickThe ChemChick explains how to identify and predict products for crossed aldol reactions in this lesson, providing helpful examples to help you practice.
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8 minChemistry lesson5 CQ
In this lesson, learn how to identify and predict product for intramolecular aldol reactions to prepare for your next organic chemistry lecture or test!
with ChemChickIn this lesson, learn how to identify and predict product for intramolecular aldol reactions to prepare for your next organic chemistry lecture or test!
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18 minChemistry lesson10 CQ
In this lesson, follow along with the ChemChick to learn the steps for retrosynthesis of addition, condensation, intramolecular, and crossed aldol reactions.
with ChemChickIn this lesson, follow along with the ChemChick to learn the steps for retrosynthesis of addition, condensation, intramolecular, and crossed aldol reactions.