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1. Intro to General Chemistry(0)

Classification of Matter
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Physical & Chemical Changes
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Chemical Properties
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Physical Properties
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Intensive vs. Extensive Properties
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Temperature
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Scientific Notation
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SI Units
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Metric Prefixes
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Significant Figures
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Significant Figures: Precision in Measurements
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Significant Figures: In Calculations
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Conversion Factors
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Dimensional Analysis
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Density
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Density of Geometric Objects
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Density of Non-Geometric Objects
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2. Atoms & Elements(0)

The Atom
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Subatomic Particles
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Isotopes
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Ions
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Atomic Mass
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Periodic Table: Classifications
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Periodic Table: Group Names
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Periodic Table: Representative Elements & Transition Metals
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Periodic Table: Element Symbols
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Periodic Table: Elemental Forms
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Periodic Table: Phases
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Periodic Table: Charges
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Calculating Molar Mass
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Mole Concept
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Law of Conservation of Mass
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Law of Definite Proportions
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Atomic Theory
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Law of Multiple Proportions
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Millikan Oil Drop Experiment
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Rutherford Gold Foil Experiment
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3. Chemical Reactions(0)

Empirical Formula
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Molecular Formula
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Combustion Analysis
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Combustion Apparatus
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Polyatomic Ions
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Naming Ionic Compounds
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Writing Ionic Compounds
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Naming Ionic Hydrates
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Naming Acids
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Naming Molecular Compounds
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Balancing Chemical Equations
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Stoichiometry
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Limiting Reagent
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Percent Yield
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Mass Percent
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Functional Groups in Chemistry
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4. BONUS: Lab Techniques and Procedures(0)

Laboratory Materials
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Experimental Error
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Distillation & Floatation
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Chromatography
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Filtration and Evaporation
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Extraction
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Test for Ions and Gases
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5. BONUS: Mathematical Operations and Functions(0)

Multiplication and Division Operations
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Addition and Subtraction Operations
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Power and Root Functions -
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Logarithmic Functions
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The Quadratic Formula
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6. Chemical Quantities & Aqueous Reactions(0)

Solutions
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Molarity
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Osmolarity
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Dilutions
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Solubility Rules
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Electrolytes
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Molecular Equations
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Gas Evolution Equations
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Solution Stoichiometry
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Complete Ionic Equations
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Calculate Oxidation Numbers
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Redox Reactions
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Balancing Redox Reactions: Acidic Solutions
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Balancing Redox Reactions: Basic Solutions
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Activity Series
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7. Gases(0)

Pressure Units
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The Ideal Gas Law
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The Ideal Gas Law Derivations
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The Ideal Gas Law Applications
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Chemistry Gas Laws
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Chemistry Gas Laws: Combined Gas Law
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Mole Fraction of Gases
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Partial Pressure
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The Ideal Gas Law: Molar Mass
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The Ideal Gas Law: Density
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Gas Stoichiometry
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Standard Temperature and Pressure
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Effusion
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Root Mean Square Speed
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Kinetic Energy of Gases
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Maxwell-Boltzmann Distribution
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Velocity Distributions
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Kinetic Molecular Theory
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Van der Waals Equation
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8. Thermochemistry(0)

Nature of Energy
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Kinetic & Potential Energy
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First Law of Thermodynamics
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Internal Energy
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Endothermic & Exothermic Reactions
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Heat Capacity
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Constant-Pressure Calorimetry
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Constant-Volume Calorimetry
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Thermal Equilibrium
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Thermochemical Equations
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Formation Equations
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Enthalpy of Formation
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Hess's Law
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9. Quantum Mechanics(0)

Wavelength and Frequency
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Speed of Light
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The Energy of Light
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Electromagnetic Spectrum
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Photoelectric Effect
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De Broglie Wavelength
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Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle
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Bohr Model
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Emission Spectrum
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Bohr Equation
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Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
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Quantum Numbers: Principal Quantum Number
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Quantum Numbers: Angular Momentum Quantum Number
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Quantum Numbers: Magnetic Quantum Number
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Quantum Numbers: Spin Quantum Number
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Quantum Numbers: Number of Electrons
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Quantum Numbers: Nodes
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10. Periodic Properties of the Elements(0)

The Electron Configuration
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The Electron Configuration: Condensed
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The Electron Configurations: Exceptions
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The Electron Configuration: Ions
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Paramagnetism and Diamagnetism
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The Electron Configuration: Quantum Numbers
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Valence Electrons of Elements
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Periodic Trend: Metallic Character
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Periodic Trend: Atomic Radius
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Periodic Trend: Ionic Radius
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Periodic Trend: Ionization Energy
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Periodic Trend: Successive Ionization Energies
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Periodic Trend: Electron Affinity
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Periodic Trend: Electronegativity
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Periodic Trend: Effective Nuclear Charge
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Periodic Trend: Cumulative
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11. Bonding & Molecular Structure(0)

Lewis Dot Symbols
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Chemical Bonds
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Dipole Moment
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Octet Rule
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Formal Charge
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Lewis Dot Structures: Neutral Compounds
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Lewis Dot Structures: Sigma & Pi Bonds
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Lewis Dot Structures: Ions
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Lewis Dot Structures: Exceptions
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Lewis Dot Structures: Acids
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Resonance Structures
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Average Bond Order
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Bond Energy
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Coulomb's Law
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Lattice Energy
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Born Haber Cycle
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12. Molecular Shapes & Valence Bond Theory(0)

Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion Theory
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Equatorial and Axial Positions
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Electron Geometry
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Molecular Geometry
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Bond Angles
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Hybridization
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Molecular Orbital Theory
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MO Theory: Homonuclear Diatomic Molecules
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MO Theory: Heteronuclear Diatomic Molecules
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MO Theory: Bond Order
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13. Liquids, Solids & Intermolecular Forces(0)

Molecular Polarity
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Intermolecular Forces
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Intermolecular Forces and Physical Properties
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Clausius-Clapeyron Equation
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Phase Diagrams
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Heating and Cooling Curves
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Atomic, Ionic, and Molecular Solids
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Crystalline Solids
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Simple Cubic Unit Cell
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Body Centered Cubic Unit Cell
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Face Centered Cubic Unit Cell
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14. Solutions(0)

Solutions: Solubility and Intermolecular Forces
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Molality
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Parts per Million (ppm)
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Mole Fraction of Solutions
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Solutions: Mass Percent
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Types of Aqueous Solutions
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Intro to Henry's Law
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Henry's Law Calculations
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The Colligative Properties
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Boiling Point Elevation
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Freezing Point Depression
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Osmosis
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Osmotic Pressure
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Vapor Pressure Lowering (Raoult's Law)
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15. Chemical Kinetics(0)

Intro to Chemical Kinetics
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Energy Diagrams
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Catalyst
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Factors Influencing Rates
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Average Rate of Reaction
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Stoichiometric Rate Calculations
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Instantaneous Rate
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Collision Theory
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Arrhenius Equation
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Rate Law
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Reaction Mechanism
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Integrated Rate Law
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Half-Life
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16. Chemical Equilibrium(0)

Intro to Chemical Equilibrium
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Equilibrium Constant K
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Equilibrium Constant Calculations
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Kp and Kc
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Using Hess's Law To Determine K
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Calculating K For Overall Reaction
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Le Chatelier's Principle
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ICE Charts
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Reaction Quotient
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17. Acid and Base Equilibrium(0)

Acids Introduction
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Bases Introduction
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Binary Acids
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Oxyacids
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Bases
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Amphoteric Species
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Arrhenius Acids and Bases
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Bronsted-Lowry Acids and Bases
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Lewis Acids and Bases
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The pH Scale
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Auto-Ionization
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Ka and Kb
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pH of Strong Acids and Bases
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Ionic Salts
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pH of Weak Acids
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pH of Weak Bases
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Diprotic Acids and Bases
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Diprotic Acids and Bases Calculations
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Triprotic Acids and Bases
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Triprotic Acids and Bases Calculations
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18. Aqueous Equilibrium(0)

Intro to Buffers
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Henderson-Hasselbalch Equation
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Intro to Acid-Base Titration Curves
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Strong Titrate-Strong Titrant Curves
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Weak Titrate-Strong Titrant Curves
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Acid-Base Indicators
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Titrations: Weak Acid-Strong Base
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Titrations: Weak Base-Strong Acid
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Titrations: Strong Acid-Strong Base
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Titrations: Diprotic & Polyprotic Buffers
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Solubility Product Constant: Ksp
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Ksp: Common Ion Effect
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Precipitation: Ksp vs Q
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Selective Precipitation
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Complex Ions: Formation Constant
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19. Chemical Thermodynamics(0)

Spontaneous vs Nonspontaneous Reactions
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Entropy
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Entropy Calculations
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Entropy Calculations: Phase Changes
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Third Law of Thermodynamics
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Gibbs Free Energy
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Gibbs Free Energy Calculations
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Gibbs Free Energy And Equilibrium
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20. Electrochemistry(0)

Standard Reduction Potentials
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Intro to Electrochemical Cells
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Galvanic Cell
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Electrolytic Cell
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Cell Potential: Standard
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Cell Potential: The Nernst Equation
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Cell Potential and Gibbs Free Energy
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Cell Potential and Equilibrium
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Cell Potential: G and K
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Cell Notation
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Electroplating
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21. Nuclear Chemistry(0)

Intro to Radioactivity
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Alpha Decay
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Beta Decay
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Gamma Emission
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Electron Capture & Positron Emission
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Neutron to Proton Ratio
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Band of Stability: Alpha Decay & Nuclear Fission
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Band of Stability: Beta Decay
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Band of Stability: Electron Capture & Positron Emission
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Band of Stability: Overview
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Measuring Radioactivity
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Rate of Radioactive Decay
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Radioactive Half-Life
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Mass Defect
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Nuclear Binding Energy
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22. Organic Chemistry(0)

Introduction to Organic Chemistry
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Structural Formula
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Condensed Formula
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Skeletal Formula
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Spatial Orientation of Bonds
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Intro to Hydrocarbons
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Isomers
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Chirality
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Functional Groups in Chemistry
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Naming Alkanes
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The Alkyl Groups
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Naming Alkanes with Substituents
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Naming Cyclic Alkanes
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Naming Other Substituents
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Naming Alcohols
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Naming Alkenes
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Naming Alkynes
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Naming Ketones
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Naming Aldehydes
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Naming Carboxylic Acids
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Naming Esters
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Naming Ethers
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Naming Amines
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Naming Benzene
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Alkane Reactions
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Intro to Addition Reactions
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Halogenation Reactions
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Hydrogenation Reactions
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Hydrohalogenation Reactions
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Alcohol Reactions: Substitution Reactions
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Alcohol Reactions: Dehydration Reactions
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Intro to Redox Reactions
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Alcohol Reactions: Oxidation Reactions
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Aldehydes and Ketones Reactions
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Ester Reactions: Esterification
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Ester Reactions: Saponification
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Carboxylic Acid Reactions
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Amine Reactions
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Amide Formation
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Benzene Reactions
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23. Chemistry of the Nonmetals(0)

Main Group Elements: Bonding Types
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Main Group Elements: Boiling & Melting Points
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Main Group Elements: Density
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Main Group Elements: Periodic Trends
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The Electron Configuration Review
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Periodic Table Charges Review
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Hydrogen Isotopes
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Hydrogen Compounds
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Production of Hydrogen
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Group 1A and 2A Reactions
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Boron Family Reactions
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Boron Family: Borane
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Borane Reactions
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Nitrogen Family Reactions
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Oxides, Peroxides, and Superoxides
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Oxide Reactions
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Peroxide and Superoxide Reactions
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Noble Gas Compounds
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24. Transition Metals and Coordination Compounds(0)

Atomic Radius & Density of Transition Metals
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Electron Configurations of Transition Metals
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Electron Configurations of Transition Metals: Exceptions
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Paramagnetism and Diamagnetism
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Ligands
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Complex Ions
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Coordination Complexes
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Classification of Ligands
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Coordination Numbers & Geometry
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Naming Coordination Compounds
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Writing Formulas of Coordination Compounds
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Isomerism in Coordination Complexes
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Orientations of D Orbitals
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Intro to Crystal Field Theory
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Crystal Field Theory: Octahedral Complexes
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Crystal Field Theory: Tetrahedral Complexes
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Crystal Field Theory: Square Planar Complexes
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Crystal Field Theory Summary
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Magnetic Properties of Complex Ions
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Strong-Field vs Weak-Field Ligands
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Magnetic Properties of Complex Ions: Octahedral Complexes
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24. Transition Metals and Coordination Compounds

Crystal Field Theory: Square Planar Complexes

24. Transition Metals and Coordination Compounds

Crystal Field Theory: Square Planar Complexes: Videos & Practice Problems

Video Lessons Practice Worksheet

Crystal Field Theory: Square Planar Complexes Practice Problems

20 problems

Problem 1Multiple Choice

Draw the crystal field energy-level diagram for the below-given square planar complex. How many unpaired electrons are present?

[Pt(H₂O)₄]²⁺

Problem 2Multiple Choice

For the square planar complex [Pt(NH₃)₄]²⁺, show the crystal field energy-level diagram, fill the orbitals with the appropriate number of electrons, and predict how many are unpaired.

Problem 3Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely to adopt a square planar geometry? Justify your answer.

Problem 4Multiple Choice

What is crystal field splitting in square planar complexes?

Problem 5Multiple Choice

How does ligand interaction affect the energy levels of orbitals in square planar complexes?

Problem 6Multiple Choice

Which orbitals have the strongest ligand interactions in square planar complexes and why?

Problem 7Multiple Choice

What is the correct order of energy levels for orbitals in square planar complexes based on their interaction with the x and y axes?

Problem 8Multiple Choice

Synthesize the interactions and energy levels of dyz and dxz orbitals in square planar complexes.

Problem 9Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors contributes to the magnitude of crystal field splitting energy (delta) in square planar complexes?

Problem 10Multiple Choice

How does crystal field splitting pattern relate to the stability and reactivity of square planar complexes?

Problem 11Multiple Choice

Which electronic configuration is expected for a square planar complex with strong field ligands?

Problem 12Multiple Choice

Using crystal field theory, which of the following statements best describes the stability and reactivity of square planar complexes?

Problem 13Multiple Choice

Why is crystal field splitting significant in square planar complexes?

Problem 14Multiple Choice

Which statement accurately describes the impact of ligand interaction on orbital energy in square planar complexes?

Problem 15Multiple Choice

Which orbital experiences the strongest interaction with ligands in square planar complexes, and what is the reason?

Problem 16Multiple Choice

Identify the order of energy levels for square planar complex orbitals based on their x and y axis interactions.

Problem 17Multiple Choice

Assess the role of the dz2 orbital in the crystal field splitting of square planar complexes.

Problem 18Multiple Choice

Compare the interactions and energy levels of dyz and dxz orbitals in square planar complexes.

Problem 19Multiple Choice

What factors contribute to the magnitude of crystal field splitting energy (delta) in square planar complexes?

Problem 20Multiple Choice

What is the relationship between crystal field splitting pattern and the properties of square planar complexes?

Crystal Field Theory: Tetrahedral Complexes Practice Problems Crystal Field Theory Summary Practice Problems

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