Subjects: Chemistry

The Standard Deviants finish covering the last two electrophilic addition reactions, ozonolysis and oxidative cleavage. As usual, the Standard Deviants define all the new terms and take it slow and steady. Plus, you’ll get a review of all 10 different reactions that have been covered.

First, the Standard Deviants walk you through a step-by-step overview of Organic Chemistry, starting with “What in the world is this stuff?” If your chemistry knowledge is as fuzzy as an electron cloud, don’t worry. The Standard Deviants review all the chemistry background you need to know.

The Standard Deviants dive deeper into the inner workings of molecules. Start by getting close with intermolecular bonds. Then we’ll cover the ABCs: acids and bases in chemistry. What’s the difference between an acid and a base, and what does it have to do with organic chemistry? Find out!

The Standard Deviants continue their examination of the inner structure of an atom. Find out the role electrons play when atoms join for a lasting partnership. Discover the ins and outs of alkanes, including the traits that make them different from other organic compounds.

Find out about the most common variations of butane, like isobutane, butyl, and sec-butyl. Then the Standard Deviants are off to look at the fabulous foursome: the four different types of carbons! Plus, learn about more complex alkanes.Find out about the most common variations of butane, like isobutane, butyl, and sec-butyl. Then the Standard Deviants are off to look at the fabulous foursome: the four different types of carbons! Plus, learn about more complex alkanes.

The Standard Deviants start by playing the name game with molecules. Next, play a game of ring around the rosy with some carbons connected in a ring. Then: alkane, alsaw, alconquered.

The Standard Deviants start with cycloalkanes, a group of ringed molecules. Learn two important cycloalkane conformations, the boat and chair. But don’t sit for too long, we’ll also cover functional groups, which add variety to organic molecules.

The Standard Deviants take an extended stay in the land of addition reactions. You’ll get a more in-depth look at the exciting world of a chemical reaction. Bonds are broken. Electrons are shared. Alliances are formed. Who gains from a chemical reaction? Who gets hurt? Then, bring along a sketch pad, because the Standard Deviants will go over reaction energy diagrams.

Get keen on alkenes. The Standard Deviants continue their step-by-step process of how to name an alkene. Then, they’re off to examine the molecular structure of this group of molecules.

The Standard Deviants examine some rules and postulates that will help you solve reaction energy diagrams. First on the list: Markovnikov’s rule. Although it’s his rule, he’s sharing it with all of us. Then the Standard Deviants take a look at Hammond’s postulate, which will help you out with endothermic reactions.