Hacking the Periodic Table - Chemistry of the Elements

Various atom models which evolved during time are shown with an emphasis on the basics of the Schrödinger model. Basics of orbital nominators are discussed.

The concept of energy schemes is discussed to lay the groundwork to work with the periodic table.

This video connects the idea of orbitals and an energy scheme with the elements of the periodic table. Learn how each element can be described using an electronic configuration.

Deepen your knowledge about the orbital scheme but expressing elements with orbital denominators. This chapter will lay the foundation to understand the properties of elements in the following chapters.

You will learn about basic trends within the main groups of the periodic table and how they can be explained.

This lecture continues to give you an insight in how groups of elements exhibit similar properties or in which ways they might differ. Based on this knowledge, you can begin to understand reactivity trends.

This course will teach you about general properties of hydrogen, how electrolysis works and what kind of issues are associated with it. We will also look at thermal decomposition and standard reaction patterns of hydrogen.

Using our previous knowledge, we will explore the economic relevance of hydrogen and look into it's reactivity in greater depth.

You will learn about the isotopes of hydrogen and how they are different. We will discuss uses and also how they interact with eachother.

This lecture will introduce you to the general properties and reaction patterns of members of main group 1. You will learn about typical representatives and how to estimate solubility of salts.

After introducing typical salt representatives of the alkali metals, you will be introduced to the production of them in their elementary form looking at a Down's cell. From an industrial point of view, the Solvay process will be discussed.

A basic insight into the chemistry and components of batteries, specifically Li-ion batteries, will be given.

Properties, typical reactions and the Synthesis of representatives of main group 2 are introduced.

Insights on the chemistry of Cement, Gypsum and the measurement of water hardness. You will learn what temporary and permanent hardness is and how it can be reduced.

You will learn about basic properties and reactivity schemes.

This chapter will cover some of the basic reactions of boron and methods how to isolate it in its elementary form.

You will learn about the properties of aluminium, it's occurrence and be introduced to it's industrial synthesis.

This video will introduce you to the melt flow synthesis of aluminium and discuss the procedure and economic impact of bauxite processing.

You will learn about the group trends in main group 4 and the occurrence of the members of this group.

We will have a look at different modifications of graphite and discuss their characteristics and appearances.

You will gain an understanding of what are the two oxides of carbon, how they are interconnected and what's their relevance for industry and daily life.

This lecture will lay the foundation to understand how silicon is produced, how it can reacts and what are special features in reactivity.

Basic building units in chemistry towards silicate chemistry will be discussed.

You will be introduced in the shape, occurrence and the applications of silicates.

Get introduced in the concept of oxidation numbers. We will start from zero and cover the foundation chemical reactions.

You will learn about rules to determine the oxidation state of elements in compounds. Do not worry, there is a simple systematic behind everything and there will be plenty of possibilities to exercise.

Train what you previously learned by a set of tasks. We will cover all of them step by step and the connection to the previously described rules will be highlighted.

Deepen your understanding of Group 5 element reactivity and we will cover the properties and reactivity of Nitrogen in greater detail.

The class of Hydrogen-Nitrogen compounds is introduced and discussed. You will get to know Ammonia as one of the most important representatives.

Nitrogen and Oxygen form a variety of compounds which are industrially relevant and serve as excellent examples to discuss chemical concepts.

The production and application of Nitrogen Acids will be covered.

Looking at phosphorous, the concept of the Ostwald rule will be discussed together with various other aspects about Phosphorous chemistry.

The acids of Phosphorous follow typical reaction pattern of acid-base as well as redox chemisty. We will discuss both aspect in the segment.

Deepen your understanding about Group 6 properties and reactivity patterns. An introduction intro the chemistry of Oxygen will be given.

We will discuss how to bind, isolate and release oxygen by binding it in a variety of chemical compounds.

This video will over basic reaction patterns of oxygen to yield the important class of Oxide compounds. Furthermore an introduction to Ozone will be given.

Understand the Ozone-Oxygen Cycle, how it benefits life on earth and how humans endanger a very sensible chemical equilibrium.

Broaden your chemical knowledge by learning about various aspects of sulfur, it's mining, physical and chemical properties.

The very rich sulfur chemistry will be covered in multiple lectures starting with a common Sulfur-Hydrogen compound and an oxide of Sulfur.

Extending the previously obtained knowledge, we will look at more sulfur compounds which exhibit industrial and research relevance.

We will cover one of the most important equilibrium reactions and talk about how the base chemical Sulfuric Acid is produced.

Learn where Selenium is commonly utilized by covering the principles of the Laser Printing Process with me.

Keep building your chemical understanding by learning about the physical and chemical properties of Halogens.

Learn about the natural occurrence of Fluorine and the electrolysis as an important production process for highly reactive elements.

A history insight in the Chlorine production will be given where you can understand how new reactions managed to revolutionize the industrial production process.

Get insights in the details and chemical reactions of the Chloralkali process and why it is one of the most important chemical processes yielding base chemicals.

Use general principles of chemistry to comprehend the systematic behind the synthesis of Bromine and Iodine.

Introducing the class of Hydrogen Halides in terms of their reactivity, special properties and acidity.

The powerful class of Halogen Oxygen Acids will be covered. Strong oxidizers and acids - a story about true super acids.

Various interesting oxygen acids of Chlorine will be covered and their relevance for everyday life and/or industry will be highlighted.

The chemistry behind swimming pool chlorination will be covered and directly connect to the chemistry learned in the previous videos.

Two other representatives of the Chlorine oxygen acids will be covered.

In this segment, we will cover the group properties of noble gases and their occurrence in the atmosphere.

The physicochemical background and systematics of the Linde Process is covered. It is one of the most versatile and yet simplest processes to liquify gases.

Selected remarkable properties of Noble Gases and how they can be used in daily life.

We will cover various application fields of Noble Gases in greater detail.

In this lecture we will investigate which chemical reactions Xenon can undergo.

This lecture concluded the course. Thank's for staying tuned and well done!