Mr. Guch Explains

Why We Study Chemistry
The reason it's important to take chemistry, even if you don't wanna.

The Scientific Method
Use the steps of the scientific method  to solve any problem!

Subatomic Particles
All about protons, neutrons, electrons, and valence electrons.

The Periodic Table
Everything you ever wanted to know about the periodic table!

Significant Figures
Learn how to find the number of sig figs and why you should care.

Ionic Compounds
The properties and naming of ionic compounds.

Covalent Compounds
The properties and naming of covalent compounds.

Drawing Lewis Structures
A simple six-step method for drawing perfect Lewis structures!

The Historical Atom
Democritus, Dalton, Thomson, Rutherford, Bohr, and friends.

All About VSEPR
What it is, how it works, and how to use it for both good and evil.

Unit Conversions
Become a unit conversion pro!  Impress your friends!

Finding Molar Masses
An easy way to find the molar masses of chemical compounds!

Balancing Equations
Handy tricks become a balancing pro!

Writing Word Equations
Translate plain English equations into well-crafted chemical equations.

Types of Reaction
Learn what the six types of reaction are and how to tell them apart.

Solutions and Molarity
Learn how to find molarity, and other handy stuff about solutions.

Acids and Bases
The properties and calculations involved with acids and bases!

Energy Diagrams
Learn how to draw and interpret energy diagrams!

Drawing Good Graphs
I'll take you through the steps of how to write a good graph.

Spectroscopy, etc.
Spectroscopy, chromatography, mass spectrometry, and X-ray diffraction.

Gas Laws Help
How to tell them apart and use them to solve problems!

Metric System and 
Scientific Notation
Learn both of these at once!

Nuclear Decay
Learn about the different types of nuclear decay!  Yeeha!

Stoichiometry Explained
Finally figure out what stoichiometry is all about!

Mole Calculations!
Learn to convert between grams, moles, and molecules !

All About Polarity
Intermolecular forces and polarity!

Questions I've Answered

Random questions people have emailed me (and their answers) .

 

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