Chemistry handbook, tables, and simulator guides
Short answers to school chemistry questions, ready-to-use tables, and experiments you can try yourself.
Tables and reference
The total number of elements, plus the names, symbols, and atomic masses of the first 40 elements in one table.
2 min readType your formula and get its molar mass instantly. Includes a table of all 118 elements.
2 min readPosition on the periodic table, differences in properties, and metalloids.
2 min readChoosing an app
Simulator guides: Atoms & bonding
Atomic interactionsAttraction and repulsion between atoms, the potential energy curve, σ and ε, and a simulator guide.
4 min read
Static electricityHow rubbing moves electrons, why a charged balloon attracts a neutral wall, and a simulator guide.
3 min read
Atomic structureThe three particles of an atom, mass number, charge, ions, valence electrons, and a guide to building an atom.
3 min read
Molecular structureMolecules vs. ionic compounds, bond length and energy, and a guide to building 32 compounds.
3 min read
Isotopes and atomic massThe definition of an isotope, mass number, natural abundance, and an average atomic mass problem.
3 min read
Molecule polarityElectronegativity differences, δ+ and δ− charges, dipoles, and polar and nonpolar bonds.
3 min read
Coulomb's lawThe Coulomb's law formula, a worked example, the link to ionic bonds, and a simulator guide.
3 min read
Atomic nucleusNuclear stability, the chart of nuclides, β⁻ and β⁺ decay, and a guide to building a nucleus.
3 min read
Molecules and lightHow light affects molecules, greenhouse gases, the ozone layer, and a simulator guide.
3 min read
Rutherford's experimentThe gold foil experiment, observations and conclusions, alpha particle deflection, and a simulator guide.
3 min read
VSEPR theoryElectron geometry for 2–6 domains, a molecular shape chart, and how to count lone pairs.
4 min read
Molecule shapes: BasicsCount bonds and lone pairs to recognize linear, tetrahedral, pyramidal, and bent shapes.
4 min read
Electron configurationHow to use three rules to write 1s²2s²… notation for the first 20 elements.
3 min read
Periods and groupsHow to find shells and outer electrons from the period and group, with the first 20 elements as examples.
3 min read
Periodic trendsThe direction of radius, ionization, electronegativity, and metallic character, with reasons and exceptions.
3 min read
History of atomic modelsThe key idea of each of the four models, the discoveries that changed them, and each model's flaw.
3 min read
Ionic bondingSee how a metal gives up electrons and how oppositely charged ions attract, with 20 compounds.
3 min read
Metallic bondingHow positive ions and free electrons explain why metals conduct electricity and are malleable.
3 min read
Crystal latticesCompare the particles, bonds, and properties of the four lattice types with 11 examples.
3 min read
Types of chemical bondsTell four types of bonds apart by electron distribution and electronegativity difference.
3 min read
Molecular modelsHow the two models differ, single, double, and triple bonds, and the shapes and angles of 20 compounds.
3 min read
Lewis dot structuresDot placement rules, the eight-group pattern, and a simulator for the first 30 elements.
3 min readSimulator guides: Matter, states & mixtures
DensityThe density formula, the densities of eight materials, and when objects float or sink.
3 min read
Diffusion of two gasesHow two gases mix, counting the particles on each side, and the effect of temperature.
3 min read
Melting and boiling pointsMelting and boiling points of four substances, kelvins and °C, and the attraction between particles.
3 min read
Properties of gasesHow pressure forms, the three factors that affect it, and a simulator guide.
3 min read
Gas lawsFormulas for the three laws, example problems, and P–V and P–T graphs.
3 min read
Phase diagramHow to read a phase diagram, the triple point, sublimation, and liquefying a gas with pressure.
3 min read
What is matter?The difference between a substance and an object, plus atoms, molecules, ions, and a zoomed-in view of particles.
3 min read
Three states of matterA table of the differences between solids, liquids, and gases, with particle arrangement and motion.
3 min read
Phase changesMelting, boiling, condensation, sublimation, particle motion, and a simulator guide.
3 min read
What is diffusion?The definition of diffusion, why it happens, everyday examples, and a simulator guide.
3 min read
Rate of diffusionHow temperature, state, particle mass, and concentration difference affect diffusion, with a simulator guide.
3 min read
Gas pressureWhat causes pressure, the Boyle's law formula, a worked example, and a simulator guide.
3 min read
Gas collection methodsHow to choose a method by density and solubility, a chart of seven gases, and a simulator guide.
3 min read
What is a mixture?The two types of mixtures, how they differ from compounds, and the iron and sulfur example.
3 min read
Pure substances and mixturesThe definition of a pure substance, how to test with melting point, and common mistakes.
3 min read
Separating mixturesThe differences between filtration, evaporation, and distillation, the equipment, and a selection table.
3 min read
Physical and chemical changesHow to tell them apart by whether a new substance forms, four signs of chemical change, and examples.
3 min read
Properties of materialsHardness, electrical conductivity, flexibility, magnetism, and examples of choosing a material.
3 min read
Electrical conductivity testTest six materials in a bulb circuit and learn why metals conduct electricity.
3 min read
Chemical elementsOne kind of atom, atomic number, element symbols, and how to tell an element from a compound.
3 min read
Purity curveHow to tell pure substances from mixtures by flat and sloped curves.
4 min read
Paper chromatographySeparating dyes into spots, calculating Rf, and telling pure substances from mixtures.
3 min read
DiffusionHow substances spread on their own, what affects the rate, and tests with 10 substances.
4 min readSimulator guides: Solutions, acids & bases
Strong and weak acidsHow much acids ionize, differences in pH and conductivity, and the mix-up between strength and concentration.
3 min read
Solution concentrationHow do adding solute or water, evaporating, and pouring out change concentration?
3 min read
pH scaleA pH chart of 12 liquids and the rule that dilution moves pH toward 7.
3 min read
MolarityThe c = n / V formula, worked examples, the mol/L unit, and the saturation limit.
3 min read
Beer's lawThe A = ε·l·c formula, absorbance and transmittance, solution color, and the effect of wavelength.
3 min read
What is pH?H₃O⁺ and OH⁻ ions, the 0–14 scale, and why 1 pH unit means a factor of 10.
3 min read
Virtual chemistry labAdd substances to a beaker and track solubility, percent dissolved, acidity, and reaction equations.
3 min read
Acidic and basic propertiesA table of acid and base properties, and a pH comparison of seven everyday substances.
3 min read
Indicator colorsThe colors of three indicators in acids, neutral solutions, and bases, plus a simulator guide.
3 min read
Neutralization reactionAcid-base reactions, salt-forming equations, and pH changes shown with a slider.
3 min read
TitrationBurette, indicator, end point, a concentration example, and the Titration lab.
4 min readSimulator guides: Chemical reactions
Flame colors of seven metal ions, test steps, and a simulator guide.
3 min read
Ion identificationCation and anion identification charts and a lab guide with ten unknown samples.
3 min read
Naming compoundsRules for naming oxides, acids, bases, and salts, how to read formulas, and a lab with a test.
3 min read
Organic reaction mechanismsFollow substitution, addition, and elimination, Markovnikov's rule, and carbocations step by step.
3 min read
Balancing equationsBalance the burning of methane step by step, then practice on 20 reactions.
3 min read
Limiting reactantWork out products and leftovers, from a sandwich recipe to real reactions.
3 min read
Writing chemical formulasRules for writing a compound's formula from its cation and anion, with examples and common mistakes.
3 min read
Types of chemical reactionsSynthesis, decomposition, single and double replacement reactions, signs of a reaction, and the activity series.
3 min read
Electron transferOxidation, reduction, and oxidation state changes in 20 compounds.
3 min read
Forms of energyForms of energy, heat transfer, heat capacity, and final temperature.
3 min read
Reaction rateThe effects of temperature, concentration, surface area, catalysts, and inhibitors.
3 min read
Chemical equilibriumReversible reactions, dynamic equilibrium, and Le Chatelier's principle.
3 min read
Galvanic cellThe anode, cathode, electron flow, and salt bridge of the zinc–copper cell.
3 min read
Alkanes and hydrocarbonsMethane to hexane: names, formulas, boiling points, and the homologous series.
2 min read
Functional groups−OH, −COOH, −NH₂, and −Cl groups, and alcohols, carboxylic acids, amines, and haloalkanes.
2 min read
Balancing equations practice40 reactions in five categories, an answer table, and a way to check yourself.
3 min read
Single replacement and the activity seriesThe activity series of metals and halogens, the hydrogen line rule, and simulator steps.
3 min read
Finding oxidation statesA table of rules, step-by-step solutions, and a simulator with 20 compounds to practice.
3 min read
Balancing redox reactionsOxidizing and reducing agents, electron balance steps, and 20 reactions at 3 levels.
4 min read
Water pollution and sorting trashWhy trash floats or sinks, 4 sorting categories, simulator steps, and tasks.
3 min read
Acid rainReactions of SO₂ and NO₂, rain pH, sources and solutions, and simulator steps.
3 min read
Air pollution and AQIPollutants, an AQI table, four sources and solutions, and simulator steps.
2 min read
Pollution and eutrophicationFour pollutants, the stages of eutrophication, solutions, and simulator steps.
2 min read
Precipitation reactionsSolubility rules, precipitate colors, ionic equations, and filtering and drying steps.
3 min read
Industrial processesThe Haber process, the contact process, yield versus rate, and 8 industrial processes.
3 min read
Organic nomenclatureNaming steps, class suffixes, isomers, and a simulator with 140 compounds.
3 min read
Tests for water and gasesA table of six tests, the reasons behind them, common mix-ups, and simulator steps.
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