A Ten Commandments with Chemistry.

Attention chemistry students! If your chemistry class is eating your lunch, you'll need to see, learn and put into action the "10 Commandments of Chemistry" ;.

Chemistry 10 Commandments

#1 Thou shall remember these two basic ideas.

You'll need to consider two very easy ideas:

• opposites attract and likes repel
• nature moves toward the smallest amount of energy (the easy way)

#2 Thou shall know the Periodic Table.

You don't need to memorize the periodic table to utilize it. But, you must become very familiar having its layout. You have to know what the periods and groups (families) mean. You have to know the way the periodic table is designed to represent quantum mechanics and electron configurations. Take some time and get to know the periodic table.

#3 Thou shall know the Polyatomic ions.

If you intend to be able to name compounds, write formulas and solve chemical equations you have to know and understand polyatomic ions. RM257 One of the finest methods for learning the polyatomic ions is flashcards.

#4 Thou shall learn how to write electron configurations.

Even if you don't learn how to use quantum numbers, you'll need to learn how to write electron configurations. Understanding electron configurations helps with Lewis dot symbols, valence electrons and chemical bonding.

#5 Thou shall learn how to draw Lewis dot symbols.

Discover ways to draw Lewis dot (electron dot) symbols to greatly help with understanding valence electrons and chemical bonding.

#6 Thou shall know the octet rule.

If you intend to understand how chemical bonding works the know the octet rule. The tendency of an atom is to reduce or gain electrons to be able to obtain a Noble gas valence.

#7 Thou shall know oxidation numbers.

The oxidation quantity of an atom is its possible charge. If the atom gains electrons then it can have a negative charge, but if it loses electrons it can have an optimistic charge. Know the oxidation quantity of an element can be extremely useful in determining how elements combine to create compounds.

#8 Thou shall know the quantum numbers.

You don't need to understand how quantum numbers were developed or learn the mathematics behind them. But, you do need to know levels of energy, sub levels and orbitals to help you write electron configurations and Lewis dot symbols.

#9 Thou shall learn how to write chemical formulas.

You'll need to learn how to write chemical formulas to be able to write chemical equations effectively.

#10 Thou shall Practice, Practice and Practice.

None of these commandments are any good in the event that you don't practice. You must take action to be able to change. So, I invite one to subscribe for a free e-course and find out about