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Anjali taught 6 days ago

The tutor and student worked through organic chemistry problems, focusing on reaction mechanisms, IR spectroscopy interpretation, and multi-step synthesis. They practiced drawing reaction mechanisms, identifying functional groups from IR data, and planning synthetic routes. Future sessions will involve reviewing homework and potentially exploring aromatic compounds.

Reaction Mechanisms: Substitution

Elimination

and Addition

Spectroscopy: Interpreting IR Data

Free Radical Reactions

Alkyne Reactions: Nucleophilic Attack and Alkene Formation

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Radhika taught 8 days ago

The Tutor and Student practiced naming unsaturated organic compounds, focusing on alkenes and alkynes. They worked through examples applying IUPAC nomenclature rules for double and triple bonds, including prioritization for numbering. The next session will introduce functional groups.

Nomenclature of Unsaturated Hydrocarbons

Identifying Substituents: Methyl vs. Methylene

Nomenclature of Branched Alkanes with Multiple Bonds

Bond-Line Formulas for Organic Structures

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Robert taught 10 days ago

The student and tutor worked through several challenging organic chemistry problems from a textbook, focusing on reaction mechanisms, including tosylate formation, SN2 reactions, organometallic reagents, and epoxide openings. They also covered oxidation/reduction reactions and discussed strategies for synthesizing complex molecules. The next session is planned for Monday to continue reviewing material before the student's upcoming exam.

Leaving Group Activation

SN2 Reaction Mechanism and Stereochemistry

Oxidation and Reduction in Organic Chemistry

Protecting Groups for Alcohols

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Robert taught 11 days ago

The student and tutor reviewed several organic chemistry topics, including stereoisomers, hydrogen bonding, ether and alcohol structures, substituent nomenclature, thiol chemistry, disulfide formation and reduction, and aldehyde nomenclature. They practiced drawing structures and solving related problems from a problem set, with plans to continue the session on Thursday.

Hydrogen Bonding

Disulfides and Redox Reactions

Thiols and Sulfur Analogs

Tertiary Alcohols and Molecular Formulas

Ethers and Condensed Structures

Dehydration Reactions

Constitutional vs. Stereoisomers

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Nikita taught 13 days ago

The session covered acids, bases, pH, and chemical reactions, focusing on identifying acids and bases, predicting reaction products, and understanding titration. The Student practiced balancing equations, identifying spectator ions, and calculating pH. The session concluded with plans to send detailed solutions and schedule the next class.

Acids

Bases

and Ion Production

Predicting Products of Chemical Reactions

Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals

Reversible Reactions and Electrolysis

Identifying Acids and Bases from Formulas

Relationship Between [H⁺] and [OH⁻]

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Radhika taught 15 days ago

The Student practiced naming organic compounds with the Tutor, focusing on alkanes and alkyl substituents. The session covered IUPAC naming rules including longest chain identification, numbering, and alphabetical ordering of substituents. The Tutor assigned additional naming exercises for practice.

Longest Chain Rule

Rule of Larger Number of Side Chains

Lowest Number Rule

Naming Side Chains (Alkyl Groups)

Alphabetical Order

Naming Compounds with Multiple Identical Alkyl Groups

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Frequently asked questions

Where can my family and I explore chemistry in our city?

Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science: This is downtown Bakersfield's hub for science! You can explore their extensive collection of fossils and minerals and learn about the chemical makeup of the rocks and ancient life that existed right here in Kern County. The Kern County Museum: While a history museum, a visit here provides amazing context for the chemistry of our region's industries. You can explore the "Black Gold" exhibit and learn about the history of oil production, a massive application of petroleum chemistry.

How can I learn beyond my regular chemistry class?

Join a Science Club: Groups like the Science Olympiad or even an environmental club are great ways to apply your chemistry knowledge to real projects and competitions. Enter the Kern County Science Fair: This is the single best way to do your own independent research project. You can choose a topic that interests you like testing local water quality or analyzing soil from different parts of the county and present your findings. This looks fantastic on college applications. Talk to Your Teacher: Ask your chemistry teacher for recommendations on advanced topics, interesting chemistry books, or for help designing a science fair project. They are your most valuable resource. Online Learning: Use free resources like Khan Academy or YouTube channels like "NileRed" (for cool experiments) or "The Organic Chemistry Tutor" to see concepts explained in new ways.

Why should I learn about periodic tables?

The periodic table is actually a cheat sheet for the entire universe! It's not random at all. It Predicts the Future: Once you learn how to read it, you can predict how an element will behave without even seeing it. You'll know if it's a metal, if it will react aggressively (like sodium) or not at all (like neon), and what kinds of bonds it will form. It's Organized by Superpower: The columns (groups) tell you how many electrons are on the "outside" of the atom, which determines its chemical "superpower" or personality. Everything in the same column behaves in a similar way. It's Your Map: If you were exploring a new fantasy world, you'd want a map. The periodic table is the map for the world of chemistry. Learning to use it is the first step to being able to explore and build new things. It's the key that unlocks everything else.

Are there special scholarships for my child if they want to major in chemistry?

Yes, When searching for financial aid, be sure to use "STEM" (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) as a keyword. Start Local: Both CSUB and Bakersfield College have their own scholarship portals. Many of these are specifically for students in STEM fields and may even be funded by local energy and agriculture companies. National Scholarships: The American Chemical Society (ACS) offers a major scholarship program for underrepresented students majoring in chemistry or a related field. There are also countless other national STEM scholarships. Federal Grants: A Pell Grant is not major-specific, but it's the foundation of financial aid for many students. Be sure to fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as soon as it becomes available.

What are the most important topics that I really need to master?

The most critical concepts are Stoichiometry (the math of reactions), Chemical Bonding (what holds atoms together), and understanding Acids and Bases, which is especially important for the agricultural and environmental chemistry of the Central Valley.

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