Chemistry tutor in Chicago, IL

The session focused on foundational concepts in organic reaction mechanisms, covering the classification and properties of different solvents, and the roles of reactants like substrates, reagents, and intermediates. The Tutor and Student thoroughly analyzed the factors affecting the stability of carbocations and carbanions, including resonance, hyperconjugation, hybridization, and inductive effects. They concluded with a plan to review a list of electron-donating and withdrawing groups in the next class.

The Tutor and Student continued their discussion on stereochemistry, reviewing chiral and achiral molecules, and exploring planes of symmetry. They practiced identifying chiral centers and understanding mirror image rules. The Student received homework on internal mirror planes, and Fisher projections were introduced as the next topic.

Student and Tutor reviewed key concepts from the Student's recent chemistry resonance test. They worked through problems on hybridization, determining correct chemical formulas and pi bond counts, drawing structural isomers for various compounds (including alkanes, alkynes, and dienes), and constructing accurate resonance structures with proper charge conservation. The Student has an opportunity to retake the test tomorrow.

The Student and Tutor reviewed core organic chemistry concepts including hybridization, resonance, and calculating formal charges, with a particular focus on drawing resonance structures for various compounds. They worked through examples from a worksheet, including a complex problem, and verified the Student's completed assignments. The Student also shared details about their organic chemistry textbook and upcoming topics, as well as an upcoming retake test that will cover these concepts.

The Student and Tutor reviewed several organic chemistry concepts through problem-solving. Topics included molecular hybridization, Newman projections, relative acidity of compounds, identifying valid resonance structures, and interpreting IR and Mass Spectrometry data. They planned to resume their session after a short break to continue with cyclohexane conformers.

The Student and Tutor reviewed fundamental concepts in Chemistry, including the principal, azimuthal, magnetic, and spin quantum numbers, as well as Hund's Rule of Maximum Multiplicity, the Aufbau principle, and Pauli's Exclusion Principle. The student practiced drawing orbital diagrams and writing electron configurations for elements like oxygen and sodium. Homework involving a practice sheet on these topics was assigned, with a follow-up class scheduled for Monday and a discussion about potential weekend morning classes.