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The tutor and student reviewed the principles of Lewis dot structures, covalent bonding, and ionic bonding. They discussed the octet rule and its exceptions, and practiced identifying central atoms and drawing Lewis structures for molecules like CH4 and NH3. Future topics include resonance, nomenclature, and properties of organic molecules, with homework assigned for practicing Lewis structures.

The Tutor and Student explored the formation of ionic bonds through electron transfer, distinguishing between cations and anions. They practiced drawing Lewis structures for ionic compounds and applying the concept of variable valencies to derive chemical formulas for various metal halides and oxides.

The Tutor and Student worked on forming chemical formulas and calculating atomic masses of compounds. They reviewed concepts of isotopes and isobars, practiced calculating average atomic masses, and then focused on deriving chemical formulas from ion charges. The session concluded with extensive practice on calculating the molecular mass of various chemical compounds.

The tutor and student reviewed balancing chemical equations and applied these skills to solve stoichiometry problems. They also practiced calculating percent yield, with the student assigned further practice problems for homework.

The Student and Tutor reviewed electrochemistry, specifically applying the Nernst equation to calculate pH and discussing the electrochemical basis of corrosion and its prevention. They also explored the thermodynamic relationships between cell potential, Gibbs free energy, and equilibrium constants, and differentiated between primary, secondary, and fuel cells, including voltaic and electrolytic cell distinctions.

The Tutor and Student reviewed enzyme kinetics, focusing on calculating rate constants (K2, KM, K1, K-1) using experimental data and theoretical equations. They then transitioned to discussing Beer-Lambert Law, including practical aspects like unit analysis and plotting absorbance versus path length. The next session will involve further practice with unit conversions and potentially finishing a problem set.