Robert Motter
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Robert Motter
Bachelors degree
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Robert Your chemistry tutor
I'm Robert Motter, a Bachelors-educated tutor with over a year of experience specializing in Chemistry for college students. My passion lies in guiding students through complex topics like Inorganic Chemistry, Atomic Structure, and more. I excel in creating personalized learning plans, conducting engaging Chemistry experiments, and honing essential lab skills. With me, you'll dive deep into Chemical Bonding, explore Acids, Bases & pH intricacies, and grasp the finer points of Organic Chemistry. From real-world applications to effective test prep strategies, my review sessions are tailored to boost your understanding. Let's embark on this Chemistry journey together for a brighter academic future!
Robert graduated from West Chester University
Specialities of your chemistry tutor
Personalized learning plans
Chemistry experiments
Career guidance
Test prep strategies
Review sessions
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Chemistry class overview
My personalized tutoring approach blends structured, visual learning with patience and interactive techniques to engage college-level students in subjects like Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, and more. By leveraging tech tools such as digital whiteboards, interactive 3D models, and video conferencing, I create interactive lessons that cater to diverse learning styles. I follow renowned curricula like A-Levels (UK) and AP Program (USA), ensuring a comprehensive educational experience. With a focus on concept clarity and tailored guidance, I empower students to excel in challenging topics through practice worksheets, quizzes, and digital note-taking, fostering a deep understanding for academic success.
Your chemistry tutor also teaches
Acids, Bases & pH
States of Matter
Organic Chemistry
Chemical Reactions
Atomic Structure
Chemical Bonding
Chemistry concepts taught by Robert
The session covered structural isomers, dehydration reactions, carbocation rearrangements, and stereoisomers. The student worked on problems involving chair conformations, hydride shifts, and predicting reaction products. The Tutor provided additional material on reaction mechanisms to be reviewed before the next session.
Dehydration Reactions and Structural Isomers
Carbocation Rearrangements
Chair Conformations and Stereoisomers
Leaving Group Activation with SOCl₂
The Student and Tutor practiced naming ethers and alcohols using IUPAC nomenclature, including identifying primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols and applying specific rules for cyclic ethers. They worked through several examples and problems, including drawing structures based on IUPAC names and predicting products of reactions. The next session is scheduled to continue with Chapter 10.
Alcohol Classification: Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
IUPAC Nomenclature of Ethers: Alkoxy Substituents
Cyclic Ethers Nomenclature
Chair Conformations of Cyclohexanols
Boiling Point Trends: Intermolecular Forces
Williamson Ether Synthesis: SN2 Reaction
The Student and Tutor practiced identifying SN1, SN2, E1, and E2 reaction mechanisms based on substrate, nucleophile/base, and solvent. The Student initially misidentified one reaction but corrected after reviewing notes. Homework problems in the next chapter were briefly reviewed, and the next session was scheduled.
SN1 Reactions
SN2 Reactions
E1 Reactions
E2 Reactions
Primary
Secondary
and Tertiary Substrates
Nucleophiles vs. Bases
The session covered E2 elimination reactions, including Zaitsev's rule, Hoffman products, and the importance of anti-periplanar conformation in Newman projections. The student practiced problems involving predicting major and minor products and drawing Newman projections. The tutor suggested a review of both substitution and elimination reactions in preparation for upcoming quizzes.
Hofmann Product (Less Substituted Alkene)
E2 Reaction Mechanism
Newman Projections and E2 Reactions
E1 vs. E2 Reactions
Zaitsev's Rule
The Student and Tutor reviewed intermolecular forces and chemical bonding concepts in chemistry, followed by practice problems. They then transitioned to algebra, focusing on quadratic functions, their forms, and graphical representations. The Student was encouraged to use vertex form for efficient problem-solving and will continue practicing these concepts.
Vertex Form and Standard Form of Quadratic Equations
Intermolecular Forces and Boiling Point
Polarity and London Dispersion Forces
Identifying Non-Polar Molecules
Determining 'a' from Graph Orientation
Using Points on Graph to Find Coefficients
Strategic Problem Solving: Choosing the Right Approach
The Student and Tutor reviewed elimination reactions, focusing on identifying alpha and beta carbons, and determining the products of E1 reactions with sterically hindered bases. The session also covered stereoisomers (cis/trans, E/Z) and alkene stability based on substitution. The Tutor assigned practice problems and will schedule another session soon.
Alpha and Beta Carbons in Elimination Reactions
Sterically Hindered Bases and Hoffman Products
E/Z Isomers and Double Bond Substitution
Alkene Stability and Substitution
SN1 versus SN2 versus E1 versus E2
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Video conferencing
Assessments
Interactive diagrams
Presentations
Digital Note taking
Interactive chemistry lessons
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Weekend lessons
Pets are welcomed
Note taking
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