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The Student and Tutor reviewed key chemistry concepts including intramolecular and intermolecular forces, oxidation numbers, and VSEPR theory with Lewis dot structures. They practiced identifying different types of forces and applying rules for oxidation number assignment and VSEPR geometry determination through example problems. For follow-up, the Student was assigned practice problems on Lewis dot structures and VSEPR geometries, as well as a recommendation to complete additional oxidation number problems and utilize online resources like Chad's Prep for further practice.

The Student and Tutor reviewed fundamental chemistry concepts for an upcoming exam, focusing on types of chemical bonds (ionic, covalent, metallic), the octet rule, and intermolecular forces (London Dispersion, Dipole-Dipole, Hydrogen Bonding) and their relative strengths. The session also touched upon VSEPR theory and electron configurations. The Student is expected to share their test review guide and course syllabus with the Tutor to prepare for future sessions.

The Student and Tutor reviewed various methods for calculating enthalpy change, including bond enthalpies and standard heats of formation. They practiced drawing Lewis structures for molecules and applied these to solve thermochemistry problems. The Tutor provided guidance on balancing equations and converting between mass, moles, and energy, with a follow-up plan for the Student to provide their syllabus and practice with online resources.

The Student and Tutor reviewed Hess's Law by solving multi-step problems, including balancing equations with fractions. They then focused on calculating the enthalpy of a combustion reaction using standard heats of formation, balancing the chemical equation, and converting heat per mole to heat for a specific mass of reactant. The Tutor provided the Student with a website for practicing basic math skills and significant figures for quiz preparation.

Student and Tutor reviewed various chemistry concepts from Unit 2 and Unit 3, focusing on missed questions from recent quizzes. They practiced calculations involving density, percent yield, and ion concentrations, and clarified concepts such as significant figures, electrolytes, solubility rules, limiting reagents, and balancing chemical equations. The Tutor offered to share the session's notes and recommended further practice.

The Student and Tutor had a chemistry session to review Hess's Law, the law of summation, and bond energy in preparation for an upcoming quiz. They discussed the theoretical underpinnings of Hess's Law, worked through an example, and began solving more complex problems from the Student's review sheet, including a quick review of fraction arithmetic for chemical calculations.