2021-08-14

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Chemistry in a Nutshell

Learn the difference between conformation and isomers in organic chemistry. No cats were harmed during the making of this video.

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Time Stamps:

0:00 Introduction

0:09 Using cat drawings to explain conformations and isomers

1:10 Using molecular models to show 2 conformations of butane (C4H10)

1:51 Rearranging the butane molecular model into an isomer, 2-methylpropane (C4H10)

2:53 Using molecular models to show 2-butene isomers (cis-2-butene and trans-2-butene, C4H8)

3:59 Using molecular models to show that ring (cyclic) structures hinder free rotation of single bonds

4:23 Drawing line structures of the molecules shown with molecular models

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