Michael Blaber, PhD
Florida State University: Electronic Structure of Atoms: Electron Configurations
Florida State University provides this article on electronic configurations of atoms and Hund's rule.
Michael Blaber, PhD
Florida State University: The Bohr Model of the Atom
A well designed clear tutorial explaining the energies involved in the Bohr model of the atom. Illustrations add to the clearly presented equations.
Michael Blaber, PhD
Florida State Univ.: Stoichiometry: Chemical Formulas and Equations
Determining empirical formula from analytical data, and determing molecular formula from empirical formula, with flow charts and sample calculations.
Michael Blaber, PhD
Florida State Univ.: Periodic Properties of the Elements: Ionization Energy
Exceptional article from the Florida State University that will take you from start to finish. This article will answer all your questions about ionization energy as both a concept and trend.
Michael Blaber, PhD
Florida State University: Molecular Geometry and Bonding Theories
This article from the Florida State University contains information on multiple bonds and orbitals. Great charts and pictures are shown to help the educational process. Definitely a great site to check out on the subject.
Michael Blaber, PhD
Fsu: Basic Concepts of Chemical Bonding: Exceptions to the Octet Rule
Lists the exceptions to the octet rule and provides a discussion and diagrams explaining each one. Includes clear diagrams illustrating this concept.
Michael Blaber, PhD
Florida Sate University: Changes of State: Heating Curve for Water
Discusses the phase changes and heating processes of water and how this can be illustrated with a heating curve.
Michael Blaber, PhD
Fsu: Properties of Liquids: Viscosity and Surface Tension
This article from the Florida State University provides a basic definition of viscosity and it origin in liquids.
Michael Blaber, PhD
Florida State Univ.: Acid Base Equilibria: Dissociation of Water
This article, which is provided for by the Florida State University Lecture notes on the dissociation of water. An interesting site to check out on the subject.
Michael Blaber, PhD
Florida State University: Gases: Gas Mixtures & Partial Pressure
Avogadro's law is stated in equation form. The lesson does not include much discussion, but it does relate the partial pressure and the total pressure of a gas sample to the mole fraction of its components.
Michael Blaber, PhD
Florida State University: Intermolecular Forces: Structures of Solids
Article from Michael Blaber and Florida State University. Amorphous and crystalline solids are compared and contrasted. The unit cell arrangements and the packing of unit cells into crystalline solids is explained and colorfully...
Michael Blaber, PhD
Florida State University: Thermochemistry: Hess's Law
This article from the Florida State University provides an excellent explanation of WHY Hess's Law works and examples of how to use the law. Common mistakes are identified and explained.
Michael Blaber, PhD
Fsu: Electronic Structure of Atoms: Quantum Mechanics & Atomic Orbitals
This article is provided by Florida State University. Schroedinger wave equation is explained and how quantum numbers are used to describe the energy level of any electron in an atom. The relationship of atomic orbitals to quantum...
Michael Blaber, PhD
Florida State University: Basic Concepts of Chemical Bonding: Ionic Bonding
This tutorial explains the basic concepts of ionic bonding, with a good discussion of lattice energy.
Michael Blaber, PhD
Fsu: Basic Concepts of Chemical Bonding: Polarity and Electronegativity
Florida State University provides an explanation of electronegativity of elements and its affect on bond type.
Michael Blaber, PhD
Fsu: Molecular Geometry and Bonding Theories: Polarity of Molecules
Florida State University provides a discussion of polarity of binary and polyatomic molecules, with tables and graphics.
Michael Blaber, PhD
Florida State University: Intermolecular Forces
This article from the Florida State Univeristy provides good information on the various intermolecular forces, including nice diagrams.
Michael Blaber, PhD
Florida State University: Basic Concepts of Covalent Bonding: Covalent Bonding
Good introduction and graphics make this a solid page for understanding the orbital role in bonding and molecular geometry. The author is a professor at Florida State University.
Michael Blaber, PhD
Florida State University: Gases: Ideal Gas Equation
The ideal gas law is derived from the empirical gas laws. The ideal gas law equation of state is listed and discussed. The universal gas constant is explained and its value is listed in five different sets of units. Standard temperature...
Michael Blaber, PhD
Florida State Univeristy: Thermochemistry: Enthalpies of Formation
This article is provided for by the Florida State Univeristy. It contains class notes and discussion of enthalpy of formation.