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Distinguishing Alkanes vs Alkenes in ChemistryLearn how to tell alkanes and alkenes apart using tests, structures, and reaction behaviour for IB Chemistry.
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11/21/2025 · 5 min read
Half-Life Explained for IB ChemistryLearn what half-life means, how it is calculated, and why it is key to understanding radioactive decay in IB Chemistry.
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Trends in Atomic Radius ExplainedLearn why atomic radius changes across periods and down groups, and how nuclear charge and shielding determine atomic size.
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What Are Alpha, Beta, and Gamma Radiations?Learn the differences between alpha, beta, and gamma radiation, their properties, and how they behave in IB Chemistry.
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Enthalpy Change Explained for IB ChemistryLearn what enthalpy change means, how it is measured, and why it matters in thermochemistry and IB exams.
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Entropy Explained SimplyLearn what entropy is, why it measures disorder, and how it affects spontaneity in IB Chemistry thermodynamics.
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Enthalpy of Combustion ExplainedLearn what enthalpy of combustion means, how it’s measured, and why it is essential in IB Chemistry energetics.
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Nuclear Fission Explained SimplyLearn what nuclear fission is, how heavy nuclei split, and why fission releases energy in reactors and IB Chemistry.
11/21/2025 · 6 min read
Sublimation Explained SimplyLearn what sublimation is, why some solids turn directly into gases, and how this phase change relates to intermolecular forces in IB Chemistry.
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Effective Nuclear Charge ExplainedLearn what effective nuclear charge is, how it influences periodic trends, and why it determines atomic behavior in IB Chemistry.
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Why NaCl Dissolves in WaterLearn why sodium chloride is soluble in water, how ion–dipole interactions work, and how this connects to IB Chemistry bonding concepts.
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pKa Explained for IB ChemistryLearn what pKa means, how it relates to acid strength, and how to use pKa values in IB Chemistry calculations and buffer problems.
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Ka and Kb Explained for IB ChemistryLearn what Ka and Kb mean, how they measure acid–base strength, and how to use them in IB Chemistry calculations.
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Strong vs Weak Bases ExplainedLearn the difference between strong and weak bases, how they dissociate, and how each affects pH and conductivity in IB Chemistry.
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How Batteries Work Explained SimplyLearn how batteries produce electricity using redox reactions, electron flow, and electrochemical cells in IB Chemistry.
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Supersaturated Solutions ExplainedLearn what supersaturated solutions are, how they form, and why they are unstable in IB Chemistry.
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Standard Cell Potential ExplainedLearn what standard cell potential (E°cell) is, how to calculate it, and why it determines the spontaneity of electrochemical reactions in IB Chemistry.
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What Is the Shielding Effect?Learn what the shielding effect is, how inner electrons block nuclear attraction, and why this affects periodic trends in IB Chemistry.
11/21/2025 · 6 min read
Catalyst Poisoning Explained SimplyLearn what catalyst poisoning is, how catalysts become deactivated, and why this matters in industrial and IB Chemistry processes.
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Sigma and Pi Bonds ExplainedLearn the difference between sigma and pi bonds, how they form, and why they matter in IB Chemistry bonding and structure.
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Precipitation Reactions Explained SimplyLearn what a precipitation reaction is, why insoluble solids form, and how to identify precipitates in IB Chemistry.
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Greenhouse Effect ExplainedLearn what the greenhouse effect is, how greenhouse gases trap heat, and why this process is essential yet linked to climate change.
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Intermolecular Forces ExplainedLearn what intermolecular forces are, the types that exist, and how they affect boiling points, solubility, and states of matter in IB Chemistry.
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Polymerization Explained ClearlyLearn what polymerization is, the difference between addition and condensation polymerization, and why polymers are essential in IB Chemistry.
