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New on 2020 PAT: Unsupported or Floating Cubes and How to Beat Them

Learn about floating cubes on the cube counting section

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Determining the R/S configuration of a molecule

When the lowest priority substituent is in the plane of the board (not on a wedge or a dash)?

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Calculating logs without a calculator

Learn how to calculate logs and -logs for positive and negative exponents in your head!

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EAS Reactions and EWG/EDGs

How do EAS reactions work? How can I differentiate between EWGs and EDGs? Where do halogens fit in? How do EWG/EDGs affect acidity?

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Polarity of SF4 and like molecules

How do we determine if BF3, CCl4, SF4 and other molecules are polar or non-polar?

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Aromaticity and lone pair "flexibility"

How do we determine whether or not a molecule is aromatic? What does Dr. Mike mean when he says certain lone pairs are "flexible?"

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Mike's Videos

Where can I find Mike's chemistry outlines / handouts?

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