![Group 11 Video 1](https://blogs.ntu.edu.sg/cm8001-videos/files/2015/04/706375b47c1b4af68bd01eda22f1231d6f7db19a-1hhqhpn-470x140.jpeg)
In the polymerization of polyethylene, there are three stages; initiation, propagation and termination. TEAM: LUCAS TAN BOON YI LUONG VIET HOANG LYNETTE KOAY JIE TING…
![Group 29 Video 1 - Stereoisomers](https://blogs.ntu.edu.sg/cm8001-videos/files/2016/04/tin-spheres-1444073_1280-1-1k632ll-470x140.jpg)
Isomers can be classified under two types; structural and stereoisomers. Structural isomers are molecules with the same molecular formula have bonded together in different orders…
![Group 24 Video 1 - Elements in Periodic Table](https://blogs.ntu.edu.sg/cm8001-videos/files/2016/03/lab-217043_960_720-1wx4bpu-470x140.jpg)
The periodic table is a tabular arrangement of the chemical elements, in the order of atomic number so that elements with similar atomic structure appear…
![Group 10 Video 1 - Chemical Concepts behind Carbohydrates](https://blogs.ntu.edu.sg/cm8001-videos/files/2015/04/static1.squarespace.com-slo2lg-470x140.jpg)
Carbohydrates, also known as saccharides, can be classified under two categories; monosaccharides and polysaccharides. Monosaccharides exist in either as aldoses or ketoses, and polysaccharides are…
![Group 8 Video 1 - Fit or Fat](https://blogs.ntu.edu.sg/cm8001-videos/files/2015/04/mixed-berries-1470228_640-1702qvl-470x140.jpg)
Fat, also known as triglycerides, is one of the three main nutrients. Triglycerides are esters of three fatty acids and a glycerol molecule. Triglycerides are…
![Group 4 Video 1 - Polymers and Introduction to Ethylene](https://blogs.ntu.edu.sg/cm8001-videos/files/2015/04/unusual-diy-chemistry-flask-terrarium-1-tdtzfb-470x140.jpg)
Polymer can be formed either by addition or condensation of monomers. Polyethylene is one of the commonly used plastic in the world. Ethylene, the monomer…
![Group 13 Video 1 - Impact on Chemistry on Society](https://blogs.ntu.edu.sg/cm8001-videos/files/2015/04/chemistry-laboratory-apparatus-and-their-uses-20-1tnworv-470x140.jpg)
Aspirin, also known as acetylsalicylic acid, is a derivative of salicylic acid. It is often used to treat pain, reduce fever and inflammation. There are…
![Group 26 Video 1 - Global Warming](https://blogs.ntu.edu.sg/cm8001-videos/files/2016/04/planet-581239_640-y2fl4f-470x140.jpg)
Global warming is the gradual increase in the average temperature of the Earth’s atmosphere caused by greenhouses gases. Carbon dioxide, one of the greenhouse gases,…
![Group 30 Video 1 - Chemical Concepts](https://blogs.ntu.edu.sg/cm8001-videos/files/2016/03/laboratory-1009178_960_720-1niyvyg-470x140.jpg)
Solubility is a chemical property referring to the ability for a given substance (solute) to dissolve in a solvent. There are two types of solvents;…
![Group 20 Video 1 - Acid Rain](https://blogs.ntu.edu.sg/cm8001-videos/files/2015/04/18201088805_bc416418b2_z-1sjce6z-470x140.jpg)
The formation of acid rain is mainly due to the industrial burning of coal and other fossil fuels, producing waste gases from which contain acidic…