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NewOxidation States: The Scorecard You Need For Every Redox Reaction and Half-Equation.May 19, 2026 · 17 min
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About the podcast

Helping you understand chemistry topics from A-Level and Advanced Higher. Get more guidance, deeper resources and a helpful community at ChemistryMadeSimple.net If you want to demystify chemistry, yearn for a simpler explanation and want to hear all the tips that will help you at exam time you're at the right place. I'm a chemistry tutor who is used to explaining chemistry in simpler terms, and I love to use an analogy to help with the understanding. Each episode tackles a topic, explaining it as simply as possible - well it is chemistry! The end-of-episode summary will make sure you have useful takeaways to help you on your way.

Episodes 103

  1. Oxidation States: The Scorecard You Need For Every Redox Reaction and Half-Equation.

    17 minEpisode 104

    Watch the YouTube version.In this episode:What are oxidation statesRules for oxidation StatesHow to calculate oxidation statesElements with limited oxidation statesElements with varied oxidation statesCheck out …

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    Watch the YouTube version.

    In this episode:

    • What are oxidation states
    • Rules for oxidation States
    • How to calculate oxidation states
    • Elements with limited oxidation states
    • Elements with varied oxidation states

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  2. Group 2 Elements and Their Compounds - The Reaction and Trends You Need to Know

    12 minEpisode 103

    The video version of this episode--------------------------------------------My short, clear overview of everything you need to know about the Group 2 elements, and some of their …

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    The video version of this episode

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    My short, clear overview of everything you need to know about the Group 2 elements, and some of their compounds.

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  3. How to Do a Titration - From Lab to Calculation

    22 minEpisode 102

    The video version is here.From confusion to mastery - in this episode, I walk you through everything you need to know to do tritrations. Including the calculation step! Whether you find the terminology …

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    The video version is here.

    From confusion to mastery - in this episode, I walk you through everything you need to know to do tritrations. Including the calculation step! Whether you find the terminology challenging, want to understand the apparatus and process, or how to do the calculation, I've got you.



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  4. Avoid Chemistry Calculation Chaos - Know the Correct Units and How to Convert Them

    16 minEpisode 101

    The video version of this podcast can be found here The episode about moles can be found here In this episode:Why you could easily drop a grade by using incorrect unitsThe units you're given are often not the …

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    The video version of this podcast can be found here

    The episode about moles can be found here



    In this episode:

    1. Why you could easily drop a grade by using incorrect units
    2. The units you're given are often not the ones you need to use
    3. The units to use for the volume of liquid or the volume of gases
    4. The unit for temperature
    5. The unit for pressure
    6. The unit for the amount of substance
    7. The unit for concentration
    8. The units for energy change
    9. My Pro Tips


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  5. Master the Acid Dissociation Constant Ka, and Use it to Calculate pH of Weak Acids

    12 minEpisode 100

    The video version (to follow along on screen) is hereIn this episode:What is the acid dissociation constantWhat do we mean by the dissociation of an acidWhat is a weak acidHow to write the expression for the …

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    The video version (to follow along on screen) is here

    In this episode:

    1. What is the acid dissociation constant
    2. What do we mean by the dissociation of an acid
    3. What is a weak acid
    4. How to write the expression for the acid dissociation constant
    5. How to rearrange the expression to help calculate pH
    6. What happens to Ka when the temperature is changed


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  6. Master the Equilibrium Constant Kc

    15 minEpisode 99

    The video version can be seen here https://youtu.be/U2w2KIL2hB8In this episode:What is the equilibrium constantWhat is the equilibrium constant used forWhat are the units of KcHow to write the equilibrium …

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    The video version can be seen here https://youtu.be/U2w2KIL2hB8


    In this episode:

    1. What is the equilibrium constant
    2. What is the equilibrium constant used for
    3. What are the units of Kc
    4. How to write the equilibrium constant expression
    5. The effect of changing the temperature
    6. The effect of changing the concentration
    7. The effect of changing the pressure
    8. The effect of a catalyst
    9. The Kc for the reverse reaction
    10. Le Chatelier's Principle


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  7. What is a Reversible Reaction and an Equilibrium

    16 minEpisode 98

    In this episode:What is a reversible reaction?How to spot a reversible reactionUse the correct arrow!What is equilibrium?What is necessary to achieve equilibrium?Disturbing an equilibrium, and La Chatelier's …

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    In this episode:

    • What is a reversible reaction?
    • How to spot a reversible reaction
    • Use the correct arrow!
    • What is equilibrium?
    • What is necessary to achieve equilibrium?
    • Disturbing an equilibrium, and La Chatelier's Principle
    • What happens to an equilibrium when you add a catalyst?

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  8. What Exactly are Acids, pH, Strong & Weak Acids

    10 minEpisode 97

    In this episode:Definition of an acidWhy acids and hydrogen ions are so reactiveWhat pH means and how to calculate itStrong acids, weak acids and concentrationCheck out the Chemistry Made Simple academyBecome a …

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    In this episode:

    • Definition of an acid
    • Why acids and hydrogen ions are so reactive
    • What pH means and how to calculate it
    • Strong acids, weak acids and concentration

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  9. Master the Ideal Gas Equation in Chemistry

    8 minEpisode 96

    In this episode:What is the ideal gas equation?How to use the ideal gas equationThe biggest mistakes when using the ideal gas equationThe units to use - pay special attentionWhen to use the ideal gas …

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    In this episode:

    • What is the ideal gas equation?
    • How to use the ideal gas equation
    • The biggest mistakes when using the ideal gas equation
    • The units to use - pay special attention
    • When to use the ideal gas equation

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  10. An Important Update

    1 minSeason 1 · Episode 1

    A short but important update about how and when you can hear the podcast going forwards.Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail …

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    A short but important update about how and when you can hear the podcast going forwards.

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  11. How to Do Calculations in Chemistry Using the Mole

    16 minEpisode 95

    Get alerts for my calculations tutorials, and the link to the titration walkthrough.In this episode:Using the mole to calculate RFM of compounds, ions and elementsUsing the mole to calculate empirical …

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    Get alerts for my calculations tutorials, and the link to the titration walkthrough.

    In this episode:

    • Using the mole to calculate RFM of compounds, ions and elements
    • Using the mole to calculate empirical formulae
    • Using the mole to calculate % composition
    • Using the mole to calculate the concentration of solutions
    • Using the mole to calculate the volume of gas
    • Using the mole to do calculations for equilibria, weak acids, weak bases and buffers
    • Using the mole to calculate how many moles, grams or litres of gas are used or created in a reaction
    • Using the mole to calculate pH
    • Using the mole to determine the limiting reagent


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  12. How My ADHD Helps Me to Help You Learn Chemistry

    10 minEpisode 94

    If you want to discuss anything from this episode, you can contact me:Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail [email protected] a …

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  13. How to Balance Equations, and Why It Is So Important

    12 minEpisode 93

    Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimplePrefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.In this episode:What is a …

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    In this episode:

    • What is a chemical equation
    • What are equations for
    • Why is balancing equations so important
    • How to balance equations
    • The Golden Rule
    • The one thing you mustn't balance
    • Three types of equations you need to know


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  14. Never Ignore a Mole - What is a Mole and Why it is so Important

    6 minEpisode 92

    In this episode:What is a moleWhy we need a moleWhy we can't just use grams or amuHow to use moles in chemistry calculationsCheck out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out more about the Chemistry Made …

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    In this episode:

    • What is a mole
    • Why we need a mole
    • Why we can't just use grams or amu
    • How to use moles in chemistry calculations

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  15. What You Need to Know about Isotopes at A-Level

    8 minEpisode 91

    The video that demonstrates how to calculate RAM from isotope mass and relative abundanceIn this episode:Why do we see decimal places in atomic mass on the periodic tableWhat are isotopes, and how do they …

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    The video that demonstrates how to calculate RAM from isotope mass and relative abundance

    In this episode:

    • Why do we see decimal places in atomic mass on the periodic table
    • What are isotopes, and how do they differ from each other?
    • What are the differences in the behaviour of different isotopes?
    • Relative abundance
    • How do we calculate relative atomic mass considering relative abundance and isotope mass

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  16. How to Write and Understand Electron Configuration

    8 minEpisode 90

    The download mentioned in this episode:https://chemistrymadesimple.net/orbital/In this episode:What does electron configuration mean for atoms and simple ionsWhich orbitals fill first?Do electrons pair up in …

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    In this episode:

    • What does electron configuration mean for atoms and simple ions
    • Which orbitals fill first?
    • Do electrons pair up in orbitals or half-fill the subshell first?
    • The funny thing about 3d and 4s subshells
    • Electron configuration notation explained

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  17. What is an atomic orbital, and what are the "rules" about orbitals?

    7 minEpisode 89

    Download mentioned in this episode:https://chemistrymadesimple.net/orbital/In this episode:Definition of an atomic orbitalUsing the probability of an electron's locationDifferent types of atomic orbitalsHow …

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    In this episode:

    • Definition of an atomic orbital
    • Using the probability of an electron's location
    • Different types of atomic orbitals
    • How many electrons can be in an orbital, and how they MUST differ
    • Which atomic orbitals exist in which electron shells or energy levels
    • How many orbitals of each orbital type

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  18. Quantum Mechanics - Two analogies to help you understand QM and quantum numbers.

    8 minEpisode 88

    The download mentioned in the episode: chemistrymadesimple.net/quantumIn this episode:What is Quantum mechanicsAnalogy 1 - Stairs vs EscalatorAnalogy 2- Homemade coffee vs Automated barista coffeeQuantum …

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    The download mentioned in the episode: chemistrymadesimple.net/quantum

    In this episode:

    • What is Quantum mechanics
    • Analogy 1 - Stairs vs Escalator
    • Analogy 2- Homemade coffee vs Automated barista coffee
    • Quantum numbers and their relevance to electrons

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  19. How Quantum Mechanics makes the atom 3 dimensional, effects the shape of molecules, and dictates the periodic table's configuration

    8 minEpisode 87

    The download mentioned: Chemistrymadesimple.net/2In this episode we consider how quantum mechanics effects the atomic model and more:There's more to electron shellsSubshells and orbitals3D shape of …

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    The download mentioned: Chemistrymadesimple.net/2

    In this episode we consider how quantum mechanics effects the atomic model and more:

    • There's more to electron shells
    • Subshells and orbitals
    • 3D shape of orbitals
    • Orbitals, bond angles and shape of molecules
    • The reason the periodic table gets broader down the table


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  20. Physical, Organic, or Inorganic? How to navigate these chemistry topic groups.

    6 minEpisode 86

    In this episode, I discuss:What is meant by physical, organic and inorganic chemistry?What is generally included in each of these topic areas?How much do these labels matter?When do these labels matter?Find out …

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    In this episode, I discuss:

    • What is meant by physical, organic and inorganic chemistry?
    • What is generally included in each of these topic areas?
    • How much do these labels matter?
    • When do these labels matter?

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  21. Just how DIFFICULT is it to study advanced high school Chemistry? (With top tips from minute 10)

    14 minEpisode 85

    Studying advanced chemistry can't really be as difficult as people make out, can it?TLDR: Don't miss the tips that start from minute 10!Whether you're just thinking about studying chemistry at A-Level or …

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    Studying advanced chemistry can't really be as difficult as people make out, can it?

    TLDR: Don't miss the tips that start from minute 10!

    Whether you're just thinking about studying chemistry at A-Level or Highers, whether you've committed to do so, or whether you've already started your course you will be aware of all the rumours and worries about what it's like and how difficult it is.

    In this episode we look at these questions and concerns about A-Level chemistry:

    • The chemistry is a big step up!
    • Is memorising the syllabus enough?
    • Is it starting again in chemistry?
    • Did GCSE chemistry lie to me?
    • Does getting a good GCSE grade mean I'll get a good A-Level grade?
    • There's a lot of calculations
    • The maths is very hard
    • the exams are very difficult and require lots of understanding

    Hear my golden rule about getting all the exam marks you deserve.

    I also give quick tips of what you should include in your answers.

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  22. What Changes With the Atomic Model When We Introduce Basic Quantum Mechanics?

    6 minEpisode 84

    Download mentioned in the episode.In this episodeThe basic atomic modelWhy we need to include basic quantum theoryEffect of Quantum Theory on atomic structure modelEffect of Quantum Theory on periodic …

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    In this episode

    • The basic atomic model
    • Why we need to include basic quantum theory
    • Effect of Quantum Theory on atomic structure model
    • Effect of Quantum Theory on periodic table


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  23. Experiment Using a Polarimeter to Measure Optical Activity - Including a Novel Analogy

    6 minEpisode 83

    In this episode, I describe the basic requirements of a polarimeter being used to measure optical activity of a chemical sample and the process of the experiment.I also introduce a simple yet novel analogy that …

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    In this episode, I describe the basic requirements of a polarimeter being used to measure optical activity of a chemical sample and the process of the experiment.

    I also introduce a simple yet novel analogy that will help you remember the experimental details.


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  24. What are Optical Isomerism, Chirality, Enantiomers and Plane-Polarized Light

    7 minEpisode 82

    In this episode:What is optical isomerismEnantiomersChiral carbon and chiralityAsymmetric carbonOptical Activity and plane-polarized lightBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each …

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    In this episode:

    • What is optical isomerism
    • Enantiomers
    • Chiral carbon and chirality
    • Asymmetric carbon
    • Optical Activity and plane-polarized light

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  25. How to Use and Understand 'Curly Arrows' in Reaction Mechanisms

    5 minEpisode 81

    In this episode:What are curly arrows showingWhy we use a curved arrowMaking a new bondBreaking a bondA special case with two arrowsBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode …

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    In this episode:

    • What are curly arrows showing
    • Why we use a curved arrow
    • Making a new bond
    • Breaking a bond
    • A special case with two arrows

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  26. What are Reaction Mechanisms, Electrophiles and Nucleophiles

    5 minEpisode 80

    In this episode:Definition of MechanismHow a mechanism tells more than an equation or a simple diagramDefinition of electrophile with examplesDefinition of nucleophile with examplesBecome a Patreon supporter of …

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    In this episode:

    • Definition of Mechanism
    • How a mechanism tells more than an equation or a simple diagram
    • Definition of electrophile with examples
    • Definition of nucleophile with examples

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  27. Determining the Rate Equation for a Chemical Reaction

    9 minEpisode 79

    In this episode:Two ways to determine the order of reaction for reactantsHow to calculate the rate constant kHow to find the effect of changing temperature on the rate constant kBecome a Patreon supporter of …

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    In this episode:

    • Two ways to determine the order of reaction for reactants
    • How to calculate the rate constant k
    • How to find the effect of changing temperature on the rate constant k

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  28. What is the Rate Constant, and How to Use it.

    8 minEpisode 78

    In This episode:The rate equationThe rate constantHow to determine units for the rate equationOrder of reactionCheck out the Chemistry Made Simple academyBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more …

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    In This episode:

    • The rate equation
    • The rate constant
    • How to determine units for the rate equation
    • Order of reaction

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  29. What is the rate of reaction, and how can you find it experimentally?

    6 minEpisode 77

    In this episode:Definition of rate of reactionHow to plot reaction dataHow to find the rate of reactionBecome a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode …

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    • Definition of rate of reaction
    • How to plot reaction data
    • How to find the rate of reaction

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  30. How To Predict Whether a Reaction Can Proceed, and at what Temperature - Gibbs Free Energy Change

    9 minEpisode 76

    In this episodeIntroduction to Gibbs Free EnergyThe Gibbs Free Energy equationTake care with the units!How to do the calculationHow to Calculate the temperature that a reaction may occur atBecome a Patreon …

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    In this episode

    • Introduction to Gibbs Free Energy
    • The Gibbs Free Energy equation
    • Take care with the units!
    • How to do the calculation
    • How to Calculate the temperature that a reaction may occur at

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