Episodes 103
Avg. Duration 8m
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Since Jan 2021
Latest Episode May 2026

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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.

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

May 18, 2026 17m

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…

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

Mar 30, 2026 12m

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…

How to Do a Titration - From Lab to Calculation

Mar 09, 2026 22m

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…

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

Jan 26, 2026 15m

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…

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

Jan 12, 2026 11m

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…

Master the Equilibrium Constant Kc

Dec 29, 2025 14m

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…

What is a Reversible Reaction and an Equilibrium

Dec 15, 2025 15m

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…

What Exactly are Acids, pH, Strong & Weak Acids

Dec 01, 2025 9m

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…

Master the Ideal Gas Equation in Chemistry

Nov 17, 2025 7m

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…

S1E1 An Important Update

Nov 03, 2025 1m

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…

How to Do Calculations in Chemistry Using the Mole

Oct 29, 2025 15m

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…

How My ADHD Helps Me to Help You Learn Chemistry

Oct 20, 2025 10m

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…

How to Balance Equations, and Why It Is So Important

Oct 13, 2025 12m

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…

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

Oct 06, 2025 5m

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…

What You Need to Know about Isotopes at A-Level

Sep 23, 2025 7m

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…

How to Write and Understnd Electron Configuration

Sep 15, 2025 8m

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…

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

Sep 08, 2025 6m

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…

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

Sep 01, 2025 7m

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…

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

Aug 25, 2025 7m

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…

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

Aug 18, 2025 6m

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…

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