Chemistry Made Simple

Oxidation States: The Scorecard You Need For Every Redox Reaction and Half-Equation. 19.05.2026 17min

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 the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netRecord a voice note for me: chemistrymadesimple.net/voicenoteJoin the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.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.

Group 2 Elements and Their Compounds - The Reaction and Trends You Need to Know 31.03.2026 12min

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 compounds.--------------------------------------------Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netRecord a voice note for me: chemistrymadesimple.net/voicenoteJoin the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.

How to Do a Titration - From Lab to Calculation 10.03.2026 22min

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.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyBecome 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.Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netRecord a voice note for me: chemistrymadesimple.net/voicenoteJoin the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.

Avoid Chemistry Calculation Chaos - Know the Correct Units and How to Convert Them 27.01.2026 15min

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 ones you need to useThe units to use for the volume of liquid or the volume of gasesThe unit for temperatureThe unit for pressureThe unit for the amount of substanceThe unit for concentrationThe units for energy changeMy Pro TipsCheck out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netRecord a voice note for me: chemistrymadesimple.net/voicenoteJoin the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.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.

Master the Acid Dissociation Constant Ka, and Use it to Calculate pH of Weak Acids 13.01.2026 11min

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 acid dissociation constantHow to rearrange the expression to help calculate pHWhat happens to Ka when the temperature is changedFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netRecord a voice note for me: chemistrymadesimple.net/voicenoteJoin the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyCheck out the Chemistry Made Simple academy

Master the Equilibrium Constant Kc 30.12.2025 14min

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 constant expressionThe effect of changing the temperatureThe effect of changing the concentrationThe effect of changing the pressureThe effect of a catalystThe Kc for the reverse reactionLe Chatelier's PrincipleCheck out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netRecord a voice note for me: chemistrymadesimple.net/voicenoteJoin the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.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.

What is a Reversible Reaction and an Equilibrium 16.12.2025 15min

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 PrincipleWhat happens to an equilibrium when you add a catalyst?Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netRecord a voice note for me: chemistrymadesimple.net/voicenoteJoin the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.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.

What Exactly are Acids, pH, Strong & Weak Acids 02.12.2025 9min

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 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.Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netRecord a voice note for me: chemistrymadesimple.net/voicenoteJoin the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.

Master the Ideal Gas Equation in Chemistry 18.11.2025 7min

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 equationFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netRecord a voice note for me: chemistrymadesimple.net/voicenoteJoin the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyBecome 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.

An Important Update 04.11.2025 1min

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 Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netRecord a voice note for me: chemistrymadesimple.net/voicenoteJoin the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.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.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy

How to Do Calculations in Chemistry Using the Mole 30.10.2025 15min

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 formulaeUsing the mole to calculate % compositionUsing the mole to calculate the concentration of solutionsUsing the mole to calculate the volume of gasUsing the mole to do calculations for equilibria, weak acids, weak bases and buffersUsing the mole to calculate how many moles, grams or litres of gas are used or created in a reactionUsing the mole to calculate pHUsing the mole to determine the limiting reagentCheck out the Chemistry Made Simple academyBecome 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.Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netRecord a voice note for me: chemistrymadesimple.net/voicenoteJoin the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.

How My ADHD Helps Me to Help You Learn Chemistry 21.10.2025 10min

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 Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netRecord a voice note for me: chemistrymadesimple.net/voicenoteJoin the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.

How to Balance Equations, and Why It Is So Important 14.10.2025 12min

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 chemical equationWhat are equations forWhy is balancing equations so importantHow to balance equationsThe Golden RuleThe one thing you mustn't balanceThree types of equations you need to knowFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netRecord a voice note for me: chemistrymadesimple.net/voicenoteJoin the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy

Never Ignore a Mole - What is a Mole and Why it is so Important 07.10.2025 5min

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 Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netRecord a voice note for me: chemistrymadesimple.net/voicenoteJoin the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.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.

What You Need to Know about Isotopes at A-Level 23.09.2025 7min

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 differ from each other?What are the differences in the behaviour of different isotopes?Relative abundanceHow do we calculate relative atomic mass considering relative abundance and isotope massFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netRecord a voice note for me: chemistrymadesimple.net/voicenoteJoin the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyBecome 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.

How to Write and Understnd Electron Configuration 16.09.2025 8min

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 orbitals or half-fill the subshell first?The funny thing about 3d and 4s subshellsElectron configuration notation explainedFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netRecord a voice note for me: chemistrymadesimple.net/voicenoteJoin the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyBecome 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.

What is an atomic orbital, and what are the "rules" about orbitals? 09.09.2025 6min

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 many electrons can be in an orbital, and how they MUST differWhich atomic orbitals exist in which electron shells or energy levelsHow many orbitals of each orbital typeFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netRecord a voice note for me: chemistrymadesimple.net/voicenoteJoin the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyBecome 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.

Quantum Mechanics - Two analogies to help you understand QM and quantum numbers. 02.09.2025 7min

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 numbers and their relevance to electronsFind out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netRecord a voice note for me: chemistrymadesimple.net/voicenoteJoin the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyBecome 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.

How Quantum Mechanics makes the atom 3 dimensional, effects the shape of molecules, and dictates the periodic table's configuration 26.08.2025 7min

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 orbitalsOrbitals, bond angles and shape of moleculesThe reason the periodic table gets broader down the table Find out how I can help you throughout your chemistry A-Level here.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimpleFind out more about the programme mentioned in the episode Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netJoin the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.

Physical, Organic, or Inorganic? How to navigate these chemistry topic groups. 19.08.2025 6min

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 more about the Chemistry Made Simple academyContact me:Instagram @chemistrymadesimpleEmail Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.netRecord a voice note for me: chemistrymadesimple.net/voicenoteJoin the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academyCheck out the Chemistry Made Simple academy