Empirical Tuition

About Empirical Tuition

Boost your GCSE and A Level science studies with our course-specific companion audio guides. Tailored to the curriculum, these engaging audio resources cover key concepts, formulas and exam tips for Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Perfect for on-the-go learning, they help reinforce understanding, improve retention and help prepare you to do your best in the exams!

Publisher

Tom Gordon

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Sept 2024

Latest episode

16 Sept 2024

Latest episodes

38 episodes in the feed.

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   16 Sept 2024

   #38 - Condensation Polymers

   Learn about condensation polymers: formed when a diol reacts with a dicarboxylic acid, producing a polyester and water. These polymers are used in fabrics and biodegradable materials like biopolyesters, which decompose quickly, helping to reduce landfill waste.

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   16 Sept 2024

   #37 - Addition Polymers

   Learn about addition polymers: formed by joining monomers with C=C bonds, such as ethene to polyethene. Polymers are non-biodegradable, causing environmental issues like landfill buildup and ocean pollution. Disposing involves burning, which releases harmful gases, or recycling, which is labour-intensive but eco-friendly.

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   16 Sept 2024

   #36 - Esters

   Learn about esters, formed when an alcohol reacts with a carboxylic acid in the presence of an acid catalyst like sulfuric acid. Esters are volatile, have fruity smells, and are used in perfumes and flavorings. For example, ethyl ethanoate, made from ethanol and ethanoic acid, smells faintly of pineapples.

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