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Chemistry Research Guide

A research guide for chemistry students.

Web Resources

Educational Websites and Platforms

1. Khan Academy: Offers comprehensive chemistry tutorials, from basic concepts to more advanced topics, through video lectures and practice exercises.

   - Khan Academy Chemistry

2. MIT OpenCourseWare (OCW): Provides free lecture notes, exams, and videos from a wide range of chemistry courses taught at MIT.

   - MIT OCW Chemistry

3. Coursera: Hosts courses from top universities and colleges on various chemistry topics. Many courses are free to audit.

   - Coursera Chemistry Courses

4. edX: Offers free online courses from universities like Harvard and Berkeley, including introductory and advanced chemistry topics.

   - edX Chemistry Courses

5. OpenStax: Provides free, peer-reviewed, openly licensed textbooks that are available in free digital formats and for a low cost in print.

   - OpenStax Chemistry

Video Lectures and Tutorials
1. YouTube Channels
   - CrashCourse Chemistry: Engaging video series that covers fundamental concepts in chemistry.
   - Professor Dave Explains: Detailed tutorials on various chemistry topics.

Practice Problems and Interactive Tools
1. ChemCollective: Offers virtual labs, scenario-based learning activities, tutorials, and concept tests.

2. PhET Interactive Simulations: Provides free interactive math and science simulations, including several focused on chemistry.
   - PhET Chemistry Simulations

Reference Materials
1. PubChem: A free chemistry database maintained by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) that provides information on the chemical properties and structures of compounds.

2. ChemSpider: A free chemical structure database providing fast access to over 34 million structures, properties, and associated information.

Study and Collaboration Tools
1. StudyBlue
   - Allows students to create and share flashcards, quizzes, and notes.

2. Quizlet: Offers tools for creating flashcards, quizzes, and interactive learning games.
   - Quizlet Chemistry

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