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Diagram Patterns

Molecular Structure (ASCII)

        H   H
         \ /
          C = C
         / \
        H   H
      (Ethene)

Reaction Mechanism (Mermaid)

flowchart LR
    A[Substrate] -->|Nucleophile attacks| B[Transition State]
    B -->|Leaving group departs| C[Product]

Electron Configuration

1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d¹⁰ 4p⁶

Problem-Solving Patterns

Stoichiometry Problems

1. Write balanced equation
2. Convert given to moles (using molar mass or molarity)
3. Use mole ratio from balanced equation
4. Convert to requested units

pH Calculations

Redox Balancing (Acidic Solution)

1. Separate into half-reactions
2. Balance atoms except O and H
3. Balance O with H₂O
4. Balance H with H⁺
5. Balance charge with e⁻
6. Multiply to equalize electrons
7. Add half-reactions

Common Notation

Lewis Structure Steps

1. Count total valence electrons
2. Draw skeleton structure (central atom)
3. Place bonding pairs
4. Distribute remaining electrons as lone pairs
5. Check octets (or duets for H)
6. Form multiple bonds if needed