Chemical Reactions: Stoichiometry and Bonding

This lecture covers the stoichiometry of chemical reactions, emphasizing the conservation of mass and the use of stoichiometric coefficients to balance reactions. It also delves into the concepts of ionic and covalent bonding, explaining the Lennard-Jones potential and the properties of ionic compounds. The discussion extends to the periodic table of elements, focusing on the arrangement of anions and cations in lattices. Additionally, it explores the behavior of electrons in covalent bonds, including polar and non-polar characteristics, and the formation of metallic bonds.