MCAT Basics Podcast

Gas Phase

In this episode, guest host Alex Starks dives into Gas-Phase Concepts for the MCAT. He breaks down the physical properties of gases, explores the ideal gas law, and unpacks the ABCD laws of gases. Alex also covers key conditions that influence molecular collisions in gases and highlights the most important takeaways to help you excel in this section of the exam.

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Jump into the conversation:

(00:00) Intro: Med School Coach promotion and podcast introduction

(02:01) Physical properties of gases

(06:03) The ideal gas laws

(09:40) Conditions that promote molecular collisions in gases

(10:34) The ABCD gas law

(13:02) The Van der Waals equation

(14:33) Gas laws quiz

(16:29) Key takeaways

Sam Smith

Sam completed his Bachelors of Science in Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder. Following his graduation, he worked at the National Institutes of Health Vaccine Research Center studying HIV. Meanwhile, with a microphone in his garage, Sam founded the MCAT Basics podcast. The podcast has grown to become the top rated MCAT podcast on iTunes. In addition to podcasting, Sam enjoys the outdoors, sports, and his friends and family.

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