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Right, enzymes are a type of catalyst that lower activation energy so the rate is faster.

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How do we determine which step is a slow step and which step is a fast step in a reaction?

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The slowest step is what hinders the reaction, so the rate of reaction can only go as quickly as the slowest step.

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Why is that each different order type (zero, first, second) has different units? Can someone explain it please?

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what is "n" in terms of kinetics?

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How are kinetics and thermodynamics related?

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For galvanic cells, we mainly need to focus on what constitutes as a galvanic cell and the direction of electron flow.

Cyianna 2F

So in an oxidation-reduction reaction, which is the reducing and which is the oxidizing agent?

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The salt bridge is used as a link between the half cells of the redox and oxidation reactions. The salt bridge helps maintain the charge as electrons flow from the anode to the cathode.

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If not stated, then it is assumed that Pt(s) is the metal used for both the anode and cathode.

Cyianna 2F

Cell potential is the difference between a redox reaction and an oxidation reaction. Redox potential only consists of the reduction from the half reaction in the cathode.

Cyianna 2F

So I was looking over the nernst equation, and apparently I forgot to write what the terms represent, I know most of them by common knowledge, but I frgot what the "n" means. It's not moles right?

Cyianna 2F

It's just a difference of values, the concept of $\Delta G and \Delta G^{\circ}$ are still the same. I think that it just depends of the conditions of the reaction. I'm not entirely sure though, that's a good question.

Cyianna 2F

Gibbs free energy is the energy that's left at the end of a reaction. This energy is still considered "useful work" because it's all the available energy that can be used for a specific purpose. Take the process of cellular respiration for example. By using oxygen and glucose, we can creat...

Cyianna 2F

At equilibrium, K=1; this would represent a reaction at equilibrium, since both the reactants nor products are favored. \Delta G is zero at equilibrium due to the fact that in the equation: \Delta H-T*\Delta S if both enthalpy and entropy equal zero, then there is no change, and \Delta G would be 0.

Cyianna 2F

Spontaneity refers to any reaction that favors products over reactants. Because so much energy is used to make the products, there's always going to be a decrease in free energy (Gibbs free energy). That is why \Delta G is negative. Entropy must stay positive (or increase) in order to keep \Delta G ...

Cyianna 2F

Right, reversible expansion focuses more on the matter that all heat is used toward work. As far as I've seen, there hasn't been any experiments looking into the matter.

Cyianna 2F

Cv refers to constant volume, whereas Cp refers to constant pressure. If anything, the problem may describe which one you're going to use depending on whether the system is described as isobaric(constant pressure) or Isometric (constant volume).

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What's the difference between molar and specific heat capacity?

Cyianna 2F

How can you tell whether or not heat is being transferred to the system or from the system?

Cyianna 2F

Can someone please give me specific examples of each type of system(open, closed, isolated) and why they're that way? It's difficult to grasp the difference between them.

Cyianna 2F

So in lecture Lavelle explained that the change of enthalpy in sublimation is equal to the sum of enthalpy of fusion and the enthalpy of vapor. Can someone please explain to me why this is so?

Cyianna 2F

That's a good question! I'm actually curious about that as well. Although Van Der Waal forces are relatively weak and fluctuate due to the movement of electrons, I think energy is still released/absorbed in any phase change.

Cyianna 2F

In lecture today, Lavelle mentioned the melting of an ice cube being an endothermic reaction. I'm just a tad confused as to why this is?

Cyianna 2F

In this case, I'm pretty sure as long as velocity is under the speed of light, it's considered a reasonable value.

Cyianna 2F

Sam Smoot 1L wrote:Don't be salty

That was sodium funny! I slapped my neon that one!

Cyianna 2F

Let's take all these bad chemistry jokes and Barium.

Cyianna 2F

This is correct. Having three Flourine surrounding one Chlorine leaves two electron pairs that's available to be donated. This is because chlorine has a total of 7 valence electrons. So with the three bonding Flourine giving three valence electrons, there has to be 2 more lone pairs in order to give...

Cyianna 2F

Isoelectronic ions consist of two molecules that have both the same amount of atoms and valence electrons. In Na+ and F-, since Na loses an electron, it goes into group 18, where it has 8 valence electrons and 10 atoms rather than 11. For F-, adding an electron makes F go into group 18 as well. So t...

Cyianna 2F

I'm still confused as to how to determine which molecule is the limiting reagent. How do I find the ratio in order to determine which molecule would be the limiting reagent?

Cyianna 2F

Since there wasn't any mention of MO theory during lectures or on the online site, I don't believe there will be any specific questions regarding this.

Cyianna 2F

What does it mean when a pi bond is delocalized?

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Why do elements in the d orbital begin with 3d instead of 4d, since the d orbital begins in the 4th period?

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