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- Tue Mar 20, 2018 10:59 am
- Forum: Kinetics vs. Thermodynamics Controlling a Reaction
- Topic: catalysts
- Replies: 3
- Views: 854
Re: catalysts
Also, unlike an intermediate which is immediately used right after it's formation, a catalyst only shows up at the very beginning but is used up until the very end of the reaction and it does not interfere or interact with any of the other molecules being formed in the overall reaction.
- Tue Mar 20, 2018 10:13 am
- Forum: Galvanic/Voltaic Cells, Calculating Standard Cell Potentials, Cell Diagrams
- Topic: Cell Potential sign
- Replies: 4
- Views: 700
Re: Cell Potential sign
Reversing a half-reaction means your cell potential's sign will be reversed. If the cell potential sign is not already negative, then yes reversing the sign will make the cell potential negative.
- Sat Mar 17, 2018 7:49 pm
- Forum: Entropy Changes Due to Changes in Volume and Temperature
- Topic: Entropy change in volume or pressure
- Replies: 1
- Views: 436
Entropy change in volume or pressure
In deltaS=nRln(V2/V1) is temperature and pressure constant or also changing? Similarly, in deltaS=nRln(P1/P2) is temperature and volume constant or changing?
- Sat Mar 17, 2018 7:43 pm
- Forum: General Rate Laws
- Topic: 15.13
- Replies: 1
- Views: 454
Re: 15.13
The question explicitly states that the rate law is first-order in each reactant and the overall order of the reaction rate is a second-order process.
- Sat Mar 17, 2018 12:25 am
- Forum: Balancing Redox Reactions
- Topic: 14.15 Cell Diagram
- Replies: 1
- Views: 438
14.15 Cell Diagram
The cell diagram for this redox reaction is Pt(s)|OH-(aq)|02(g)||02(g)|H+(aq)|Pt(s) but why is the H+ included on the cathode side of the cell diagram?
- Thu Mar 15, 2018 7:26 pm
- Forum: Concepts & Calculations Using Second Law of Thermodynamics
- Topic: 9.101 (b)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 459
9.101 (b)
A heat pump heats a house in winter by extracting heat from the cold outdoors and releasing it into the warm interior. For the transfer of a given amount of heat, (a) how do the entropies of the interior and exterior of the house change (increase or decrease)? (b) Which change is greater? Assume tha...
- Thu Mar 15, 2018 7:13 pm
- Forum: Reaction Mechanisms, Reaction Profiles
- Topic: Molecularity
- Replies: 2
- Views: 468
Re: Molecularity
For any elementary reactions you will need to know if a reaction is unimolecular, bimolecular, or termolecular. -An elematary reaction is unimolecular when only one reactant molecule participates. Ex: 03->02 + 0 -An elematary reaction is bimolecular when two reactant molecules come together to react...
- Tue Mar 13, 2018 10:42 am
- Forum: Heat Capacities, Calorimeters & Calorimetry Calculations
- Topic: Specific Heat Capacity vs. deltaHfus and deltaHvap
- Replies: 2
- Views: 884
Specific Heat Capacity vs. deltaHfus and deltaHvap
What's the difference between the specific heat capacity and deltaHfus/vap?
- Sun Mar 04, 2018 5:17 pm
- Forum: Arrhenius Equation, Activation Energies, Catalysts
- Topic: Catalyst, Equation, and Rate Law
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5745
Re: Catalyst, Equation, and Rate Law
Hey, A catalyst is accounted for in the rate law because it speeds up the reaction. It isn't considered in a balanced chemical equation because it doesn't undergo any change, nor does it affect any of the reactants in anyway besides increasing the speed of the reaction. So basically, does the catal...
- Sun Mar 04, 2018 5:08 pm
- Forum: Arrhenius Equation, Activation Energies, Catalysts
- Topic: Activation Energy and Temperature Dependence of Rates
- Replies: 2
- Views: 378
Re: Activation Energy and Temperature Dependence of Rates
Also quick remark, the larger the activation energy is the higher the temperature will need to be to provide sufficient energy to overcome the high activation energy. So high activation energies really depend on strong temperatures.
- Sun Mar 04, 2018 3:12 pm
- Forum: Arrhenius Equation, Activation Energies, Catalysts
- Topic: 15.67 b
- Replies: 1
- Views: 251
15.67 b
Why is the rate enhancement lower at high temperatures?
- Tue Feb 27, 2018 9:17 pm
- Forum: Second Order Reactions
- Topic: 15.35
- Replies: 1
- Views: 301
15.35
In part a of this question, when using the equation kt=1/[A]t - 1/[A]0 and rearranging it to find t as t=(1/[A]t - 1/[A]0)/k why do we need to divide [A]t by 1/16 ?
- Tue Feb 27, 2018 9:08 pm
- Forum: Second Order Reactions
- Topic: 15.35
- Replies: 2
- Views: 367
Re: 15.35
You can also use the half life equation for a second-order reaction (t1/2=1/k[A]0) and rearrange it so that you can get k (k=1/[A]0*t1/2).
- Sun Feb 25, 2018 11:59 am
- Forum: Galvanic/Voltaic Cells, Calculating Standard Cell Potentials, Cell Diagrams
- Topic: Strongly Reducing Metals
- Replies: 5
- Views: 694
Re: Strongly Reducing Metals
When a metal is the reducing agent it generally means that this metal is being oxidized so the reduction potential of this metal would have to be more negative since the strongest oxidation elements have the lowest reduction potentials.
- Sun Feb 25, 2018 11:33 am
- Forum: Appications of the Nernst Equation (e.g., Concentration Cells, Non-Standard Cell Potentials, Calculating Equilibrium Constants and pH)
- Topic: 14.41b. Homework b
- Replies: 2
- Views: 415
Re: 14.41b. Homework b
You want to find the simplest form of this balanced half-reaction. Therefore, the simplest form of this balanced half-reaction is when n=1.
- Thu Feb 22, 2018 8:55 am
- Forum: Balancing Redox Reactions
- Topic: 14.85 [ENDORSED]
- Replies: 1
- Views: 302
14.85 [ENDORSED]
How do we know how to order the following metals; Fe, Ag, Au, Zn, Cu, Ni, Co, and Al from strongest to lowest reducing metal?
- Tue Feb 13, 2018 6:17 pm
- Forum: Concepts & Calculations Using Second Law of Thermodynamics
- Topic: 9.45
- Replies: 3
- Views: 513
Re: 9.45
Do you use -deltaHfus for the system since it's releasing heat because it is freezing?
- Mon Feb 12, 2018 8:30 pm
- Forum: Third Law of Thermodynamics (For a Unique Ground State (W=1): S -> 0 as T -> 0) and Calculations Using Boltzmann Equation for Entropy
- Topic: Boltzmann Equation
- Replies: 3
- Views: 721
Re: Boltzmann Equation
Yes you are correct. As the temperature increases, molecules occupy more energy states so there is a higher degeneracy W.
- Mon Feb 12, 2018 8:21 pm
- Forum: Entropy Changes Due to Changes in Volume and Temperature
- Topic: Gas Constant, R
- Replies: 6
- Views: 838
Re: Gas Constant, R
It depends on the formula you use and the units within the formula you use and values you are given.
- Mon Feb 12, 2018 8:17 pm
- Forum: Reaction Enthalpies (e.g., Using Hess’s Law, Bond Enthalpies, Standard Enthalpies of Formation)
- Topic: 8.77
- Replies: 2
- Views: 477
8.77
How does the Kekule structure with 6 resonance-stabilized bonds look like and why is this structure more stable?
- Sat Feb 03, 2018 10:07 pm
- Forum: Calculating Standard Reaction Entropies (e.g. , Using Standard Molar Entropies)
- Topic: Entropy and Work
- Replies: 2
- Views: 447
Entropy and Work
What's the main relationship between entropy and work that is not done as heat?
- Sat Feb 03, 2018 10:04 pm
- Forum: Gibbs Free Energy Concepts and Calculations
- Topic: G at minimum
- Replies: 6
- Views: 585
Re: G at minimum
So if Gibbs Free Energy is at a maximum or minimum, it means that the reaction is at equilibrium?
- Tue Jan 30, 2018 12:54 pm
- Forum: Calculating Standard Reaction Entropies (e.g. , Using Standard Molar Entropies)
- Topic: 9.19
- Replies: 3
- Views: 417
9.19
In this question you are using S=nCpln(T2/T1):
The final units are J.K-1.mol-1 but how do the mol units not cancel out when you are multiplying (1.00mol H2O) by the molar heat capacity which has the units (J.K-1.mol-1)?
The final units are J.K-1.mol-1 but how do the mol units not cancel out when you are multiplying (1.00mol H2O) by the molar heat capacity which has the units (J.K-1.mol-1)?
- Tue Jan 30, 2018 12:37 pm
- Forum: Concepts & Calculations Using Second Law of Thermodynamics
- Topic: 9.27 D
- Replies: 3
- Views: 446
9.27 D
Question: Which substance in each of the following pairs has the highest molar entropy at 298K; (d)1.0 mol Ar(g) at 1.00atm or 1.0molAr(g) at 2.00atm? According to the solution's manual 1 mol of Ar(g) at 1.00atm has a higher molar entropy because Ar(g) at 1.00atm would occupy a larger volume but I'm...
- Mon Jan 29, 2018 10:49 pm
- Forum: General Science Questions
- Topic: Significant Figures
- Replies: 2
- Views: 697
Re: Significant Figures
You have to convert the 20 degrees celsius into kelvins and once you do this your temperature will be 293 kelvins. Since 100 J.s-1 and 293K both consist of 3 significant figures, then so should your answer (0.341J.K-1.s-1).
- Mon Jan 29, 2018 10:38 pm
- Forum: Thermodynamic Definitions (isochoric/isometric, isothermal, isobaric)
- Topic: Adiabatic and enthalpy related?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 441
Re: Adiabatic and enthalpy related?
I would assume that enthalpy is not related to an adiabatic system since energy cannot be transferred through heat in an adiabatic system but only as work. Since enthalpy occurs when heat is absorbed or released, it can't be possible for an adiabatic system to be related with enthalpy.
- Fri Jan 19, 2018 8:15 pm
- Forum: Concepts & Calculations Using First Law of Thermodynamics
- Topic: Q 8.25
- Replies: 1
- Views: 212
Q 8.25
In the reaction of this question, why is the heat of the reaction and the heat of the calorimeter equal to 0 (qreaction+qcalorimeter=0)?
- Fri Jan 19, 2018 8:05 pm
- Forum: Student Social/Study Group
- Topic: Post All Chemistry Jokes Here
- Replies: 9651
- Views: 3917627
Re: Post All Chemistry Jokes Here
If Avogadro calls, tell him to leave his number.
- Fri Jan 19, 2018 7:52 pm
- Forum: Thermodynamic Systems (Open, Closed, Isolated)
- Topic: Isolated vs. Adiabatic system
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8623
Isolated vs. Adiabatic system
What are the main differences between an isolated and adiabatic system?
- Fri Jan 19, 2018 11:27 am
- Forum: Concepts & Calculations Using First Law of Thermodynamics
- Topic: W=-(Pex)(deltaV)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1563
Re: W=-(Pex)(deltaV)
There is a negative sign in this equation because energy is being lost as work when the system is expanding and this causes the internal energy of the system to decrease.
- Fri Jan 19, 2018 11:15 am
- Forum: Heat Capacities, Calorimeters & Calorimetry Calculations
- Topic: 8.29
- Replies: 4
- Views: 290
Re: 8.29
The more bonds there is, the harder it is to break them. Therefore, more heat would be required and the heat capacity would be higher.
- Fri Jan 19, 2018 11:11 am
- Forum: Thermodynamic Systems (Open, Closed, Isolated)
- Topic: 8.1 question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 829
Re: 8.1 question
Coffee in a thermos bottle would not exchange heat with it's surroundings because a thermos bottle is an isolated system. Therefore, it cannot exchange energy or matter with it's surroundings. However, the amount of time the temperature of the coffee remains hot can really depend on the type of ther...
- Sun Dec 10, 2017 1:38 am
- Forum: Calculating the pH of Salt Solutions
- Topic: When to use ICE table?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4538
When to use ICE table?
Hi, so I’m confused about when I should use an ice table to find acid and base equilibrium concentrations. I know you should use it when only given one molar concentration of an acid/base but other than that should I only use it when finding concentrations of weak acids and bases?
- Sun Dec 03, 2017 11:23 pm
- Forum: Identifying Acidic & Basic Salts
- Topic: 12.51
- Replies: 1
- Views: 495
12.51
Determine which acid in each of the following pairs is stronger and explain why: (a) HF or HCl; (b) HClO or HClO2; (c) HBrO2 or HClO2; (d) HClO4 or H3PO4; (e) HNO3 or HNO2; (f) H2CO3 or H2GeO3. For this question, I'm having trouble understanding why acids that contain a more electronegative atom typ...
- Mon Nov 20, 2017 9:25 pm
- Forum: Shape, Structure, Coordination Number, Ligands
- Topic: Part D; Question 17.33
- Replies: 1
- Views: 299
Part D; Question 17.33
Why is it that Oxalate is a bidentate ligand and can only have a metal bond to two of its oxygen atoms when it originally has 4 oxygen atoms that all contain lone pairs?
- Fri Nov 17, 2017 10:12 pm
- Forum: Hybridization
- Topic: Chelate
- Replies: 2
- Views: 464
Chelate
Hi, can someone explain to me a little more what the concept of chelating ligands is and what is it's significance?
- Mon Nov 06, 2017 12:01 am
- Forum: Ionic & Covalent Bonds
- Topic: 3.77 [ENDORSED]
- Replies: 1
- Views: 207
3.77 [ENDORSED]
For each bond determine which compound has bonds with greater ionic character:
a)HCL or HI
b)CH4 or CF4
c)CO2 or CS2
Why does HCL in question a have the greater ionic character?
a)HCL or HI
b)CH4 or CF4
c)CO2 or CS2
Why does HCL in question a have the greater ionic character?
- Fri Oct 27, 2017 9:34 pm
- Forum: Resonance Structures
- Topic: Delocalized Structures [ENDORSED]
- Replies: 2
- Views: 262
Delocalized Structures [ENDORSED]
Why is it that delocalized lewis structures are more stable? Also, why does it matter if a structure is more or less stable?
- Sun Oct 15, 2017 11:28 pm
- Forum: Quantum Numbers and The H-Atom
- Topic: Wave Properties of Electron and the De Broglie Equation Post Assessment, Q.35
- Replies: 2
- Views: 358
Wave Properties of Electron and the De Broglie Equation Post Assessment, Q.35
Calculate the wavelength of a 275 kg single-seat electric car traveling at a speed of 125 km.hr-1. Do electric cars have wavelike properties? A. λ = 6.94 x 10-38 m , Yes B. λ = 6.94 x 10-38 m , No C. λ = 1.93 x 10-38 m , Yes D. λ = 1.93 x 10-38 m , No I know how to calculate the wavelength of this e...
- Fri Oct 13, 2017 7:57 pm
- Forum: Bohr Frequency Condition, H-Atom , Atomic Spectroscopy
- Topic: Atomic Spectra Post-Assessment Q. 29 [ENDORSED]
- Replies: 2
- Views: 481
Re: Atomic Spectra Post-Assessment Q. 29 [ENDORSED]
Hi, so how do you calculate the energy per photon? I tried calculating the energy per photon but I got a different answer.
- Thu Oct 05, 2017 3:50 pm
- Forum: Limiting Reactant Calculations
- Topic: Determining Limiting Reactant
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2085
Determining Limiting Reactant
Does anyone know if the limiting reactant will always be the product with the least amount of moles but when converted into grams, will the LR be the product with the greatest amount of theoretical grams?