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- Sat Mar 16, 2019 10:34 pm
- Forum: Concepts & Calculations Using First Law of Thermodynamics
- Topic: w=-PdeltaW
- Replies: 5
- Views: 730
w=-PdeltaW
Can someone explain when we use the equation w=-PdeltaW? I saw this equation but I do not know how to apply it.
- Sat Mar 16, 2019 10:33 pm
- Forum: Concepts & Calculations Using First Law of Thermodynamics
- Topic: kB
- Replies: 1
- Views: 429
kB
What is the value for kB, and will that value be provided?
- Sat Mar 16, 2019 10:32 pm
- Forum: Concepts & Calculations Using First Law of Thermodynamics
- Topic: q and delta H
- Replies: 6
- Views: 965
q and delta H
Hello, I was wonder if q and delta H are the same thing? Because I see them being use interchangeably.
- Sun Mar 10, 2019 8:44 pm
- Forum: Zero Order Reactions
- Topic: Graphs
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2220
Graphs
Just to clarify, the graph for a first order ln[X] vs time and zero order [X] vs time reaction is a decreasing linear slope. For second order it is an increasing linear slope. Right? So when would they be the increasing and decreasing exponential graphs?
- Sun Mar 10, 2019 8:31 pm
- Forum: Second Order Reactions
- Topic: Equations
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1795
Equations
Does anyone know if we are expected to know how all of the kinetics equations were derived? Or should we just memorize them?
- Sun Mar 10, 2019 8:22 pm
- Forum: Arrhenius Equation, Activation Energies, Catalysts
- Topic: Final Material
- Replies: 4
- Views: 499
Final Material
Hi, on the class website Dr. Lavelle said that the final exam material will consist of homework problems and online assessments. What online assessments is he referring to?
- Sun Mar 03, 2019 8:31 pm
- Forum: General Rate Laws
- Topic: Final Grades
- Replies: 3
- Views: 469
Final Grades
Does anyone know if Dr. Lavelle curves the final grade?
- Sun Mar 03, 2019 8:29 pm
- Forum: Work, Gibbs Free Energy, Cell (Redox) Potentials
- Topic: Standard cell potential
- Replies: 3
- Views: 456
Standard cell potential
For the equation -nFEcell=deltaG, how do we determine n?
- Sun Mar 03, 2019 8:26 pm
- Forum: Kinetics vs. Thermodynamics Controlling a Reaction
- Topic: Study Advice
- Replies: 73
- Views: 7179
Study Advice
Hello, so Dr. Lavelle has so many resources, which is great. However, it is impossible to attend everything. Does anyone have any recommendations for which office hours to go to? Like are the step up sessions most beneficial, or..? What do you recommend because I would like to spend my time in the b...
- Sun Feb 24, 2019 7:40 pm
- Forum: Gibbs Free Energy Concepts and Calculations
- Topic: Example 4J.4 in 7th ed textbook
- Replies: 1
- Views: 201
Example 4J.4 in 7th ed textbook
When they solve for delta H, why do they only use Fe2O3 and CO2 in the calculation?
- Sun Feb 24, 2019 7:38 pm
- Forum: Gibbs Free Energy Concepts and Calculations
- Topic: Gibbs free energy units
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1783
Gibbs free energy units
What are the units for the standard Gibbs free energy of formation?
- Sun Feb 24, 2019 7:36 pm
- Forum: Gibbs Free Energy Concepts and Calculations
- Topic: Example 4J.1 in 7th ed textbook
- Replies: 1
- Views: 202
Example 4J.1 in 7th ed textbook
For under the "anticipate" section they state the that solid and liquid phases are in equilibrium. How can you tell just from the problem that they're in equilibrium?
- Sun Feb 17, 2019 11:30 pm
- Forum: Gibbs Free Energy Concepts and Calculations
- Topic: Gibbs Free Energy
- Replies: 5
- Views: 558
Gibbs Free Energy
Can someone explain what Gibbs Free Energy is? I understand the equations but I don't really know what it means conceptually.
- Sun Feb 17, 2019 11:26 pm
- Forum: Calculating Work of Expansion
- Topic: Units for R
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1395
Units for R
For the R constant, what exactly are the units? I've always thought they were J/Kxmol but could it also be kJ/Kxmol?
- Sun Feb 17, 2019 11:23 pm
- Forum: Concepts & Calculations Using Second Law of Thermodynamics
- Topic: Extensive Property
- Replies: 3
- Views: 682
Extensive Property
Can someone please explain what an extensive property is?
- Sun Feb 10, 2019 9:47 pm
- Forum: Thermodynamic Definitions (isochoric/isometric, isothermal, isobaric)
- Topic: Which does more work?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 385
Which does more work?
Which system does more work, isothermal or reversible? And can someone explain why? I know he mentioned it many times in lecture but I am still confused.
- Sun Feb 10, 2019 9:45 pm
- Forum: Thermodynamic Definitions (isochoric/isometric, isothermal, isobaric)
- Topic: Isothermal vs Reversible
- Replies: 2
- Views: 331
Isothermal vs Reversible
Can someone explain the difference between isothermal and reversible systems? I understand that they require different equations but I do not know what the equations mean or when to use them.
- Sun Feb 10, 2019 9:43 pm
- Forum: Thermodynamic Definitions (isochoric/isometric, isothermal, isobaric)
- Topic: Isothermal meaning
- Replies: 4
- Views: 501
Isothermal meaning
What exactly does it mean for a system to be isothermal? I think the prof mentioned something about the heat being the same? I am confused.
- Sun Feb 03, 2019 10:02 pm
- Forum: Concepts & Calculations Using First Law of Thermodynamics
- Topic: qv vs qp
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2560
qv vs qp
What is the difference between qv and qp and how do we know when we should use each of them?
- Sun Feb 03, 2019 10:01 pm
- Forum: Equilibrium Constants & Calculating Concentrations
- Topic: Midterm
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2160
Midterm
Does anyone know what is the best way to study for the midterm? Also, does the professor hold any review sessions?
- Sun Feb 03, 2019 9:59 pm
- Forum: Equilibrium Constants & Calculating Concentrations
- Topic: Quiz 1 Number 3c
- Replies: 6
- Views: 672
Quiz 1 Number 3c
What were the units supposed to be for number 3 c on the 1st discussion quiz? Would it be atm because they are gasses?
- Fri Jan 25, 2019 7:13 pm
- Forum: Reaction Enthalpies (e.g., Using Hess’s Law, Bond Enthalpies, Standard Enthalpies of Formation)
- Topic: An element's standard state
- Replies: 2
- Views: 251
An element's standard state
When talking about standard reaction enthalpies, how are we supposed to know what an element's standard state is? Like, what if we did not know that the standard state of H20 is liquid? Is that something we'd be given on an exam?
- Fri Jan 25, 2019 2:31 pm
- Forum: Phase Changes & Related Calculations
- Topic: The qp symbol
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1511
The qp symbol
When describing the qp symbol, the professor said the q is the heat given off and p means that is it under conditions with a constant pressure. Does q also refer to the head absorbed? Or is it just for heat given off? And if so, is there a symbol we should know about for heat absorbed?
- Fri Jan 25, 2019 2:28 pm
- Forum: Phase Changes & Related Calculations
- Topic: Enthalpy as a state property
- Replies: 2
- Views: 375
Enthalpy as a state property
In lecture, the professor said that enthalpy is a state property. He also said that heat is not a state property. Enthalpy is the study of heat released or absorbed, so why is enthalpy a state property and heat isn't? Aren't they basically the same thing?
- Fri Jan 25, 2019 2:23 pm
- Forum: Phase Changes & Related Calculations
- Topic: Due date for Discussion Questions
- Replies: 8
- Views: 883
Due date for Discussion Questions
Is there a certain day and time that the discussion questions are due?
- Thu Jan 17, 2019 7:59 pm
- Forum: Equilibrium Constants & Calculating Concentrations
- Topic: Net Ionic Equations for Equilibrium Constants
- Replies: 2
- Views: 403
Net Ionic Equations for Equilibrium Constants
When are we supposed to use the net ionic equation when writing the equilibrium equation and constant?
- Thu Jan 17, 2019 7:54 pm
- Forum: Equilibrium Constants & Calculating Concentrations
- Topic: Sig Figs
- Replies: 3
- Views: 285
Sig Figs
Just to clarify.. And please correct me if I am wrong. Is the general rule for sig figs: for multiplication and division, keep the least amount of sigfigs that the problem has? For addition and subtraction: keep the least amount of decimal places that the problem has?
- Thu Jan 17, 2019 7:50 pm
- Forum: Equilibrium Constants & Calculating Concentrations
- Topic: Weak and Strong Acids and Bases [ENDORSED]
- Replies: 2
- Views: 260
Weak and Strong Acids and Bases [ENDORSED]
How are we supposed to know when a substance is a strong/weak acid/base? Should we just memorize a list online? Or will the question tell us?
- Tue Jan 08, 2019 10:24 pm
- Forum: Equilibrium Constants & Calculating Concentrations
- Topic: Discussion Points
- Replies: 3
- Views: 242
Discussion Points
Is there any way to see if we are getting credit for our discussion posts? I am not sure if I am doing these correctly and would like to see if I am getting points for it.
- Tue Jan 08, 2019 10:20 pm
- Forum: Equilibrium Constants & Calculating Concentrations
- Topic: Compostition vs Concentration for Equilibrium
- Replies: 2
- Views: 236
Compostition vs Concentration for Equilibrium
This is more of a technical/wording question, but is there a difference when they say that "at equilibrium, the concentrations are constant" vs "at equilibrium the compositions are constant"? I understand when they say that the concentrations are constant, but is composition the ...
- Tue Jan 08, 2019 10:11 pm
- Forum: Equilibrium Constants & Calculating Concentrations
- Topic: Partial Pressures for Different Temperatures
- Replies: 2
- Views: 178
Partial Pressures for Different Temperatures
For 5G.9 it asks whether the partial pressures will be the same in both containers when the second container has a higher molarity. I have the answer key and it says the partial pressures will be different, but I don't understand why. If each container is held at the same temperature, wouldn't the p...
- Tue Jan 08, 2019 10:00 pm
- Forum: Equilibrium Constants & Calculating Concentrations
- Topic: 7th Edition - 5G.3 Mistake?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 272
Re: 7th Edition - 5G.3 Mistake?
Hi, I had the same question. I checked the link for textbook mistakes and I did not see that problem on there. I thought we always had to balance the equation first? However, I just left it unbalanced because later on questions specify to balance the equation first and 5G.3 did not specify. I don't ...