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- Wed Mar 13, 2019 2:41 pm
- Forum: Second Order Reactions
- Topic: Temperature
- Replies: 6
- Views: 604
Re: Temperature
Temperature affects the rate constant.
- Wed Mar 13, 2019 2:40 pm
- Forum: Second Order Reactions
- Topic: Units
- Replies: 4
- Views: 516
Re: Units
The unit for rate constant (k) in second-order reactions is (1/Mol*s).
- Wed Mar 13, 2019 2:35 pm
- Forum: Second Order Reactions
- Topic: 2nd order rates
- Replies: 6
- Views: 793
Re: 2nd order rates
That's perfectly fine.
The total order of the reaction is calculated by summing up the exponents the individual reactants. (1+1=2)
The total order of the reaction is calculated by summing up the exponents the individual reactants. (1+1=2)
- Wed Mar 13, 2019 2:33 pm
- Forum: Second Order Reactions
- Topic: Final
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2277
Re: Final
The final will be on ALL topics covered this quarter. Study the syllabus in its totality.
- Wed Mar 13, 2019 2:28 pm
- Forum: Zero Order Reactions
- Topic: Zero Order Reaction
- Replies: 5
- Views: 857
Re: Zero Order Reaction
The Haber process is an example of a 0th order rxn.
- Wed Mar 13, 2019 2:27 pm
- Forum: Zero Order Reactions
- Topic: zero order in rate law
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1194
Re: zero order in rate law
It's technically included, but since it is raised to the 0th power it just becomes 1.
- Wed Mar 13, 2019 2:20 pm
- Forum: Zero Order Reactions
- Topic: General “order” question
- Replies: 6
- Views: 885
Re: General “order” question
0th order reactions are time vs concentration.
1st order reactions are time vs ln(concentration).
2nd order reactions are time vs 1/concentration.
1st order reactions are time vs ln(concentration).
2nd order reactions are time vs 1/concentration.
- Wed Mar 13, 2019 2:17 pm
- Forum: First Order Reactions
- Topic: Half-Life
- Replies: 7
- Views: 721
Re: Half-Life
When we talk about half-life, does this imply that there is normal life? I'm confused about what half-life is and when we would want to calculate it? Half-life is defined as the time taken for the radioactivity of a specified isotope to fall to half its original value. Simply put, it's the time tak...
- Wed Mar 13, 2019 2:06 pm
- Forum: First Order Reactions
- Topic: First Order Reactions
- Replies: 3
- Views: 430
Re: First Order Reactions
Fionna Shue 4L wrote:Can 2A -> B + C be a first order reaction and why?
It CAN be first order, but doesn't necessarily have to be.
Reaction orders are determined experimentally and are not related to stoichiometric coefficients.
- Wed Mar 13, 2019 12:41 pm
- Forum: Zero Order Reactions
- Topic: Zero Order Reactions
- Replies: 3
- Views: 551
Re: Zero Order Reactions
There are zero order reactions in real life (ie. the Haber Process).
Typically occurs when reactants are already in large excess.
Typically occurs when reactants are already in large excess.
- Wed Mar 13, 2019 12:36 pm
- Forum: Method of Initial Rates (To Determine n and k)
- Topic: Calculating k
- Replies: 3
- Views: 580
Re: Calculating k
If you have m and n you can plug them in to find K,
similarly, you can use k to derive either m or n.
You CANNOT solve for more than 1 unknown though.
similarly, you can use k to derive either m or n.
You CANNOT solve for more than 1 unknown though.
- Wed Mar 13, 2019 12:33 pm
- Forum: Method of Initial Rates (To Determine n and k)
- Topic: Unique rate?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 618
Re: Unique rate?
Unique rate is just the "normal rate" of formation of a product, multiplied by the negative inverse of its stoichiometric coefficient.
- Wed Mar 13, 2019 12:26 pm
- Forum: Method of Initial Rates (To Determine n and k)
- Topic: instantaneous and unique rate
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1195
Re: instantaneous and unique rate
Unique rates are always divided by the stoichiometric coefficients of either the reactant/product in question. The instantaneous rate is determined by calculating the slope of the graph of concentration over time. Instantaneous unique rate is determined by the instantaneous rate of change in the con...
- Wed Mar 13, 2019 12:17 pm
- Forum: General Rate Laws
- Topic: reaction rate vs. unique reaction rate
- Replies: 3
- Views: 381
Re: reaction rate vs. unique reaction rate
Reaction rate doesn't take into account stochiometric coefficients but unique reaction rate (specific to each reactant/product) does.
- Wed Mar 13, 2019 12:16 pm
- Forum: General Rate Laws
- Topic: slow step
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1369
Re: slow step
The slow step will either be explicitly referred to as the "Slow step" or it will be implicit by having a lower k value than the other steps. Indicating that it is the slowest step.
- Fri Mar 01, 2019 2:38 pm
- Forum: Thermodynamic Systems (Open, Closed, Isolated)
- Topic: Midterm [ENDORSED]
- Replies: 49
- Views: 4698
Re: Midterm [ENDORSED]
If you can find a course reader (or a scan of one) there are very helpful past paper questions included inside.
- Fri Mar 01, 2019 2:27 pm
- Forum: Thermodynamic Systems (Open, Closed, Isolated)
- Topic: Equations
- Replies: 5
- Views: 866
Re: Equations
I would personally focus on practical application instead of rote memorization.
Most of the equations we need are on the formula sheet. The rest can be (almost) always be derived.
Most of the equations we need are on the formula sheet. The rest can be (almost) always be derived.
- Fri Mar 01, 2019 2:25 pm
- Forum: Thermodynamic Systems (Open, Closed, Isolated)
- Topic: Expansion of a system
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1143
Re: Expansion of a system
A system is typically expanding when it is doing work.
This is usually denoted by a negative (w) value as work is being done BY the system, so therefore energy is leaving the system.
This is usually denoted by a negative (w) value as work is being done BY the system, so therefore energy is leaving the system.
- Fri Mar 01, 2019 2:24 pm
- Forum: Thermodynamic Systems (Open, Closed, Isolated)
- Topic: Cp,m
- Replies: 3
- Views: 682
Re: Cp,m
Cp,m refers to an ideal gas at constant pressure (C. P. = Constant Pressure).
Cv,m refers to an ideal gas at constant volume (C. V. = Constant Volume).
Cv,m refers to an ideal gas at constant volume (C. V. = Constant Volume).
- Fri Mar 01, 2019 2:22 pm
- Forum: Thermodynamic Systems (Open, Closed, Isolated)
- Topic: Extensive vs Intensive
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1208
Re: Extensive vs Intensive
Extensive properties depend on how much of a substance is present. (Ie. the mass of the sample is dependent on how much there is.)
Intensive properties are independent of the amount of substance present. (Ie. Water boils at 100 degrees Celcius regardless of the amount, be it 1L or 10L.)
Intensive properties are independent of the amount of substance present. (Ie. Water boils at 100 degrees Celcius regardless of the amount, be it 1L or 10L.)
- Fri Mar 01, 2019 2:19 pm
- Forum: Thermodynamic Systems (Open, Closed, Isolated)
- Topic: Adiabatic and isothermal
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2240
Re: Adiabatic and isothermal
Adiabatic: relating to or denoting a process or condition in which heat does not enter or leave the system concerned.
Isothermal: No change in temp, so delta T = 0.
Isothermal: No change in temp, so delta T = 0.
- Fri Mar 01, 2019 2:18 pm
- Forum: Thermodynamic Systems (Open, Closed, Isolated)
- Topic: System vs Surroundings
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2039
Re: System vs Surroundings
The system is the "reaction" that you're observing, typically in a piston or some form of enclosed chamber. (Unless it's an open system)
The surroundings are just everything else.
The surroundings are just everything else.
- Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:36 am
- Forum: Heat Capacities, Calorimeters & Calorimetry Calculations
- Topic: Extensive vs. Intensive
- Replies: 5
- Views: 752
Re: Extensive vs. Intensive
Extensive properties are tied to external factors (such as mass and volume), whereas intensive properties (hardness, colour, boiling point) do not change with the amount of substance.
- Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:33 am
- Forum: Thermodynamic Systems (Open, Closed, Isolated)
- Topic: Thermal Equilibrium
- Replies: 5
- Views: 390
Re: Thermal Equilibrium
Think of thermal equilibrium like chemical equilibrium. We say that a solution is at equilibrium when the rate of the forward reaction is equal to the rate of the backward reaction. Similarly, we say that a system is at thermal equilibrium when the energy (heat) lost to the surroundings is the same ...
- Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:31 am
- Forum: Thermodynamic Systems (Open, Closed, Isolated)
- Topic: open, closed, isolated
- Replies: 4
- Views: 492
Re: open, closed, isolated
An open system facilitates the exchange of both energy and matter.
A closed system facilitates the exchange of energy, but not the exchange of matter.
An isolated system facilitates the exchange of neither energy nor matter.
A closed system facilitates the exchange of energy, but not the exchange of matter.
An isolated system facilitates the exchange of neither energy nor matter.
- Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:29 am
- Forum: Thermodynamic Systems (Open, Closed, Isolated)
- Topic: closed vs isolated
- Replies: 14
- Views: 998
Re: closed vs isolated
A closed system does not allow the exchange of matter but allows the exchange of energy.
An isolated system does not allow the exchange of energy nor matter.
An isolated system does not allow the exchange of energy nor matter.
- Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:28 am
- Forum: Thermodynamic Systems (Open, Closed, Isolated)
- Topic: Perfect system
- Replies: 3
- Views: 841
Re: Perfect system
It's impossible to create a perfect system, as this would mean that no energy is gained from or lost to the surroundings. Take heat for example. Heat can be transferred through conduction, convection, and radiation. A vacuum sealed flask can prevent the first two methods of transference, but radiati...
- Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:25 am
- Forum: Heat Capacities, Calorimeters & Calorimetry Calculations
- Topic: Comparing SHC
- Replies: 3
- Views: 458
Re: Comparing SHC
Not necessarily. SHC is just the heat capacity of a substance divided by its mass (in grams).
Molar heat capacity would be more accurate if you were concerned about the number of atoms being heated, but intermolecular forces have a much greater effect on the enthalpies of vaporization and such.
Molar heat capacity would be more accurate if you were concerned about the number of atoms being heated, but intermolecular forces have a much greater effect on the enthalpies of vaporization and such.
- Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:20 am
- Forum: Heat Capacities, Calorimeters & Calorimetry Calculations
- Topic: Heat capacity vs. enthalpy
- Replies: 4
- Views: 553
Re: Heat capacity vs. enthalpy
Heat Capacity is the amount of energy required to increase the temperature of a substance by 1-degree Celcius. Specific heat capacity is the amount of energy required to raise 1g or 1mol of a substance by 1-degree Celcius. Enthalpy is the measure of (heat) energy in a system. A reaction can be exoth...
- Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:18 am
- Forum: Heat Capacities, Calorimeters & Calorimetry Calculations
- Topic: Cv vs. Cp [ENDORSED]
- Replies: 13
- Views: 11735
Re: Cv vs. Cp [ENDORSED]
Cv is for constant volume.
Cp is for constant pressure.
Cp is for constant pressure.
- Wed Jan 23, 2019 11:38 am
- Forum: Equilibrium Constants & Calculating Concentrations
- Topic: Kc and Kp
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1661
Re: Kc and Kp
Solids and liquids are not included in Kc and Kp.
Because (a) their pure and don't have concentrations, and (b) they don't have partial pressures.
Because (a) their pure and don't have concentrations, and (b) they don't have partial pressures.
- Wed Jan 23, 2019 11:33 am
- Forum: Equilibrium Constants & Calculating Concentrations
- Topic: All products are solids
- Replies: 3
- Views: 332
Re: All products are solids
Theoretically yes?
But I agree with the comment above. It's unlikely something like this would come out.
But I agree with the comment above. It's unlikely something like this would come out.
- Wed Jan 23, 2019 11:32 am
- Forum: Equilibrium Constants & Calculating Concentrations
- Topic: Knowing When to Approximate
- Replies: 4
- Views: 804
Re: Knowing When to Approximate
As long as K < 10^-3 we can approximate. But do check if the final concentration is less than 5% to make sure that your approximation was justified.
- Wed Jan 23, 2019 11:27 am
- Forum: Non-Equilibrium Conditions & The Reaction Quotient
- Topic: ice chart
- Replies: 7
- Views: 863
Re: ice chart
ICE charts are useful when working with weak acids which only partially dissociate in solution.
- Wed Jan 23, 2019 11:25 am
- Forum: Non-Equilibrium Conditions & The Reaction Quotient
- Topic: Ionized vs Deprotonated
- Replies: 2
- Views: 500
Re: Ionized vs Deprotonated
Deprotonated means that the molecule/compound has lost a proton. (ie. (H20) -> (H+) + (OH-))
Ionized can mean either the loss or gain of an electron pair, so the molecule/compound becomes charged .
Ionized can mean either the loss or gain of an electron pair, so the molecule/compound becomes charged .
- Wed Jan 23, 2019 11:22 am
- Forum: Non-Equilibrium Conditions & The Reaction Quotient
- Topic: Q and K
- Replies: 10
- Views: 771
Re: Q and K
Q is the reaction quotient which can be at any time.
K is the equilibrium constant (only at equilibrium, duh.)
If Q > K then the reverse reaction is favoured.
If Q < K then the forward reaction is favoured.
Basically, it tells us which direction the reaction sits.
K is the equilibrium constant (only at equilibrium, duh.)
If Q > K then the reverse reaction is favoured.
If Q < K then the forward reaction is favoured.
Basically, it tells us which direction the reaction sits.
- Sun Jan 13, 2019 10:38 pm
- Forum: Ideal Gases
- Topic: Units
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1071
Re: Units
Use Kelvin.
The Gas Constant is in Kelvin so we have to use the same measurement for temperature.
To get Kelvin, just add 273.15 to your Celcius measurement.
The Gas Constant is in Kelvin so we have to use the same measurement for temperature.
To get Kelvin, just add 273.15 to your Celcius measurement.
- Sun Jan 13, 2019 10:36 pm
- Forum: Ideal Gases
- Topic: When to Use PV=nRT
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1606
Re: When to Use PV=nRT
PV=nRT is used to convert between concentration and partial pressure (for your Kc and Kp calculations).
The symbols represent P= Pressure, V=Volume, n= Number of Moles, R= Gas Constant, T= Temperature
The symbols represent P= Pressure, V=Volume, n= Number of Moles, R= Gas Constant, T= Temperature
- Sun Jan 13, 2019 10:34 pm
- Forum: Ideal Gases
- Topic: K value
- Replies: 8
- Views: 779
Re: K value
K=1 means that AT EQUILIBRIUM the rate at which the forward reaction and backward reaction occur are equal.
This is rare because, in the real world, reaction rates can differ greatly, hence, it's unlikely that they'll just end up at 1.
This is rare because, in the real world, reaction rates can differ greatly, hence, it's unlikely that they'll just end up at 1.
- Sun Nov 25, 2018 11:45 pm
- Forum: Electronegativity
- Topic: Electronegativity Values
- Replies: 4
- Views: 714
Re: Electronegativity Values
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- Sun Nov 25, 2018 11:43 pm
- Forum: Sigma & Pi Bonds
- Topic: sigma and pi bond diagrams
- Replies: 1
- Views: 220
Re: sigma and pi bond diagrams
It's actually the configuration according to math.
The electron domains themselves don't look like bubbles, it's just a representation of the regions in which electrons can/do be found.
TL/DR: It really do be like that.
Study Hard!
The electron domains themselves don't look like bubbles, it's just a representation of the regions in which electrons can/do be found.
TL/DR: It really do be like that.
Study Hard!
- Sun Nov 25, 2018 11:40 pm
- Forum: Determining Molecular Shape (VSEPR)
- Topic: Naming Shapes
- Replies: 5
- Views: 489
Re: Naming Shapes
In all honesty, there are only 2 tricky bits to shapes.
1. Tetrahedral angles are 109.5 degrees (Not intuitive like everything else is.)
2. For shapes with 5 regions of electron density, lone pairs are placed along the equatorial plane first instead of the axial plane.
1. Tetrahedral angles are 109.5 degrees (Not intuitive like everything else is.)
2. For shapes with 5 regions of electron density, lone pairs are placed along the equatorial plane first instead of the axial plane.
- Mon Nov 05, 2018 2:04 pm
- Forum: Administrative Questions and Class Announcements
- Topic: Is my bruin card a valid form of "photo ID?"
- Replies: 1
- Views: 217
Re: Is my bruin card a valid form of "photo ID?"
For the purposes of this midterm? Yes.
- Mon Nov 05, 2018 1:56 pm
- Forum: Wave Functions and s-, p-, d-, f- Orbitals
- Topic: Shielding [ENDORSED]
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2034
Re: Shielding [ENDORSED]
Hello everyone, I'm struggling a bit with this concept. In the hw, it told us to find the ground state of elements (ex: Bi which has 83 electrons) and then the answer was [Xe]4f^(14)5d^(10)6s^(2)6p^(3). When it comes to elements with a high number of electrons is there another way to go about this ...
- Mon Nov 05, 2018 1:43 pm
- Forum: Formal Charge and Oxidation Numbers
- Topic: Formal charges in charged molecules
- Replies: 5
- Views: 290
Re: Formal charges in charged molecules
Honestly, just balance everything as you normally would and where the formal charge ends up is probably right. There is no hard and fast rule for which element gets the formal charge because it depends how you balance the structure.
- Mon Nov 05, 2018 1:41 pm
- Forum: Lewis Structures
- Topic: Lewis Structures
- Replies: 3
- Views: 315
Re: Lewis Structures
Polarity is often linked with Symmetry. CH4 is a tetrahedral molecule so it's charge is nicely balanced out between the 4 H atoms. But H2O is bent because Oxygen has 2 bonding pairs and two lone pairs. So the lone side of the molecule is more negatively charged than the side with Hydrogen atoms. So ...
- Mon Nov 05, 2018 1:31 pm
- Forum: Octet Exceptions
- Topic: Octet exceptions
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1179
Re: Octet exceptions
Technically any element in the 3rd row and beyond has access to their d-orbitals, but we only really see elements in group 15,16, and 17 do this because it's highly unlikely for elements like Boron, Aluminium, or Gallium to ever have an expanded octet.
Cheers.
Cheers.
- Mon Nov 05, 2018 1:19 pm
- Forum: Ionic & Covalent Bonds
- Topic: Ionic vs Covalent Bonds
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1734
Re: Ionic vs Covalent Bonds
I just had a question. For Ionic and Covalent bonds would it be specifically one or would it be more accurate to say its one a spectrum? For example a Bond would have more ionic properties than covalent? Bonding is a spectrum where ionic is "giving" and covalent is "sharing" and...
- Mon Nov 05, 2018 1:14 pm
- Forum: Octet Exceptions
- Topic: Radicals
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1661
Re: Radicals
As a rule, we always try to get formal charge as close to zero as possible so place the radical based on that.
If everything is zero then just pick one (Try to follow the octet guideline, dont give it to any elements with a full octet that isn't in group 3 as they can't take more than 8.)
If everything is zero then just pick one (Try to follow the octet guideline, dont give it to any elements with a full octet that isn't in group 3 as they can't take more than 8.)
- Mon Nov 05, 2018 1:10 pm
- Forum: Octet Exceptions
- Topic: EXPANDED OCTET
- Replies: 5
- Views: 550
Re: EXPANDED OCTET
Technically, any element in the 3rd row of the periodic table (and beyond) can form an expanded octet. Realistically, we only see it for the p-block elements in the 3rd row and beyond. (Ie. P, S, CL) This is because elements in the 3rd have access to the 3-d-orbitals so they can have more than 8 ele...
- Mon Nov 05, 2018 1:06 pm
- Forum: Lewis Structures
- Topic: Garlic Bread 12a
- Replies: 5
- Views: 523
Re: Garlic Bread 12a
Formal charges can be annotated on the top right of your element symbol (ie. H, C, O). (There's not fixed position but I feel like this is the neatest way to display it. Just like normal charges and powers.)
- Mon Oct 22, 2018 11:16 am
- Forum: Wave Functions and s-, p-, d-, f- Orbitals
- Topic: Labeling Electron Orbitals
- Replies: 5
- Views: 768
Re: Labeling Electron Orbitals
N refers to shell
l refers to subshell
ml is the magnetic quantum number, but it indicates orientation.
ms indicates spin(+1/2 and -1/2)
l refers to subshell
ml is the magnetic quantum number, but it indicates orientation.
ms indicates spin(+1/2 and -1/2)
- Mon Oct 22, 2018 11:14 am
- Forum: Wave Functions and s-, p-, d-, f- Orbitals
- Topic: Shielding [ENDORSED]
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2034
Re: Shielding [ENDORSED]
The 2s orbital shields the 2p orbitals from the electronegative attraction of the nucleus.
- Mon Oct 22, 2018 11:13 am
- Forum: Wave Functions and s-, p-, d-, f- Orbitals
- Topic: What is a nodal plane?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3290
Re: What is a nodal plane?
A nodal plane is where there is zero electron density (no electrons there).
- Mon Oct 22, 2018 11:11 am
- Forum: Wave Functions and s-, p-, d-, f- Orbitals
- Topic: Atomic Orbitals
- Replies: 3
- Views: 225
Re: Atomic Orbitals
The possible orbitals are determined by the quantum number (n) with the formula l=n-1 (for the upper limit) and 0 at the lower limit.
Where, l=0 is an s-orbital
l=1 is a p-orbital
l=2 is a d-orbital
l=3 is a f-orbital
Where, l=0 is an s-orbital
l=1 is a p-orbital
l=2 is a d-orbital
l=3 is a f-orbital
- Mon Oct 22, 2018 11:08 am
- Forum: Wave Functions and s-, p-, d-, f- Orbitals
- Topic: S,P,D,F
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2659
Re: S,P,D,F
The 5 d-orbitals are : dxy, dyz, dzx, d(x^2-y^2), and dz^2.
- Mon Oct 22, 2018 11:05 am
- Forum: Wave Functions and s-, p-, d-, f- Orbitals
- Topic: Orbitals on the test
- Replies: 6
- Views: 517
Re: Orbitals on the test
All you need to know is.
Shell Numbers: Eg. n=1,n=2,n=3
Angular Momentum Number: Eg. l=0,l=1,l=2
Magnetic Quantum Number: Eg. ml=l,ml=l-1,ml=1+1
and then spins: either +(1/2) OR -(1/2)
Hope this helps!
Shell Numbers: Eg. n=1,n=2,n=3
Angular Momentum Number: Eg. l=0,l=1,l=2
Magnetic Quantum Number: Eg. ml=l,ml=l-1,ml=1+1
and then spins: either +(1/2) OR -(1/2)
Hope this helps!
- Mon Oct 22, 2018 11:02 am
- Forum: Wave Functions and s-, p-, d-, f- Orbitals
- Topic: Symmetric vs. Non symmetric orbitals
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1402
Re: Symmetric vs. Non symmetric orbitals
Because S-Orbitals are spherical they have complete symmetry, hence there are no nodal planes.
- Sun Oct 14, 2018 12:52 pm
- Forum: Properties of Electrons
- Topic: Diffraction patterns
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1064
Re: Diffraction patterns
TL:DR
Constructive interference is when the wave crests are in sync thereby creating waves of higher amplitudes.
Destructive interference occurs when the wave crests are out of sync, thereby creating waves of lower amplitudes.
Constructive interference is when the wave crests are in sync thereby creating waves of higher amplitudes.
Destructive interference occurs when the wave crests are out of sync, thereby creating waves of lower amplitudes.
- Sun Oct 14, 2018 12:50 pm
- Forum: Properties of Light
- Topic: E=hv
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1026
Re: E=hv
E is the energy of light, which is measured in photons. A photon is the quantum of electromagnetic radiation.
- Sun Oct 14, 2018 12:48 pm
- Forum: Properties of Light
- Topic: C=Wavelength*Frequency
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3133
Re: C=Wavelength*Frequency
C represents the Speed of Light, which is 2.99*10^8 m/s.
- Tue Oct 02, 2018 10:19 am
- Forum: Accuracy, Precision, Mole, Other Definitions
- Topic: Isotopes [ENDORSED]
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1420
Re: Isotopes [ENDORSED]
Most if not all elements exist in different forms. Only Protons and Electrons affect the charge of the atom whereas Neutrons can be added and only affect the weight of the atom. For example, Carbon exists in C-8 to C-15 isotopes where the only thing that changes is the number of Neutrons.
- Tue Oct 02, 2018 10:16 am
- Forum: Balancing Chemical Reactions
- Topic: Short cuts/methods for balancing equations
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1625
- Tue Oct 02, 2018 10:09 am
- Forum: Accuracy, Precision, Mole, Other Definitions
- Topic: rounding [ENDORSED]
- Replies: 10
- Views: 940
Re: rounding [ENDORSED]
always use the number of sig figs of the number with the lowest number of sig figs in the question and subsequent calculations The number of sig figs will be determined by the number with the lowest sig figs in the equation. Eg. 3.28 + 1.5 = 4.8. (2 sig figs cause of 1.5) But, when dealing with more...
- Tue Oct 02, 2018 10:05 am
- Forum: SI Units, Unit Conversions
- Topic: Naming Compounds
- Replies: 8
- Views: 534
Re: Naming Compounds
There is no trick to learning how to name compounds, however within organic and inorganic Chemistry the usual suspects will occur frequently such as Potassium Permanganate (KMnO4) and you should eventually be able to identify them with ease as long as you keep practicing!