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What are some comparisons between amphiprotic and amphoteric molecules? Are there certain characteristics of each type?

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Do intermolecular forces have any effect on bond length? If so, what is the effect?

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How do we know when to use -ate vs -ide when naming a metal?

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Is it possible, given the proper scenario, for basic rain to occur?

Jeremy Feng 1A

Acid rain is more acidic in terms of molality (you spelled it morality, which is indeed a quite different term), but it is also harmful because a sudden increase in acidity, even in small amounts, can disrupt the equilibrium, which is harmful to wildlife.

Jeremy Feng 1A

DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid. Is DNA a Lewis acid or a Bronsted acid?

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Building off of the previous reply, bond angles need to be maximized because of electron repulsion. Since electrons have the same charge, they tend to repel away from each other, creating the largest bond angle possible.

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Since sigma bonds have one point of connectivity between two atoms, these atoms are allowed to freely rotate. If a pi bond forms, there would be two points of contact between atoms, preventing the atoms from rotating.

Jeremy Feng 1A

The single electron in a radical has enough charge to influence the position of the other orbitals in the molecule.

Jeremy Feng 1A

We are supposed to know the angles based on a rough guideline for each shape, but for certain cases, such as molecules with lone pair electrons, we are to estimate if the bond angle is greater than or less than the "standard" angle for the shape.

Jeremy Feng 1A

The questions will likely ask us to estimate the bond angles, in which case we would take into account the positioning of the lone pair electrons. Depending on where the lone pair electrons are, we can estimate if the bond angle is greater than or less than the standard shape's angle.

Jeremy Feng 1A

Drawing the lewis structure is good as a first step to solving the problem because it allows you to visualize the possible positions for the atoms and lone pair electrons.

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Hi all,
I found a graph showing the individual electronegativities of each element and I think it would be useful for all of you to see. You can visualize the trends and their exceptions by reading the graph.

Jeremy Feng 1A

In nature, multiple structures exist, as do resonance structures. To my understanding, by drawing the most stable structure, we are illustrating the patterns most likely to exist at any given time.

Jeremy Feng 1A

Hi all,

I am curious to hear about industrial examples of coordination compounds and how they are applied. If any of you have examples you see from your life or work, I'd love to hear below. Please share!

Jeremy Feng 1A

When the electronegativity difference is between .4 and 2, we cannot confidently say if the bond is covalent or ionic. These bonds are usually ionic with covalent character or vise versa.

Jeremy Feng 1A

The same effect causes some ionic bonds to have covalent character and some covalent bonds to have ionic character.

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Radicals are atoms, molecules, and ions that have one unpaired valence electron. Because of their unpaired electron, radicals are usually very reactive and do not last long in nature. You would know if it is a radical by looking at their valence electrons and how they differ from their stable state.

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Additionally, since bound atoms are more stable, certain bonded molecules are found more often in nature than their single-atom element. For example, oxygen is commonly seen as O2 rather than just O.

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An angstrom is commonly used because it is easy to understand relative to the radius of a hydrogen atom. A hydrogen atom is approximately half of an angstrom.

Jeremy Feng 1A

The spin does not matter unless there are two electrons in the same "address" (n,l,ml). Since direction (counterclockwise/clockwise,up/down) is relative to how the atom is being viewed, it does not matter which electron is labeled +1/2 or -1/2.

Jeremy Feng 1A

The sun is an example of an "almost" black body (since true black bodies do no exist) because it emits almost every wavelength of light.

Jeremy Feng 1A

Visible light spectrum differs from person to person based on their individual ability to see. But generally speaking, 400-700nm is about right.

Jeremy Feng 1A

In response to the comment about metal being a circuit; the circuit only exists in the model set up in this particular experiment. In "nature", it is possible for a metal to lose its electrons due to the photoelectric effect. Should a metal lose enough electrons on the atomic scale, it wou...

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It may also be important to note that in some cases, like metals, electrons can be free in the sense that they are not bound to any one specific atom, but rather exist as a sea of communication in between existing atoms. For example, when electricity runs through a wire, electrons are free to rush a...

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Wavelengths, like any other measurable factor, can be understood in terms of any si unit of length, though some units are easier to understand intuitively than others. For example, it would make more sense to measure radio waves as m and visible light waves as nm because each wavelength is expressed...

Jeremy Feng 1A

If I'm not mistake, oxidation reactions don't necessarily always release energy. I think Dr. Lavelle mentioned some oxidation reactions that are endothermic.

Jeremy Feng 1A

When performing an experiment in the lab, is there a cutoff for acceptable % yield? What is considered "efficient"?

Jeremy Feng 1A

Sure. What is the limiting reactant when 100g H20 (water) reacts with 100g CaC2?

The equation looks like CaC2(s)+2H20(l)->Ca(OH)2(aq)+C2H2(g)

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When asked to find the limiting reactant and given a question in which the reactants are made up of an element/compound + water and yields at least one aqueous product, are we able to assume that the limiting reactant is the element/compound besides water? Since the aqueous product is found in water...

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Amphiprotic vs Amphoteric

Intermolecular forces

Ates, Ides, Etc.

Basic Rain

Re: ACID RAIN

DNA

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Re: Sigma and Pi Bonds

Re: Radicals

Re: Bond angles

Re: Bond Angles

Re: 2E.29

Electronegativity Graph

Re: Formal charge on central atom

Favorite Industrial Example

Re: Ionic and Covalent bonds with covalent/ionic characteristics

Re: Highly Distorted Electrons?

Re: Radicals

Re: bound atoms

Re: Unit of Atomic Radius

Re: Labeling Electron Orbitals

Re: Black Body

Re: Visible Light Spectrum

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Re: Free vs. Bound Electrons

Re: Units for Wavelength

Re: Combustion Analysis? [ENDORSED]

% Yield

Re: Aqueous Products in Limiting Reactant Problems

Aqueous Products in Limiting Reactant Problems