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- Sat Mar 16, 2019 1:07 pm
- Forum: Work, Gibbs Free Energy, Cell (Redox) Potentials
- Topic: Ecell Values
- Replies: 3
- Views: 582
Re: Ecell Values
The Ecell value never changes and is set, so we do not multiply it by the coefficient we multiply the whole equation by.
- Sat Mar 16, 2019 1:02 pm
- Forum: Ideal Gases
- Topic: Cell Diagram/Ecell
- Replies: 8
- Views: 912
Re: Cell Diagram/Ecell
From what everyone else has said, there's a few different tricks to remember which has which such as
RedCat (Reduction - Cathode)
and
AnOx (Oxidization - Anode)
RedCat (Reduction - Cathode)
and
AnOx (Oxidization - Anode)
- Sat Mar 16, 2019 1:01 pm
- Forum: Balancing Redox Reactions
- Topic: Acidic v basic conditions
- Replies: 3
- Views: 388
Re: Acidic v basic conditions
Balancing in acidic and basic conditions is so important to redox reactions. If we're balancing using acidic conditions, add water to the side without the correct # of oxygens and then balance the other side with H+ ions. For basic solutions, do the same as acidic but add the same number of OH- to t...
- Sat Mar 16, 2019 12:58 pm
- Forum: Student Social/Study Group
- Topic: Solutions for Tests 1 and 2
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1128
Re: Solutions for Tests 1 and 2
I can't seem to find them on the website, but I'll look around and let you know if I find anything! Maybe just ask friends in the class who have the answers !
- Sat Mar 16, 2019 12:56 pm
- Forum: Ideal Gases
- Topic: SI Units
- Replies: 3
- Views: 539
Re: SI Units
Atm's are the most widely used ones, but if we're given units in bars there's no reason to convert them at the end. This just creates more possibility for error and work.
- Sat Mar 16, 2019 12:53 pm
- Forum: Zero Order Reactions
- Topic: Graphs
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1310
Re: Graphs
It's unlikely we'll have to draw graphs as data points would be difficult to interpret for T.A's and take too much time, however being able to understand what each graph means is important for the final.
- Sun Mar 10, 2019 3:57 pm
- Forum: Second Order Reactions
- Topic: Kinetics on the Final
- Replies: 2
- Views: 295
Kinetics on the Final
Do we know how much of what we learn for kinetics in the next week will be on the final? Thanks :)
- Sun Mar 10, 2019 3:54 pm
- Forum: Zero Order Reactions
- Topic: How can you tell a reaction zero order?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 553
Re: How can you tell a reaction zero order?
There are two ways we can determine this: If we're given a graph with a negative slope (-k) and a y-axis labelled as [A] (not ln[A] as that would be first order). In addition to this, if we are given a table, and a molar concentration of one of the reactants changes, but the initial rate does not ch...
- Sun Mar 10, 2019 3:52 pm
- Forum: Administrative Questions and Class Announcements
- Topic: Midterm average
- Replies: 5
- Views: 626
Re: Midterm average
The midterm average was an 80% I believe.
- Sun Mar 10, 2019 3:49 pm
- Forum: General Rate Laws
- Topic: Rate constant k
- Replies: 3
- Views: 433
Re: Rate constant k
k quantifies the rate at which the chemical reaction occurs and allows us to determine the overall rate using the formula given. We multiply k to the molar concentrations of the reactants to their order number to find Rate.
- Sun Feb 24, 2019 3:30 pm
- Forum: Balancing Redox Reactions
- Topic: Balancing Redox
- Replies: 4
- Views: 467
Balancing Redox
Why do we not multiply the E by 2 when we balance the iron equation? Is it because its an intensive property?
- Sun Feb 24, 2019 3:21 pm
- Forum: Balancing Redox Reactions
- Topic: Oxidizing and Reducing Agent
- Replies: 3
- Views: 398
Re: Oxidizing and Reducing Agent
When you split the equation into its two half reactions, you can tell which is the reducing agent by looking at the oxidizing reaction. If Fe+2 is going to Fe and Cu is going to Cu+2, then Cu is being oxidized, meaning that Fe is the oxidizing agent since its the element taking the electron. On the ...
- Tue Feb 19, 2019 12:21 pm
- Forum: Gibbs Free Energy Concepts and Calculations
- Topic: Test 3
- Replies: 10
- Views: 942
Re: Test 3
Yiting_Gong_4L wrote:You mean test 2? test 3 will not include gibbs free energy, but test 2 will.
Ahhh thank you!! Sorry for the mistake haha. Thanks for clarifying that Angela!
- Tue Feb 19, 2019 12:20 pm
- Forum: Gibbs Free Energy Concepts and Calculations
- Topic: Test 3
- Replies: 10
- Views: 942
Test 3
Will Test 3 include Gibbs free energy?
- Tue Feb 19, 2019 12:15 pm
- Forum: Gibbs Free Energy Concepts and Calculations
- Topic: K=e^lnK
- Replies: 4
- Views: 616
Re: K=e^lnK
e^ln simply cancels out leaving K= K. The E value is ~2.71
- Tue Feb 19, 2019 12:13 pm
- Forum: Entropy Changes Due to Changes in Volume and Temperature
- Topic: entropy and enthalpy
- Replies: 5
- Views: 585
Re: entropy and enthalpy
Gibbs free energy equation relates entropy and enthalpy in deltaG = deltaH - T*deltaS. It allows us to determine whether the reaction is endothermic or exothermic
- Sun Feb 10, 2019 4:16 pm
- Forum: Calculating Work of Expansion
- Topic: Work on System vs Surrondings
- Replies: 3
- Views: 412
Re: Work on System vs Surrondings
If work is done ON the system, then work will be positive and internal energy will increase as a result. On the other hand, if work is done by a system (so expanding outward if you think of a piston), then work is negative and the internal energy of the system will decrease as a result. (Based on th...
- Sun Feb 10, 2019 3:32 pm
- Forum: Concepts & Calculations Using First Law of Thermodynamics
- Topic: Equations
- Replies: 5
- Views: 658
Re: Equations
Henry_Phan_4L wrote:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnDCxw0y6YM The first 10 minutes gives a good explanation of the equations you need.
Thank you very much!! This is so helpful :)
- Sat Feb 09, 2019 6:45 pm
- Forum: Concepts & Calculations Using First Law of Thermodynamics
- Topic: Equations
- Replies: 5
- Views: 658
Equations
So I mostly understand which equation has to be used where, however an explanation of when to use which equation would be very helpful! If someone could take the time to explain each and what they do that'd be so helpful going into the Midterm!
- Sat Feb 09, 2019 6:43 pm
- Forum: Concepts & Calculations Using First Law of Thermodynamics
- Topic: Reversible Exapansion
- Replies: 2
- Views: 272
Re: Reversible Exapansion
A reversible expansion happens in very small steps (think infinitesimal) toward the final product. An irreversible expansion happens all at once. Dr. Lavelle had a wonderful picture of two graphs showing the difference in Energy of the two expansions. In the end, the two both end up at the same prod...
- Sat Feb 09, 2019 6:39 pm
- Forum: Concepts & Calculations Using First Law of Thermodynamics
- Topic: q= -w
- Replies: 8
- Views: 676
Re: q= -w
If the problem states there is no change in internal energy, then delta U is equal to 0. Therefore, you can either subtract q or w and get q= -w or w=-q.
- Sat Feb 09, 2019 6:30 pm
- Forum: Calculating Work of Expansion
- Topic: Reversible vs Irreversible
- Replies: 10
- Views: 965
Re: Reversible vs Irreversible
Only the problem can tell exactly which type of reaction it is without calculating delta G (Gibbs free energy). If there are many many changes (as stated by Chloe) then reversible is the way to go, however if it is sudden and drops quickly then it is irreversible.
- Sat Feb 09, 2019 6:25 pm
- Forum: Calculating Standard Reaction Entropies (e.g. , Using Standard Molar Entropies)
- Topic: Chem 14B Midterm
- Replies: 3
- Views: 417
Re: Chem 14B Midterm
Dr. Lavelle stated on Friday that the Midterm will only cover up to the end of Entropy, so knowing Gibbs Free Energy will not be necessary for our midterm.
- Sat Feb 09, 2019 6:18 pm
- Forum: Thermodynamic Systems (Open, Closed, Isolated)
- Topic: Systems
- Replies: 6
- Views: 932
Re: Systems
Usually the problem will say "In a closed system" or "In an open system..., however if you're trying to find exactly what it is, then you have to know how energy is transferred between the two! An open system can interact with both matter (say liquid) and energy with the surrounds. Fo...
- Sat Feb 09, 2019 6:13 pm
- Forum: Calculating Work of Expansion
- Topic: Derivations - Midterm
- Replies: 3
- Views: 306
Re: Derivations - Midterm
The derivation can be useful for the knowledge of what we're doing, however I believe the equation itself if more important. As long as you understand the equation and what to plug in / what it will be used for, you should be fine.
- Thu Jan 31, 2019 3:54 pm
- Forum: Reaction Enthalpies (e.g., Using Hess’s Law, Bond Enthalpies, Standard Enthalpies of Formation)
- Topic: Path function
- Replies: 1
- Views: 214
Re: Path function
Path functions are properties whose values depend on the specific path the system takes in its transition from its initial to final state. For example, Dr. Lavelle gave the example of the altitude change in the hikers, where altitude was not a path function(instead it is a state function) because in...
- Thu Jan 31, 2019 3:50 pm
- Forum: Phase Changes & Related Calculations
- Topic: finding heat
- Replies: 3
- Views: 405
Re: finding heat
Latent heat is only used when transitioning from one phase to the other. For example, if you are trying to transition from a solid to a liquid, that transition is the energy required to change from the solid state to the liquid state. Specific heat is the energy required to raise the temperature of ...
- Thu Jan 31, 2019 3:47 pm
- Forum: Thermodynamic Systems (Open, Closed, Isolated)
- Topic: to change a system
- Replies: 2
- Views: 288
Re: to change a system
Work can only be done on both open and closed systems, because both heat and movement can occur in these types of systems. For example, in an open and closed system you can transfer heat through your hand to the system, causing it to become warmer. In an isolated system, this cannot occur because he...
- Sat Jan 19, 2019 1:06 pm
- Forum: Equilibrium Constants & Calculating Concentrations
- Topic: Polyprotic Acids and Bases
- Replies: 2
- Views: 135
Re: Polyprotic Acids and Bases
We did cover a small example in class based on HS204, but its good to know just in case! It's important to know that when H2S04 and water combine, it dissociates completely, so it is not in chemical equilibrium, however when HS04- and H20 combine, it will be in chemical equilibrium to form S04-2 and...
- Sat Jan 19, 2019 1:04 pm
- Forum: Ideal Gases
- Topic: PV=nRT
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1106
PV=nRT
I understand that n/v is equal to concentration, but what exactly do we use the ideal gas law for in chemical equilibrium? Also, if we have to find P, will we be given R and T?
- Sat Jan 19, 2019 1:00 pm
- Forum: Applying Le Chatelier's Principle to Changes in Chemical & Physical Conditions
- Topic: the word shifted
- Replies: 3
- Views: 309
Re: the word shifted
Using the word shifted assumes we're already at equilibrium and it's shifting in favor of either products or reactants. Instead, using the word "favors" is much more accurate of what we're trying to state.
- Sun Jan 13, 2019 5:32 pm
- Forum: Equilibrium Constants & Calculating Concentrations
- Topic: solids and liquids [ENDORSED]
- Replies: 4
- Views: 443
Re: solids and liquids [ENDORSED]
Solids and liquids are pure substances, so their concentrations do not change during the duration of the reaction,. Therefore solids and liquids are negligible when calculating Kc, Kp, and Q since they won't have any influence on the final answer to the equilibrium problems.
- Sun Jan 13, 2019 5:29 pm
- Forum: Equilibrium Constants & Calculating Concentrations
- Topic: Kp Units
- Replies: 6
- Views: 492
Re: Kp Units
K values will not have units because they are "active" or "activities." Page 400 in the 7th Edition explains how activities are pure numbers and are unit less. More importantly, if you solve for K, you have (mol/L) / (mol/L), which cancel out leaving no units. So Kc and Kp will a...
- Sun Jan 13, 2019 5:22 pm
- Forum: Ideal Gases
- Topic: Q
- Replies: 5
- Views: 457
Re: Q
Q is crucial in finding which way the reaction is moving, whether that be toward the product or the reactants. When we find K we compare that to 1 in order to see whether there are more products or reactants at that moments in the equilibrium state. On the other hand, Q is found at any time before t...
- Sun Dec 09, 2018 4:34 pm
- Forum: Properties of Light
- Topic: wavelength
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1781
Re: wavelength
Yes! The wavelength is the distance from one peak of the wave to the other peak. A lower wavelength (100) has a higher frequency and a higher wavelength has a lower frequency (since they are inversely proportional).
- Sun Dec 09, 2018 4:30 pm
- Forum: Bronsted Acids & Bases
- Topic: Difference
- Replies: 1
- Views: 510
Difference
Is it possible to determine the strength of an oxoacid compared to others through math or just general knowledge?
- Sat Dec 08, 2018 8:59 pm
- Forum: Ionic & Covalent Bonds
- Topic: Ionic Character
- Replies: 4
- Views: 585
Ionic Character
How do you tell which bonds have greater ionic character if they have the same two atoms. For example, if you have C02 and CS2 which one has the greater ionic character?
- Thu Nov 29, 2018 6:06 pm
- Forum: Determining Molecular Shape (VSEPR)
- Topic: VSEPR in equal angles
- Replies: 4
- Views: 743
VSEPR in equal angles
If you have atoms that are linear, trigonal planar, octahedral, tetrahedral (basically all the bond angles are the same), are they all non-polar molecules since they have equal angles? I was doing some practice problems and was confused by this concept.
- Thu Nov 29, 2018 6:03 pm
- Forum: Hybridization
- Topic: S character
- Replies: 3
- Views: 406
Re: S character
s-character is the contribution of the sigma type bond in hybridization So, if you have sp, it is a 50-50 percent s-p character ratio, while sp2 has a ratio of 33-66 and sp3 has a ratio of 25 to 75 s character to p character. It's simply the percent that the s takes up in hybridization.
- Thu Nov 29, 2018 6:00 pm
- Forum: Determining Molecular Shape (VSEPR)
- Topic: Bond Angles
- Replies: 3
- Views: 523
Re: Bond Angles
The bond angles is directly correlated to the atom and its VSEPR formula. If we use the question from 2E7, the molecule SOCl2 has a VSEPR formula of AX3E, which is trigonal pyramidal. The bond angle is less than 109.5 degrees, and technically only has one bond angle value since they're all the same....
- Mon Nov 26, 2018 5:14 pm
- Forum: Hybridization
- Topic: The Number Before Hybridization
- Replies: 3
- Views: 239
The Number Before Hybridization
Hello :) I just wanted to clarify: Is then number before the hybridization the period the element is in? So if we have Carbon it would be 2sp3 and if we had silicon it would be 3sp3 correct? Thanks so much!
- Mon Nov 26, 2018 5:11 pm
- Forum: Hybridization
- Topic: Hybridization
- Replies: 4
- Views: 483
Re: Hybridization
Thank you all so much! I completely overthought the process of hybridization and you all made it much more simple.
- Sun Nov 25, 2018 5:38 pm
- Forum: Determining Molecular Shape (VSEPR)
- Topic: T-Shaped
- Replies: 5
- Views: 850
Re: T-Shaped
T-shape models can be 90 and 180 degrees, but if a lone pair is acting upon the molecule (so AX3E2) the bond angles can be decreased to "less than 90" and "less than 180."
- Sun Nov 25, 2018 5:35 pm
- Forum: Determining Molecular Shape (VSEPR)
- Topic: Bond Angles
- Replies: 2
- Views: 790
Re: Bond Angles
When you compare a single bond to a double bond, multiple bonds (double and triple) have a higher electron density region. If you think of it as a small circle, a single bond only has a small circle which can influence around it, and double bonds have a larger circle and a triple bond would be even ...
- Sun Nov 25, 2018 5:23 pm
- Forum: Hybridization
- Topic: Hybridization
- Replies: 4
- Views: 483
Hybridization
How do you know when to use sp2 or sp3 when doing hybridization? Can we also use sp4 and sp1?
- Sun Nov 18, 2018 1:42 pm
- Forum: Determining Molecular Shape (VSEPR)
- Topic: bond angle
- Replies: 4
- Views: 430
Re: bond angle
Drawing out the example can be an indication of what the bond angle may entail, but it's best to just memorize the bond angles for each VSEPR arrangement. In addition to this, you can visualize the model in your head and think of all the different angles. However, I don't believe there is a way to s...
- Sun Nov 18, 2018 1:38 pm
- Forum: Determining Molecular Shape (VSEPR)
- Topic: VSEPR Model
- Replies: 3
- Views: 301
Re: VSEPR Model
The AXE formula can be very helpful when doing problems since each AXE formula in VSEPR is unique. For example, you can draw an AX3 molecule and know that it's trigonal planar which would make the problem much easier. In general though, you don't need to know each one, but it can be very helpful on ...
- Sun Nov 18, 2018 1:29 pm
- Forum: Determining Molecular Shape (VSEPR)
- Topic: Seesaw Bond Angles
- Replies: 3
- Views: 176
Re: Seesaw Bond Angles
My TA said that it's okay to say "Less than 90 degrees or less than 180 degrees" on a test, so I think it's testing our knowledge on the concept that lone pairs alter bond angles.
- Sun Nov 11, 2018 7:46 pm
- Forum: Bond Lengths & Energies
- Topic: Bond Length and Resonance
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1675
Bond Length and Resonance
I'm confused on the aspect of how the number of bonds influences the length. In the case of a single and a triple bond, is the single bond longer than the triple bond(and why)? When we use resonance do we assume that the bond lengths are the same? Thanks :)
- Sun Nov 11, 2018 7:43 pm
- Forum: Dipole Moments
- Topic: Hydrogen Bonds
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1446
Re: Hydrogen Bonds
Responding to Milena: Hydrogen bonding is so strong because of the positive delta in the hydrogen of one water molecule and the high electronegativity in the delta negative in oxygen. This "bond" between the two are much stronger than dipole-dipole and London dispersion, but very weak comp...
- Sun Nov 11, 2018 7:34 pm
- Forum: Dipole Moments
- Topic: Bonding
- Replies: 3
- Views: 303
Re: Bonding
Van Der Waals is the general term used to describe intermolecular forces between atoms which encompasses both strong dipole-dipole moments and the weaker london dispersion forces. Therefore, london dispersion is a sub category of Van Der Waals interactions.
- Sun Nov 11, 2018 7:28 pm
- Forum: Determining Molecular Shape (VSEPR)
- Topic: Lone Pairs on Neighboring Atoms
- Replies: 2
- Views: 253
Re: Lone Pairs on Neighboring Atoms
Lone pairs on neighboring atoms repel one another since they are all negative (electrons). Since they repel they want to be as far away from each other as possible as well.
- Sat Nov 03, 2018 2:27 pm
- Forum: Electron Configurations for Multi-Electron Atoms
- Topic: Nodes
- Replies: 1
- Views: 143
Re: Nodes
Angular Nodes are dependent on the l value in the (n,l,ml,ms). When l is = 0 (s) there are 0 angular nodes since it is in the S state and its a circle. For every following l value, there will be 1 for p (so when l=1 there is one angular node) and for l=2 there will be 2. Therefore, we can deduce tha...
- Sat Nov 03, 2018 2:20 pm
- Forum: Lewis Structures
- Topic: Calculation of bond length
- Replies: 3
- Views: 349
Re: Calculation of bond length
I believe knowing the exact bond length is outside the scope of the course, but knowing that bond length exists and how resonance is tied in with it is enough to know for the course (as of now).
- Sat Nov 03, 2018 2:17 pm
- Forum: Lewis Structures
- Topic: checking your answer
- Replies: 2
- Views: 167
Re: checking your answer
The best way for the answer to be most correct is if all formal charges are equal to 0 unless it is a cation or anion which it would then either need a +1 charge or -1 charge. Since we haven't learned how to draw structures or calculate angles, I don't think the general shape matters so much as long...
- Sun Oct 28, 2018 1:15 pm
- Forum: Octet Exceptions
- Topic: Octet Exceptions
- Replies: 3
- Views: 322
Re: Octet Exceptions
Hydrogen and Helium are exceptions to the octet rule since a full shell is only 2 electrons (1s1,1s2). Lithium and Beryllium are more likely to lose electrons instead of gain them and become cations (Li+1) and (Be+2). Hope this helps :)
- Sun Oct 28, 2018 1:10 pm
- Forum: Ionic & Covalent Bonds
- Topic: Second ionization of alkali metals
- Replies: 3
- Views: 714
Re: Second ionization of alkali metals
When you remove the first electron it is fairly easy since the pull isn't too strong, however the ionization energy increases due to the pull from the positive protons in the nucleus on the electrons that are left, which it doesn't want to let go anymore.
- Sun Oct 28, 2018 1:00 pm
- Forum: Lewis Structures
- Topic: Dots in Lewis Stucture
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1168
Dots in Lewis Stucture
Hello! When placing the dots (electrons) around the element, does it matter where we place them first? For example in Carbon do we go clockwise from the left side or does it really not matter when placing the dots? Thanks!
- Sun Oct 28, 2018 1:00 pm
- Forum: Lewis Structures
- Topic: Dot's in the Lewis Structure
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2224
Dot's in the Lewis Structure
Hello! When placing the dots (electrons) around the element, does it matter where we place them first? For example in Carbon do we go clockwise from the left side or does it really not matter when placing the dots? Thanks!
- Sun Oct 21, 2018 9:51 pm
- Forum: Quantum Numbers and The H-Atom
- Topic: Difference between ground and excited state of electrons
- Replies: 4
- Views: 345
Re: Difference between ground and excited state of electrons
Excited electrons are higher in energy levels, so like the energy picture Dr. Lavelle drew, an excited electron could be in the n=4 or n=7 energy level rather than n=1.
- Sun Oct 21, 2018 9:32 pm
- Forum: Wave Functions and s-, p-, d-, f- Orbitals
- Topic: S,P,D,F
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2659
S,P,D,F
I understand that s will be Px, and that p will be px,py,pz, but what happens in the d orbital for ml? I'm quite confused on how you would write the p(?) in the 5 spaces.
- Sun Oct 21, 2018 9:30 pm
- Forum: Bohr Frequency Condition, H-Atom , Atomic Spectroscopy
- Topic: H-Atom Equation
- Replies: 2
- Views: 314
Re: H-Atom Equation
The - comes from the jump in electrons from higher energy levels to lower energy levels since electrons must be emitted in order to reach from say n=3 to n=1.
- Sat Oct 13, 2018 4:36 pm
- Forum: DeBroglie Equation
- Topic: WaveLike Properties
- Replies: 3
- Views: 155
WaveLike Properties
So this guy said that particles can emit wavelike properties, but is it only seen in very small ones? We obviously don't see a baseball doing wavelike things, but is it still emitting the properties a wave would, or is it only in tiny particles? Thanks :)
- Sat Oct 13, 2018 4:30 pm
- Forum: Bohr Frequency Condition, H-Atom , Atomic Spectroscopy
- Topic: Rydberg's Equation (hydrogen)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 200
Re: Rydberg's Equation (hydrogen)
So the En equation is the simplified version of the full Rydberg equation. To use it in a problem you should be given integer values (so n=2 and n=1) and you solve for whatever the problem asks for. The top numbers are constant (Plancks and Ryberg) divided by the energy level given squared, which wo...
- Sat Oct 13, 2018 4:26 pm
- Forum: Bohr Frequency Condition, H-Atom , Atomic Spectroscopy
- Topic: En=-hR/n^2
- Replies: 3
- Views: 220
Re: En=-hR/n^2
Dr. Lavelle answered this during lecture 3, which he said that if you start at a high energy level and you keep going down the different levels, energy is being lost until you get to n=0 where the electron is separated completely. So the negative stems from the loss of energy that occurs as you go f...
- Sat Oct 13, 2018 4:18 pm
- Forum: Properties of Light
- Topic: Work Function
- Replies: 2
- Views: 95
Re: Work Function
To add to the other comment, if the value you obtain is below the work function, then an electron will not be emitted since it does not have enough energy to do so. So as long as it's larger than work, an electron will bounce off, which is why higher wavelengths (violet) will zoom off rather than sl...
- Sat Oct 13, 2018 4:10 pm
- Forum: Properties of Light
- Topic: light frequency
- Replies: 3
- Views: 150
Re: light frequency
With the formula we used in class, the biggest Energy gap or jump is from n=1 to n=2 (or vice versa). This happens because as energy increases the distance between the energy levels decreases. so n=2 to n=3 is smaller than n=1 to n=2 but larger than n=3 to n=4. So as energy goes up, the space betwee...
- Sat Oct 13, 2018 4:07 pm
- Forum: Properties of Light
- Topic: C=Wavelength*Frequency
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3133
Re: C=Wavelength*Frequency
C is the constant for the speed of light, which is 3.00 x10^8.