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by jane_ni_2d
Thu Mar 14, 2019 10:22 am
Forum: *Free Energy of Activation vs Activation Energy
Topic: Modelks of Reactions
Replies: 1
Views: 1142

Modelks of Reactions

In the 7th edition for topic 7D how much do we need to know about models of reactions?
by jane_ni_2d
Mon Mar 11, 2019 3:20 pm
Forum: Galvanic/Voltaic Cells, Calculating Standard Cell Potentials, Cell Diagrams
Topic: Cell Diagram and Ecell [ENDORSED]
Replies: 29
Views: 113554

Re: Cell Diagram and Ecell [ENDORSED]

how can you tell which is the anode and which is the cathode?
by jane_ni_2d
Mon Mar 11, 2019 3:17 pm
Forum: *Electrophiles
Topic: final
Replies: 7
Views: 1870

final

how evenly is the final going to be distributed among topics?
by jane_ni_2d
Wed Mar 06, 2019 2:57 pm
Forum: Entropy Changes Due to Changes in Volume and Temperature
Topic: Volume and Temperature
Replies: 2
Views: 330

Volume and Temperature

do we need to know what happens if both the entropy and temperature changes in a reaction?
by jane_ni_2d
Wed Mar 06, 2019 2:55 pm
Forum: Kinetics vs. Thermodynamics Controlling a Reaction
Topic: Arrhenius Equation
Replies: 1
Views: 334

Arrhenius Equation

In the Arrhenius equation, what is the A?
by jane_ni_2d
Wed Mar 06, 2019 2:54 pm
Forum: Zero Order Reactions
Topic: Reaction orders
Replies: 2
Views: 454

Reaction orders

How can you tell the difference between a first/second/and third order reaction?
by jane_ni_2d
Tue Feb 26, 2019 3:41 pm
Forum: Galvanic/Voltaic Cells, Calculating Standard Cell Potentials, Cell Diagrams
Topic: galvanic/voltaic
Replies: 2
Views: 317

galvanic/voltaic

whats the difference between an galvanic and a voltaic cell?
by jane_ni_2d
Tue Feb 26, 2019 3:41 pm
Forum: Balancing Redox Reactions
Topic: common charges
Replies: 2
Views: 282

common charges

are there any common charges that we should know besides the fact that oxygen is 2-?
by jane_ni_2d
Tue Feb 26, 2019 3:27 pm
Forum: Balancing Redox Reactions
Topic: basic
Replies: 3
Views: 373

basic

When balancing basic reactions, how can you tell how many -OH should be added?
by jane_ni_2d
Tue Feb 19, 2019 12:46 pm
Forum: General Rate Laws
Topic: Rate constant units
Replies: 6
Views: 1254

Re: Rate constant units

It's helpful to just write all your units out and then see which ones cancel!
by jane_ni_2d
Tue Feb 19, 2019 12:45 pm
Forum: Kinetics vs. Thermodynamics Controlling a Reaction
Topic: Activation energy
Replies: 8
Views: 866

Re: Activation energy

The activation energy is the energy required for a reaction to happen!
by jane_ni_2d
Tue Feb 19, 2019 12:42 pm
Forum: General Rate Laws
Topic: test 3
Replies: 6
Views: 634

test 3

Do we know which sections test 3 will be on yet?
by jane_ni_2d
Mon Feb 11, 2019 4:17 pm
Forum: Thermodynamic Definitions (isochoric/isometric, isothermal, isobaric)
Topic: linear molecules vs nonlinear molecules [ENDORSED]
Replies: 1
Views: 504

linear molecules vs nonlinear molecules [ENDORSED]

will we be expected to know the vsepr shapes for molecules to determine whether they are linear or not?
by jane_ni_2d
Mon Feb 11, 2019 4:12 pm
Forum: Concepts & Calculations Using First Law of Thermodynamics
Topic: Positional Disorder
Replies: 1
Views: 271

Positional Disorder

what is the difference between positional disorder and other types of disorder?
by jane_ni_2d
Mon Feb 11, 2019 4:05 pm
Forum: Thermodynamic Systems (Open, Closed, Isolated)
Topic: systems [ENDORSED]
Replies: 2
Views: 619

systems [ENDORSED]

is there a correlation between open/closed/isolated systems and exothermic/endothermic systems?
by jane_ni_2d
Thu Feb 07, 2019 1:12 pm
Forum: Environment, Fossil Fuels, Alternative Fuels
Topic: midterm
Replies: 3
Views: 1281

midterm

Is this information about the environment and fossil fuels included on the midterm?
by jane_ni_2d
Thu Feb 07, 2019 1:10 pm
Forum: Administrative Questions and Class Announcements
Topic: How to find my posts
Replies: 163
Views: 166190

Re: How to find my posts

You have to first click on the class your'e in and the topics to be able to post!
by jane_ni_2d
Thu Feb 07, 2019 1:05 pm
Forum: Phase Changes & Related Calculations
Topic: sections
Replies: 4
Views: 526

sections

Which sections specifically are we going to be tested on on the midterm?
by jane_ni_2d
Mon Jan 28, 2019 1:23 pm
Forum: Applying Le Chatelier's Principle to Changes in Chemical & Physical Conditions
Topic: Le Chatelier's Principle
Replies: 3
Views: 556

Le Chatelier's Principle

does le chatelier's principle apply to all chemical reactions or only those at equilibrium?
by jane_ni_2d
Mon Jan 28, 2019 1:23 pm
Forum: Applying Le Chatelier's Principle to Changes in Chemical & Physical Conditions
Topic: Le Chatelier's Principle
Replies: 2
Views: 407

Le Chatelier's Principle

What effect does Le Chatelier's principle have when the pressure is increased in a reaction that has an even amount of moles on either side?
by jane_ni_2d
Mon Jan 28, 2019 1:22 pm
Forum: Ideal Gases
Topic: sre
Replies: 5
Views: 599

sre

What is a standard reaction enthalpy?
by jane_ni_2d
Mon Jan 28, 2019 1:22 pm
Forum: Phase Changes & Related Calculations
Topic: Properties
Replies: 2
Views: 342

Properties

What's the difference between an extensive and intensive property?
by jane_ni_2d
Mon Jan 28, 2019 1:21 pm
Forum: Phase Changes & Related Calculations
Topic: SI Unit
Replies: 2
Views: 303

SI Unit

Is this official SI unit joules or kilojoules?
by jane_ni_2d
Mon Jan 28, 2019 1:21 pm
Forum: Phase Changes & Related Calculations
Topic: Heat Capacity
Replies: 10
Views: 959

Heat Capacity

Whats the difference between heat capacity and molar heat capacity?
by jane_ni_2d
Sat Jan 19, 2019 10:15 pm
Forum: Ideal Gases
Topic: kc vs kp
Replies: 19
Views: 3491

kc vs kp

can kp also be used in place of kc?
by jane_ni_2d
Sat Jan 19, 2019 10:14 pm
Forum: Ideal Gases
Topic: ice
Replies: 4
Views: 580

ice

what's the difference between the ice tables for acid base reactions and for regular equilibrium reactions?
by jane_ni_2d
Thu Jan 17, 2019 1:28 pm
Forum: Ideal Gases
Topic: office hours
Replies: 1
Views: 296

office hours

will office hours this coming monday and other sessions be cancelled because of mlk day?
by jane_ni_2d
Fri Jan 11, 2019 5:16 pm
Forum: Equilibrium Constants & Calculating Concentrations
Topic: ICE
Replies: 2
Views: 210

ICE

What does ICE stand for?
by jane_ni_2d
Fri Jan 11, 2019 5:16 pm
Forum: Equilibrium Constants & Calculating Concentrations
Topic: Kp vs Kc
Replies: 6
Views: 623

Kp vs Kc

Is one of Kp or Kc more important?
by jane_ni_2d
Fri Jan 11, 2019 5:15 pm
Forum: Equilibrium Constants & Calculating Concentrations
Topic: Equations
Replies: 6
Views: 513

Equations

What is the difference between Kc and Kp?
by jane_ni_2d
Sat Dec 08, 2018 11:51 am
Forum: Determining Molecular Shape (VSEPR)
Topic: VSEPR
Replies: 4
Views: 553

VSEPR

For something with the formula AXE3, would the bond angles be 180 because the molecular shape is linear?
by jane_ni_2d
Tue Dec 04, 2018 7:32 pm
Forum: Properties & Structures of Inorganic & Organic Bases
Topic: Definitions of Acids and Bases
Replies: 1
Views: 388

Definitions of Acids and Bases

What is the most commonly used and accepted definition of acids and bases?
by jane_ni_2d
Tue Dec 04, 2018 7:31 pm
Forum: Identifying Acidic & Basic Salts
Topic: Acids and Bases
Replies: 4
Views: 778

Acids and Bases

What is a method for identifying the salts that are produced from the acid- base neutralization reactions?
by jane_ni_2d
Mon Dec 03, 2018 10:36 pm
Forum: Properties & Structures of Inorganic & Organic Acids
Topic: acids and bases
Replies: 3
Views: 356

acids and bases

should we memorize the strong acids??
by jane_ni_2d
Sat Dec 01, 2018 11:53 am
Forum: Naming
Topic: Naming
Replies: 3
Views: 419

Naming

For the final, should we probably memorize some of the common names of polyatomic ions for the naming?
by jane_ni_2d
Sat Dec 01, 2018 11:11 am
Forum: Naming
Topic: Naming [ENDORSED]
Replies: 1
Views: 314

Naming [ENDORSED]

For the final, should we probably memorize some of the common names of polyatomic ions for the naming?
by jane_ni_2d
Mon Nov 26, 2018 5:21 pm
Forum: Determining Molecular Shape (VSEPR)
Topic: Bond Angles
Replies: 1
Views: 1065

Bond Angles

How can you tell when bond angles are going to be "slightly less than" 109.5/120, etc.??
by jane_ni_2d
Mon Nov 26, 2018 4:59 pm
Forum: Determining Molecular Shape (VSEPR)
Topic: Test [ENDORSED]
Replies: 1
Views: 327

Test [ENDORSED]

On the test if they asked us to draw the Lewis Structure, would the Lewis Structure that we've been drawing be fine or should we draw a Lewis structure that shows the angles??
by jane_ni_2d
Mon Nov 26, 2018 3:41 pm
Forum: Determining Molecular Shape (VSEPR)
Topic: VSEPR
Replies: 1
Views: 265

VSEPR

For the molecule thionyl chloride (SOCl2), why is the shape trigonal pyramidal? Shouldn't the shape be T-shaped/trigonal bipyramidal?
by jane_ni_2d
Mon Nov 26, 2018 3:23 pm
Forum: Determining Molecular Shape (VSEPR)
Topic: Determining Shape
Replies: 4
Views: 486

Determining Shape

For the compound ClO2+, how is the arrangement trigonal planar while the shape is angular?
by jane_ni_2d
Mon Nov 19, 2018 6:42 pm
Forum: Bond Lengths & Energies
Topic: double bonds vs. single bonds
Replies: 5
Views: 925

double bonds vs. single bonds

Are double bonds or single bonds more stable?
by jane_ni_2d
Mon Nov 19, 2018 6:41 pm
Forum: Bond Lengths & Energies
Topic: VSEPR
Replies: 6
Views: 2025

VSEPR

how can you find the shape of GeF4 molecule?
by jane_ni_2d
Mon Nov 19, 2018 6:39 pm
Forum: Bond Lengths & Energies
Topic: Ball and Stick
Replies: 2
Views: 1806

Ball and Stick

How does the ball and stick model change and the angles between the bonds change?
by jane_ni_2d
Tue Nov 13, 2018 1:14 pm
Forum: Formal Charge and Oxidation Numbers
Topic: Formal Charge
Replies: 4
Views: 474

Formal Charge

Which is more important when it comes to stability- making sure that the formal charge is zero on everything or making sure that the octet rule is satisfied?
by jane_ni_2d
Tue Nov 13, 2018 1:13 pm
Forum: Octet Exceptions
Topic: Exceptions
Replies: 10
Views: 1377

Exceptions

How should we know which ones are exceptions?
by jane_ni_2d
Tue Nov 13, 2018 1:13 pm
Forum: Electronegativity
Topic: Polarity
Replies: 3
Views: 302

Polarity

When we draw Lewis structures of polarizable things, should we label within the Lewis structure which ends is more polar?
by jane_ni_2d
Thu Nov 08, 2018 1:32 pm
Forum: Electronegativity
Topic: Polarity
Replies: 1
Views: 229

Polarity

How are polarity and resonance connected? Do they vary in any way with each other?
by jane_ni_2d
Thu Nov 08, 2018 1:32 pm
Forum: Resonance Structures
Topic: Resonance Structures
Replies: 3
Views: 504

Resonance Structures

Are resonance structures generally stronger/more stable than other structures?
by jane_ni_2d
Thu Nov 08, 2018 1:31 pm
Forum: Ionic & Covalent Bonds
Topic: Chemical Bonds
Replies: 5
Views: 560

Chemical Bonds

Which bonds are longer, ionic or covalent? Or is the comparison not relevant?
by jane_ni_2d
Mon Oct 29, 2018 8:12 pm
Forum: DeBroglie Equation
Topic: Uncertainty
Replies: 4
Views: 559

Uncertainty

For everyday objects, is it true that the uncertainty of any object is nonsignificant compared to how big the object is usually?
by jane_ni_2d
Mon Oct 29, 2018 8:11 pm
Forum: Electron Configurations for Multi-Electron Atoms
Topic: Energy Levels
Replies: 2
Views: 431

Energy Levels

Why does energy increase when an electron goes up an energy level?
by jane_ni_2d
Mon Oct 29, 2018 8:11 pm
Forum: Trends in The Periodic Table
Topic: Coulombic potential energy
Replies: 2
Views: 462

Coulombic potential energy

How do you write an expression for total coulombic potential energy and what does total coulombic potential energy mean?
by jane_ni_2d
Mon Oct 22, 2018 6:23 pm
Forum: Properties of Electrons
Topic: Orbitals
Replies: 5
Views: 797

Orbitals

How many orbitals are present in the 4p subshell? How can you find this out?
by jane_ni_2d
Mon Oct 22, 2018 6:22 pm
Forum: Properties of Electrons
Topic: Predicting Nodal Planes
Replies: 2
Views: 436

Predicting Nodal Planes

How do you predict the number of nodal planes expected for a 4f orbital?
by jane_ni_2d
Mon Oct 22, 2018 6:18 pm
Forum: Properties of Electrons
Topic: Nodal surfaces
Replies: 3
Views: 490

Nodal surfaces

What is the difference between a radial node and an angular nodal surface?
by jane_ni_2d
Mon Oct 22, 2018 6:16 pm
Forum: Properties of Electrons
Topic: Electron Energy
Replies: 3
Views: 487

Electron Energy

Why does the energy of the electron change when the hydrogen atom undergoes a transition from the 1s orbital to the 2p orbital because it says that "there are one 2s- and three 2p- orbitals in the shell and in hydrogen they all have the same energy"?
by jane_ni_2d
Wed Oct 17, 2018 1:21 pm
Forum: Properties of Light
Topic: Series
Replies: 4
Views: 482

Series

Will we have to know the classifications of the series such as the differences between the Balmer and Lyman series for the test?
by jane_ni_2d
Wed Oct 17, 2018 1:17 pm
Forum: Properties of Light
Topic: Rydberg formula
Replies: 8
Views: 817

Rydberg formula

How do you solve this problem: "In the ultraviolet spectrum of atomic hydrogen, a line is observed at 102.6 nm. Determine the values of n for the initial and final energy levels of the electron during the emission of energy that leads to this spectral line". I'm not really sure where to st...
by jane_ni_2d
Wed Oct 17, 2018 1:12 pm
Forum: Properties of Light
Topic: Electromagnetic Radiation
Replies: 3
Views: 354

Electromagnetic Radiation

Why is it that when frequency decreases, the extent of change in the electrical field at a given point also decreases?
by jane_ni_2d
Sat Oct 13, 2018 12:49 pm
Forum: Photoelectric Effect
Topic: Photoelectric Effect Initial Purpose
Replies: 4
Views: 440

Re: Photoelectric Effect Initial Purpose

The purpose of the photoelectric effect was to explore how light was transmitted. They believed that light was transmitted based on the intensity of the light that can be seen. However, it was discovered that light is actually transmitted based on the frequency and wavelength of the electron light w...
by jane_ni_2d
Sat Oct 13, 2018 12:46 pm
Forum: Limiting Reactant Calculations
Topic: Limiting Reagent
Replies: 10
Views: 1613

Re: Limiting Reagent

There is no difference between there being two limiting reagants and just one. You still find the mole ratio and the reagant with the smallest mole ratio is the limiting reagant.
by jane_ni_2d
Fri Oct 12, 2018 8:09 pm
Forum: DeBroglie Equation
Topic: Measurable wave length properties
Replies: 3
Views: 341

Re: Measurable wave length properties

It depends on the wavelength- if the wavelength is too small, it will not be measurable. Around 10 x ^-18 nm is when wavelengths become measurable. Smaller than that, the wavelengths are not measurable.
by jane_ni_2d
Sun Oct 07, 2018 7:00 pm
Forum: Limiting Reactant Calculations
Topic: Theoretical Yield
Replies: 7
Views: 949

Re: Theoretical Yield

The theoretical yield is always larger than the actual yield because the theoretical yield is the calculated yield. When we calculate the yield, we use perfect numbers and assume that the reaction will go perfectly as planned. However, in the real world, there are many different factors involved in ...
by jane_ni_2d
Sun Oct 07, 2018 12:03 am
Forum: Balancing Chemical Reactions
Topic: Balancing reactions tips
Replies: 29
Views: 2136

Re: Balancing reactions tips

I balance the equation based on whether the elements are in a compound or not! I balance the elements in compounds first, because the elements not in compounds or in compounds of just themselves (ex: O2) are easier to change around later.
by jane_ni_2d
Sun Oct 07, 2018 12:00 am
Forum: Empirical & Molecular Formulas
Topic: Calculation/Finding the Empirical Formula
Replies: 2
Views: 472

Re: Calculation/Finding the Empirical Formula

It is neither an educated guess nor an approximation- using the method of solving the empirical formula that we found in class, you should be able to find the exact empirical formula. While the numbers may not be exact, they should be relatively close (within a tenth). Since the numbers are within a...
by jane_ni_2d
Sun Oct 07, 2018 12:00 am
Forum: Empirical & Molecular Formulas
Topic: Calculation/Finding the Empirical Formula
Replies: 2
Views: 472

Re: Calculation/Finding the Empirical Formula

It is neither an educated guess nor an approximation- using the method of solving the empirical formula that we found in class, you should be able to find the exact empirical formula. While the numbers may not be exact, they should be relatively close (within a tenth). Since the numbers are within a...

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