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by Britney Tran IJ
Mon Mar 15, 2021 10:15 pm
Forum: *Enzyme Kinetics
Topic: intermediates vs. catalysts
Replies: 31
Views: 1400

Re: intermediates vs. catalysts

intermediates are produced and consumed while catalysts are consumed and then produced. a catalyst increases the rate and decreases the activation energy
by Britney Tran IJ
Mon Mar 15, 2021 10:13 pm
Forum: Non-Equilibrium Conditions & The Reaction Quotient
Topic: ICE Chart Question
Replies: 26
Views: 1560

Re: ICE Chart Question

yeah you have to consider the coefficients for the exponents
by Britney Tran IJ
Sat Mar 13, 2021 10:58 pm
Forum: Applying Le Chatelier's Principle to Changes in Chemical & Physical Conditions
Topic: Catalyst and exo vs endothermic reactions
Replies: 7
Views: 643

Re: Catalyst and exo vs endothermic reactions

catalysts will not shift the equilibrium of the reaction
by Britney Tran IJ
Sat Mar 13, 2021 10:58 pm
Forum: Student Social/Study Group
Topic: Fave food
Replies: 266
Views: 39047

Re: Fave food

açaí bowls~~
by Britney Tran IJ
Sat Mar 13, 2021 10:56 pm
Forum: Appications of the Nernst Equation (e.g., Concentration Cells, Non-Standard Cell Potentials, Calculating Equilibrium Constants and pH)
Topic: lnQ to logK
Replies: 4
Views: 666

Re: lnQ to logK

I'm pretty sure that the second one is for standard conditions
by Britney Tran IJ
Sat Mar 13, 2021 10:54 pm
Forum: Method of Initial Rates (To Determine n and k)
Topic: Determining slow step
Replies: 5
Views: 478

Re: Determining slow step

generally the question will tell us but you can also determine the rate law for each step to see which one is the slowest
by Britney Tran IJ
Sat Mar 13, 2021 10:53 pm
Forum: Student Social/Study Group
Topic: It is possible to study for the final in one day?
Replies: 44
Views: 4164

Re: It is possible to study for the final in one day?

I think its best if you go over the sapling questions and explanations to really grasp the concepts of the final! It also helps to review over the concepts on the outline and your notes as well
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Mar 07, 2021 10:49 pm
Forum: Balancing Redox Reactions
Topic: Balancing redox reactions
Replies: 5
Views: 326

Re: Balancing redox reactions

for basic solutions, you would need to add OH- at the end to cancel out H+ and turn it into H2O
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Mar 07, 2021 10:25 pm
Forum: General Rate Laws
Topic: Factors Affecting k
Replies: 83
Views: 5149

Re: Factors Affecting k

the constant k is affected by any changes in temperature!
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Mar 07, 2021 10:24 pm
Forum: General Rate Laws
Topic: Youtube Review
Replies: 17
Views: 968

Re: Youtube Review

the organic chemistry tutor and khan academy videos are really helpful!
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Mar 07, 2021 10:23 pm
Forum: Student Social/Study Group
Topic: Note Taking
Replies: 145
Views: 16461

Re: Note Taking

ive been handwriting my notes
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Mar 07, 2021 8:20 pm
Forum: Student Social/Study Group
Topic: How do you deal with burnout?
Replies: 144
Views: 15129

Re: How do you deal with burnout?

taking a day out of the week to just chill and detach yourself from schoolwork can be really helpful!!
by Britney Tran IJ
Sat Mar 06, 2021 1:52 am
Forum: Galvanic/Voltaic Cells, Calculating Standard Cell Potentials, Cell Diagrams
Topic: Textbook 6M.5
Replies: 2
Views: 324

Textbook 6M.5

For each reaction that is spontaneous under standard conditions (that is, K > 1), write a cell diagram, determine the standard cell potential, and calculate ΔG° for the reaction: Cr2O7^2− (aq) + 14H+ (aq) + 6Pu^3+ (aq) → 6Pu4+ (aq) + 2Cr3+ (aq) + 7H2O(l The answer that was given for the cell diagram...
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Feb 28, 2021 8:40 pm
Forum: Galvanic/Voltaic Cells, Calculating Standard Cell Potentials, Cell Diagrams
Topic: Salt Bridges
Replies: 41
Views: 3130

Re: Salt Bridges

the salt bridge acts as prevention against ion accumulation
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Feb 28, 2021 8:38 pm
Forum: Student Social/Study Group
Topic: Final
Replies: 63
Views: 3523

Re: Final

I would recommend going over the hw problems that were more difficult and also going to ua sessions!
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Feb 28, 2021 8:13 pm
Forum: Work, Gibbs Free Energy, Cell (Redox) Potentials
Topic: n in ∆G = -nFE
Replies: 80
Views: 4184

Re: n in ∆G = -nFE

after balancing the half reactions, you can find the value of n which corresponds to the number of electrons being transferred
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Feb 28, 2021 8:12 pm
Forum: Balancing Redox Reactions
Topic: Determining which molecule is the oxidizing agent
Replies: 49
Views: 1922

Re: Determining which molecule is the oxidizing agent

the oxidizing agent is the one that is being reduced
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Feb 21, 2021 2:32 am
Forum: Concepts & Calculations Using Second Law of Thermodynamics
Topic: entropy positive value
Replies: 30
Views: 1963

Re: entropy positive value

entropy is positive for a spontaneous reaction
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Feb 21, 2021 2:28 am
Forum: Student Social/Study Group
Topic: Points needed to pass?
Replies: 76
Views: 7547

Re: Points needed to pass?

200 for c-
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Feb 21, 2021 2:27 am
Forum: Thermodynamic Systems (Open, Closed, Isolated)
Topic: Is thermal mugs an example of an isolated system?
Replies: 38
Views: 2070

Re: Is thermal mugs an example of an isolated system?

yep as long as there is no way for it to escape through the lid
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Feb 21, 2021 2:26 am
Forum: Concepts & Calculations Using First Law of Thermodynamics
Topic: confusion on using Cp and Cv
Replies: 24
Views: 1124

Re: confusion on using Cp and Cv

Cp is for conditions with constant pressure, and Cv is for conditions with constant volume
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Feb 21, 2021 2:25 am
Forum: Thermodynamic Systems (Open, Closed, Isolated)
Topic: Free Energy
Replies: 49
Views: 2083

Re: Free Energy

state functions dont depend on the path taken, just the final and initial results
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Feb 14, 2021 9:26 pm
Forum: Thermodynamic Definitions (isochoric/isometric, isothermal, isobaric)
Topic: Isothermal Reactions
Replies: 26
Views: 1265

Re: Isothermal Reactions

yes because the temperature will remain constant
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Feb 14, 2021 9:25 pm
Forum: Calculating Work of Expansion
Topic: negative vs positive work
Replies: 21
Views: 986

Re: negative vs positive work

work is negative when the system is expending energy/system is expanding.
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Feb 14, 2021 9:05 pm
Forum: Phase Changes & Related Calculations
Topic: Define Phase Change
Replies: 78
Views: 5307

Re: Define Phase Change

phase changes= when something changes state of matter
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Feb 14, 2021 9:04 pm
Forum: Concepts & Calculations Using First Law of Thermodynamics
Topic: temperature
Replies: 32
Views: 1333

Re: temperature

I think it just depends on what the question is asking for, but usually we'll use K.
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Feb 14, 2021 9:02 pm
Forum: Ideal Gases
Topic: Chem BL
Replies: 107
Views: 8082

Re: Chem BL

im planning on taking it during the summer !
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Feb 07, 2021 11:04 pm
Forum: Ideal Gases
Topic: Gas Constant Value
Replies: 43
Views: 1663

Re: Gas Constant Value

there are different values, but use the one that corresponds with the units given
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Feb 07, 2021 11:03 pm
Forum: General Science Questions
Topic: Careless Mistakes
Replies: 54
Views: 3709

Re: Careless Mistakes

I would say to just check your work a couple of times before inputting the official answer
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Feb 07, 2021 11:01 pm
Forum: Thermodynamic Systems (Open, Closed, Isolated)
Topic: Closed System
Replies: 52
Views: 2844

Re: Closed System

in a closed system energy can transfer in and out but after can't
by Britney Tran IJ
Sat Feb 06, 2021 11:49 pm
Forum: Thermodynamic Systems (Open, Closed, Isolated)
Topic: R Constant
Replies: 91
Views: 6216

Re: R Constant

the r value you will use will depend on the units given in the problem
by Britney Tran IJ
Sat Feb 06, 2021 11:47 pm
Forum: Equilibrium Constants & Calculating Concentrations
Topic: pka vs ka
Replies: 28
Views: 1389

Re: pka vs ka

you're adding pKa and pKb because they're log functions
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Jan 31, 2021 11:08 pm
Forum: Student Social/Study Group
Topic: Spring 2021
Replies: 106
Views: 14507

Re: Spring 2021

I'm planning on taking it with 14c next quarter
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Jan 31, 2021 11:05 pm
Forum: Thermodynamic Systems (Open, Closed, Isolated)
Topic: Syllabus Problems
Replies: 6
Views: 194

Re: Syllabus Problems

some of it will be out of order so don't worry too much :))
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Jan 31, 2021 11:04 pm
Forum: Ideal Gases
Topic: Exo vs Endothermic
Replies: 40
Views: 2485

Re: Exo vs Endothermic

endothermic means that the process is absorbing energy while exothermic means that the process releases energy.
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Jan 31, 2021 11:01 pm
Forum: Reaction Enthalpies (e.g., Using Hess’s Law, Bond Enthalpies, Standard Enthalpies of Formation)
Topic: Hess's Law
Replies: 58
Views: 3042

Re: Hess's Law

additive. enthalpy is a state function
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Jan 24, 2021 10:05 pm
Forum: Ideal Gases
Topic: Bars to atm [ENDORSED]
Replies: 41
Views: 1884

Re: Bars to atm [ENDORSED]

1 bar=1atm
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Jan 24, 2021 10:04 pm
Forum: Equilibrium Constants & Calculating Concentrations
Topic: Strong Acids/Bases
Replies: 12
Views: 616

Re: Strong Acids/Bases

I just memorize some easy mnemonics . For strong acids, it's "So I Brought No Clean Clothes" (H2SO4, HI, HBr, HNO3, HCL, HCLO3, HCLO4". For strong bases, it's Lily and Nate RoBbed a Bank and Killed a Cessium of Strong Cats" (Li, Na, Rb, Ba, K, Cs, Sr, Ca) this was super helpful ...
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Jan 24, 2021 10:03 pm
Forum: Applying Le Chatelier's Principle to Changes in Chemical & Physical Conditions
Topic: Increase in Pressure
Replies: 31
Views: 807

Re: Increase in Pressure

pressure changes applies to gases
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Jan 24, 2021 8:57 pm
Forum: Applying Le Chatelier's Principle to Changes in Chemical & Physical Conditions
Topic: Ice Tables
Replies: 28
Views: 1067

Re: Ice Tables

that depends on the direction that the rxn is proceeding, and you can find that out by comparing q and k
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Jan 24, 2021 8:56 pm
Forum: Equilibrium Constants & Calculating Concentrations
Topic: X Approximations
Replies: 23
Views: 909

Re: X Approximations

K is smaller than 10^-4, you can approximate and take it out of denominator
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Jan 17, 2021 11:26 pm
Forum: Ideal Gases
Topic: R Value
Replies: 17
Views: 715

Re: R Value

its a constant that will be given on the equations sheet! no need to memorize it
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Jan 17, 2021 11:25 pm
Forum: Equilibrium Constants & Calculating Concentrations
Topic: ICE Box Units
Replies: 6
Views: 321

Re: ICE Box Units

you just have to convert it into molar concentration to find your k
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Jan 17, 2021 5:10 pm
Forum: Reaction Enthalpies (e.g., Using Hess’s Law, Bond Enthalpies, Standard Enthalpies of Formation)
Topic: midterms [ENDORSED]
Replies: 10
Views: 695

Re: midterms [ENDORSED]

Ziyan Peng 3A wrote:
Chem_Mod wrote:No class that day due to midterm. :-)


Hello :) Are there any accommodations in place for international students for the midterm like there is for the final? Thanks in advance!


I believe that there are accommodations for international students! The info should be on his syllabus.
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Jan 17, 2021 5:08 pm
Forum: Applying Le Chatelier's Principle to Changes in Chemical & Physical Conditions
Topic: Temperature
Replies: 45
Views: 1431

Re: Temperature

You would need to know whether the reaction is exothermic or endothermic, thus determining whether heat is a reactant or product within that rxn.
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Jan 17, 2021 5:06 pm
Forum: Equilibrium Constants & Calculating Concentrations
Topic: shifts left or right
Replies: 23
Views: 1156

Re: shifts left or right

when the reaction shifts right, the production of products is being favored.
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Jan 10, 2021 10:00 pm
Forum: Administrative Questions and Class Announcements
Topic: Question about 14B Exams
Replies: 38
Views: 1421

Re: Question about 14B Exams

yes, the 14b exams will take place during your lecture time
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Jan 10, 2021 9:58 pm
Forum: Administrative Questions and Class Announcements
Topic: Week 1 Assignment
Replies: 17
Views: 700

Re: Week 1 Assignment

sapling is mandatory! the first assignment is due next Sunday of week 2
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Jan 10, 2021 9:57 pm
Forum: Applying Le Chatelier's Principle to Changes in Chemical & Physical Conditions
Topic: Le Chatelier's Principle
Replies: 9
Views: 573

Re: Le Chatelier's Principle

jessicaosuna_1F wrote:It's basically just a principle that tells us what the effects of different changes in conditions do the chemical equilibria.

this chart is super helpful tysm!
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Jan 10, 2021 8:17 pm
Forum: Non-Equilibrium Conditions & The Reaction Quotient
Topic: aqueous solutions
Replies: 9
Views: 380

Re: aqueous solutions

aqueous solutions can but solids/liquids cannot
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Jan 10, 2021 8:16 pm
Forum: Ideal Gases
Topic: Advice on how to navigate Chem Community
Replies: 17
Views: 906

Re: Advice on how to navigate Chem Community

Quick links is really helpful when you need to find your previous posts, new posts, and other categories!
by Britney Tran IJ
Tue Dec 15, 2020 1:36 pm
Forum: Student Social/Study Group
Topic: Final Exam
Replies: 49
Views: 2641

Re: Final Exam

I definitely felt rushed! I'm not confident in any of my answers either :(
by Britney Tran IJ
Tue Dec 15, 2020 1:33 pm
Forum: DeBroglie Equation
Topic: p
Replies: 19
Views: 883

Re: p

p is momentum or mass*velocity
by Britney Tran IJ
Tue Dec 15, 2020 1:32 pm
Forum: Student Social/Study Group
Topic: Curve
Replies: 33
Views: 2415

Re: Curve

ni curve but he did say that 10 bonus points would be added to the finals grade
by Britney Tran IJ
Tue Dec 15, 2020 1:30 pm
Forum: General Science Questions
Topic: Passing Grade
Replies: 34
Views: 2099

Re: Passing Grade

50% or better to get at least a C-
by Britney Tran IJ
Wed Dec 09, 2020 2:21 pm
Forum: General Science Questions
Topic: study methods/recs
Replies: 37
Views: 2361

Re: study methods/recs

I recommend going over the UA worksheets and completing the textbook problems! I like to also watch different videos on topics that I don't have a clear understanding of.
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Dec 06, 2020 11:04 pm
Forum: Administrative Questions and Class Announcements
Topic: last day of lecture
Replies: 12
Views: 661

Re: last day of lecture

Wednesday! review is on Friday
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Dec 06, 2020 11:03 pm
Forum: Student Social/Study Group
Topic: Curve
Replies: 33
Views: 2415

Re: Curve

there isn't a curve but I think the average will be adjusted in the end
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Dec 06, 2020 10:25 pm
Forum: Biological Examples
Topic: naming [Co(NH3)3Cl3]
Replies: 5
Views: 1438

Re: naming [Co(NH3)3Cl3]

1. name ligands and metal, put the ligands in alphabetical order
2. put the appropriate prefixes for the ligand according to the number present
3. find the oxidation number of the metal and put it in parenthesis next to the metal
4. add any cations or anions that may exist
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Dec 06, 2020 10:20 pm
Forum: General Science Questions
Topic: midterm 2 answers
Replies: 30
Views: 2212

Re: midterm 2 answers

you have to contact your ta! I think you can review over the problems that you missed on the midterm during their office hours
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Dec 06, 2020 7:05 pm
Forum: Student Social/Study Group
Topic: final study
Replies: 42
Views: 1670

Re: final study

my finals plan is to attend as many u.a sessions as I can and do the textbook problems again! I think I'm also going to go over the sapling hw questions as well.
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Nov 29, 2020 10:03 pm
Forum: Sigma & Pi Bonds
Topic: Sapling Q #16
Replies: 14
Views: 914

Re: Sapling Q #16

Kat Stahl 1L wrote:I found a video that I thought was really helpful in this concept. Here it is!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2Z2tASz7Uk
Hope this helps you!

thank you so much for this resource! it definitely helped a lot
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Nov 29, 2020 10:01 pm
Forum: General Science Questions
Topic: Finals
Replies: 39
Views: 2357

Re: Finals

it will be cumulative of all of the materials we've learned so far
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Nov 29, 2020 10:00 pm
Forum: Administrative Questions and Class Announcements
Topic: PeppermintMocha
Replies: 11
Views: 733

Re: PeppermintMocha

thank you so much! this is very helpful
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Nov 29, 2020 1:57 am
Forum: Student Social/Study Group
Topic: Sampling Give Up Option
Replies: 12
Views: 574

Re: Sampling Give Up Option

I think you get partial credit put you will end up losing points!!
by Britney Tran IJ
Tue Nov 24, 2020 5:22 pm
Forum: Administrative Questions and Class Announcements
Topic: grades
Replies: 10
Views: 594

Re: grades

Dr. Lavelle said that a 50% is needed to pass, but I think the rest of the grades follow the same scale where 90-93% is an A-, 93-97% is an A, 97-100% is an A+, and the rest of the grades follow the same pattern? I'm not 100% sure but that's what I've been going off of. do you guys know if he will ...
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Nov 22, 2020 10:42 pm
Forum: Administrative Questions and Class Announcements
Topic: Chem 14B Enrollment
Replies: 27
Views: 1720

Re: Chem 14B Enrollment

Darren1e wrote:Like the above question asked, did Dr. Lavelle mention that 14b will be asynchronous as well?

Im pretty sure it'll be the same as chem14a where the lectures are recorded but Im not sure!!
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Nov 22, 2020 10:24 pm
Forum: Electron Configurations for Multi-Electron Atoms
Topic: 3d and 4s
Replies: 9
Views: 605

Re: 3d and 4s

Electrons will enter the 4s stage first before moving onto 3d because 4s has a lower energy, but 4s will be the first orbital to lose the electrons during ionization.
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Nov 22, 2020 8:24 pm
Forum: Lewis Acids & Bases
Topic: Explanation of Lewis acids & Bases
Replies: 7
Views: 3544

Re: Explanation of Lewis acids & Bases

Lewis acids are electron acceptors, and an easy way to remember that is the "acid" and "Acceptor" both start with a. Lewis acids are generally cations and they dont have lone pairs. Lewis bases are the donators, and they are usually anions and will maybe have lone pairs.
by Britney Tran IJ
Fri Nov 20, 2020 8:43 pm
Forum: Student Social/Study Group
Topic: grade worries
Replies: 119
Views: 19469

Re: grade worries

Constance Newell wrote:does anyone know if we will be able to review over the questions in midterm 1

I think someone said that you could review them during your t.a's office hours but I'm not too sure!! I would ask your t.a
by Britney Tran IJ
Thu Nov 19, 2020 5:57 pm
Forum: Octet Exceptions
Topic: Octet Rule Exceptions
Replies: 20
Views: 1412

Re: Octet Rule Exceptions

https://courses.lumenlearning.com/bound ... ctet-rule/

this is a good resource that summarizes all of the exceptions!!
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Nov 15, 2020 11:05 pm
Forum: Electronegativity
Topic: Sapling #15
Replies: 11
Views: 602

Re: Sapling #15

hydrogen bonding deals with hydrogen bonding with fluorine, oxygen, and nitrogen! An easy way to remember this is FON!
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Nov 15, 2020 11:02 pm
Forum: Octet Exceptions
Topic: Radicals
Replies: 6
Views: 436

Re: Radicals

One thing in particular I think you should definitely know is that when deciding which atom a radical goes on, you have to consider electronegativity. It will always go on the atom that is least electronegative because that one will, of course, attract less electrons. So if you had a bond between C...
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Nov 15, 2020 10:24 pm
Forum: Resonance Structures
Topic: bond length
Replies: 37
Views: 1719

Re: bond length

nope but we do need to know the length of the bonds in regards to the number of bonds
by Britney Tran IJ
Sat Nov 14, 2020 10:52 pm
Forum: Lewis Structures
Topic: Nitrite vs Nitrate
Replies: 17
Views: 1292

Re: Nitrite vs Nitrate

The difference between Nitrite and Nitrate is the number of Oxygen atoms they have. Nitrate=NO3 and Nitrite=NO2 both have a charge of -1. I don't know for sure whether we'll need it memorized, but he hasn't said we need to memorize it so I don't believe we do. Yep! My t.a said that the formula shou...
by Britney Tran IJ
Thu Nov 12, 2020 9:07 pm
Forum: Trends in The Periodic Table
Topic: increase in ionization energy
Replies: 4
Views: 282

increase in ionization energy

Hi there! I'm having a little trouble understanding why ionization energy increases as you go across a period. Any clarification would be greatly appreciated!!
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Nov 08, 2020 10:42 pm
Forum: Lewis Structures
Topic: Lewis Acid vs. Lewis Base
Replies: 5
Views: 419

Re: Lewis Acid vs. Lewis Base

Carbon dioxide is a polar molecule that contains a carbon atom in the center that has a partial positive charge. This positive carbon atom attracts, and thus accepts, the lone electron pairs present in the two oxygen atoms with negative partial charges. For this reason, carbon dioxide is acting as ...
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Nov 08, 2020 9:28 pm
Forum: Ionic & Covalent Bonds
Topic: Size of Bonds
Replies: 28
Views: 898

Re: Size of Bonds

Because double bonds have more electrons, there is a stronger attraction/pull so the length is shorter
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Nov 08, 2020 9:18 pm
Forum: Ionic & Covalent Bonds
Topic: formal charge
Replies: 8
Views: 293

formal charge

Hi there! Could anyone explain what the importance of the formal charge is? I understand how to dine it but I'm not really sure what the values mean. Thank you!
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Nov 08, 2020 12:54 am
Forum: Wave Functions and s-, p-, d-, f- Orbitals
Topic: bohr radius
Replies: 1
Views: 68

bohr radius

Did Prof.Lavelle go over the Bohr radius during lecture? It's mentioned in the textbook, but I'm not sure if it holds any importance for this class. Thank you!
by Britney Tran IJ
Thu Nov 05, 2020 1:55 am
Forum: Wave Functions and s-, p-, d-, f- Orbitals
Topic: two exceptions ( d orbital)
Replies: 2
Views: 166

two exceptions ( d orbital)

Hi there! During the lecture, Lavelle talked about how half full d^5 and full d^10 subshells have lower energy. I dont really understand the concept of this and how he used it to find the levels/orbitals for Cr and Co. I would appreciate any clarification on these two exceptions and the steps he too...
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Nov 01, 2020 10:03 pm
Forum: SI Units, Unit Conversions
Topic: Sapling WEEK 4 #22
Replies: 5
Views: 399

Re: Sapling WEEK 4 #22

reva_bajjuri wrote:for this problem, would you use the 4 sig figs in the conversion from joules to electo volts or are those not significant figures?

I believe you would use the sig figs from the value given in the problem (0.0431). Therefore, your answer should have 3 sig figs.
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Nov 01, 2020 10:00 pm
Forum: Accuracy, Precision, Mole, Other Definitions
Topic: Avogadro constant
Replies: 40
Views: 2538

Re: Avogadro constant

When a problem asks for the number of photons, atoms, e.t.c you would use Avogadro's number
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Nov 01, 2020 9:59 pm
Forum: Significant Figures
Topic: When should I start looking at sig figs?
Replies: 31
Views: 1591

Re: When should I start looking at sig figs?

like everyone said, I usually don't worry about sig figs until I have my final answer!
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Nov 01, 2020 4:22 pm
Forum: Wave Functions and s-, p-, d-, f- Orbitals
Topic: Chem Community Posts
Replies: 10
Views: 283

Re: Chem Community Posts

any post works whether that is commenting or posting. you can check the status under your profile!
by Britney Tran IJ
Fri Oct 30, 2020 3:29 am
Forum: Heisenberg Indeterminacy (Uncertainty) Equation
Topic: position units
Replies: 19
Views: 1384

Re: position units

I would keep it in m so that it cancels out with velocity(m/s)
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Oct 25, 2020 10:12 pm
Forum: Wave Functions and s-, p-, d-, f- Orbitals
Topic: Midterm 1 Prep
Replies: 9
Views: 434

Re: Midterm 1 Prep

Well I don't have an outline or a list of equations, but everything that we learned on Wednesday of week three and before that is fair game, which goes as far as the basics of orbitals. So in short, you should have a handle on these topics: Stoichiometry Unit conversion Dimensional Analysis Propert...
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Oct 25, 2020 10:10 pm
Forum: Wave Functions and s-, p-, d-, f- Orbitals
Topic: Advice for studying
Replies: 92
Views: 7142

Re: Advice for studying

I've been doing all of the textbook problems and pre module quiz questions, and if I dont understand something I would go to peer sessions or rewatch the lectures! Khan academy is also really helpful.
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Oct 25, 2020 8:27 pm
Forum: Einstein Equation
Topic: Scratch paper during the exam
Replies: 19
Views: 633

Re: Scratch paper during the exam

my ta said that it was fine just as long as they can see what you're writing!
by Britney Tran IJ
Tue Oct 20, 2020 5:03 pm
Forum: Properties of Light
Topic: textbook 1b.15
Replies: 1
Views: 100

textbook 1b.15

problem: The velocity of an electron that is emitted from a metallic surface by a photon is 3.6 3 103 km?s21. (a) What is the wavelength of the ejected electron? (b) No electrons are emitted from the surface of the metal until the frequency of the radiation reaches 2.50 * 10^16 Hz. How much energy i...
by Britney Tran IJ
Mon Oct 19, 2020 11:46 pm
Forum: DeBroglie Equation
Topic: Mass with Wavelike properties
Replies: 4
Views: 163

Re: Mass with Wavelike properties

During lecture, Dr.Lavelle said that a wave is more likely to have particle like behavior given if the mass is higher and the wavelength is smaller. I don't really understand this concept. Can someone explain?
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Oct 18, 2020 10:33 pm
Forum: Einstein Equation
Topic: m vs nm
Replies: 66
Views: 3629

Re: m vs nm

I think its usually written as nm but either is fine
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Oct 18, 2020 10:26 pm
Forum: Properties of Light
Topic: Remembering EM spectrum
Replies: 6
Views: 218

Re: Remembering EM spectrum

During one of the step up sessions, the ua said that we'd only need to remember the visible light spectrum (ROYGBIV) but I'm not sure!
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Oct 18, 2020 3:03 am
Forum: Properties of Light
Topic: HW 1A.3
Replies: 3
Views: 191

Re: HW 1A.3

Hi there! I think what part c is referring to is the slope! Once you draw it out, you can see that the slope of the wave is smaller after the frequency decreases.
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Oct 18, 2020 2:12 am
Forum: Student Social/Study Group
Topic: How are you studying?
Replies: 204
Views: 20026

Re: How are you studying?

The audio visual videos and step up sessions are super helpful! I like to plan out which questions ill do for the week, and if I need any help I'll refer back to the textbook or go to office hours!
by Britney Tran IJ
Sat Oct 17, 2020 9:11 pm
Forum: Einstein Equation
Topic: Changing sign from neg to pos in E=hv
Replies: 4
Views: 171

Re: Changing sign from neg to pos in E=hv

Is the energy released from a photon always positive then?
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Oct 11, 2020 9:05 pm
Forum: Empirical & Molecular Formulas
Topic: Sampling #9
Replies: 7
Views: 274

Re: Sampling #9

Hi. I was really lost too until someone explained it to me. So looking at the problem, the given information is that we have 1.000g of caproic acid. We have 2.275g of CO2 and 0.929g of H2O. Step one would be to find the carbon in CO2. In order to do this, you must take the molar mass of carbon (12....
by Britney Tran IJ
Sun Oct 11, 2020 6:10 pm
Forum: Accuracy, Precision, Mole, Other Definitions
Topic: Rounding with basic calculator
Replies: 16
Views: 942

Re: Rounding with basic calculator

Hi there! so would it be better to round the number or just truncate it?

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