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by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Sun Mar 07, 2021 5:54 pm
Forum: General Rate Laws
Topic: Why are there negative orders
Replies: 14
Views: 731

Re: Why are there negative orders

Yes, this is because of equilibrium.
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Sun Mar 07, 2021 5:52 pm
Forum: General Rate Laws
Topic: Rate Constant
Replies: 31
Views: 1253

Re: Rate Constant

Yes, the rate constant can be changed by temperature.
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Sun Mar 07, 2021 5:35 pm
Forum: Environment, Ozone, CFCs
Topic: stoichiometric coefficients
Replies: 19
Views: 1511

Re: stoichiometric coefficients

Both ways are correct. It's whatever you prefer.
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Sun Mar 07, 2021 5:34 pm
Forum: Environment, Ozone, CFCs
Topic: Homogeneous Catalysts and Ozone
Replies: 6
Views: 1667

Re: Homogeneous Catalysts and Ozone

Oxygen atoms can recombine to form oxygen molecules and if a free oxygen atom collides with an oxygen molecule, it forms the ozone. In these reactions, the atoms act as catalysts.
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Sun Mar 07, 2021 5:10 pm
Forum: *Free Energy of Activation vs Activation Energy
Topic: Definition of Transition State
Replies: 7
Views: 1604

Re: Definition of Transition State

Transition state is the highest energy structure along the reaction coordinate between reactants and products for every step of a reaction mechanism.
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Sun Mar 07, 2021 5:02 pm
Forum: *Free Energy of Activation vs Activation Energy
Topic: Definition of Transition State
Replies: 7
Views: 1604

Re: Definition of Transition State

Transition state is the highest energy structure along the reaction coordinate between reactants and products for every step of a reaction mechanism.
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Sun Mar 07, 2021 4:57 pm
Forum: *Electrophiles
Topic: Halogens
Replies: 9
Views: 2432

Re: Halogens

I think halogens can be considered as either nucleophiles or electrophiles.
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Sun Mar 07, 2021 4:46 pm
Forum: *Organic Reaction Mechanisms in General
Topic: Functional Groups Overlapping
Replies: 3
Views: 2754

Re: Functional Groups Overlapping

No, it is not possible for functional groups to overlap.
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Sun Mar 07, 2021 4:43 pm
Forum: *Organic Reaction Mechanisms in General
Topic: K meaning
Replies: 29
Views: 2290

Re: K meaning

K is the Boltzmann constant which is approximately 1.380649×10^−23 J/K.
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Thu Mar 04, 2021 2:24 pm
Forum: *Free Energy of Activation vs Activation Energy
Topic: Temperature vs. activation energy
Replies: 33
Views: 2571

Re: Temperature vs. activation energy

An increase in temperature (T) causes more collisions. This increases the reaction rate which is why k increases when the temperature does.
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Sun Feb 28, 2021 8:17 am
Forum: Interesting Applications: Rechargeable Batteries (Cell Phones, Notebooks, Cars), Fuel Cells (Space Shuttle), Photovoltaic Cells (Solar Panels), Electrolysis, Rust
Topic: pH
Replies: 6
Views: 432

Re: pH

A pH meter is used to calculate the concentration of H+ ions in a solution to determine if it is alkaline or acidic. You can find Q to calculate the concentration of H+ ions.
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Sun Feb 28, 2021 8:11 am
Forum: Interesting Applications: Rechargeable Batteries (Cell Phones, Notebooks, Cars), Fuel Cells (Space Shuttle), Photovoltaic Cells (Solar Panels), Electrolysis, Rust
Topic: pH meter
Replies: 11
Views: 703

Re: pH meter

A pH meter is used to calculate the concentration of H+ ions in a solution to determine if it is alkaline or acidic.
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Sun Feb 28, 2021 8:04 am
Forum: Galvanic/Voltaic Cells, Calculating Standard Cell Potentials, Cell Diagrams
Topic: What is Potential?
Replies: 14
Views: 655

Re: What is Potential?

The cell potential for cathodes and anodes can be referred to as the reduction potential because it relates to their ability to gain electrodes. When the cathode has more potential than the anode, it means that they gain more electrons. The potential for anodes is less because they become oxidized a...
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Sun Feb 28, 2021 7:36 am
Forum: Galvanic/Voltaic Cells, Calculating Standard Cell Potentials, Cell Diagrams
Topic: anode / Cathode
Replies: 9
Views: 629

Re: anode / Cathode

The anode is where oxidation reaction happens and therefore is negatively charged. The cathode is where reduction reaction happens so it becomes more positively charged. I think the anode can be positive in different types of cells.
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Sun Feb 28, 2021 7:31 am
Forum: Balancing Redox Reactions
Topic: Determining which molecule is the oxidizing agent
Replies: 49
Views: 1999

Re: Determining which molecule is the oxidizing agent

The reactant being reduced is the oxidizing agent and the reactant being oxidized is the reducing agent.
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Thu Feb 18, 2021 9:59 pm
Forum: Heat Capacities, Calorimeters & Calorimetry Calculations
Topic: Perfect System
Replies: 3
Views: 215

Re: Perfect System

A system is a perfect system if no heat is lost.
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Thu Feb 18, 2021 9:58 pm
Forum: Heat Capacities, Calorimeters & Calorimetry Calculations
Topic: Bomb Calorimeter
Replies: 14
Views: 4805

Re: Bomb Calorimeter

A bomb calorimeter is a closed system because it allows heat to be exchanged. Therefore, it is a perfect system since no heat is being lost.
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Thu Feb 18, 2021 9:54 pm
Forum: Reaction Enthalpies (e.g., Using Hess’s Law, Bond Enthalpies, Standard Enthalpies of Formation)
Topic: Finding bond enthalpies
Replies: 6
Views: 497

Re: Finding bond enthalpies

We add reactants and products when obtaining bond enthalpies.
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Thu Feb 18, 2021 9:42 pm
Forum: Thermodynamic Definitions (isochoric/isometric, isothermal, isobaric)
Topic: Cv and Cp
Replies: 14
Views: 2529

Re: Cv and Cp

Cp=Cv+R
Cv=Cp-R
R=8.314 J/kgK
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Thu Feb 18, 2021 9:40 pm
Forum: Phase Changes & Related Calculations
Topic: Steam
Replies: 33
Views: 2017

Re: Steam

Steam holds and releases more heat energy than the liquid form of water and therefore, causes more severe burns.
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Thu Feb 18, 2021 9:36 pm
Forum: Reaction Enthalpies (e.g., Using Hess’s Law, Bond Enthalpies, Standard Enthalpies of Formation)
Topic: Kekule Structures
Replies: 3
Views: 337

Re: Kekule Structures

I'm pretty sure Kekule structures are Lewis structures. They show an inaccurate representation because they suggest both carbon-carbon double bonds and carbon-carbon single bonds (aka two different types of carbon-carbon bonds in benzene).
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Thu Feb 18, 2021 9:29 pm
Forum: Applying Le Chatelier's Principle to Changes in Chemical & Physical Conditions
Topic: Inert gas
Replies: 25
Views: 1714

Re: Inert gas

Inert gases do not affect the volume because they are not reactive.
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Thu Feb 18, 2021 9:27 pm
Forum: Non-Equilibrium Conditions & The Reaction Quotient
Topic: Solving for Cubic Equations
Replies: 13
Views: 1153

Re: Solving for Cubic Equations

The value of K must be 1.0x10^-4 or less in order for x to be negligible.
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Thu Feb 18, 2021 9:24 pm
Forum: Non-Equilibrium Conditions & The Reaction Quotient
Topic: Acids and Bases
Replies: 15
Views: 896

Re: Acids and Bases

Memorizing would be the best option.

Strong Acids:
HCl
HBr
HI
H2SO4
HNO3
HClO4
HClO3

(Tip: all strong acids start with letter "H")

Strong Bases:
LiOH
NaOH
KOH
RbOH
CsOH
Ca(OH)2
Sr(OH)2
Ba(OH)2
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Thu Feb 18, 2021 9:19 pm
Forum: Equilibrium Constants & Calculating Concentrations
Topic: Telling Apart Weak Bases vs Weak Acids by their Formula
Replies: 11
Views: 1013

Re: Telling Apart Weak Bases vs Weak Acids by their Formula

Knowing the strong acids and bases will help you find out which ones are weak.

Strong Acids:
HCl
HBr
HI
H2SO4
HNO3
HClO4
HClO3

Strong Bases:
LiOH
NaOH
KOH
RbOH
CsOH
Ca(OH)2
Sr(OH)2
Ba(OH)2
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Thu Feb 18, 2021 9:10 pm
Forum: Ideal Gases
Topic: Temperature
Replies: 99
Views: 7031

Re: Temperature

Yes, we assume it is 25 degrees.
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Thu Feb 18, 2021 9:09 pm
Forum: Ideal Gases
Topic: Ideal Gas
Replies: 10
Views: 588

Re: Ideal Gas

It is the general gas equation which is:
PV = nRT
They don’t attract or repel each other, but their interaction would be an elastic collision.
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Thu Feb 18, 2021 9:04 pm
Forum: Ideal Gases
Topic: Units for K
Replies: 29
Views: 1299

Re: Units for K

There are no units for K because it cancels out. K is a ratio, so you are just left with a value.
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Thu Feb 18, 2021 8:55 pm
Forum: Van't Hoff Equation
Topic: Sapling #18
Replies: 12
Views: 721

Re: Sapling #18

Raise it to the power of e like you would do for logs.
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Thu Feb 18, 2021 8:44 pm
Forum: Properties & Structures of Inorganic & Organic Acids
Topic: Hard/Soft Water
Replies: 5
Views: 548

Re: Hard/Soft Water

Unlike soft water, hard water contains more mineral such as Ca+ and Mg2.
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Thu Feb 18, 2021 8:42 pm
Forum: Calculating the pH of Salt Solutions
Topic: -OH vs OH-
Replies: 36
Views: 1436

Re: -OH vs OH-

It doesn't matter, -OH and OH- are the same thing in his lectures.
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Thu Feb 18, 2021 8:33 pm
Forum: Heat Capacities, Calorimeters & Calorimetry Calculations
Topic: Calorimeter Constants
Replies: 2
Views: 141

Re: Calorimeter Constants

Yes, calorimeter constants are always positive.
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Thu Feb 18, 2021 8:29 pm
Forum: Appications of the Nernst Equation (e.g., Concentration Cells, Non-Standard Cell Potentials, Calculating Equilibrium Constants and pH)
Topic: Concentration Cells
Replies: 4
Views: 786

Re: Concentration Cells

Yes and Yes. The concentration of a cell can have a positive Ecell and a cell be both galvanic and a concentration cell.
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Thu Feb 18, 2021 8:26 pm
Forum: Galvanic/Voltaic Cells, Calculating Standard Cell Potentials, Cell Diagrams
Topic: Water and voltage
Replies: 9
Views: 1438

Re: Water and voltage

Yes, water will affect the voltage of a cell because water concentration will change.
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Thu Feb 18, 2021 8:04 pm
Forum: Thermodynamic Definitions (isochoric/isometric, isothermal, isobaric)
Topic: Which R to use
Replies: 42
Views: 3092

Re: Which R to use

8.314 because your answer should be in Joules.
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Thu Feb 18, 2021 7:41 pm
Forum: Concepts & Calculations Using First Law of Thermodynamics
Topic: Delta U and Delta H
Replies: 12
Views: 4668

Re: Delta U and Delta H

Delta H = the change in enthalpy 
Delta U = the change in internal energy.
Delta Hvap =Delta Uvap + pDelta V
The moles of gas do not change so ΔH≈ΔE if Δngas=0.
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Thu Feb 18, 2021 7:35 pm
Forum: Thermodynamic Definitions (isochoric/isometric, isothermal, isobaric)
Topic: When q=w
Replies: 9
Views: 462

Re: When q=w

ΔU = q + w
q is equal to w when it is negative (-w)
This is when ΔU = 0
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Thu Feb 18, 2021 7:27 pm
Forum: Work, Gibbs Free Energy, Cell (Redox) Potentials
Topic: Difference between E and E^o
Replies: 4
Views: 828

Re: Difference between E and E^o

E^o cell is cell potential at standard state and it doesn't change based on concentration. E cell is not at standard conditions and changes.
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Thu Feb 18, 2021 7:22 pm
Forum: Concepts & Calculations Using First Law of Thermodynamics
Topic: confusion on using Cp and Cv
Replies: 24
Views: 1159

Re: confusion on using Cp and Cv

Cp is the heat capacity when pressure is constant and Cv is the heat capacity when volume is constant. They are used in the equation Cp=Cv+R.
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Thu Feb 18, 2021 7:19 pm
Forum: Environment, Fossil Fuels, Alternative Fuels
Topic: Concept of "Cold"
Replies: 8
Views: 2645

Re: Concept of "Cold"

Heat flows naturally from an object at a higher temperature to an object at a lower temperature. Adding ice will continue to lower the temperature of the liquid that's not surrounding the ice. Ice will lower the overall temperature of the coffee.
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Thu Feb 18, 2021 7:15 pm
Forum: Calculating Work of Expansion
Topic: textbook 4A.5
Replies: 5
Views: 283

Re: textbook 4A.5

You should be fine without doing any calculations to show this.
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Thu Feb 18, 2021 7:10 pm
Forum: Heat Capacities, Calorimeters & Calorimetry Calculations
Topic: q and delta h relationship
Replies: 3
Views: 232

Re: q and delta h relationship

q= delta H when pressure is constant.
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Thu Feb 18, 2021 7:06 pm
Forum: Reaction Enthalpies (e.g., Using Hess’s Law, Bond Enthalpies, Standard Enthalpies of Formation)
Topic: Question 4 HW 3/4
Replies: 2
Views: 195

Re: Question 4 HW 3/4

The stronger the bond, the greater the amount of energy is takes to break the bond. The strength of the correlates with how stable it is.
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Thu Feb 18, 2021 7:03 pm
Forum: Applying Le Chatelier's Principle to Changes in Chemical & Physical Conditions
Topic: Solids and Liquids?
Replies: 26
Views: 1524

Re: Solids and Liquids?

Only gases would apply to this.
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Thu Feb 18, 2021 7:00 pm
Forum: Non-Equilibrium Conditions & The Reaction Quotient
Topic: Strong Acids/Bases
Replies: 19
Views: 1407

Re: Strong Acids/Bases

You should memorize that H2SO4, HI, HBr, HNO3, HCl, HClO3, HClO4 are the seven strong acids.
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Thu Feb 18, 2021 6:54 pm
Forum: Concepts & Calculations Using Second Law of Thermodynamics
Topic: qrev
Replies: 27
Views: 1669

Re: qrev

qrev is for a reversible process (heat transferred reversibly). q is the transfer of energy
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Thu Feb 18, 2021 6:48 pm
Forum: Thermodynamic Systems (Open, Closed, Isolated)
Topic: Homework question 4B.13
Replies: 5
Views: 290

Re: Homework question 4B.13

I don’t think there’s an error in the manual. w=-nRTln(V2/V1) is the formula you should be using.
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Thu Feb 18, 2021 6:45 pm
Forum: Phase Changes & Related Calculations
Topic: Week 5/6 Sapling Question 7
Replies: 5
Views: 337

Re: Week 5/6 Sapling Question 7

The amount that was vaporized is represented by a positive number not a negative number.
by Katelynn Shaheen 2C
Thu Feb 18, 2021 6:38 pm
Forum: Ideal Gases
Topic: Sapling week 3/4 #15
Replies: 7
Views: 568

Re: Sapling week 3/4 #15

Find the moles of Na2 by using moles of NaN3.

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