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by DPatel_2L
Sat Mar 06, 2021 6:34 pm
Forum: Gibbs Free Energy Concepts and Calculations
Topic: Q and K
Replies: 40
Views: 3001

Re: Q and K

If Q<K it would favor the products and vice versa.
by DPatel_2L
Sat Mar 06, 2021 6:33 pm
Forum: Gibbs Free Energy Concepts and Calculations
Topic: Delta G and G naught
Replies: 46
Views: 4755

Re: Delta G and G naught

G naught is under standard conditions.
by DPatel_2L
Sat Mar 06, 2021 6:32 pm
Forum: Entropy Changes Due to Changes in Volume and Temperature
Topic: ΔS total= 0
Replies: 13
Views: 1138

Re: ΔS total= 0

When the reaction is reversable.
by DPatel_2L
Sat Mar 06, 2021 6:30 pm
Forum: Concepts & Calculations Using First Law of Thermodynamics
Topic: Which R Values to use
Replies: 22
Views: 8812

Re: Which R Values to use

Use the one that matches the units.
by DPatel_2L
Sat Mar 06, 2021 6:30 pm
Forum: Concepts & Calculations Using First Law of Thermodynamics
Topic: confusion on using Cp and Cv
Replies: 24
Views: 1191

Re: confusion on using Cp and Cv

Cp is heat capacity at a constant pressure while Cv is heat capacity at constant volume.
by DPatel_2L
Sat Mar 06, 2021 6:27 pm
Forum: Van't Hoff Equation
Topic: Celcius vs Kelvin for T1 and T2
Replies: 84
Views: 7406

Re: Celcius vs Kelvin for T1 and T2

Use Kelvin.
by DPatel_2L
Sat Mar 06, 2021 6:26 pm
Forum: Calculating Work of Expansion
Topic: Negative Work
Replies: 30
Views: 1377

Re: Negative Work

If the system does work then the value is negative.
by DPatel_2L
Sat Mar 06, 2021 6:25 pm
Forum: Calculating Work of Expansion
Topic: Value of Q
Replies: 20
Views: 1038

Re: Value of Q

It is calculated in the same way, but it is just not at equilibrium.
by DPatel_2L
Sat Mar 06, 2021 6:24 pm
Forum: Calculating Work of Expansion
Topic: Work sign
Replies: 46
Views: 2222

Re: Work sign

If the system is doing work then the sign is negative, but if work is being done then it is positive.
by DPatel_2L
Sat Mar 06, 2021 6:12 pm
Forum: Gibbs Free Energy Concepts and Calculations
Topic: Meaning of K
Replies: 55
Views: 4210

Re: Meaning of K

It can either stand for Kelvin or the constant.
by DPatel_2L
Sat Mar 06, 2021 6:11 pm
Forum: Gibbs Free Energy Concepts and Calculations
Topic: Gas Constant R
Replies: 43
Views: 4222

Re: Gas Constant R

Use the value with the same units in the problem.
by DPatel_2L
Sat Mar 06, 2021 6:09 pm
Forum: Gibbs Free Energy Concepts and Calculations
Topic: Thermodynamically Favorable
Replies: 27
Views: 1996

Re: Thermodynamically Favorable

It is favorable when delta G is negative meaning it is spontaneous.
by DPatel_2L
Sat Mar 06, 2021 6:08 pm
Forum: Gibbs Free Energy Concepts and Calculations
Topic: G° vs G
Replies: 30
Views: 2788

Re: G° vs G

G° is under standard conditions.
by DPatel_2L
Sat Mar 06, 2021 6:07 pm
Forum: Gibbs Free Energy Concepts and Calculations
Topic: Spontaneity of a System
Replies: 38
Views: 2973

Re: Spontaneity of a System

the reaction will be spontaneous when delta G is negative.
by DPatel_2L
Sat Mar 06, 2021 6:04 pm
Forum: General Rate Laws
Topic: Number of Reactants
Replies: 26
Views: 1147

Re: Number of Reactants

It is possible, but I do not think it is in the scope of this class.
by DPatel_2L
Sat Mar 06, 2021 6:04 pm
Forum: General Rate Laws
Topic: Rate Constant
Replies: 31
Views: 1266

Re: Rate Constant

A change in temp or an addition of a catalyst will change k.
by DPatel_2L
Sat Mar 06, 2021 6:03 pm
Forum: General Rate Laws
Topic: Factors Affecting k
Replies: 83
Views: 6536

Re: Factors Affecting k

It will only change due to a temperature change
by DPatel_2L
Sat Mar 06, 2021 5:48 pm
Forum: Thermodynamic Definitions (isochoric/isometric, isothermal, isobaric)
Topic: Adiabatic
Replies: 26
Views: 1251

Re: Adiabatic

It means that there is no heat transfer.
by DPatel_2L
Sat Mar 06, 2021 5:44 pm
Forum: Kinetics vs. Thermodynamics Controlling a Reaction
Topic: intermediate
Replies: 26
Views: 2103

Re: intermediate

They are formed and used up in the reaction, so should not be included.
by DPatel_2L
Sat Mar 06, 2021 5:42 pm
Forum: Kinetics vs. Thermodynamics Controlling a Reaction
Topic: Diamond vs. Graphite
Replies: 23
Views: 1160

Re: Diamond vs. Graphite

Yes it is possible, but likely would not be very big.
by DPatel_2L
Sat Mar 06, 2021 5:41 pm
Forum: Kinetics vs. Thermodynamics Controlling a Reaction
Topic: kinetics vs. thermodynamics
Replies: 23
Views: 1324

Re: kinetics vs. thermodynamics

Kinetics refers to the rate while thermodynamics deals with stability.
by DPatel_2L
Sat Mar 06, 2021 5:39 pm
Forum: Balancing Redox Reactions
Topic: Oxidizing Agent
Replies: 33
Views: 1424

Re: Oxidizing Agent

The best ones have the highest reduction potential
by DPatel_2L
Sat Mar 06, 2021 5:39 pm
Forum: Balancing Redox Reactions
Topic: states of matter
Replies: 58
Views: 2725

Re: states of matter

Yes make sure to include states of matter
by DPatel_2L
Sat Mar 06, 2021 5:38 pm
Forum: Balancing Redox Reactions
Topic: How to Determine if a Reaction is in Basic or Acidic Solution?
Replies: 53
Views: 3532

Re: How to Determine if a Reaction is in Basic or Acidic Solution?

the problem will typically state which one it is.
by DPatel_2L
Sat Mar 06, 2021 5:37 pm
Forum: Work, Gibbs Free Energy, Cell (Redox) Potentials
Topic: n in ∆G = -nFE
Replies: 80
Views: 4872

Re: n in ∆G = -nFE

N is the moles of electrons transfered
by DPatel_2L
Sat Mar 06, 2021 5:36 pm
Forum: Work, Gibbs Free Energy, Cell (Redox) Potentials
Topic: E vs E naught
Replies: 36
Views: 1835

Re: E vs E naught

E naught is under standard conditions
by DPatel_2L
Sat Mar 06, 2021 5:36 pm
Forum: Work, Gibbs Free Energy, Cell (Redox) Potentials
Topic: E° vs. E and G° vs. G
Replies: 25
Views: 1099

Re: E° vs. E and G° vs. G

Yes it is the same standard conditions for both
by DPatel_2L
Mon Feb 01, 2021 11:52 pm
Forum: Thermodynamic Systems (Open, Closed, Isolated)
Topic: Isolated System
Replies: 16
Views: 739

Re: Isolated System

An isolated system is one in which there is no interaction with the outside environment.
by DPatel_2L
Mon Feb 01, 2021 11:51 pm
Forum: Thermodynamic Systems (Open, Closed, Isolated)
Topic: endothermic/exothermic Q and K
Replies: 16
Views: 2186

Re: endothermic/exothermic Q and K

A negative delta H denotes a release of heat so it would be exothermic and when delta H is positive it means it is endothermic.
by DPatel_2L
Mon Feb 01, 2021 11:49 pm
Forum: Thermodynamic Systems (Open, Closed, Isolated)
Topic: Enthalpy vs. Entropy
Replies: 18
Views: 715

Re: Enthalpy vs. Entropy

Enthalpy is the amount of heat in the system, while entropy is the disorder of the system.
by DPatel_2L
Mon Feb 01, 2021 11:49 pm
Forum: Thermodynamic Systems (Open, Closed, Isolated)
Topic: Significance of open, closed, isolated
Replies: 22
Views: 1218

Re: Significance of open, closed, isolated

It can help determine which variables are constant within the equation.
by DPatel_2L
Mon Feb 01, 2021 11:48 pm
Forum: Thermodynamic Systems (Open, Closed, Isolated)
Topic: State Function
Replies: 22
Views: 850

Re: State Function

because it depends on the path that it takes.
by DPatel_2L
Mon Feb 01, 2021 11:47 pm
Forum: Thermodynamic Systems (Open, Closed, Isolated)
Topic: closed system
Replies: 43
Views: 1677

Re: closed system

Closed systems do not allow for an exchange of matter.
by DPatel_2L
Mon Feb 01, 2021 11:46 pm
Forum: Heat Capacities, Calorimeters & Calorimetry Calculations
Topic: perfect system
Replies: 20
Views: 886

Re: perfect system

It means that no energy is lost in the system.
by DPatel_2L
Mon Feb 01, 2021 11:45 pm
Forum: Heat Capacities, Calorimeters & Calorimetry Calculations
Topic: change in celsius = change in kelvin
Replies: 22
Views: 8087

Re: change in celsius = change in kelvin

The change in temperature because as you increase by one kelvin celsius also increases by one.
by DPatel_2L
Mon Feb 01, 2021 11:44 pm
Forum: Reaction Enthalpies (e.g., Using Hess’s Law, Bond Enthalpies, Standard Enthalpies of Formation)
Topic: steam causing burns
Replies: 40
Views: 1474

Re: steam causing burns

It is because there is more energy involved in changing a gas to liquid and then cooling it.
by DPatel_2L
Mon Feb 01, 2021 11:43 pm
Forum: Heat Capacities, Calorimeters & Calorimetry Calculations
Topic: Heat released/ gained
Replies: 22
Views: 1091

Re: Heat released/ gained

When bonds are broken energy is required, and then they are made energy is released.
by DPatel_2L
Mon Feb 01, 2021 11:41 pm
Forum: Reaction Enthalpies (e.g., Using Hess’s Law, Bond Enthalpies, Standard Enthalpies of Formation)
Topic: Hess's Law
Replies: 58
Views: 3323

Re: Hess's Law

It says enthalpies are state functions and can be added,
by DPatel_2L
Mon Feb 01, 2021 11:40 pm
Forum: Phase Changes & Related Calculations
Topic: when to assume x is insignificant
Replies: 86
Views: 8781

Re: when to assume x is insignificant

We can assume it is insignificant when x is less than 10^-4.
by DPatel_2L
Mon Feb 01, 2021 11:39 pm
Forum: Applying Le Chatelier's Principle to Changes in Chemical & Physical Conditions
Topic: Inert gas
Replies: 25
Views: 1763

Re: Inert gas

The gas does not react so the partial pressures do change.
by DPatel_2L
Mon Feb 01, 2021 11:36 pm
Forum: Equilibrium Constants & Calculating Concentrations
Topic: Taking the Anti-Log
Replies: 37
Views: 2756

Re: Taking the Anti-Log

you would do 10^-(pKa) to do the negative log.
by DPatel_2L
Mon Feb 01, 2021 11:36 pm
Forum: Ideal Gases
Topic: Gas Constant Value
Replies: 43
Views: 1896

Re: Gas Constant Value

Use the one that matches the units
by DPatel_2L
Mon Feb 01, 2021 11:35 pm
Forum: Thermodynamic Systems (Open, Closed, Isolated)
Topic: R Constant
Replies: 91
Views: 7671

Re: R Constant

You chose the one that matches the units of your other values
by DPatel_2L
Mon Feb 01, 2021 11:33 pm
Forum: Concepts & Calculations Using First Law of Thermodynamics
Topic: Enthalpy
Replies: 26
Views: 1248

Re: Enthalpy

The value is only based on the initial and final value
by DPatel_2L
Mon Feb 01, 2021 1:19 am
Forum: Phase Changes & Related Calculations
Topic: endothermic/exothermic
Replies: 43
Views: 4895

Re: endothermic/exothermic

Endothermic requires the addition of heat energy, while exothermic releases heat energy
by DPatel_2L
Fri Dec 11, 2020 8:06 pm
Forum: *Liquid Structure (Viscosity, Surface Tension, Liquid Crystals, Ionic Liquids)
Topic: Viscosity
Replies: 25
Views: 3396

Re: Viscosity

The IMFs are stronger so it will flow slower.
by DPatel_2L
Fri Dec 11, 2020 8:05 pm
Forum: *Liquid Structure (Viscosity, Surface Tension, Liquid Crystals, Ionic Liquids)
Topic: Boiling and Melting point
Replies: 24
Views: 3110

Re: Boiling and Melting point

Both melting and boiling points increase when IMFs are stronger.
by DPatel_2L
Fri Dec 11, 2020 8:03 pm
Forum: Polyprotic Acids & Bases
Topic: How can you tell
Replies: 18
Views: 1058

Re: How can you tell

the anion has to have more than one H
by DPatel_2L
Fri Dec 11, 2020 8:02 pm
Forum: Polyprotic Acids & Bases
Topic: Defintion
Replies: 39
Views: 2666

Re: Defintion

When it is able to donate multiple protons!
by DPatel_2L
Fri Dec 11, 2020 8:01 pm
Forum: Calculating the pH of Salt Solutions
Topic: -OH vs OH-
Replies: 36
Views: 1499

Re: -OH vs OH-

They are the same thing!
by DPatel_2L
Fri Dec 11, 2020 8:00 pm
Forum: Calculating the pH of Salt Solutions
Topic: pH formula?
Replies: 69
Views: 4388

Re: pH formula?

pH=-log[H+]
by DPatel_2L
Fri Dec 11, 2020 7:59 pm
Forum: Calculating pH or pOH for Strong & Weak Acids & Bases
Topic: H3O+ versus H+
Replies: 19
Views: 5959

Re: H3O+ versus H+

Both are the same thing
by DPatel_2L
Fri Dec 11, 2020 7:58 pm
Forum: Conjugate Acids & Bases
Topic: Alkaline
Replies: 16
Views: 842

Re: Alkaline

Yes it is.
by DPatel_2L
Fri Dec 11, 2020 7:57 pm
Forum: Lewis Acids & Bases
Topic: Water
Replies: 63
Views: 3160

Re: Water

Water can be either.
by DPatel_2L
Fri Dec 11, 2020 7:56 pm
Forum: Naming
Topic: coordination compounds with aqua
Replies: 12
Views: 825

Re: coordination compounds with aqua

Both work but I think OH2 is preferred.
by DPatel_2L
Fri Dec 11, 2020 7:55 pm
Forum: Naming
Topic: Sapling 1
Replies: 34
Views: 1351

Re: Sapling 1

Exclude the prefix when you are arranging it.
by DPatel_2L
Fri Dec 11, 2020 7:55 pm
Forum: Naming
Topic: Naming quizlet
Replies: 41
Views: 2016

Re: Naming quizlet

thank you!
by DPatel_2L
Fri Dec 11, 2020 7:54 pm
Forum: Electronegativity
Topic: Be vs Cl
Replies: 49
Views: 3080

Re: Be vs Cl

Cl because it is furthest to the right nearest to fluorine
by DPatel_2L
Fri Dec 11, 2020 7:53 pm
Forum: Electronegativity
Topic: Periodic Table Trend
Replies: 40
Views: 2656

Re: Periodic Table Trend

Both increase across a period and decrease down a group.
by DPatel_2L
Fri Dec 11, 2020 7:51 pm
Forum: Properties & Structures of Inorganic & Organic Acids
Topic: Sapling Q #1
Replies: 7
Views: 350

Re: Sapling Q #1

Memorizing is most likely the easiest way of keeping track of them.
by DPatel_2L
Fri Dec 11, 2020 7:49 pm
Forum: *Molecular Orbital Theory (Bond Order, Diamagnetism, Paramagnetism)
Topic: Sigma and Pi Bonds
Replies: 33
Views: 1749

Re: Sigma and Pi Bonds

I don't think the order matters, as long as you state one sigma and two pi bonds
by DPatel_2L
Fri Dec 11, 2020 7:46 pm
Forum: Sigma & Pi Bonds
Topic: Rotation
Replies: 16
Views: 971

Re: Rotation

Yes that would make the most sense.
by DPatel_2L
Fri Dec 11, 2020 7:46 pm
Forum: Sigma & Pi Bonds
Topic: Sigma and Pi Bonds
Replies: 24
Views: 1319

Re: Sigma and Pi Bonds

A single bond is a sigma bond while a double is one sigma and one pi
by DPatel_2L
Fri Dec 11, 2020 7:44 pm
Forum: Ionic & Covalent Bonds
Topic: CO2 vs CS2
Replies: 8
Views: 1552

Re: CO2 vs CS2

CO2 because the oxygen is more electronegative
by DPatel_2L
Sun Nov 15, 2020 5:21 pm
Forum: Dipole Moments
Topic: Sapling #19
Replies: 12
Views: 636

Re: Sapling #19

It should say s02 instead.
by DPatel_2L
Sun Nov 15, 2020 5:18 pm
Forum: Coordinate Covalent Bonds
Topic: Definition
Replies: 17
Views: 881

Re: Definition

A coordinate covalent bond is when one atom shares both of the elections needed
by DPatel_2L
Sun Nov 15, 2020 5:16 pm
Forum: Lewis Structures
Topic: Drawing Lewis Structures on Midterm
Replies: 31
Views: 1335

Re: Drawing Lewis Structures on Midterm

The lowest formal change would be the mots accurate so I would think so.
by DPatel_2L
Sun Nov 15, 2020 5:13 pm
Forum: Resonance Structures
Topic: bond length
Replies: 37
Views: 1877

Re: bond length

I don't believe we need to.
by DPatel_2L
Sun Nov 15, 2020 5:12 pm
Forum: Lewis Structures
Topic: Central Atom
Replies: 20
Views: 762

Re: Central Atom

the least electronegative element would typically go in the center
by DPatel_2L
Sun Nov 15, 2020 5:12 pm
Forum: Lewis Structures
Topic: Sapling hw 3
Replies: 11
Views: 619

Re: Sapling hw 3

Nitrogen cannot have an expanded octet.
by DPatel_2L
Sun Nov 15, 2020 5:10 pm
Forum: Ionic & Covalent Bonds
Topic: Homework due date
Replies: 49
Views: 2553

Re: Homework due date

It is due sunday night.
by DPatel_2L
Sun Nov 15, 2020 5:09 pm
Forum: Photoelectric Effect
Topic: Lyman Series
Replies: 30
Views: 1357

Re: Lyman Series

Yes for that series n1=1
by DPatel_2L
Sun Nov 15, 2020 5:08 pm
Forum: Properties of Light
Topic: Videos
Replies: 12
Views: 751

Re: Videos

The ones on Khan academy work for me!
by DPatel_2L
Sun Nov 15, 2020 5:07 pm
Forum: Significant Figures
Topic: 0's
Replies: 32
Views: 1607

Re: 0's

Yes it would have 4 sig figs in this case.
by DPatel_2L
Sun Nov 01, 2020 4:24 pm
Forum: Properties of Electrons
Topic: How to find number of electrons
Replies: 8
Views: 647

Re: How to find number of electrons

To get this you would divide total energy by the threshold energy.
by DPatel_2L
Sun Nov 01, 2020 4:20 pm
Forum: Properties of Light
Topic: Relationship between wavelength and frequency
Replies: 10
Views: 4006

Re: Relationship between wavelength and frequency

They have an inversely proportional relationship, so as one increases the other one decreases.
by DPatel_2L
Sun Nov 01, 2020 4:19 pm
Forum: Administrative Questions and Class Announcements
Topic: Midterm grades
Replies: 19
Views: 923

Re: Midterm grades

Yeah I had the same question hopefully not too long.
by DPatel_2L
Sun Nov 01, 2020 4:18 pm
Forum: Properties of Light
Topic: Is c always the speed of light?
Replies: 92
Views: 6347

Re: Is c always the speed of light?

For our uses yes it is.
by DPatel_2L
Sun Nov 01, 2020 4:18 pm
Forum: Properties of Light
Topic: How to remember what v is in equations
Replies: 46
Views: 7581

Re: How to remember what v is in equations

On the formula sheet, the italicized one is the frequency.
by DPatel_2L
Sun Oct 25, 2020 2:44 pm
Forum: Properties of Light
Topic: Constants
Replies: 21
Views: 700

Re: Constants

I would use the constants that are given on the sheet.
by DPatel_2L
Sun Oct 25, 2020 2:39 pm
Forum: Einstein Equation
Topic: Scratch paper during the exam
Replies: 19
Views: 686

Re: Scratch paper during the exam

Each TA has their own policy so I would check with them.
by DPatel_2L
Sun Oct 25, 2020 2:37 pm
Forum: Student Social/Study Group
Topic: How are you studying?
Replies: 204
Views: 24708

Re: How are you studying?

I am watching the lectures and taking notes, and also going over the module and textbook questions.
by DPatel_2L
Sun Oct 25, 2020 2:36 pm
Forum: Properties of Electrons
Topic: intensity vs energy
Replies: 29
Views: 3446

Re: intensity vs energy

False because and increase in frequency means and increase in energy.
by DPatel_2L
Sun Oct 25, 2020 2:34 pm
Forum: Properties of Electrons
Topic: Marks on Midterm
Replies: 4
Views: 197

Re: Marks on Midterm

Each question will be worth different amounts of points.
by DPatel_2L
Sun Oct 18, 2020 5:24 pm
Forum: Photoelectric Effect
Topic: photoelectric effect
Replies: 17
Views: 799

Re: photoelectric effect

Yes they both are the same.
by DPatel_2L
Sun Oct 18, 2020 5:24 pm
Forum: Einstein Equation
Topic: E=hv
Replies: 8
Views: 657

Re: E=hv

The fact that frequency has to be a positive value.
by DPatel_2L
Sun Oct 18, 2020 5:11 pm
Forum: Properties of Light
Topic: Frequency vs Wavelength
Replies: 22
Views: 1356

Re: Frequency vs Wavelength

A higher frequency has a shorter wavelength and vice versa.
by DPatel_2L
Sun Oct 18, 2020 5:07 pm
Forum: Properties of Light
Topic: Conversion Factor - m to nm
Replies: 6
Views: 276

Re: Conversion Factor - m to nm

multiply by 1*10^-9
by DPatel_2L
Sun Oct 18, 2020 5:05 pm
Forum: Einstein Equation
Topic: m vs nm
Replies: 66
Views: 4037

Re: m vs nm

The test should specify what units the answer should be in. If not meters is most likely okay.
by DPatel_2L
Fri Oct 09, 2020 2:32 pm
Forum: SI Units, Unit Conversions
Topic: Volume vs. Density
Replies: 6
Views: 255

Re: Volume vs. Density

Extensive means that it depends on the amount or size of the substance (volume). Intensive remains the same regardless of the amount of matter there is (density).
by DPatel_2L
Fri Oct 09, 2020 2:27 pm
Forum: Accuracy, Precision, Mole, Other Definitions
Topic: Molar Mass and Molecular Mass Difference?
Replies: 24
Views: 4843

Re: Molar Mass and Molecular Mass Difference?

They basically mean the same thing but have different units.
by DPatel_2L
Fri Oct 09, 2020 2:18 pm
Forum: Balancing Chemical Reactions
Topic: Balancing Chemical Reactions Order
Replies: 49
Views: 6810

Re: Balancing Chemical Reactions Order

There is no one right way to balance, and it depends on the equation to determine the fastest way to balance.
by DPatel_2L
Fri Oct 09, 2020 2:13 pm
Forum: Balancing Chemical Reactions
Topic: State of matter in reaction
Replies: 9
Views: 319

Re: State of matter in reaction

It does not matter when balancing equations, but you should be writing the state of matter that they are in the equations.
by DPatel_2L
Fri Oct 09, 2020 2:10 pm
Forum: Empirical & Molecular Formulas
Topic: Empirical and Molecular Formula
Replies: 17
Views: 801

Re: Empirical and Molecular Formula

Yes they can be the same. However the molecular cannot be smaller than the empirical.

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