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- Sun Mar 07, 2021 10:03 pm
- Forum: Interesting Applications: Rechargeable Batteries (Cell Phones, Notebooks, Cars), Fuel Cells (Space Shuttle), Photovoltaic Cells (Solar Panels), Electrolysis, Rust
- Topic: Concentrations
- Replies: 8
- Views: 709
Re: Concentrations
Because E = E* - (RT/Fn)lnQ, the voltage of a cell depends on concentration
- Sun Mar 07, 2021 10:02 pm
- Forum: Interesting Applications: Rechargeable Batteries (Cell Phones, Notebooks, Cars), Fuel Cells (Space Shuttle), Photovoltaic Cells (Solar Panels), Electrolysis, Rust
- Topic: Rust and Sea Water
- Replies: 8
- Views: 523
Re: Rust and Sea Water
sea water leads to rust formation because of the high concentration of salt, which dissolves to create an electrolyte rich solution , which transfer electrons to form rust
- Sun Mar 07, 2021 10:01 pm
- Forum: Interesting Applications: Rechargeable Batteries (Cell Phones, Notebooks, Cars), Fuel Cells (Space Shuttle), Photovoltaic Cells (Solar Panels), Electrolysis, Rust
- Topic: Types of Batteries
- Replies: 8
- Views: 586
Re: Types of Batteries
rechargeable batteries are unique in that they only depend on reversible reactions
- Sun Mar 07, 2021 9:59 pm
- Forum: Interesting Applications: Rechargeable Batteries (Cell Phones, Notebooks, Cars), Fuel Cells (Space Shuttle), Photovoltaic Cells (Solar Panels), Electrolysis, Rust
- Topic: pH
- Replies: 17
- Views: 954
Re: pH
pH meter measures the hydronium concentration, which tells us about pH since pH=-log(H30+)
- Sun Mar 07, 2021 9:58 pm
- Forum: Appications of the Nernst Equation (e.g., Concentration Cells, Non-Standard Cell Potentials, Calculating Equilibrium Constants and pH)
- Topic: Conc. Cell Solutions
- Replies: 4
- Views: 288
Re: Conc. Cell Solutions
If the concentrations were equal, the E0 cell= 0 (system at equilibrium)
- Sun Feb 28, 2021 5:28 pm
- Forum: Calculating Standard Reaction Entropies (e.g. , Using Standard Molar Entropies)
- Topic: Finding standard reaction enthalpy
- Replies: 7
- Views: 536
Re: Finding standard reaction enthalpy
to find standard reaction enthalpy,
find the total standard enthalpy of formation of the products (summation) - standard enthalpy of formation of reactants
find the total standard enthalpy of formation of the products (summation) - standard enthalpy of formation of reactants
- Sun Feb 28, 2021 5:27 pm
- Forum: Environment, Fossil Fuels, Alternative Fuels
- Topic: Energy Density
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4875
Re: Energy Density
I believe that the higher the density, the greater the capacity.
hope this helps!
hope this helps!
- Sun Feb 28, 2021 5:26 pm
- Forum: Van't Hoff Equation
- Topic: Entropy
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1012
Re: Entropy
to calculate entropy, use
delta G = delta H - T delta S
hope this helps!
delta G = delta H - T delta S
hope this helps!
- Sun Feb 28, 2021 5:25 pm
- Forum: Appications of the Nernst Equation (e.g., Concentration Cells, Non-Standard Cell Potentials, Calculating Equilibrium Constants and pH)
- Topic: Which Nesnst Equation
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1206
Re: Which Nesnst Equation
For 25C (298K), use the log equation.
- Sun Feb 28, 2021 5:25 pm
- Forum: Appications of the Nernst Equation (e.g., Concentration Cells, Non-Standard Cell Potentials, Calculating Equilibrium Constants and pH)
- Topic: E naught Cell equation
- Replies: 9
- Views: 498
Re: E naught Cell equation
When using standard reduction potentials, it is cathode-anode
- Sat Feb 20, 2021 11:22 pm
- Forum: Galvanic/Voltaic Cells, Calculating Standard Cell Potentials, Cell Diagrams
- Topic: Ecell vs Eocell
- Replies: 7
- Views: 565
Re: Ecell vs Eocell
Ecell= cell potential
Eocell= standard cell potential. this means it is the cell potential measured at standard conditions (1 atm, 25 deg C/298K)
Eocell= standard cell potential. this means it is the cell potential measured at standard conditions (1 atm, 25 deg C/298K)
- Sat Feb 20, 2021 11:18 pm
- Forum: Balancing Redox Reactions
- Topic: Oxidation Numbers
- Replies: 9
- Views: 662
Re: Oxidation Numbers
As others have provided, the link is very helpful. It cleared a lot of things up for me.
Also, in general atoms have oxidation numbers that match their charges that we have worked with in 14a and 14b
Also, in general atoms have oxidation numbers that match their charges that we have worked with in 14a and 14b
- Sat Feb 20, 2021 11:12 pm
- Forum: Balancing Redox Reactions
- Topic: coefficients for oxidation number
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4987
Re: coefficients for oxidation number
Look at the coefficient when balancing the overall charge on each side of the reaction.
- Sat Feb 20, 2021 11:11 pm
- Forum: Balancing Redox Reactions
- Topic: clarification
- Replies: 4
- Views: 279
Re: clarification
The botlzman equation is used to calculate entropy.
Second law of thermo- for a process to be spontaneous, delta (entropy of the universe) > 0
Second law of thermo- for a process to be spontaneous, delta (entropy of the universe) > 0
- Sat Feb 20, 2021 11:05 pm
- Forum: Balancing Redox Reactions
- Topic: Cathode and Anode
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1634
Re: Cathode and Anode
The cell can do work whenever Ecell > 0
- Sun Feb 14, 2021 11:06 pm
- Forum: Van't Hoff Equation
- Topic: Van't Hoff equation mistake?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 484
Re: Van't Hoff equation mistake?
I asked a TA about this an they are the same equation. In one of them the - sign is factored out, but you get the same answer.
- Sun Feb 14, 2021 11:05 pm
- Forum: Van't Hoff Equation
- Topic: ln
- Replies: 34
- Views: 1951
Re: ln
say X = ln (K)
e^X = K
take e to the power of the thing on the other side of the equal sign
e^X = K
take e to the power of the thing on the other side of the equal sign
- Sun Feb 14, 2021 11:04 pm
- Forum: Van't Hoff Equation
- Topic: Equation Sheet
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1136
Re: Equation Sheet
no, I am memorizing it because I feel like it will come up on the exam
- Sun Feb 14, 2021 11:00 pm
- Forum: Concepts & Calculations Using Second Law of Thermodynamics
- Topic: Entropy of gases
- Replies: 7
- Views: 405
Re: Entropy of gases
the way I think of it is that gases are more "loose" and have more motion- molecules aren't held as tightly, so more motion means more entropy (disorder).
- Sun Feb 14, 2021 10:59 pm
- Forum: Concepts & Calculations Using First Law of Thermodynamics
- Topic: Is it necessary to memorize Cp,m or Cv,m values? [ENDORSED]
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1372
Re: Is it necessary to memorize Cp,m or Cv,m values? [ENDORSED]
I believe they are given in the equation sheet so we do not have to memorize them
- Sun Feb 14, 2021 10:58 pm
- Forum: Concepts & Calculations Using Second Law of Thermodynamics
- Topic: Entropy
- Replies: 9
- Views: 545
Re: Entropy
this makes sense because entropy does not decrease spontaneously for any system. For something to happen spontaneously (by itself), entropy will increase
- Sun Feb 14, 2021 10:57 pm
- Forum: Gibbs Free Energy Concepts and Calculations
- Topic: Spontaneity of a System
- Replies: 38
- Views: 2922
Re: Spontaneity of a System
the Gibbs free energy change of a spontaneous reaction will be negative
g=h-t(delta)S
g=h-t(delta)S
- Sun Feb 07, 2021 12:56 am
- Forum: Thermodynamic Systems (Open, Closed, Isolated)
- Topic: Systems
- Replies: 24
- Views: 932
Re: Systems
Isolated system because the universe cannot gain or lose energy. Kinda hard to wrap your head around...
- Sun Feb 07, 2021 12:55 am
- Forum: Thermodynamic Systems (Open, Closed, Isolated)
- Topic: Entropy
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1204
Re: Entropy
entropy (S) ---> S= KblnW1W2
its helpful to think of entropy as a measure of the disorder of a system
its helpful to think of entropy as a measure of the disorder of a system
- Sun Feb 07, 2021 12:54 am
- Forum: Thermodynamic Systems (Open, Closed, Isolated)
- Topic: closed system
- Replies: 43
- Views: 1644
Re: closed system
Closed system means matter is not exchanged between the system and surroundings, so Volume cant be exchanged.
- Sun Feb 07, 2021 12:53 am
- Forum: Thermodynamic Systems (Open, Closed, Isolated)
- Topic: Ideal Gas Expansion
- Replies: 7
- Views: 212
Re: Ideal Gas Expansion
The change in internal energy remains constant and is essentially 0.
- Sun Feb 07, 2021 12:52 am
- Forum: Thermodynamic Systems (Open, Closed, Isolated)
- Topic: Sapling Week 3/4 #14
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1164
Re: Sapling Week 3/4 #14
Path A- reversible
use w=-nRTln(V2/V1), first find n= PV/RT
path b- constant pressure, irreversible
use w=PdeltaV
use w=-nRTln(V2/V1), first find n= PV/RT
path b- constant pressure, irreversible
use w=PdeltaV
- Sun Jan 31, 2021 5:08 pm
- Forum: Calculating Work of Expansion
- Topic: integral in work equation
- Replies: 2
- Views: 100
Re: integral in work equation
Hi , the integral, from what I remember, is the area under a curve. This is used to represent the summation of many values, in this case the summation of many values of work over a period that we change the volume. Summing up these little steps for a system thats reversible (at equilibrium) will yie...
- Sun Jan 31, 2021 4:53 pm
- Forum: Thermodynamic Systems (Open, Closed, Isolated)
- Topic: State Function
- Replies: 22
- Views: 809
Re: State Function
Because work is dependent on distance, (w=Fd), and state functions do not depend on the path taken
- Sun Jan 31, 2021 4:42 pm
- Forum: Calculating Work of Expansion
- Topic: why expanding volume has negative work
- Replies: 6
- Views: 401
Re: why expanding volume has negative work
When the system expands volume, it is using energy, so it loses this energy to the surroundings (the - sign is meant to show how the system is losing energy by doing work). Since delta V is positive, W ends up being negative
- Sun Jan 31, 2021 4:40 pm
- Forum: Calculating Work of Expansion
- Topic: Work
- Replies: 2
- Views: 128
Re: Work
System in equilibrium- reversible process- this is achieved in a series of small steps (infinitely long) for an infinite amount of time. This is more efficient because there is more work achieved than a "fast process" Fast process- system not at equilibrium (like when the moles of gas on t...
- Sun Jan 31, 2021 4:35 pm
- Forum: Heat Capacities, Calorimeters & Calorimetry Calculations
- Topic: Effect of Kelvin Instead of Celsius
- Replies: 12
- Views: 680
Re: Effect of Kelvin Instead of Celsius
A change in 5 degrees C is the same as a change in 5 Kelvins. If you are using the equation with delta T, since this is a change in temperature, and kelvin and celsius change on the same scale, you do not need to convert
- Sun Jan 31, 2021 4:33 pm
- Forum: Heat Capacities, Calorimeters & Calorimetry Calculations
- Topic: Molar Heat Capacity
- Replies: 11
- Views: 350
Re: Molar Heat Capacity
molar heat capacity is the amount of heat required to raise one mole of a substance by 1 degree Celsius. I assume these will be used on the textbook problems :)
- Sat Jan 23, 2021 10:04 pm
- Forum: Equilibrium Constants & Calculating Concentrations
- Topic: How to fill in 2nd row of ICE table?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 899
Re: How to fill in 2nd row of ICE table?
In general, if the first row has a "0", then the second row will be adding x or 2x, etc But for a more formal look at this, you should compare Q and K. If Q < K, then the reaction needs more products, and will proceed to the right. So the products will have a +x or +2x etc while the produc...
- Sat Jan 23, 2021 10:00 pm
- Forum: Reaction Enthalpies (e.g., Using Hess’s Law, Bond Enthalpies, Standard Enthalpies of Formation)
- Topic: Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1347
Re: Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions
Catie Donohue 2K wrote:So just to clarify what's already been said, catalysts control the speed of endothermic and exothermic reactions, but do not affect the change in enthalpy of the reaction?
Yes, that is correct :)
- Sat Jan 23, 2021 9:59 pm
- Forum: Reaction Enthalpies (e.g., Using Hess’s Law, Bond Enthalpies, Standard Enthalpies of Formation)
- Topic: Standard State
- Replies: 11
- Views: 470
Re: Standard State
Standard states are at 1 atm and 25 degrees Celsius. When trying to find the standard state of a molecule, if you cant look it up, I think we should just go with what we have seen in this class, like in previous problems in example. For example, N2 would be N2(g) and H would be H2(g), as these are w...
- Sat Jan 23, 2021 9:56 pm
- Forum: Reaction Enthalpies (e.g., Using Hess’s Law, Bond Enthalpies, Standard Enthalpies of Formation)
- Topic: standard states
- Replies: 6
- Views: 359
Re: standard states
Hello! I think the ones he mentioned in class were He(g), Ar(g), N2(g), O2(g), F2(g), H2(g), Cl2(g), B2(l), I2(s), most stable form of carbon is graphite. I think in general we should just do what "feels right" or what we have seen before when trying to figure out the standard state in a p...
- Sat Jan 23, 2021 9:54 pm
- Forum: Reaction Enthalpies (e.g., Using Hess’s Law, Bond Enthalpies, Standard Enthalpies of Formation)
- Topic: Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1347
Re: Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions
Catalyst speed up a chemical reaction by lowering the activation energy.
Enthalpy is a state property, so it does not depend on the path taken. Therefore, lowering the activate energy will not effect the net enthalpy.
Enthalpy is a state property, so it does not depend on the path taken. Therefore, lowering the activate energy will not effect the net enthalpy.
- Sat Jan 23, 2021 9:53 pm
- Forum: Phase Changes & Related Calculations
- Topic: Steam causing severe burns
- Replies: 19
- Views: 909
Re: Steam causing severe burns
Yes! I think that since the steam first comes into contact with the air, and the system involving the steam is much hotter than the surrounding, the system naturally loses heat to the surroundings before it hits your face. Also, I feel that this would have to do with diffusion of this extremely hot ...
- Fri Jan 15, 2021 11:34 am
- Forum: Applying Le Chatelier's Principle to Changes in Chemical & Physical Conditions
- Topic: Temperature
- Replies: 45
- Views: 1479
Re: Temperature
For endothermic Rxn (delta H is greater than 0, the forward reaction requires energy): increase temperature--> increases K --> the forward reaction is favored (reaction shifts to the right) decrease temperature --> decrease K --> reverse reaction is favored For exothermic reaction (delta H is negati...
- Fri Jan 15, 2021 11:31 am
- Forum: Equilibrium Constants & Calculating Concentrations
- Topic: Sapling #4
- Replies: 7
- Views: 451
Re: Sapling #4
Yes, that is correct!
Now, you set the Kp expression you provided equal to the given K value. Also, set up an ice table with initial, change, and equilibrium concentrations to attain your quadratic, solve for x, and then you can find the equilibrium pressures for all species.
Now, you set the Kp expression you provided equal to the given K value. Also, set up an ice table with initial, change, and equilibrium concentrations to attain your quadratic, solve for x, and then you can find the equilibrium pressures for all species.
- Fri Jan 15, 2021 11:29 am
- Forum: Non-Equilibrium Conditions & The Reaction Quotient
- Topic: Q and K on and reactant/product concentrations
- Replies: 8
- Views: 271
Re: Q and K on and reactant/product concentrations
Q = [P] / [R], so if Q<K, there is no way that the reactant concentration could be greater than the products and Q be <K.
- Fri Jan 15, 2021 11:27 am
- Forum: Ideal Gases
- Topic: Ice method
- Replies: 14
- Views: 823
Re: Ice method
I= initial concentration C= change in concentration E= equilibrium concentration. For a balanced reaction, you have the initial concentrations of each species (given, or 0). Many times you have the equilibrium conc of one of the species, with which you can find the change in concentration for each s...
- Fri Jan 15, 2021 11:24 am
- Forum: Equilibrium Constants & Calculating Concentrations
- Topic: lecture 5 question
- Replies: 13
- Views: 570
Re: lecture 5 question
Yes, there are trends (like group 1 and 2 metal oxides/hydroxides are strong bases) and also specific strong acids and bases you should memorize, found in the textbook. When an acid protonates, it forms is conjugate base. When a base accepts the H+, it forms its conjugate acid. Heres an example: HCl...
- Fri Jan 15, 2021 11:21 am
- Forum: Applying Le Chatelier's Principle to Changes in Chemical & Physical Conditions
- Topic: Le Chatelier's Principle
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1493
Re: Le Chatelier's Principle
Le Chatelier's principle holds that when a change is exerted on a system (like changing the concentration or pressure by changing the volume), the system will respond in a way that will minimize that change and return to "normal" Example: For the reaction A+ B --> C. Assume this reaction i...
- Fri Jan 08, 2021 11:01 am
- Forum: Ideal Gases
- Topic: Units of Temperature
- Replies: 82
- Views: 3991
Re: Units of Temperature
We always use Kelvin for temperature in PV=nRT. This is simply because the units cancel out with the units of the other species in the equation.
- Fri Jan 08, 2021 11:00 am
- Forum: Ideal Gases
- Topic: Ideal vs real gases
- Replies: 12
- Views: 667
Re: Ideal vs real gases
I believe in lecture Dr. Lavelle said that an ideal gas is defined as a gas that does not undergo a phase change to a liquid when it is cooled. I believe that for this class, we assume all gases (assuming that they are a gas for a specific T and not a liquid that was cooled) are ideal and we can use...
- Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:58 am
- Forum: Ideal Gases
- Topic: Bars to atm [ENDORSED]
- Replies: 41
- Views: 1987
Re: Bars to atm [ENDORSED]
One bar is about equal to one atm. There is a slight difference, but for the purpose of this class, you can use the two terms interchangeably.
- Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:56 am
- Forum: Equilibrium Constants & Calculating Concentrations
- Topic: ICE tables
- Replies: 11
- Views: 565
Re: ICE tables
I= initial concentration. This is the concentration of each reactant and product (mol/L) that you start off with C= change in concentration. The reactant usually will have a decrease in concentration that is proportional to the increase in concentration in the product. If there is one mol of a react...
- Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:52 am
- Forum: Non-Equilibrium Conditions & The Reaction Quotient
- Topic: names for reaction quotient Q
- Replies: 19
- Views: 598
Re: names for reaction quotient Q
Q can mean either Qp or Qc. Qp uses the partial pressures of each species (raised to a certain power if necessary), and is when all the elements in the equation are all gases, as solids and liquids can't exert partial pressure. Qc uses molar concentrations of each reactant and product (exclude solve...
- Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:50 am
- Forum: Ideal Gases
- Topic: Ideal Gas Law Question
- Replies: 11
- Views: 445
Re: Ideal Gas Law Question
T is constant because the temperature does not change when you are using PV=nRT. Although temperature in general can change, when we use PV=nRT we assume a certain set of conditions, in which Temperature is a set value.
- Sat Dec 12, 2020 4:06 pm
- Forum: Octet Exceptions
- Topic: Clarification on Expanded Octets
- Replies: 3
- Views: 310
Re: Clarification on Expanded Octets
Expanded octet just means that an atom utilizes its d block to hold more than 8 electrons in the valence, which is not possible with only s and p orbitals. The common expanded octets are P, S, Cl. Any atom in row 3 of the periodic table (in the p block) and below, can have an expanded octet because ...
- Sat Dec 12, 2020 4:04 pm
- Forum: Hybridization
- Topic: sp3 orbitals
- Replies: 6
- Views: 669
Re: sp3 orbitals
The number in front is the energy level (n), or the principle quantum number. This specifies the different shells that the valence electrons are in.
- Sat Dec 12, 2020 4:02 pm
- Forum: Determining Molecular Shape (VSEPR)
- Topic: Seesaw vs. trigonal pyramidal
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2391
Re: Seesaw vs. trigonal pyramidal
See saw is AX4E , while trigonal pyramidal is AX3E
- Sat Dec 12, 2020 4:01 pm
- Forum: Shape, Structure, Coordination Number, Ligands
- Topic: Heme Complex Coordination Compound
- Replies: 3
- Views: 661
Re: Heme Complex Coordination Compound
I think we just know that its square planar because Dr. Lavelle told us in class. Otherwise, theres no way to tell if somethings square planar vs tetrahedral if you cant see the Lone pairs. We know that only one O2 can bind to hemoglobin/the heme complex because the Fe is bonded to 4 N's and a hista...
- Sat Dec 12, 2020 3:57 pm
- Forum: Acidity & Basicity Constants and The Conjugate Seesaw
- Topic: Textbook Problem 6C.17
- Replies: 2
- Views: 147
Re: Textbook Problem 6C.17
I was also confused about this explanation the textbook gave. I do not think we have the memorize the pKA values or anything, I think that they were just provided in the textbook and we were supposed to reference them. Assuming we were not given the pKA values, I said that BrO- would be the stronger...
- Sat Dec 05, 2020 10:39 am
- Forum: Biological Examples
- Topic: chelates
- Replies: 8
- Views: 572
Re: chelates
The quick answer is that whenever you see a compound with at least one polydenate ligand, that compound is a chelate. A chelate is a compound that is a ring-like structure, in which the polydenate ligand(s) form a ring which locks in the central TM atom. An example of a chelate is the heme complex. ...
- Sat Dec 05, 2020 10:36 am
- Forum: Hybridization
- Topic: How to find the hybridization
- Replies: 14
- Views: 764
Re: How to find the hybridization
Find the regions of electron density around that atom. Electron density refers to a Lone pair of electrons, or a bond (single, double, triple bonds all count as one region of electron density) If there is one region of e density - only uses s orbital two regions of e density- sp hybridization three ...
- Sat Dec 05, 2020 10:33 am
- Forum: Lewis Acids & Bases
- Topic: Water
- Replies: 63
- Views: 3022
Re: Water
Water can act as an acid or base, it just depends. This makes sense if you think about Dr. Lavelle's discussion about how molecules do not just "choose" to be an acid or a base, and it depends on their chemical environment.
- Sat Dec 05, 2020 10:31 am
- Forum: Naming
- Topic: Polydentate
- Replies: 8
- Views: 426
Re: Polydentate
Polydenate means that the ligand binds with the TM more than once. So, polydendate ligands have at least 2 lone pairs, and they have to be long enough to stretch/bend in order to make 2/more coordinate covalent bonds with the TM. There needs to be single (Sigma) bonds that allow for this rotation. T...
- Sat Dec 05, 2020 10:17 am
- Forum: Naming
- Topic: Naming Order
- Replies: 16
- Views: 743
Re: Naming Order
For the chemical formula, the order does not really matter. Just make sure that you put the transition metal first, followed by all of the other ions and atoms.
- Sat Nov 28, 2020 4:07 pm
- Forum: Hybridization
- Topic: Question about Hybridized Orbitals
- Replies: 5
- Views: 282
Re: Question about Hybridized Orbitals
Hybridization is a "mixing" of atomic orbitals in terms of energy. So, the hybridized orbital sp^3 is a mixing of one s and 3 p orbitals in terms of energy. Since this is true, the sp^3 hybrid orbital will have more energy than an unhybridized s orbital and less energy than a hybridized p ...
- Sat Nov 28, 2020 4:05 pm
- Forum: Hybridization
- Topic: e density
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1127
Re: e density
Yes, every bond is considered a region of electron density. Remember that a double bond and triple bond are bond considered one region of electron density, even though there is more than one bond.
- Sat Nov 28, 2020 4:03 pm
- Forum: Determining Molecular Shape (VSEPR)
- Topic: H2O VSEPR
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1368
Re: H2O VSEPR
it would be bent
there are 4 total electron density regions, with two being lone pair electrons and 2 being bonds
there are 4 total electron density regions, with two being lone pair electrons and 2 being bonds
- Sat Nov 28, 2020 4:01 pm
- Forum: Determining Molecular Shape (VSEPR)
- Topic: Polarity and Shape
- Replies: 13
- Views: 697
Re: Polarity and Shape
A molecule is polar if the dipoles on the diagram do not cancel out. So, the bonds themselves must be polar (there must be an electronegativity difference between the 2 atoms) and the bonds cannot cancel out, so there is a charge separation element too.
- Sat Nov 28, 2020 4:00 pm
- Forum: Determining Molecular Shape (VSEPR)
- Topic: Delocalized Pi Bond
- Replies: 7
- Views: 251
Re: Delocalized Pi Bond
delocalized pi bonds occur when the molecule with the pi bond has resonance. Remember that resonance structures have atoms that all have the same bond lengths. For a resonance structure with double and single bonds, the actual bond length is in between double and single. Because all bond lengths hav...
- Sat Nov 28, 2020 3:51 pm
- Forum: Hybridization
- Topic: Hybridization Explanation
- Replies: 6
- Views: 391
Re: Hybridization Explanation
Hybridization is a mathematical model that can be thought as a "mixing" of several orbitals in terms of energy. For ex, sp^2 hybridization creates a hybrid orbital that is a "mix" of one "s" and 2 "p" orbitals to create an sp^2 orbital that has an energy level...
- Thu Nov 19, 2020 3:58 pm
- Forum: Coordinate Covalent Bonds
- Topic: Identifying Lewis Acid and Lewis Base
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1871
Re: Identifying Lewis Acid and Lewis Base
Lewis bases- donate an electron pair in coordinate covalent bond. For atoms without a charge, look for lone pairs on the atoms which can be easily donated. Lewis acids- accept a lone pair of electrons in a coordinate covalent bond. For atoms without a charge, look for atoms like B that do not have a...
- Thu Nov 19, 2020 3:57 pm
- Forum: Electronegativity
- Topic: Periodic trend
- Replies: 17
- Views: 960
Re: Periodic trend
Electronegative, electron affinity, and ionization energy all have the same trends. They increase across a period, and decrease down a group. ionization energy has one exception- O has a lower ionization energy than N for electron-electron repulsion reasons (N has 3 unpaired e's in its p subshell wh...
- Thu Nov 19, 2020 3:54 pm
- Forum: Polarisability of Anions, The Polarizing Power of Cations
- Topic: Polarizability vs Polarizing Power in anions/cations & bonding
- Replies: 10
- Views: 581
Re: Polarizability vs Polarizing Power in anions/cations & bonding
Polarizability pertains to the anion. It is a measure of how easily their electrons can be distorted (and moved into the shared region, which is on the internuclear axis between two atoms in a bond). Larger anions have more electrons that are not as closely held to the nucleus, so they are more pola...
- Thu Nov 19, 2020 3:51 pm
- Forum: Formal Charge and Oxidation Numbers
- Topic: Best Formal Charge Equations
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1150
Re: Best Formal Charge Equations
The best way to calculate formal charge is (number of valence electrons) - (dots) - (lines). Professor Lavelle covered another formula in class, but the formula I provided gives the same answer and is a lot faster.
- Thu Nov 19, 2020 3:49 pm
- Forum: Determining Molecular Shape (VSEPR)
- Topic: bond angles
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1234
Re: bond angles
We can predict the bond angles using VSPR, which is based on electron electron repulsion between lone pair electrons and bonding pair electrons. In terms of finding the exact value of the bond angles, this may not be always known, as many times the angles are described as being "less than"...
- Sat Nov 14, 2020 9:20 pm
- Forum: Resonance Structures
- Topic: bond length
- Replies: 6
- Views: 533
Re: bond length
Look at the trends Bond length depends on the number of bonds (double, single, triple) and the size of the atoms You cant look at the periodic table for the number of bonds, but you can look for the size of the atoms atomic radius increases down a group (higher energy levels occupied with more elect...
- Sat Nov 14, 2020 9:18 pm
- Forum: Polarisability of Anions, The Polarizing Power of Cations
- Topic: increasing polarizability
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1110
Re: increasing polarizability
Agreeing with what everyone has said, you look at the atomic radius (larger atomic radius means the electrons are less tightly held and more easily distorted). In terms of looking at this on the periodic table, Cl- is clearly the largest atom of all the ones on the list (because its on a lower perio...
- Sat Nov 14, 2020 9:12 pm
- Forum: Dipole Moments
- Topic: Textbook discrepancy
- Replies: 6
- Views: 305
Re: Textbook discrepancy
Hi, I was also confused about this. But, since in lecture and all of the peer review sessions they have the arrow pointing to the more electronegative atom, I think that we should use this as the standard. It makes sense because the arrow represents the pulling of the electrons, and the more electro...
- Sat Nov 14, 2020 9:10 pm
- Forum: Lewis Structures
- Topic: Recognizing lowest formal charge
- Replies: 11
- Views: 432
Re: Recognizing lowest formal charge
I dont think there is any set rule, but I like to draw the lewis structure with the lowest formal charge that I can think of and then quickly draw some other options just to make sure that it does in fact have the lowest possible formal charge. Helpful tips would be to make sure that the most electr...
- Sat Nov 14, 2020 9:08 pm
- Forum: Octet Exceptions
- Topic: Octet Exceptions Rules
- Replies: 3
- Views: 177
Re: Octet Exceptions Rules
The exceptions are: less than an octet: H, He- 2 electrons (usually) Li, Be - 4 electrons usually Al and Boron- won't always have less than an octet, but if they do they'll usually have 6 electrons in the valence radicals (7 valence e's) In terms of explaining this, it makes sense that H and He have...
- Sun Nov 08, 2020 11:47 am
- Forum: Formal Charge and Oxidation Numbers
- Topic: Why do we use formal charge?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2091
Re: Why do we use formal charge?
Usually, we are looking to draw a lewis structure with a formal charge equal to zero, because this is the most stable form. Many times there are many different possible ways we can bond atoms in a molecule via a lewis structure, so considering formal charge is the way to figure out the "correct...
- Sun Nov 08, 2020 11:44 am
- Forum: Resonance Structures
- Topic: Bond lengths
- Replies: 20
- Views: 768
Re: Bond lengths
I don't think that you have to do that, at least for this class! However, I know that a double bond is stronger than a single bond, so that may be why you draw the double bonds as shorter in some cases.
- Sun Nov 08, 2020 11:43 am
- Forum: Formal Charge and Oxidation Numbers
- Topic: Formal Charge
- Replies: 11
- Views: 868
Re: Formal Charge
It doesn't matter if its an electron, formal charge is the # of valence e's - (# dots) - (#lines) to put it simply. So if you get -1 when you do this, the Formal Charge would be -1.
- Sun Nov 08, 2020 11:42 am
- Forum: Lewis Structures
- Topic: Atom in the middle of a lewis structure
- Replies: 7
- Views: 270
Re: Atom in the middle of a lewis structure
Lower ionization energy (and thus lower electronegativity) has more space to accept bonds/electrons. So, it goes in the middle because this atom generally has the highest number of bonds in the atom
- Sun Nov 08, 2020 11:39 am
- Forum: Ionic & Covalent Bonds
- Topic: Atomic Radius
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3220
Re: Atomic Radius
As you move right across a period, the number of protons increases (positive charge). This positive charge "pulls in" the negative electrons, so the electrons are closer to the nucleus (where the protons are). Because the electrons are more pulled closer to the nucleus as the number of pro...
- Fri Oct 30, 2020 9:36 am
- Forum: Quantum Numbers and The H-Atom
- Topic: Energy Level Excited
- Replies: 8
- Views: 408
Re: Energy Level Excited
For an electron to be excited, it has to absorb a photon of light with a frequency (v) that matches the specific energy difference between two energy levels/shells. After the electron is excited, it will eventually come back down to the lower energy state, emitting a photon with the same frequency/e...
- Fri Oct 30, 2020 9:31 am
- Forum: *Shrodinger Equation
- Topic: The Hamiltonian
- Replies: 8
- Views: 448
Re: The Hamiltonian
The Hamiltonian of the wave function is equal to the energy of the wave function. Since the wave function is sin theta/cos theta, the Hamiltonian is taking the double derivative of the wave function (sin theta), which gives you back sin theta. because of this fact, you are given back the wave functi...
- Fri Oct 30, 2020 9:28 am
- Forum: Trends in The Periodic Table
- Topic: In class question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 273
Re: In class question
I believe that the measure of the atomic radius still exists, but at least for our purposes, we cannot calculate it from just a lone atom, only when it is interaction with another.
- Fri Oct 30, 2020 9:27 am
- Forum: Wave Functions and s-, p-, d-, f- Orbitals
- Topic: Nodal Plane Importance
- Replies: 9
- Views: 277
Re: Nodal Plane Importance
The position of a nodal plane also further differentiates an orbital from another (px, py, pz for example). The position of the nodal plane implies how the orbital is shaped and oriented.
- Fri Oct 30, 2020 9:25 am
- Forum: Quantum Numbers and The H-Atom
- Topic: quantum number 4
- Replies: 6
- Views: 190
Re: quantum number 4
I think the biggest reason for knowing the fourth quantum number is to understand that no 2 electrons can have the same 4 quantum numbers in an atom. The fourth quantum number provides the direction of spin.
- Sun Oct 25, 2020 10:16 am
- Forum: Properties of Light
- Topic: Wavelength
- Replies: 14
- Views: 629
Re: Wavelength
The equations will give you the wavelength in meters (as long as all of the values you plug in are in SI units). However, you can give the answer in m or nm, but since our midterm is multiple choice, it should be clear which one they are asking for.
- Sun Oct 25, 2020 10:14 am
- Forum: Heisenberg Indeterminacy (Uncertainty) Equation
- Topic: Question about the Delta X and what it stands for
- Replies: 6
- Views: 542
Re: Question about the Delta X and what it stands for
When it says delta x is equal to 10 m/s + or - 3, then the uncertainty in x would be 6
when it says delta x is 1% of the radius (or anything along these lines), take 1% of the specified value
When an electron or something is confined to the atom, the uncertainty is the diameter of the atom
when it says delta x is 1% of the radius (or anything along these lines), take 1% of the specified value
When an electron or something is confined to the atom, the uncertainty is the diameter of the atom
- Sun Oct 25, 2020 10:12 am
- Forum: DeBroglie Equation
- Topic: Light and momentum
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1185
Re: Light and momentum
Hi! Confirming what has already been said, light has momentum in the form of energy even though it does not have a mass. So, photons do have momentum but because they do not have mass, you cannot use the debroglie equation for a photon/EMR
- Sun Oct 25, 2020 10:10 am
- Forum: Properties of Electrons
- Topic: intensity vs energy
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3393
Re: intensity vs energy
I went to a UA session about this, and the statement technically depends on whether light is acting like a wave or a particle. If light is acting like a particle, increasing intensity increases the amplitude of the wave, so it would increase energy. If light is acting like a wave, increasing intensi...
- Sun Oct 25, 2020 10:08 am
- Forum: Photoelectric Effect
- Topic: Intensity vs. Frequency
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1918
Re: Intensity vs. Frequency
For a particle-model, increasing intensity means increasing the amplitude, which increases the energy. This refers to increasing the intensity (brightness) of the light For a wave-like model, increasing intensity does not increase the energy because the EMR is acting like a particle and not a wave. ...
- Fri Oct 16, 2020 4:56 pm
- Forum: Einstein Equation
- Topic: E=hv vs E=pc?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1755
Re: E=hv vs E=pc?
Both equations are valid for calculating the energy of the photon. You would use either equation depending on what variables you are given.
- Fri Oct 16, 2020 4:54 pm
- Forum: Properties of Light
- Topic: "Intensity"
- Replies: 20
- Views: 763
Re: "Intensity"
Here are the general rules: Light can have both wave and particle properties, both are valid, but we just refer to light as a wave or particle depending on the situation. When we say light is acting like a wave, increasing intensity means increasing the amplitude of the wave, which increases energy ...
- Fri Oct 16, 2020 4:46 pm
- Forum: DeBroglie Equation
- Topic: Question about post-module assessment
- Replies: 5
- Views: 364
Re: Question about post-module assessment
This is correct. Every day objects do not demonstrate diffraction patterns because their masses are large, so the value of their wavelength from the equation wavelength=h/momentum yields an extremely small wavelength. Because their wavelengths are so extremely small, we cannot measure/notice wavelik...
- Fri Oct 16, 2020 4:43 pm
- Forum: Properties of Electrons
- Topic: Electron Transition
- Replies: 7
- Views: 285
Re: Electron Transition
An electron transition means that an electron is either absorbing a photon (absorption) and going to a higher energy level (a higher n). An electron transition to a lower energy level entails the electron emitting a photon of light. The energy required or released for an electron to make an energy t...
- Fri Oct 16, 2020 4:40 pm
- Forum: Photoelectric Effect
- Topic: photoelectric effect
- Replies: 17
- Views: 775
Re: photoelectric effect
yes, the threshold energy is the same as the work function. remember that this is equal to the amount of energy that is required to remove from electron from a certain element/atom (ejecting it so that the electron is no longer associated with the atom).
- Wed Oct 07, 2020 10:15 pm
- Forum: Accuracy, Precision, Mole, Other Definitions
- Topic: Writing a Formula Based Off of Compound Name (E.9)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 370
Re: Writing a Formula Based Off of Compound Name (E.9)
I also had this question. Fundamentals D (Nomenclature), which is part of the optional reading, is all about naming compounds and all the rules. It was very helpful and I would recommend looking at sections 1-4 if you're having difficulty because it really cleared it up for me!
- Wed Oct 07, 2020 10:06 pm
- Forum: Accuracy, Precision, Mole, Other Definitions
- Topic: E21 (molecules vs formula units)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 407
E21 (molecules vs formula units)
E.21 Calculate the amount (in moles) and the number of molecules and formula units (or atoms, if indicated) in (a) 10.0 g of alumina, Al 2 O 3 ; (b) 25.92 mg of hydrogen fluoride, HF HF; (c) 1.55 mg of hydrogen peroxide, H 2 O 2 ; (d) 1.25 kg of glucose, C 6 H 12 O 6 ; (e) 4.37 g of nitrogen as N N ...
- Wed Oct 07, 2020 9:55 pm
- Forum: Molarity, Solutions, Dilutions
- Topic: Solute versus solvent
- Replies: 5
- Views: 247
Re: Solute versus solvent
Hi, like others have said, the solute is the substance that is dissolved in the solvent. Just a tip to remember when dealing with dilution problems- the moles/amount of solute stays the same before and after you dilute a solution, only the concentration of the solute changes. The solute concentratio...