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- Thu Mar 16, 2017 9:02 pm
- Forum: *Organic Reaction Mechanisms in General
- Topic: Room temperature
- Replies: 1
- Views: 941
Room temperature
Under what conditions will reactions likely occur at room temperature? When the gibbs free energy is smaller? Why?
- Wed Mar 15, 2017 10:32 pm
- Forum: General Science Questions
- Topic: Chemistry Kit
- Replies: 1
- Views: 713
Chemistry Kit
Does anyone have an organic chem kit I can borrow to help study? Really need more help visualizing the molecules. I am having trouble identifying between trans and cis cyclohexanes.
- Sat Mar 11, 2017 7:20 pm
- Forum: *Alcohols
- Topic: Alcohol Vs Hydroxy
- Replies: 2
- Views: 9164
Re: Alcohol Vs Hydroxy
Hydroxy is used when there are two or more functional groups in the molecule. When there is an alcohol plus another functional group, instead of the ending being -ol, we note the presence of an alcohol by using hydroxy-. When the alcohol is the only functional group in the molecule, we denote it wi...
- Wed Mar 08, 2017 6:08 pm
- Forum: *Cycloalkenes
- Topic: benzene?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 513
benzene?
Is cyclohexene really benzene?
- Tue Mar 07, 2017 4:42 pm
- Forum: *Electrophiles
- Topic: Halogens
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2400
Re: Halogens
then they could potentiall be both?
- Mon Mar 06, 2017 6:46 pm
- Forum: *Electrophiles
- Topic: Halogens
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2400
Halogens
Are halogens considered nucleophiles or electrophiles? They would want to complete their octet of electrons so they would be electrophiles correct?
- Sat Mar 04, 2017 8:47 pm
- Forum: *Free Energy of Activation vs Activation Energy
- Topic: 4.29 Green book
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2185
4.29 Green book
On the bottom of page 85 of the course reader, how do you know that Step 1 is slower and has a higher activation energy than step two? Can someone apply this to 4.29 in the green book? Will the reaction profile always look like this?
- Sat Mar 04, 2017 8:44 pm
- Forum: Administrative Questions and Class Announcements
- Topic: Extra Review Session Winter 2017
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2208
Re: Extra Review Session Winter 2017
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- Sat Mar 04, 2017 5:03 pm
- Forum: Arrhenius Equation, Activation Energies, Catalysts
- Topic: 15.65 [ENDORSED]
- Replies: 2
- Views: 753
15.65 [ENDORSED]
Could someone please explain to me part C of number 65 on chapter 15 homework? Why would increasing the temperature increase the rate constant of the reaction with the higher activation barrier more than it will the rate constant of the reaction with the lower energy barrier?
- Sun Feb 26, 2017 7:26 pm
- Forum: Student Social/Study Group
- Topic: Post All Chemistry Jokes Here
- Replies: 9651
- Views: 3040398
Re: Post All Chemistry Jokes Here
What in tarnation!
- Tue Feb 14, 2017 6:28 pm
- Forum: Concepts & Calculations Using Second Law of Thermodynamics
- Topic: quiz #1 concept for midterm
- Replies: 1
- Views: 529
quiz #1 concept for midterm
Hi in the quiz we had a question that stated "which molecule, when a single crystal, would you predict to have a larger molar entropy T=0K". Two crystals were then given with the same geometry. I know that you had to take the r the positional/residual entropy and degeneracy into account. W...
- Tue Feb 07, 2017 10:25 pm
- Forum: Galvanic/Voltaic Cells, Calculating Standard Cell Potentials, Cell Diagrams
- Topic: question 55 chapter 14
- Replies: 1
- Views: 327
question 55 chapter 14
Hi, Im a bit confused because the values given in question 55 and what is given in the solution manual are not consistent. In the book, it is given that the standard potential is -0.42 volts for water but in the solutions manual it is written that the standard potential is -0.83V. Which value did yo...
- Tue Feb 07, 2017 9:00 pm
- Forum: Appications of the Nernst Equation (e.g., Concentration Cells, Non-Standard Cell Potentials, Calculating Equilibrium Constants and pH)
- Topic: 14.47
- Replies: 1
- Views: 420
14.47
Hi,
I'm solving for number 47 and I get that lnQ=15, which is the same answer in the solutions manual. Now solving for Q I get e^15. I do not understand how the solutions manual got Q=10^6 as an answer? Even if you write lnQ as Log(base10)Q, you would get that q=10^15 not 6. Can anyone explain please?
I'm solving for number 47 and I get that lnQ=15, which is the same answer in the solutions manual. Now solving for Q I get e^15. I do not understand how the solutions manual got Q=10^6 as an answer? Even if you write lnQ as Log(base10)Q, you would get that q=10^15 not 6. Can anyone explain please?
- Tue Feb 07, 2017 8:02 pm
- Forum: Galvanic/Voltaic Cells, Calculating Standard Cell Potentials, Cell Diagrams
- Topic: 14.43
- Replies: 1
- Views: 432
14.43
Can someone explain number 43 in the homework? I do not understand the explanation given in the beginning of the problem in the solutions manual
- Sat Feb 04, 2017 4:44 pm
- Forum: Balancing Redox Reactions
- Topic: Blancing redox [ENDORSED]
- Replies: 2
- Views: 811
Blancing redox [ENDORSED]
For the equation of H2S (aq) + Cl2 (g) ===> S (s) +Cl- (aq), why is H2S being oxidized? I am trying to write the two balanced half reactions. I know that CL2 is being reduced because it gains a - charge and therefore gains electrons. I am having trouble figuring out the charges on H2S and S because ...
- Fri Feb 03, 2017 11:42 pm
- Forum: Kinetics vs. Thermodynamics Controlling a Reaction
- Topic: midterm
- Replies: 1
- Views: 388
midterm
will the upcoming midterm cover chemical kinetics?
- Mon Jan 23, 2017 11:22 pm
- Forum: Entropy Changes Due to Changes in Volume and Temperature
- Topic: HW 9.13
- Replies: 3
- Views: 691
Re: HW 9.13
I second this. I need help on this problem as well.
- Fri Jan 20, 2017 7:47 pm
- Forum: Calculating Work of Expansion
- Topic: Lecture question [ENDORSED]
- Replies: 2
- Views: 722
Lecture question [ENDORSED]
Can someone further explain the diagram on page 30 of the course reader in which the mass is decreasing slowly? I was having a hard time understanding this during lecture.
Thanks
Thanks
- Sun Jan 15, 2017 4:16 pm
- Forum: Reaction Enthalpies (e.g., Using Hess’s Law, Bond Enthalpies, Standard Enthalpies of Formation)
- Topic: Homework 8.75
- Replies: 1
- Views: 414
Homework 8.75
For part a, of question 75:
N[2] + 3F[2]=>2NF[3]
Why are we forming 6 mols of N-F bonds? Why not 2 mols? For example 2(-270 KJ/mol) instead of 6(-270 kj/mol)?
N[2] + 3F[2]=>2NF[3]
Why are we forming 6 mols of N-F bonds? Why not 2 mols? For example 2(-270 KJ/mol) instead of 6(-270 kj/mol)?
- Fri Jan 13, 2017 6:30 pm
- Forum: Calculating Work of Expansion
- Topic: Work Done
- Replies: 1
- Views: 462
Work Done
If we have say for example -300 J of work done but also have another value of -200J of work done. Why is -300J more work done? Why is the sign convention irrelevant?
- Mon Nov 28, 2016 8:47 pm
- Forum: *Making Buffers & Calculating Buffer pH (Henderson-Hasselbalch Equation)
- Topic: Icebox
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1154
Icebox
When can I just use the initial moles when using an icebox table instead of the initial concentration?
- Sat Nov 26, 2016 3:43 pm
- Forum: Calculating the pH of Salt Solutions
- Topic: Homework 12.65
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1480
Re: Homework 12.65
It would be very helpful to me and other students if you could copy the question in your post. Unfortunately I don't have my book with me and don't know what question you are referring to. I'm not sure what the answer to part D is, but if it is close to 7, I believe that it could still be considere...
- Thu Nov 24, 2016 4:40 pm
- Forum: Calculating the pH of Salt Solutions
- Topic: Homework 12.65
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1480
Homework 12.65
Why is the answer to part D of 12.65 neutral and not basic with a ph>7?
- Thu Nov 24, 2016 3:30 pm
- Forum: Properties & Structures of Inorganic & Organic Acids
- Topic: which is more acidic
- Replies: 3
- Views: 792
Re: which is more acidic
the H3- is electron-donating relative to hydrogen and it donates electrons to the carboxyl group which makes it more negative. This causes the acid to be weaker, because the proton now has to be separated from a more negative conjugate base. likewise, CH3CH2- is more electron-donating than CH3-, an...
- Thu Nov 24, 2016 3:27 pm
- Forum: Equilibrium Constants & Calculating Concentrations
- Topic: calculation
- Replies: 1
- Views: 599
calculation
When trying to find the concentration and you have a -x in your K expression, when can you drop the -x in your calculations? for example lets say you are given the value of Ka and it is 3 X 10^-6 and you set it equal to the expression which is X^2/0.20-X. Under what conditions can you ignore the -X ...
- Thu Nov 24, 2016 3:15 pm
- Forum: Properties & Structures of Inorganic & Organic Acids
- Topic: which is more acidic
- Replies: 3
- Views: 792
which is more acidic
Why is formic acid more acidic (HCOOH) than acetic acid (CH3COOH)?
- Thu Nov 24, 2016 2:43 pm
- Forum: Acidity & Basicity Constants and The Conjugate Seesaw
- Topic: hw 12.39
- Replies: 1
- Views: 541
hw 12.39
Hi for problem number 39 on chapter 12, why are we subtracting 14 from the pkA value? why is (Ch3)2NH2+ and +NH3OH bases? They have protons to donate
Same goes for problem number 41 except vice versa the question involves pKb
Same goes for problem number 41 except vice versa the question involves pKb
- Wed Nov 23, 2016 2:37 pm
- Forum: Amphoteric Compounds
- Topic: Bi2O3
- Replies: 1
- Views: 542
Bi2O3
Is Bi2O3 amphoteric because it is next to the diagnol on the periodic table of elements or basic because as you go down the periodic table of elements a compound becomes more basic.
- Fri Nov 18, 2016 4:47 pm
- Forum: Student Social/Study Group
- Topic: Post All Chemistry Jokes Here
- Replies: 9651
- Views: 3040398
Re: Post All Chemistry Jokes Here
Q: What do you call an acid with an attitude?
A: A. A-mean-oh-acid.
A: A. A-mean-oh-acid.
- Sun Nov 13, 2016 3:50 pm
- Forum: Shape, Structure, Coordination Number, Ligands
- Topic: Coordination Number for (en) [ENDORSED]
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2867
Coordination Number for (en) [ENDORSED]
Why is the coordination number for (en) equal to 6?
- Thu Nov 10, 2016 3:23 pm
- Forum: Equilibrium Constants & Calculating Concentrations
- Topic: Lecture question
- Replies: 1
- Views: 382
Lecture question
In lecture it was mentioned that we use the reaction quotient Q at any time whenever the reaction has not reached equilibrium, and we use the K constant for whenever it is in equilibrium. My question is how are we supposed to know if a reaction is in equilibrium or not? When do I know to plug into t...
- Thu Nov 10, 2016 3:20 pm
- Forum: Naming
- Topic: Negative charge. Add Ate to the end
- Replies: 3
- Views: 778
Negative charge. Add Ate to the end
So If a complex has a net negative charge, you would add ate at the end of the metal name. Can someone explain why for K3[CoF6] becomes potassium-hexa-flouro-cobaltate (III).Why are we adding "ate" to cobalt. Where does the negative charge come from?
- Fri Oct 28, 2016 10:26 pm
- Forum: Dipole Moments
- Topic: Vector Addition
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1029
Vector Addition
Hello,
Can someone summarize adding vectors and vector addition for dipoles and figuring out the net dipole.
Can someone summarize adding vectors and vector addition for dipoles and figuring out the net dipole.
- Fri Oct 28, 2016 10:24 pm
- Forum: *Molecular Orbital Theory (Bond Order, Diamagnetism, Paramagnetism)
- Topic: Midterm
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1293
Re: Midterm
All material covered in Fundamentals and Chapters 1-4 up to the end of hybridization. Course Reader: All material up to page 105. Past Midterms in Course Reader: Pages 179-217 For more info go to this link: https://lavelle.chem.ucla.edu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=157&t=16342 Will it cover material t...
- Mon Oct 24, 2016 9:55 pm
- Forum: Ionic & Covalent Bonds
- Topic: Formal Charge
- Replies: 1
- Views: 395
Formal Charge
I noticed that in the course reader the definition for Formal charge is that it "indicates gain or loss of electrons while forming covalent bond". So can you find the formal charge for an ionic bond?
- Tue Oct 18, 2016 8:56 pm
- Forum: Trends in The Periodic Table
- Topic: Cation Vs. Anion [ENDORSED]
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2037
Re: Cation Vs. Anion [ENDORSED]
(Cations) Group 1 elements will have a +1, group 2 elements will have +2, and group 3 as +3, group 4 as +4 because they are losing an electron. (Anions) Group 15 as -3, group 16 as -2 and group 17 as -1 because they are gaining 1 electron. Group 18, the noble gases are stable so they do not have a ...
- Tue Oct 18, 2016 4:50 pm
- Forum: Trends in The Periodic Table
- Topic: Cation Vs. Anion [ENDORSED]
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2037
Re: Cation Vs. Anion [ENDORSED]
yes I understand that but like how would you know that Fe has a +2 charge and same goes with Ca2+, Cl-
- Tue Oct 18, 2016 3:53 pm
- Forum: Trends in The Periodic Table
- Topic: Cation Vs. Anion [ENDORSED]
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2037
Cation Vs. Anion [ENDORSED]
How do you know if an element is a cation or an anion?
- Tue Oct 18, 2016 3:52 pm
- Forum: Trends in The Periodic Table
- Topic: Grouping of Valence Electrons [ENDORSED]
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1517
Grouping of Valence Electrons [ENDORSED]
Hello, I am looking at an example on page 48 that says that lead has the same number of valence electrons as carbon. The electron configuration for lead is [Xe]4f^14,5d^10,6s^2,6p^2. I understand that the f,d, and s orbitals have their orbital filled so you would just re write lead as [Hg]6p^2. Why ...
- Tue Oct 18, 2016 3:47 pm
- Forum: Electron Configurations for Multi-Electron Atoms
- Topic: Excited Multi-Electron
- Replies: 1
- Views: 444
Excited Multi-Electron
Hello, So now that we talked about excited electrons in hydrogen atoms, what would happen if a multi-electron atom is excited? Would the electron configuration just be higher than what is predicted or what we would expect by the building up principle? In the book it says that electron configuration ...
- Sun Oct 09, 2016 2:32 pm
- Forum: Limiting Reactant Calculations
- Topic: Fundamentals M.9 [ENDORSED]
- Replies: 3
- Views: 890
Re: Fundamentals M.9 [ENDORSED]
Hi, Where does the Na(N03) come from in the products side of the equation? The question only mentions that it produces a precipitate of light blue copper(II) hydroxide.I know there must be a sodium in products side because we have one in the reactants, but how do you know its Na(N03) because it is n...
- Tue Oct 04, 2016 6:44 pm
- Forum: Properties of Electrons
- Topic: 1.57 Homework Conceptual [ENDORSED]
- Replies: 3
- Views: 897
Re: 1.57 Homework Conceptual [ENDORSED]
So what you are saying in the second part of your answer is that deltaE becomes negative and you set that equal to the Rydberg formula which would be negative and the two negatives on both sides would become positive (mathematically dividing both sides by -1)?
- Tue Oct 04, 2016 5:23 pm
- Forum: Properties of Electrons
- Topic: 1.57 Homework Conceptual [ENDORSED]
- Replies: 3
- Views: 897
1.57 Homework Conceptual [ENDORSED]
Hi, For question 57 on the homework, involving lines in the Balmer series, it says in the solutions manual that "n[1]=2 so the fifth line in the spectrum should be n[2]=7. Then you plug into the Rydberg equation and find the fifth wavelength of the fifth line. What I dont understand is why you ...
- Fri Sep 30, 2016 8:08 pm
- Forum: Photoelectric Effect
- Topic: 1:1:1 ratio
- Replies: 2
- Views: 446
1:1:1 ratio
Can someone explain the concept behind the 1:1:1 of 1 photon 1 atom and 1 electron for the photoelectric effect and the formula I(intensity) proportional to the number of photons?