Search found 11 matches
- Fri Mar 17, 2017 10:29 am
- Forum: Thermodynamic Definitions (isochoric/isometric, isothermal, isobaric)
- Topic: Intensive vs. Extensive
- Replies: 1
- Views: 390
Intensive vs. Extensive
I know that specific heat capacity is an intensive property and that heat capacity is an extensive property but what does that mean? Could someone please clarify what these terms mean in these cases and in the general sense as well
- Wed Mar 15, 2017 2:23 pm
- Forum: *Ethers
- Topic: Functional group Ethers
- Replies: 1
- Views: 640
Functional group Ethers
If asked to identify the functional groups in a molecule, would ethers be considered a functional group or a substituent? I am confused on what to call it because when naming molecules they are treated as substituents but yet are labeled as a functional group why?
- Wed Mar 01, 2017 6:16 pm
- Forum: *Electrophiles
- Topic: Examples of electrophiles in course reader
- Replies: 1
- Views: 463
Examples of electrophiles in course reader
In the course reader, as examples for electrophiles, there are alkyl halides and carbonyls, what are some examples of both of these groups?
- Wed Mar 01, 2017 6:08 pm
- Forum: *Cycloalkanes
- Topic: Naming
- Replies: 2
- Views: 376
Naming
When a problem includes a cycloalkane and it asks us to name it, would it be safe to always assume that the cycloalkane is the longest carbon chain in the structure?
- Mon Feb 20, 2017 3:19 pm
- Forum: Method of Initial Rates (To Determine n and k)
- Topic: The Units of k (rate constant) for second order
- Replies: 2
- Views: 726
The Units of k (rate constant) for second order
As I was trying to figure out the units for the rate constant (k) for second order, using the integrated rate law, I got that the units were 1/M^-1*sec^-1, are these units correct? If so, could an explanation be provided as to how they can be understood conceptually.
- Sun Feb 12, 2017 8:28 pm
- Forum: Balancing Redox Reactions
- Topic: Cell Diagrams
- Replies: 2
- Views: 359
Cell Diagrams
When writing out a cell diagram, if we are not giving two solids in the redox reaction to act as the electrodes, do we always just assume that it will be a platinum electrode for one of them?
- Sat Feb 04, 2017 11:00 pm
- Forum: Balancing Redox Reactions
- Topic: Balancing Redox Reactions in Basic Solution
- Replies: 2
- Views: 361
Balancing Redox Reactions in Basic Solution
What needs to be done to balance a redox reaction in basic solution?
- Sat Jan 28, 2017 6:13 pm
- Forum: Concepts & Calculations Using Second Law of Thermodynamics
- Topic: Conceptualizing the Boltzmann Equation
- Replies: 1
- Views: 348
Conceptualizing the Boltzmann Equation
In lecture it was stated that in the equation S=Kb*lnW that a large error in W would lead to a small error in S? What does this mean and theoretically would a small error in W then lead to a large error in S?
- Sat Jan 28, 2017 6:08 pm
- Forum: Concepts & Calculations Using Second Law of Thermodynamics
- Topic: Derivation
- Replies: 1
- Views: 317
Derivation
Since entropy is temperature dependent in an isothermal process , I did not understand the derivation for the equation deltaS=nCpln(T2/T1)
- Sun Jan 22, 2017 9:37 pm
- Forum: Thermodynamic Systems (Open, Closed, Isolated)
- Topic: Degeneracy
- Replies: 1
- Views: 323
Degeneracy
Since entropy is an extensive property and is dependent on a certain amount, in what context would we be asked to calculate total degeneracy?
- Wed Jan 11, 2017 8:03 pm
- Forum: Reaction Enthalpies (e.g., Using Hess’s Law, Bond Enthalpies, Standard Enthalpies of Formation)
- Topic: Standard Enthalpy of Formation
- Replies: 1
- Views: 317
Standard Enthalpy of Formation
Why is heat considered an extensive property?