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Jocelyn Sandoval 3B

To add on, the double bond from the aldehyde does not need to be explicitly written because it is implied that it is there (since it corresponds to the functional group) when you add the suffix -al to the end of pentane (after dropping the e of course).

Jocelyn Sandoval 3B

For the quiz 3 preparation, why does electrophilic addition have 2 intermediates? Graphically, isn't there only 1?

Jocelyn Sandoval 3B

I'm pretty sure you can draw any structure, branched or unbranched, otherwise, he would be explicit about it. As long as you have the correct number of carbons and hydrogens, you should get full points.

Jocelyn Sandoval 3B

Also,just know that the metals should be transition metals when using them as electrodes.

Jocelyn Sandoval 3B

I think that there is a specific order in which you should have them inside of the diagram. The aqueous solution should be closest to the salt bridge, which is represented by "II". Then, I believe that the liquid goes after that and then its gas. Solids are the last ones.

Jocelyn Sandoval 3B

It is saying that it does occur at 25 degrees celsius & 1 atm, but very slowly.

Jocelyn Sandoval 3B

For problem 3 you use w = -nRTln(V2/V1) because the problem states that the reaction is "reversible". If you go back to page 33 in the course reader, it explains which equations of w to use depending if the reaction is reversible or irreversible. Also, the problem tells you that pressure a...

Jocelyn Sandoval 3B

If you look in the course reader at what we have learned about so far, you can assume that most formulas will be needed. Also, check the formula sheet in the course reader (pg. 125) which is the one we'll be getting for the quiz. You can check to see if there are any formulas that are not there that...

Jocelyn Sandoval 3B

Yes, for that sample problem, the reaction enthalpy is given as -555.38 kJ, but in order to get the standard enthalpy of formation (the same as trying to get the enthalpy of one mole)of graphite, you divide by 2 as stated above.

Jocelyn Sandoval 3B

I think that Dr. Lavelle was hinting at the fact that the stable form of every element should be known because he was talking about how oxygen's stable form is O₂ gas and he went over other elements as a review. So in that case, I would say yes, you should memorize, it'll make things easier.

Jocelyn Sandoval 3B

I think that you can assume x=0 when your Kb,Kb, or Kc value is less than 10^-5?

Jocelyn Sandoval 3B

Bronsted acids and bases only deal with protons--acids lose protons whereas bases gain protons. Lewis acids and bases deal with electrons--acids accept electrons and bases donate electrons.

Jocelyn Sandoval 3B

It might depend on your TA, but in the course reader, there is an example where you have: (σ2s)^2(σ*2s)^2(σ2pz)^2(π2p)^4(π*2p)^2. It's on page 109.

Jocelyn Sandoval 3B

The roman numeral usually goes after the metal at the end in parenthesis and it gives the metal's oxidation state, which is basically the charge of the metal. In order to figure this out, you have to look at the charge of what is given and determine what charge of the metal would add up to that char...

Jocelyn Sandoval 3B

Well since there is a lone pair, it causes the bonds on the sides to push down making them less than 90 degrees.

Jocelyn Sandoval 3B

You would only draw all of the resonance structures if you are asked to. Otherwise, if you were asked just to draw one structure, it would be best to draw the most stable one, but as long as you show that you can draw the Lewis Structure, I think you should be fine, so don't worry, the question shou...

Jocelyn Sandoval 3B

Also, you can determine the ionic character of a molecule by looking at the periodic table. The farther away the elements are, the greater the ionic character and vice versa for covalent character; the closer the elements, the greater the ionic character.

Jocelyn Sandoval 3B

It a good "rule of thumb" to know that anything after Carbon needs an octet. P, S, Cl and beyond can have more than 8 electrons because of the d block in the 3rd period.

Jocelyn Sandoval 3B

At one of the review sessions, the UA said that you're better off when the FC of the center atom is 0.

Jocelyn Sandoval 3B

Well if you are looking for "general rules", it would be best to follow Hund's Rule and the Aufbau Principle because they tell you how you should be filling in the orbitals, which will make it easier for you to write the electron configuration.

Jocelyn Sandoval 3B

Hey Jazmin!
Yes, just add the percentages and subtract from 100% to get X%.

Jocelyn Sandoval 3B

Hey!
So the formula is basically saying
kinetic energy= energy of a photon - work function or threshold energy

In other words,
"1/2mv^2" is what is used to find the kinetic energy.
"hv" is the energy of the photon.
"Φ" is the work function.

Hope this helps!

Jocelyn Sandoval 3B

Also, to check if you have the right amount of sig figs, you can look at the number of sig figs that the problem started with.

Jocelyn Sandoval 3B

Yeah, its been a while since I took Chem and my teacher was not the best, so there are some fundamentals that I learned through Professor Lavelle's modules. (Thanks Professor!) I would recommend going to office hours whenever you feel like lost or super confused. You can go to the Professor's hours ...

Jocelyn Sandoval 3B

If you look at your syllabus under "Review of Physical and Chemical Principles", there is a list of problems that we are supposed to do for homework. He's referring to M21 in that section.

Jocelyn Sandoval 3B

I live in Rieber Hall and I am interested. :)

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