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List 5 factors that affect rates of reaction

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Any from:
Concentration
Pressure
Surface area
Temperature
Catalyst
Radiation intensity
Particle size
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What is special about homogeneous catalysts?

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They form an intermediate compound with the reactants

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How do you convert an alkane into a halogenoalkane?

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Br2 (l) + sunlight (provides UV)

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How do you convert an alkene into an alkane?

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H2 (g) / Ni
150 degrees Celsius
5 atm

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How do you convert an alkene into a halogenoalkane?

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HBr/ HX (depending on halogen)

Room temperature

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How do you convert a halogenoalkane into an alcohol?

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NaOH (aq)

Heat under reflux

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How do you convert an alcohol into a halogenoalkane?

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NaBr(s)/ c.H2SO4

Heat under reflux

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How do you convert a halogenoalkane into an amine?

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c.NH3 (aq)

Heat in a sealed tube

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How do you convert a halogenoalkane into a nitrite/ cyano?

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NaCN in aqueous ethanol solution

Heat under reflux

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What two things affect the changes that can occur for a chemical absorbing energy?

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The chemical involved

The amount of energy involved

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What does ‘energy is quantified’ mean?

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with fixed levels

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How much argon is in the atmosphere?

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How much carbon dioxide is in the atmosphere?

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0.035%

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What is Planck’s constant?

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6.63 X 10-34 Joules

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What is the difference between dissociation and excitation?

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Dissociation = Homolysis (in the context of halogens like Cl2)
Excitation = Electrons jump to higher energy level but eventually drop back to original state releasing this energy
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In heterolytic fission, what happens to the SHARED electrons within the covalent bond?

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Both go to just one atom, turning it into an anion so that the other atom becomes a cation.

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In homolytic fission, what happens to the SHARED electrons within the covalent bond?

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One of the two electrons goes to each atom so that each has an unpaired electron -> radicals

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What is initiation?

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The production of free radicals

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What is propagation?

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The use and generation of radicals (on both sides of the reaction)

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What is termination?

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The production of new molecules through removal of radicals

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What are CFCs good for?

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Aerosols
Propellants
Coolant (in fridges)
Fire extinguishers

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How to radicals operate/ try to fill their outer shells?

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Taking an electron from another molecule (often in the form of a hydrogen)

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What are the conditions of radical chain reactions?

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Gas phase/ non-polar solvent

Initiation by heating/ light (UV radiation)

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What is the speed of radical chain reactions?

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Very fast

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Where do radical chain reactions mainly take place?
Troposphere + Stratosphere
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What are examples of radical chain reactions?
Combusion/ Explosions
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Outline the collision theory
Reactions occur when particles of reactants collide WITH a minimum amount of kinetic energy Any factor that increases the number of collisions PER UNIT OF TIME will increase reaction rate
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What is the activation enthalpy?
The minimum energy required for a successful reaction between particles after collision
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True or false? Molecules in a gas have the same amount of energy
False
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What two things affect the changes that can occur for a chemical absorbing energy?
The chemical involved | The amount of energy involved
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What does 'energy is quantified' mean?
with fixed levels
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How much argon is in the atmosphere?
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How much carbon dioxide is in the atmosphere?
0.035%
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What is Planck's constant?
6.63 X 10-34 Joules
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What is the difference between dissociation and excitation?
``` Dissociation = Homolysis (in the context of halogens like Cl2) Excitation = Electrons jump to higher energy level but eventually drop back to original state releasing this energy ```
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In heterolytic fission, what happens to the SHARED electrons within the covalent bond?
Both go to just one atom, turning it into an anion so that the other atom becomes a cation.
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In homolytic fission, what happens to the SHARED electrons within the covalent bond?
One of the two electrons goes to each atom so that each has an unpaired electron -> radicals
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What is initiation?
The production of free radicals
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What is propagation?
The use and generation of radicals (on both sides of the reaction)
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What is termination?
The production of new molecules through removal of radicals
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What are CFCs good for?
Aerosols Propellants Coolant (in fridges) Fire extinguishers
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How to radicals operate/ try to fill their outer shells?
Taking an electron from another molecule (often in the form of a hydrogen)
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What are the conditions of radical chain reactions?
Gas phase/ non-polar solvent | Initiation by heating/ light (UV radiation)
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What is the speed of radical chain reactions?
Very fast
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Where do radical chain reactions mainly take place?
Troposphere + Stratosphere
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What are examples of radical chain reactions?
Combusion/ Explosions
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Outline the collision theory
Reactions occur when particles of reactants collide WITH a minimum amount of kinetic energy Any factor that increases the number of collisions PER UNIT OF TIME will increase reaction rate
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What is the activation enthalpy?
The minimum energy required for a successful reaction between particles after collision
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True or false? Molecules in a gas have the same amount of energy
False
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Why does a substance feel hotter?
Particles are moving more energetically
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What often happens with a 10 degrees C increase in temperature?
The rate of reaction doubles
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What are the stages of homogeneous catalysis?
Reactant + reactant + catalyst = intermediate | Intermediate breaks down -> Product + reformed catalyst
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What is a catalyst?
A substance that speeds up chemical reactions without being permanently changed in the process
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How does a catalyst work?
Provides an alternative reaction pathway with a lower activation enthalpy than the original pathway
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What is a heterogeneous catalyst?
A catalyst [substance that speeds up chemical reactions...] that is in the same phase as the REACTANTS
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What are the advantages of homogeneous catalysis?
More specific More controllable Fewer unwanted products formed Infinite contact between catalyst + reactants - more efficient reaction
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What are the disadvantages of homogeneous catalysis?
Harder to separate from products- energy [money] required for separation
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What are the advantages of heterogeneous catalysis?
Easy to separate from products
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What are the disadvantages of heterogeneous catalysis?
Limited contact between catalyst + reactants - less efficient reaction
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What is the catalytic cycle?
A continuous process of converting reactants into products with a catalyst
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What is dynamic equilibrium?
The rate of the forward and reverse reactions are the same in a closed system
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What would reactions look like on a macroscopic scale?
Nothing would appear to change
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What would reactions look like on a microscopic scale?
Molecules would be constantly moving
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What is 'position' of equilibrium describing?
A particular set of equilibrium concentrations for a reaction
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What happens to the rate of the reaction during equilibrium?
It remains the same
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What happens to the concentration of the reaction during equilibrium?
It is constantly changing
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What happens to the rate of the reaction during equilibrium with the addition of a catalyst?
The rate of BOTH the forward and reverse reactions increase
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Outline le Chateiler's principle
If a system is at equilibrium and a change is made in any of the conditions, the system responds to counteract this change as much as possible
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What is the difference between a steady state system and equilibrium
Equilibrium is always in a CLOSED system, steady state is in an OPEN system
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What are the similarities between CO2 and SO2?
Oxides of G4 Same molecular formula Neither can conduct electricity
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What are the differences between CO2 and SO2?
CO2 has weaker intermolecular bonds; gas at rtp SO2 is part of a giant covalent network; solid at rtp SO2 has high M+B Points whereas for CO2 they're low CO2 is slightly soluble in water, SO2 is insoluble CO2 has double bonds whereas SO2 has single bonds
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What does 'allotrope' mean?
A different form/ arrangement
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List 3 of the properties of covalent MOLECULAR structures:
``` -Consist of discrete molecules Phosphorus -> P4 Sulfur -> S8 -Strong INTRAmolecular covalent bonds -The strength of the INTERmolecular bonds determines the physical state. ```
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List 3 examples of covalent NETWORK structures:
Boron, Silicon (Tetrahedral) , Carbon (2 of its varied forms are network structures)
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List the properties of DIAMOND
Giant lattice made from carbon Tetrahedral- joining each carbon to four others Highly symmetrical structure
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List 5 of the reasons why GRAPHITE is found in pencils
GRAPHITE Giant flat carbon layers Each layer is a 2D network Each carbon is joined (strong covalent) to three other carbons; hexagonal rings formed Fourth electron contributes to extended delocalised electron clouds forming between layers Weakly held layers- can slide over each other Delocalised electrons are free to move across the layer Soft, brittle solid
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What is the chemical term for 'Bucky- Balls'?
Fullerenes (C60)
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How are fullerenes formed?
Pass an electric arc between graphite rods
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What colour is formed when fullerenes dissolve in benzene?
RED
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Why can fullerenes dissolve in benzene?
They favour being a molecule than a network
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What are 'Buckytubes/Nanotubes'?
Elongated fullerenes
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What could synthesis of longer fullerene molecules mean?
The creation of super strong, lightweight fibres
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Why can C60 act as an optical limiter?
Shining light on its solution turns it darker | Absorbs more light; intensity of transmitted light is limited to a maximum value
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What can Fullerenes/ C60 currently be used for?
Making protective goggles for people working with lasers
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What are the main greenhouse gases?
Water vapour, carbon dioxide, methane
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What does anthrogenic mean?
Caused by human activity
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Why is ozone in the troposphere dangerous?
It's harmful | Contributes to photochemical smog
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Why did scientists initially reject the readings taken by the satellite mapping ozone levels?
The readings were very low so considered to be anomalous.
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How is ozone destroyed?
By a homogeneous catalyst (e.g. Nitrogen oxide)

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