Exam 1 Study Guide Flashcards
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Dispersion force
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all liquids/solids experience; weakest force
- increases w/ increasing molar mass
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London force
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dispersion force for nonpolar species
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dipole-dipole interaction
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- polar molecules
- higher melting and boiling points
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hydrogen bonding
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F-H, N-H, O-H
- highest melting and boiling points
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hydrophilic
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water-soluble
- ions, polar molecules, H-bonds
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hydrophobic
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water-insoluble
- hydrocarbons (alkanes)
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boiling point increases w/ increasing ___
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- increasing molar mass
- increasing polarity
- increases greatly w/ hydrogen bonding
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branching disrupts ___
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the amount of surface area molecules that interact
- decreases van der Waals interaction–>
- decreases boiling point
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dipole-dipole interactions, dipole-induced-dipole interactions, and dipole-induced-dipole-induced interactions occur b/w what molecules?
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- dipole-dipole interactions: polar and polar molecule (no H-bonds)
- dipole-induced-dipole interactions: polar and non polar
- dipole-induced-dipole-induced interactions: nonpolar and nonpolar molecules
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triple point
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- pressure and temperature at which solid, liquid and gas of a pure substance coexist in equilibrium
- the lowest pressure at which the liquid phase can exist
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below the triple point…
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solid –> vapor or vapor –> solid
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critical temperature
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lowest temp liquid and gas coexist
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melting point: molecular, ionic, metallic, covalent
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- molecular: low (lowest)
- ionic: high
- metallic: hard to predict
- covalent: very high (highest)
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conductivity: molecular, ionic, metallic, covalent
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- molecular: poor conductor
- ionic: poor conductor
- metallic: excellent conductors
- covalent: poor conductor
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strength: molecular, ionic, metallic, covalent
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- molecular: soft
- ionic: hard but brittle
- metallic: ductile, malleable
- covalent: very hard and very brittle
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sheen: molecular, ionic, metallic, covalent
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- molecular: dull
- ionic: dull
- metallic: shiny
- covalent: dull
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Is rate dependent upon concentration? Why or why not?
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yes, as concentration increases, rate increases
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What is the significance of k? Is it dependent upon pressure? Temperature?
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- k = rate constant
- depends on temp (not pressure)
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The half-life of which order reaction (0,1,2 which?) is independent of concentration?
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1st
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the unit of a rate constant is always
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M^-(order-1)*S^(-1)
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For which order reaction would reactant A be totally consumed in twice the half-life of the reaction?
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0th order
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For which order does the concentration of the reactant decrease by 1⁄4 in twice the half-life of the reaction?
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1st
23
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define equilibrium
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rate forward = rate backwards
- forming reactants at same rate forming products
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Is an elementary step the same as an elementary reaction?
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yes
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What is the rate-limiting step?
- the slowest step
- determines overall rate of reaction
- Rslow = Roverall
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what is an intermediate?
produced and consumed but not in overall reaction
- right --> left side (products --> reactants)
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t/f: rate law depends on intermediates
FALSE (independent of intermediates, must substitute in rate expressions)
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what is a catalyst?
produced and consumed but not in overall reaction
-left --> right side (reactants --> products)
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Is concentration of catalyst allowed in a rate law (rate expression)?
it could be used
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activation energy
minimum energy to start a reaction
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activation energy depends on...
the substance (NOT temp, pressure, or concentration)
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how does a catalyst impact activation energy?
decreases
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K = ?
= K(forward)/K(backward)
= k1/k-1
= [products]^# / [reactants]^#
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formation reaction
forming 1 mole of a compound from the 2 elements in their natural temp and pressure
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what does a large K value mean?
mostly product at equilibrium, very little starting material
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a small K value means...
mostly starting material, very little product
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What quantity represents the extent of reaction?
how much product is made at equilibrium
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K = 1 means...
molarities of reactions = molarities of products
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K < 1 means...
favors the reactants
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K > 1 means...
favors products
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atoms with lone pairs are usually more ____, and differences in electronegativity between two atoms results in ____
electronegative
polarity
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when are gases permanent gases at room temperature (25 dC?)
Tc < 25 dC
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how does polarity effect boiling point? nonpolar?
polarity increases boiling point
- nonpolar has lower boiling point
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polarizability depends on ____
molar mass (more polar = larger molar mass)
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unit for k is found by ?
M^-(order - 1) S^(-1)
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Rate =
change(concentration)/change(time)
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The activation energy of a reaction A + B → C depends upon what property?
the nature of reactant species
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What are minimal requirements for two molecules to react to form product?
- molecules must approach with the right orientation
- molecules must collide with minimal energy required to break bonds ( ≥ EA)
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define reaction mechanism
Sequence of elementary steps (in complex reaction) describe in detail how the reaction proceeds
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R overall ~ =
R slow
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write the rate law for given steps:
Roverall = Rslow
- R = k (reactants slow)^(stoichiometry)
- substitute for intermediates
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equation to solve for order "m" or "n"
Ln (R1/R2) = m * Ln(A1/A2)
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where is the triple point on the phase diagram? the critical point?
triple point- where all 3 line segments meet
critical point- end of far line
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what phase is below the line on the phase diagram? top left? top right?
- bottom: gas
- top left: solid
- top right: liquid
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Common network covalent elements and compounds
common: Si, SiC, SiO2 (quartz), C (diamond), C (graphite), BN, Ge, ReB2, AIN
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UNITS for temperature in Arrhenius equation
KELVIN (C + 273.15)
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what substances are taken into account for the equilibrium constant expression (K)?
gases (g) and aqueous solutions (aq)
- not solid or liquids
- K = (products)/(reactants)
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(Ms)^-1 = what order?
2nd
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Le Chatelier’s Principle
if a system at equilibrium is disturbed by some change, then the system will shift so as to entirely or partially counteract the effect of the change
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examples of changes for le chatelier's principle
- Adding or removing gaseous reactants or products
- Changing the volume or pressure of system
- Changing the temp
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(LC) adding a gaseous species to the products will shift equilibrium to the
left
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(LC) removing a gaseous species from the products will shift equilibrium to the
right
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(LC) adding a gaseous species to the reactants will shift equilibrium to the
right
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(LC) removing a gaseous species from the reactants will shift equilibrium to the
left
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Le Chatelier's principle does not include...
- liquids or solid
- a gas that doesn't react with another species
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(LC) increasing volume will shift equilibrium to...
the side with more gas moles
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(LC) decreasing volume will shift equilibrium to...
the side with fewer gas moles
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(LC) increasing pressure will shift equilibrium to...
the side with fewer gas moles
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(LC) decreasing pressure will shift equilibrium to...
the side with more gas moles
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(Van Hoff't) endothermic (+), raising temp shifts the equilibrium...
to more products
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(Van Hoff't) endothermic (+), lowering temp shifts the equilibrium...
to more reactants
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endothermic reactions...
need energy
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exothermic reactions...
don't need energy (have enough)
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(Van Hoff't) exothermic (-), raising temp shifts the equilibrium...
to more reactants
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(Van Hoff't) exothermic (-), lowering temp shifts the equilibrium...
to more products
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(Van Hoff't) exothermic (-), lowering temp shifts the equilibrium...
to more products
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Would addition of a catalyst to a reaction increase the equilibrium constant?
NO- The only thing that changes an equilibrium constant is a change of temperature
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what effects the equilibrium constant value?
ONLY temperature
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Adding mass to one side, shifts equilibrium towards
The opposite side
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Relationship between pressure and volume
Inverse (one increases, other decreases)
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Delta (H) < 0 =
(-) delta H
Exothermic
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Delta(H) > 0 =
(+)
Endothermic
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Diatomic elements
Have no fear of ice cold bear
(Hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, iodine, chlorine, bromine)
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concentration = ---/----
Mol / Volume
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Reverse rate constant = (K)^?
K^(-1)
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Q =
(products)/(reactants)
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Q = K =
at equilibrium
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Q ≠ K =
not at equilibrium
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Q < K =
reaction moving to the right (products)
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Q > K =
reaction moving to the left (reactants)
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The addition of a buffer gas or of a pure solid (or pure liquid) causes ____ effect.
no effect
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equilibrium table: extent of the reaction = ___ units
x atm
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breaking bonds....
requires energy (endothermic)
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making bonds...
releases energy (exothermic)
