General Chemistry Flashcards
(38 cards)
Combustion reaction
Hydrocarbon or alcohol reacts with O2 to form CO2 and H2O
Cohesion in measuring tool
Molecules of liquid stick to each other - forming convex meniscus
Adhesion in measuring tool
Molecules of liquid stick to glass of tool - forming a concave meniscus
Neutralization problems
n1M1V1 = n2M2V2
n - is normality. How many equivalents of H+ and OH- there are…
Bond strength decreases…
…as the difference in electronegativity increases
A stronger acid has…
Weak bond strength
Bond dissociation energies are always…
Positive
Half life for 1st order reaction
t(1/2) = 0.693/k
k - is the rate constant
Accuracy
Measurement is close to true value
Precision
Measurement is consistent
Good electrolytes
Strong acids, strong bases, ionic compounds
Best definition of boiling point
Temp when VP of liquid equals surrounding pressure
Volatility
Ability for liquid to evaporate
More volatile=weak IMF’s
[H+] for weak acids…
=sqrt(Ka x M)
**also for OH-, just with Kb
Reacting a hydrocarbon with oxygen produces…
H20 and CO2
0th law of thermodynamics…
Two systems are in equilibrium with a third…then they are all in equilibrium with each other
Work eqn at constant pressure (isobaric)…
W=-P(V2-V1)
Henry’s Law (solubility of a gas)
C=kP
C - cons of a gas in soln
P - partial pressure of gas above soln
Non state functions
Heat and work
Zero order reaction
Slope=-k
Plot is conc vs time
1st order reaction
Slope=-k
Plot is ln(conc) vs time
2nd order rxn
Slope = k
1/conc vs time
Which elements react violently with pure oxygen?
Group 1 and 2 metals
Group 1 alkali react more violent than group 2alkaline earth metals
Nuclear binding energy
Energy needed to split the nucleus