INTRO: Basic Chem Flashcards

(21 cards)

1
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Exothermic and endothermic processes

A

EXOTHERMIC
Heat generation by combustion process is transferred from system of chemical reaction —> surroundings

ENDOTHERMIC
Heat is supplied by the surroundings —> system of chemical reaction

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2
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Energy of a reaction

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Enthalpy

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3
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Degree of disorderliness in thermodynamics

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Entropy

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4
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Heat required to raise temperature by 1 degree

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Heat capacity

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5
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Heat required to raise temperature per gram

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Specific heat

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6
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1st law of thermodynamics

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Energy CAN be converted from on form to another, but CANNOT be created nor destroyed

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2nd law of thermodynamics

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The entropy of the universe INCREASES in a spontaneous process and remains UNCHANGED in equilibrium process

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8
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3rd law of thermodynamics

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The entropy of a system approaches a CONSTANT VALUE when absolute temperature reaches absolute zero

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9
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Zeroth law of thermodynamics

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If 2 bodies are each in thermal equilibrium with a 3rd body, they are also in equilibrium with each other

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10
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THERMODYNAMIC PROCESSES:
Without loss or gain of energy by heat

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Adiabatic

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THERMODYNAMIC PROCESSES:
Constant enthalpy

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Isenthalpic

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12
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THERMODYNAMIC PROCESSES:
Constant entropy

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Isentropic

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13
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THERMODYNAMIC PROCESSES:
Constant pressure

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Isobaric

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14
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THERMODYNAMIC PROCESSES:
Constant volume

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Isocoric/Isovolumetric/isometric

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15
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THERMODYNAMIC PROCESSES:
Constant temp

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Isothermal

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16
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THERMODYNAMIC PROCESSES:
Without change in internal energy. All parameters held constant

17
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Modes of heat loss if skin temperature < environment temperature

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Evaporation (major)
Convection

18
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Modes of heat loss if skin temperature > environment temperature

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Radiation (major)
Conduction

19
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REDOX REAX
Oxidation vs. Reduction
a. Losing/gaining electrons
b. Losing/gaining hydrogen (protons)
c. Losing/gaining oxygen
d. Releases/stores energy
e. Oxidizing/Reducing agent

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LEORA: Loses electrons, Oxidized, Reducing agent
GEROA: Gains electrons, Reduced, Oxidizing agent

OXIDATION
a. Losing electrons
b. Losing hydrogen (protons)
c. Gaining oxygen
d. Releases energy
e. Reducing agent

REDUCTION
a. Gaining electrons
b. Gaining hydrogen (protons)
c. Losing oxygen
d. Stores energy
e. Oxidizing agent

20
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DONOR VS. ACCEPTOR
Acids are proton __________, electron ___________
Bases are proton __________, electron ___________

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Acids are proton donors, electron acceptors
Bases are proton acceptors, electron donors

21
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STRONGER OR WEAKER ACIDITY
Smaller pKa value has a ____________ while larger pKa value has a ______________

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Smaller pKa value has a stronger acidity while larger pKa value has a weaker acidity