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01/31/2009

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Term

 

 

What is the molar mass of any gas at STP?

Definition

 

 

 

 

22.4 L

Term

 

 

What is STP?

Definition

 

 

 

Standard Temperature and Pressure

 

Temp:273 K

Pressure: 1atm

Term

 

 

The total pressure of our atmosphere is equal to

the sum of the pressures of which gases?

Definition

 

 

 

N2 and O2

Term

 

Do nonpolar or polar gases behave more ideally?

Definition

 

 

Nonpolar because attractive forces are present in polar gases.

Term

 

 

 

What is a surfactant?

Definition

 

 

A substance added which decreases surface tension.

Term

 

 

What is the triple point?

Definition

 

 

The temp and pressure at which a substance can exist in equilibrium in the liquid, solid and gas state.

Term

 

 

Evaporation

Definition

 

 

The process of conversion of a liquid to gas at a temp too low to boil.

Term

 

 

Condensation

Definition

 

 

Conversion of gas to the liquid state.

Term

 

 Liquid water in equilibrium with water vapor.

Definition

 

 

When the rate of evaporation equals the rate of condensation, the system is at equilibrium.

Term

 

 

Vapor pressure of a liquid

Definition

 

 

the pressure exerted by the vapor at equilibrium

Term

 

 

Boiling point

Definition

 

 

the temp at which the vapor pressure of the liquid becomes equal to the atmostpheric pressure.

Term

 

 

What happens when you go to a mountain where the atmpospheric pressure is lower than 1 atm?

Definition

 

 

The boiling point lowers

Term

 

 

What are the 2 Van der Waals subtypes?

Definition

 

 

Dipole-Dipole interactions- attractive forces between polar molecules.

 

London forces- as electrons are in continous motion, a nonpolar molecule could have and instantaneous dipole.(short-lived)

Term

 

 

Characteristics of London forces

Definition

 

 

-Exist between all molecules.

-the only attractive force between nonpolar atoms or molecules.

-electrons are in constant motion

-the temporary dipole interacts with other temporary dipoles to cause attraction.

 

Term

 

 

Hydrogen Bonding

Definition

 

-not a van der waals force

-type of dipole-dipole

-causes higher than expected b.p and m.p

 

Requirements: molecules have hydrogen directly bonded to O, N, or F 

 

Term

 

Joule Thompson Effect

Definition

 

 

When a gas under pressure is allowed to escape into a lower pressure, cooling occurs

Term

 

 

Critical temperature

Definition

 

 

the temp at which the substance will become a gas under any pressure.

 

Gases liquify under sufficient pressure if their temp is under the critical temp.

Term
The solid state structures
Definition
crystalline solid-regular repeating structure. ((diamond, NaCl)
amorphous solid-no organized structure(glass,plastic,concrete)
Term
Types of crystalline solids
Definition
Ionic solid
covalent solid
molecular solid
metallic solid
Term
Ionic solid
Definition
-held together by electrostatic forces
-high m.p and b.p
-hard and brittle
-dissolves in water,electrolytes(NaCl)
Term
Covalent solid
Definition
-held together by covalent bonds
-high m.p and b.p
-extremely hard(diamond)
Term
molecular solid
Definition
-held by intermolecular forces
-often soft
-low m.p
-often volatile(ice)
Term
Metallic solids
Definition
-metal atoms held with metal bonds(overlap of orbitals of metal atoms)
-this causes area of high electron density where e- are extremely mobile
-conducts electricity
Term

 

 

Kinetic molecular theory of gases

Definition

1.the atoms or molecules are in constant, random motion.

2.a gas is mostly empty space

3.all of the atoms and molec behave independently.

4.they collide with each other and the walls of container without losing energy. energy is transferred from one atom to another.

5. the avg kinetic energy increases or decreases in proportion to absolute temp.

 

Term

 

 

Properties of gases and the kinetic molecular theory

Definition

 

-gases will expand to fill any available volume.

-gases have low density

-gases readily diffuse through each other.

-gases exert pressure on their containers.

-gases behave ideally at low pressures and high temperatures.

Term

 

 

Solute

Definition

 

the substance present in the largest quantity.

Term
Solvent in Air
Definition
Nitrogen
Term
Properties of Liquid solutions
Definition

 

-Clear, transparent, no visible particles

-may have color

-volumes of solute and solvent are not additive

-non electrolytes do not dissociate

Term
Colloidal suspension
Definition

-solute particles which are not uniformly distributed

-appears identical to solution form the naked eye.

-smaller than 1nm, have solution

-Larger than 1nm, have a precipitate

Term

Tyndall Effect

Definition

-the ability of a colloidal suspension to scatter light.

- there is a haze

Term
True solution
Definition
the solute cannot be isolated from the solution by filtration.
Term
Solubility
Definition
How much of a particular solute can dissolve in a certain solvent at a specified temperature.
Term
Factors that affect solubility
Definition

1. Polarity of solute and solvent(the more different they are, the lower the solubility.

2.Temperature

3.Usually has no effect unless pressure is on gas in a liquid, directly proportional to applied pressure.

Term
Supersaturated solution
Definition
on cooling, the excess solute may remain in solution for a time.(inherently untable)  with time the excess solute will precipitate ansd the solutjion will revert to a saturated solution.
Term
Saturated solution
Definition
a solution that is in equilibrium with undissolved solute.
Term
Henry's Law
Definition
The gas solubility is directly proportional to the pressure of that gas in the atomosphere that is in contact with the liquid.
Term

What temperatures are gases most soluble in?

Definition

Low temperatures

 

-solubility decreases significantly at higher temperatures.

Term
In a dilution will the number of moles of solute change?
Definition
No, only fewer per unit
Term
What are the two ways of expressing concentration of ions in solution?
Definition

Moler per liter (molarity)

 

or

 

Equivalents per liter (eq/L) --emphasis on charge

Term
Colligative property
Definition
properties of solutions that depend on the concentration of the solute particles, rather than the identity of the solute.
Term

Name the four colligative properties

Definition

1.Vapor pressure lowering

2.Boiling point elevation

3.freezing point depression

4.osmotic pressure

Term

Vapor pressure lowering(colligative prop #1)

 

Describe

Definition

Raoult's law- when a nonvolatile solute is added to a solvent, vapor pressure of the solvent decreases in proportion ot the concentration of the solute.

 

-solute molecules serve as a barrier to the escape of solvent molecules resulting in a decrease in the vapor pressure.

Term
Freezing point depression(colligative prop #2)
Definition

Solute molecules interfere with the rate at which liquid water molecules associate to form the solid state.

 

-an equal conc of NaCl will affect the f.p. twice as much as glucose.(NaCl 2 particles, glucose 1)

Term

Boiling point elevation (colligative prop #3)

Definition

If a solute is present, the increase in boiling temp is necessary to raise the vapor pressure to atmospheric pressure.

 

-an electrolyte will affect the boiling point to a greater degree than a nonelectrolyte of the same concentration.

Term
Is molarity or molality temperature dependant?
Definition
Molarity is temp dependant because volume is temp dependant.
Term
Osmotic Pressure (colligative prop #4)
Definition

the pressure that must be exerted to stop the flow of water across a selectively permeable membrane by osmosis.

Term
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Definition
Term
Semipermeable membrane
Definition
membrane permeable to solvent but not to solute.
Term
Osmosis
Definition
the movement of solvent form a dilute solution to a more concentrated solution through a semipermeable membrane.
Term

Osmolarity

Definition

The molarity of particles in solution.

 

mol particle/L

Term
Isotonic solution
Definition

have identical osmotic pressures and no osmotic pressure difference across the cell membrane.

Osmolarity inside the cell and outside are the same.

Term
Hypotonic solution
Definition
Solution has a lower osmolarity than the cytoplasm of the cell and this causes a shift of water from soln to cell causing it to burst, hemolysis.
Term
Hypertonic solution
Definition

solute concentration of fluid higher than inside the cell causing water to flow into the surrounings  causing crenation(collapse)

 

water will move from area of higher conc to lower.

Term
What are the two most important cations in the environment?
Definition
Na and K
Term
Signs of increased Na+
Definition
confusion, stupor, or coma
Term
Signs of Na+ too loww
Definition
decreased urine output, dry mouth, flushed skin and fever.
Term
Signs of high or low K+
Definition
both can cause death by heart failure.
Term
Important anions in the blood
Definition

Cl- and HCO3-

 

Cl-acid/base balance, maintnance of osmotic pressure, and oxygen transport by hemoglobin.

 

HCO3-  Form in which most waste CO2 is carried out of the body.

Term
Proteins in the blood
Definition

-blood clotting factors

-antibodies

-albumins(carriers of nonpolar substances which cannot dissolve in water)

-Proteins are transported as a colloidal suspension

Term
Kinetic molecular theory
Definition

-molecules and atoms a reaction mixture are in constant random motion

-they frequently collide with each other

-some collisions, those with sufficient energ, will break bonds in molecules

-when bonds are broken, new bonds may be formed and products result

Term
Calorimetry
Definition
Experimantal strategies for measuring temperature change and calculating heats of reactions.
Term
How is energy measured in a chemical reaction?
Definition

the absolute value for energy stored in a chemical system cannot be measured.

 

-the change in energy during these chemical changes can be measured.

Term
Law of conservation of energy
Definition
energy of the universe is constant
Term
Exothermic reaction
Definition
If the energy required to break the bonds of the reactants is less than energy to form the bonds of the products then there is excess energy.
Term

endothermic reaction

Definition
If the energy required to break the reactant bonds is greater than the energy released to form the products bonds the reaction will need and external supply of energy.
Term
Enthalpy
Definition

represents heat energy

 

energy release= (-) exothermic

energy absorbed=(+) endothermic

Term
Second law of thermodynamics
Definition

states that the universe spontaneously tends toward increasing disorder or randomness.

 

high entropy- disordered

low entropy-well organized

Term
Spontaneous reactions
Definition

occur without any external energy input.

 

-most are exothermic

-higher in entropy(more disorganized)

Term
Nonspontaneous reaction
Definition

-usually endothermic

-products with lower entropy

Term
Processes that have positive entropy
Definition
melting, vaporization, and dissolution
Term
Kinetics
Definition
the study of the rate of chemical reactions
Term
Effective collision
Definition

a collision that produces product molecules.

-only effective collisions lead to chemical reaction.

Term
Activated complex
Definition

an unstable state that the reaction proceeds from reactants to products.

-this cannot be isolated.

 

Term

activation energy

Definition
is the difference between the energy of the reactants and that of the activated complex.
Term
electrolysis
Definition
when an electrical current is passed through water.
Term
Factors that affect reaction rate
Definition

-structure of the reacting species

-molecular shape and orientation

-concentration of reactants

-temp of reactants

-physical state of reactants

-presence of a catalyst

Term
Structure of reacting species
Definition

-oppositely charged species react faster(dissociated ions, very low activation energy.

-ions with same charge do not react

-large molecules may obstruct the reactive part of the molecule.

-only molecular collisions with correct orientation lead to product formation.

Term
The concentration of reactants(affect rate)
Definition

-rate will increase as concentration increases .

 

IE: more collisions per unit time and more reactant per unit volume.

Term

The temperature of reactants(affect rate)

Definition

-rate increases as the temp increases

 

-increased kinetic energy, inc speed of particles, more collisions

Term

What physical state does a reaction proceed fastest in?

Definition

 

 

Liquid>Gas>Solid

Term
How does the presence of a catalyst affect the rate?
Definition
It interacts with the reactants to create an alternative pathway for product production.
Term
 What is the Haber Process?
Definition

the synthesis of ammonia facilitated by a solid phase catalyst.

 

-diatomic gases bind to the surface

-bonds weakened

-newly formed NH3 leaves the solid surface

Term
Dynamic equilibrium
Definition

the rate of the forward process in a reversible reaction is exactly balanced by the rate of the reverse process.

 

Ex: sugar in H20, it may look like nothing more is dissolving, but actually some of sugar continues to be dissolved and at the same rate solid sugar molecules are being formed.

Term

what is left out in the equilibrium constant expression?

Definition
Pure liquids and solids are not shown.  Only gases and substances are shown.
Term
what does the equilbrium constant tell us?
Definition

the extent to which reactants have converted to products.

 

-addition of products or reactants does not affect the value of the equilibrium constant.

Term
Le chateleir principle
Definition
if a stress is placed on a system at equilibrium, the system will respond by altering the equilibrium composition in such a way as to minimize the stress.
Term
How does the arrhenius theory describe acids and bases?
Definition

a base dissociates to form H+

an acid dissociates to form OH-

 

Term
How does Bronsted-Lowry theory describe acids and bases?
Definition

an acid is a proton(H+) donor.

a base is a proton(H+) acceptor.

Term
Amphiprotic
Definition

a substance possesing both acid and base properties.

 

water can act as an acid or base.

Term
What solvent is most commonly used for acids and bases?
Definition
water
Term
Decribe strength as related to acids and bases.
Definition

strength is a measure of degree of dissociation of an acid or base in solution, independant of concentration.

 

-acids and bases are classified as strong when the reaction with water is 100% complete. 

 

Acids with the greatest proton donating capability (strongest acids) have the weakest conjugate bases.

Good proton acceptors(strong bases) have weak conjugate acids.

Term
Ionization and auto ionization.
Definition

dissociation of acids and bases is called ionization.

-water goes through autoionization (self-ionization)

 

-water is a weak electrolyte and a poor conductor of electricity.

Term
Why do acids burn skin?
Definition

because of their exothermic reaction with water present on and in the skin.

 

-bases react with proteins, affecting the skin and eyes.

Term
Ion product for water, Kw
Definition

this refers to the product of hydronium and hydroxide ion concentration in pure water.

 

-the ion product is a temperature dependant quantity.

-It equals 1.0 x 10-14 at 25 C

Term

pH scale

Definition

gauges the hydronium ion concentration and reflects degree of acidity or basicity of a soln.

 

-if add an acid (H3O), (OH decreases)

-if add a base (OH), (H3O decreases)

Term
Neutralization
Definition

the reaction of an acid with a base to produce a salt and water.

 

-when writing a net, balanced equation remove spectator ions(dont change)

 

-the analytical techniqu to determine the concentration of an acid or base is titration

Term
Polyprotic substances
Definition

donates or accepts more than one H+ ion per each formucla unit.

 

Ex: H2SO4

Term
Buffer solution
Definition

a solution which resists large changes in pH when either acids or bases are added.

- they establish equilibrium between a weak acid and its conj base or a weak base and its conj acid.

Term
What happens when OH- is added to buffer solution?
Definition

OH reacts with H3O to produce water, acid dissociates to replace H3O.

 

therefore shift to right occurs.

Term
What happens when acid is added to a buffer solution?
Definition
-shift to the left occurs
Term
Buffer capacity
Definition

the amount of strong acid or strong base that a buffer can neutralize without significantly changing the pH.

Term
Oxidation
Definition

-loss of electrons

 

-loss of hydrogen atoms

 

-gain of oxygen atoms

Term
Reduction
Definition

-gain of electrons

 

-gain of hydrogen

 

-loss of oxygen

Term
Oxidizing agent
Definition

-is reduced

 

-gains electrons

 

-causes oxidation

Term
Reducing agent
Definition

-is oxidized

 

-loses electrons

 

 -causes reduction

Term
corrosion
Definition
the deterioration of metals caused by an oxidation-reduction process
Term
applications of red-ox reactions
Definition

Corrosion, combustion of fossil fuels, and bleaching.

Term
Biological processes involving redox rxns.
Definition

Respiration, Metabolism

Term
Voltaic cells
Definition

electrochemical cell that converts stored chemical energy into electrical energy.

 

Ex:batteries

Term
anode
Definition
the electrode at which oxidation occurs in a voltaic cell.
Term
cathode
Definition
electrode at which reduction occurs.
Term
Electrolysis
Definition

use electrical energy to cause nonspontaneous oxidation-reduction reactions to occur.

 

-they are the reverse of voltaic cells.

 

Ex: rechargable battery

Term
What type of nuclei have ratioactive decay?
Definition
Olny unstable nuclei undergo change and produce radioactivity
Term
Isotope
Definition
refers to any atoms that have the same atomic number but different mass number.
Term
Nuclide
Definition
refers to any atom characterized by an atomic number and a mass number.
Term
Alpha particles
Definition

-2 protons, 2neutrons

-same as He nucleus

-slow, stopped by small barriers(travels 10% of speed of light)

Term
Beta particles
Definition

-fast moving electron(travels at about 90% of speed of light)

 

-emitted from the nucleus as a neutron converted to a proton.

 

 

Term
Gamma rays
Definition

pure energy (electromagnetic radiation)

-highly energetic

 

most penetrating

Term
Ioninzing radiation
Definition

produces a trail of ions throughout the material that it penetrates.

 

alpha<beta<gammarays

Term
Positron Emission
Definition

-same mass as beta particle, but carries positive charge.

 

-produced by the conversion of a proton to a neutron in the nucleus of the isotope.

-unlike beta, it has the same mass number, but the atomic number has decreased by one.

Term
binding energy
Definition

the energy that holds the protons,neutrons, and other particles together in the nucleus.

 

-in radioisotopes binding energy is large

 

when isotopes decay(become more stable) binding energy is released.

Term
half life (t1/2)
Definition

is the time required for one half of a given quantity of a substance to undergo change.

 

-isotopes with short half-lives decay rapidly;they are very unstable.

Term

radiocarbon dating

 

Definition

the ratio of carbon-14 to carbon-12 stays constant during its lifetime.

 

-when living system dies, it quits taking in the carbon-14

Term

How old can the artifact be to be able to use carbon-14 dating?

Definition
Less than 50,000 years
Term
Fission(splitting)
Definition

occurs when a heavy nuclear particle is split into smaller nuclei by a smaller nuclear particle.

-produces large amts of energy

 

-is self perpetuating

 

-can be used to generate steam

Term
Nuclear Fusion
Definition

combination of two small nuclei to form a larger nucleus.

 

-large amts of energy released

-Ex: sun

 

-no plant exists

Term

Breeder reactor

Definition

fission reactor that manufactures its own fuel

 

-nuclear energy(nuclear reactor)--heat energy(steam)--mechanical energy(turbine)--electrical energy(electricity)

Term

Distance from radio active source

Definition

radiation intensity varies inversely with the square of the distance from the source.

 

-doubling the distance from source decreases the intensity by a factor of 4.

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