CHEM 1400 Study Guide
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Which type of intermolecular force is characterized by the attraction between polar molecules?

  • Dipole-dipole interactions (correct)
  • Ionic bonds
  • Covalent bonds
  • London dispersion forces
  • In a chemical reaction, which of the following statements is true regarding the conservation of mass?

  • Mass is gained from the surroundings.
  • Mass can change due to chemical bonds breaking.
  • Mass remains constant; the total mass of reactants equals the total mass of products. (correct)
  • Mass is lost when products are formed.
  • What is a distinguishing feature of hydrogen bonding compared to other intermolecular forces?

  • It is weaker than London dispersion forces.
  • It is stronger than ionic bonds.
  • It only occurs between nonpolar molecules.
  • It requires a hydrogen atom bonded to electronegative elements. (correct)
  • Which of the following statements about the laws of definite and multiple proportions is accurate?

    <p>The law of definite proportions states that a given compound always contains the same proportion of elements by mass. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can one visually represent how atoms rearrange during a chemical reaction?

    <p>By constructing molecular level pictures using Lewis structures. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During a chemical reaction, what type of changes occur to the atomic structure of the reactants?

    <p>Atoms rearrange to form new bonds and molecules. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which intermolecular force is present in all molecules, regardless of polarity?

    <p>London dispersion forces (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in writing and balancing a chemical equation?

    <p>Write the unbalanced equation summarizing the reaction. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the temperature of H2O at its boiling point before it begins to transition into vapor?

    <p>Temperature remains constant as heat energy is used for bond energy. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents a path function?

    <p>Distance traveled from Chicago to Denver. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true about state functions?

    <p>They remain consistent regardless of the method used. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For the phase change of H2O from liquid to gas, what are the signs of ΔH and ΔS?

    <p>ΔH is positive and ΔS is positive. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does entropy measure in a system?

    <p>The degree of disorder in the system. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the concept of microstates?

    <p>The different arrangements of particles at a given time. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which reaction represents a decrease in entropy?

    <p>Ag+ (aq) + Cl- (aq) → AgCl (s) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is false regarding heat capacity during phase changes?

    <p>Heat energy increases temperature during phase changes. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the second law of thermodynamics state regarding spontaneous processes?

    <p>Entropy of the universe must increase during spontaneous processes. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is ΔGsystem preferred over ΔSuniverse for predicting thermodynamic favorability?

    <p>ΔGsystem is easier to calculate and directly relates to system favorability. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs when both ΔSsystem and ΔSsurroundings are equal?

    <p>The system reaches thermal equilibrium. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is typically true about the reaction favorability at high temperatures when ΔH is positive and ΔS is positive?

    <p>The reaction becomes more favorable. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a system has a positive ΔG at a low temperature, what is the likely entropy change of the universe?

    <p>Negative, showing the process is favorable. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean for a reaction to be spontaneous at all temperatures based on the ΔH and ΔS values?

    <p>ΔH is negative and ΔS is positive. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process must occur for a system to reach thermal equilibrium?

    <p>ΔSsystem must equal ΔSsurroundings. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For a reaction where ΔH is positive and ΔS is negative, how does the temperature affect the spontaneity?

    <p>The reaction will never be spontaneous. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Entropy and Microstates

    More microstates for a macrostate mean greater entropy in a system. Microstate is a specific way things are arranged; macrostate is the overall state.

    Second Law of Thermodynamics

    In any spontaneous process, the universe's entropy increases. This means ΔSuniverse = ΔSsystem + ΔSsurroundings is positive in a spontaneous process.

    ΔGsystem calculation

    ΔGsystem = ΔHsystem – TΔSsystem. Calculating ΔGsystem is easier than calculating ΔSuniverse for determining thermodynamic favorability.

    Spontaneous Processes

    Spontaneous processes occur naturally, without external intervention. They have a positive ΔSuniverse.

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    Gibbs Free Energy

    Gibbs free energy (ΔG) is the amount of energy available in a chemical process to do useful work at constant temperature and pressure.

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    Predicting Thermodynamic Favorability

    Use ΔGsystem instead of ΔSuniverse to predict thermodynamic favorability because calculating ΔGsystem is easier. Positive ΔG means non-spontaneous.

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    ΔH, ΔS, and ΔG

    ΔH: enthalpy, ΔS: entropy, and ΔG: Gibbs free energy play different roles in whether reactions occur. The signs of these properties at different temperatures determine reaction spontaneity.

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    Temperature Effect on Reactions

    The favorability (spontaneity) of a reaction can change with temperature. This depends on the signs of ΔH (enthalpy) and ΔS (entropy).

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    Temperature in Phase Changes

    Temperature remains constant during a phase change because the added heat energy is used to overcome intermolecular forces, not to increase the average kinetic energy of the molecules.

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    State Function

    A property of a system that depends only on the current state of the system, not on the path taken to reach that state.

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    Path Function

    A property of a system that depends on the path taken to reach the current state.

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    ΔH (Enthalpy Change)

    The heat absorbed or released by a system during a process at constant pressure.

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    ΔS (Entropy Change)

    A measure of the disorder or randomness in a system.

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    Enthalpy of Vaporization

    The enthalpy change for a liquid turning into a gas.

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    Microstate

    The specific arrangement of atoms and energy levels in a system.

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    Macrostates

    Observable properties of a system, like temperature and pressure.

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    Intermolecular forces

    Attractive forces between molecules, influencing physical properties like boiling point and solubility. They include London dispersion forces (LDFs), dipole-dipole interactions, and hydrogen bonding.

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    London Dispersion Forces (LDFs)

    Temporary, weak attractions between all molecules due to temporary fluctuations in electron distribution, creating temporary dipoles. Stronger with larger, more polarizable molecules.

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    Dipole-Dipole Interactions

    Attractions between permanent dipoles in polar molecules, where one end is slightly positive and the other slightly negative.

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    Hydrogen Bonding

    A strong type of dipole-dipole interaction involving a hydrogen atom bonded to a highly electronegative atom like oxygen, nitrogen, or fluorine.

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    Chemical Equation

    A symbolic representation of a chemical reaction, using chemical formulas to show the reactants and products, and coefficients to balance the number of atoms of each kind.

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    Balance a Chemical Equation

    Adjusting the coefficients in front of chemical formulas to ensure the same number of atoms of each element appears on both the reactant and product sides.

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    Mole

    A unit of amount, representing 6.022 x 10^23 (Avogadro's number) particles (atoms, molecules, or ions).

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    Chemical Bonds

    Forces that hold atoms together in molecules or compounds, formed by sharing or transferring electrons to achieve a more stable electronic configuration.

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    Study Notes

    CHEM 1400 Study Guide

    • This guide covers the course CHEM 1400, taught by Amanda Weiner.
    • It outlines units covering Atoms, Electrons and Orbitals, Bonding, Molecular Shape, and Macroscopic Properties, Stoichiometry, Systems Thinking, Chemical Reactions, and Kinetics and Equilibrium.
    • Each unit includes core understandings and associated activities.
    • The document includes explanations, models, and examples to aid in understanding atomic structure, bonding, chemical reactions, and equilibrium.
    • It emphasizes the development of arguments and explanations, based on evidence and data, for concepts in chemistry.
    • Calculations for chemical reactions, including identifying and balancing, are explained and exemplified.
    • Mole-mass conversions and the limiting reagent concept are explored in detail.
    • The study guide comprehensively discusses atomic models, how they've evolved, and the underlying principles.
    • It explores the relationship between macroscopic properties and molecular-level behavior regarding temperature, pressure, and kinetic energy.
    • The topics cover the concepts of equilibrium, reaction rates, and the factors influencing them (e.g., concentration, temperature, and catalysts).
    • It also explores the relationship between chemical reactions, changes in energy (bond energies), enthalpy, and entropy.
    • The guide details the different types of intermolecular forces and their implications for macroscopic properties like melting and boiling points.
    • The guide provides diagrams and conceptual descriptions related to chemical concepts and how they relate to real-world examples.

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