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In a chemical reaction, what term best describes the substances present at the beginning of the reaction?
In a chemical reaction, what term best describes the substances present at the beginning of the reaction?
- Inhibitors
- Catalysts
- Products
- Reactants (correct)
Which type of chemical reaction is represented by the general equation $A + B \rightarrow AB$?
Which type of chemical reaction is represented by the general equation $A + B \rightarrow AB$?
- Single Displacement
- Combustion
- Decomposition
- Synthesis (correct)
Which of the following is always a product of a combustion reaction?
Which of the following is always a product of a combustion reaction?
- Oxygen Gas
- Hydrogen Peroxide
- Pure Carbon
- Carbon Dioxide and Water (correct)
Which factor does NOT typically increase the rate of a chemical reaction?
Which factor does NOT typically increase the rate of a chemical reaction?
What effect does a catalyst have on a chemical reaction?
What effect does a catalyst have on a chemical reaction?
In the balanced chemical equation, $2H_2(g) + O_2(g) \rightarrow 2H_2O(g)$, what do the numbers '2' in front of $H_2$ and $H_2O$ represent?
In the balanced chemical equation, $2H_2(g) + O_2(g) \rightarrow 2H_2O(g)$, what do the numbers '2' in front of $H_2$ and $H_2O$ represent?
Which type of reaction is exemplified by $MgCl_2 + Li_2CO_3 \rightarrow MgCO_3 + 2LiCl$?
Which type of reaction is exemplified by $MgCl_2 + Li_2CO_3 \rightarrow MgCO_3 + 2LiCl$?
What does it mean for a chemical equation to be balanced?
What does it mean for a chemical equation to be balanced?
Based on the principles of balancing chemical equations, what adjustment is permissible?
Based on the principles of balancing chemical equations, what adjustment is permissible?
According to the mole map, what conversion factor is used to convert from moles to grams?
According to the mole map, what conversion factor is used to convert from moles to grams?
If 9.11 x 10^23 atoms of $H_2O$ are present, how many moles of $H_2O$ are there?
If 9.11 x 10^23 atoms of $H_2O$ are present, how many moles of $H_2O$ are there?
What information do molecular formulas provide?
What information do molecular formulas provide?
What is the purpose of calculating the empirical formula of a compound?
What is the purpose of calculating the empirical formula of a compound?
What is the role of the limiting reactant in a chemical reaction?
What is the role of the limiting reactant in a chemical reaction?
What is the 'theoretical yield' in the context of a chemical reaction?
What is the 'theoretical yield' in the context of a chemical reaction?
What is the oxidation number of oxygen in most compounds?
What is the oxidation number of oxygen in most compounds?
In the context of redox reactions, what does 'OIL RIG' stand for?
In the context of redox reactions, what does 'OIL RIG' stand for?
What characterizes a reducing agent in a redox reaction?
What characterizes a reducing agent in a redox reaction?
What process occurs at the anode in an electrochemical cell?
What process occurs at the anode in an electrochemical cell?
What condition applies when determining the standard cell potential?
What condition applies when determining the standard cell potential?
When is a redox reaction considered spontaneous based on the $\E°_{cell}$ value?
When is a redox reaction considered spontaneous based on the $\E°_{cell}$ value?
Which of the following factors explains why a sugar cube dissolves more slowly than the same mass of powdered sugar?
Which of the following factors explains why a sugar cube dissolves more slowly than the same mass of powdered sugar?
How does increasing pressure typically affect reactions involving gaseous reactants?
How does increasing pressure typically affect reactions involving gaseous reactants?
What distinguishes an electrolytic cell from a galvanic cell?
What distinguishes an electrolytic cell from a galvanic cell?
How would stirring or agitating a reaction mixture affect the rate of a chemical reaction, and why?
How would stirring or agitating a reaction mixture affect the rate of a chemical reaction, and why?
What is the oxidation number of nitrogen in $NH_4NO_3$?
What is the oxidation number of nitrogen in $NH_4NO_3$?
What is the oxidation state of sulfur in $NaHSO_4$?
What is the oxidation state of sulfur in $NaHSO_4$?
Considering its impact on reaction rate, which statement best describes the role of an inhibitor?
Considering its impact on reaction rate, which statement best describes the role of an inhibitor?
Which of the following scenarios accurately describes the application of redox reactions in everyday life?
Which of the following scenarios accurately describes the application of redox reactions in everyday life?
Given 14.8g of propane ($C_3H_8$) and 34.4g of oxygen ($O_2$), what is the number of moles of carbon dioxide ($CO_2$) produced in the reaction $C_3H_8 + 5O_2 \rightarrow 3CO_2 + 4H_2O$ given that oxygen is the limiting reagent.
Given 14.8g of propane ($C_3H_8$) and 34.4g of oxygen ($O_2$), what is the number of moles of carbon dioxide ($CO_2$) produced in the reaction $C_3H_8 + 5O_2 \rightarrow 3CO_2 + 4H_2O$ given that oxygen is the limiting reagent.
Nicotine contains 74.02% C, 8.710% H, and 17.27% N. If 40.57g of nicotine contains 0.2500 mol, what is the molecular formula of nicotine?
Nicotine contains 74.02% C, 8.710% H, and 17.27% N. If 40.57g of nicotine contains 0.2500 mol, what is the molecular formula of nicotine?
Consider the reaction: $Zn(s) + Cu^{2+}(aq) \rightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + Cu(s)$. Given the standard reduction potentials: $Zn^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- \rightarrow Zn(s), , E° = -0.76V$ and $Cu^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- \rightarrow Cu(s), , E° = +0.34V$. What is the standard cell potential ($E_{cell}^°$) for this reaction?
Consider the reaction: $Zn(s) + Cu^{2+}(aq) \rightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + Cu(s)$. Given the standard reduction potentials: $Zn^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- \rightarrow Zn(s), , E° = -0.76V$ and $Cu^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- \rightarrow Cu(s), , E° = +0.34V$. What is the standard cell potential ($E_{cell}^°$) for this reaction?
When a substance gains electrons during a chemical reaction, what happens to its oxidation number?
When a substance gains electrons during a chemical reaction, what happens to its oxidation number?
In the context of chemical reactions, what is the significance of light intensity for photochemical reactions?
In the context of chemical reactions, what is the significance of light intensity for photochemical reactions?
What aspect of reactant nature most significantly affects the rate of a chemical reaction?
What aspect of reactant nature most significantly affects the rate of a chemical reaction?
A mysterious compound is found to be 30.45% Nitrogen and 69.55% Oxygen by mass. What is the empirical formula of this compound?
A mysterious compound is found to be 30.45% Nitrogen and 69.55% Oxygen by mass. What is the empirical formula of this compound?
What is the most important reason to avoid drinking bleach?
What is the most important reason to avoid drinking bleach?
What role do coefficients play in a balanced chemical equation?
What role do coefficients play in a balanced chemical equation?
In a double displacement reaction, what is primarily exchanged between the reactants?
In a double displacement reaction, what is primarily exchanged between the reactants?
Which type of chemical reaction involves one substance breaking down into two or more simpler substances?
Which type of chemical reaction involves one substance breaking down into two or more simpler substances?
What effect does increasing the temperature typically have on the rate of a chemical reaction?
What effect does increasing the temperature typically have on the rate of a chemical reaction?
According to the 'mole map', what conversion is facilitated by molar mass?
According to the 'mole map', what conversion is facilitated by molar mass?
What is the oxidation number of hydrogen when combined with nonmetals?
What is the oxidation number of hydrogen when combined with nonmetals?
What is the oxidizing agent in a redox reaction?
What is the oxidizing agent in a redox reaction?
According to the provided information, what is the oxidation number of Group 2A elements in compounds?
According to the provided information, what is the oxidation number of Group 2A elements in compounds?
What type of energy conversion primarily occurs in a galvanic cell?
What type of energy conversion primarily occurs in a galvanic cell?
What effect does stirring or agitating a reaction mixture have on the rate of a chemical reaction?
What effect does stirring or agitating a reaction mixture have on the rate of a chemical reaction?
Which factor does NOT affect the rate of a chemical reaction?
Which factor does NOT affect the rate of a chemical reaction?
How does increasing the concentration of reactants affect the rate of a reaction?
How does increasing the concentration of reactants affect the rate of a reaction?
How does the presence of an inhibitor affect a chemical reaction?
How does the presence of an inhibitor affect a chemical reaction?
What is the purpose of balancing a chemical equation?
What is the purpose of balancing a chemical equation?
In electrochemistry, what process occurs at the cathode?
In electrochemistry, what process occurs at the cathode?
In the standard cell potential, what conditions are assumed?
In the standard cell potential, what conditions are assumed?
According to the provided information, what is the main component of drinking bleach that makes it dangerous?
According to the provided information, what is the main component of drinking bleach that makes it dangerous?
What is the relationship between the empirical and molecular formulas of a compound?
What is the relationship between the empirical and molecular formulas of a compound?
Why does increasing the surface area of a solid reactant increase the reaction rate?
Why does increasing the surface area of a solid reactant increase the reaction rate?
What change is permissible when balancing chemical equations?
What change is permissible when balancing chemical equations?
If 3 moles of $H_2O$ are present, how many atoms are present?
If 3 moles of $H_2O$ are present, how many atoms are present?
A compound is found to contain 30.45% nitrogen and 69.55% oxygen. What is the empirical formula?
A compound is found to contain 30.45% nitrogen and 69.55% oxygen. What is the empirical formula?
Given the thermochemical equation: $2H_2(g) + O_2(g) \rightarrow 2H_2O(g)$, what happens to the oxidation state of hydrogen as the reaction proceeds?
Given the thermochemical equation: $2H_2(g) + O_2(g) \rightarrow 2H_2O(g)$, what happens to the oxidation state of hydrogen as the reaction proceeds?
How can you spot the limiting reagent, if you only know the starting mass of each of the reagents?
How can you spot the limiting reagent, if you only know the starting mass of each of the reagents?
Consider the reaction $2 MgI_2 + Mn(SO_3)_2 \rightarrow 2 MgSO_3 + MnI_4$. What type of reaction is this?
Consider the reaction $2 MgI_2 + Mn(SO_3)_2 \rightarrow 2 MgSO_3 + MnI_4$. What type of reaction is this?
Given the reaction $N_2 + 3H_2 \rightarrow 2NH_3$, if you begin with 5.0 g of $N_2$ and 5.0 g of $H_2$, which is the limiting reagent?
Given the reaction $N_2 + 3H_2 \rightarrow 2NH_3$, if you begin with 5.0 g of $N_2$ and 5.0 g of $H_2$, which is the limiting reagent?
Given the number of grams, how would you convert to number of atoms/molecules/particles?
Given the number of grams, how would you convert to number of atoms/molecules/particles?
In the context of chemical reactions, under what conditions does increased pressure particularly affect the reaction rate?
In the context of chemical reactions, under what conditions does increased pressure particularly affect the reaction rate?
Consider the unbalanced equation: $C_5H_9O + O_2 \rightarrow CO_2 + H_2O$. After balancing, what is the coefficient for the water?
Consider the unbalanced equation: $C_5H_9O + O_2 \rightarrow CO_2 + H_2O$. After balancing, what is the coefficient for the water?
What happens to an apple when it is cut and turns brown? What is the classification for this type of reaction?
What happens to an apple when it is cut and turns brown? What is the classification for this type of reaction?
What is the oxidation number of oxygen in $CaO$?
What is the oxidation number of oxygen in $CaO$?
What is the oxidation number of nitrogen in $N_2$?
What is the oxidation number of nitrogen in $N_2$?
Corrosion primarily involves which type of process?
Corrosion primarily involves which type of process?
Consider a scenario where you need to determine the mass % composition of hydrochloric acid (HCl). What initial step is required to solve this problem?
Consider a scenario where you need to determine the mass % composition of hydrochloric acid (HCl). What initial step is required to solve this problem?
What is the key difference between electrolytic and galvanic cells?
What is the key difference between electrolytic and galvanic cells?
You have a reactant, $AB$, which decomposes into $A$ and $B$. If the initial mass of $AB$ is 100 grams and, after the reaction, you have 40 grams of $A$, what is the mass of $B$ produced, assuming the reaction goes to completion and follows the law of conservation of mass?
You have a reactant, $AB$, which decomposes into $A$ and $B$. If the initial mass of $AB$ is 100 grams and, after the reaction, you have 40 grams of $A$, what is the mass of $B$ produced, assuming the reaction goes to completion and follows the law of conservation of mass?
How would you characterize the reaction $2 N_2O_5 \rightarrow 4 NO_2 + O_2$?
How would you characterize the reaction $2 N_2O_5 \rightarrow 4 NO_2 + O_2$?
If 50 g of $NaCl$ is present, how many moles are there?
If 50 g of $NaCl$ is present, how many moles are there?
What is the mass % composition of Hydrogen in water?
What is the mass % composition of Hydrogen in water?
What is the mass of 20 moles of $H_2O$?
What is the mass of 20 moles of $H_2O$?
A galvanic cell is constructed using zinc and copper electrodes. Given that zinc is more active that copper and the Zn electrode is labelled as the anode: which direction do the electrons flow?
A galvanic cell is constructed using zinc and copper electrodes. Given that zinc is more active that copper and the Zn electrode is labelled as the anode: which direction do the electrons flow?
In the redox reaction $Zn + Cu^{2+}(aq) \rightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + Cu$, which species is being oxidized?
In the redox reaction $Zn + Cu^{2+}(aq) \rightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + Cu$, which species is being oxidized?
How do you determine the number of formula units per molecule?
How do you determine the number of formula units per molecule?
In a chemical reaction, what is the role of reactants?
In a chemical reaction, what is the role of reactants?
Which type of chemical reaction involves two compounds exchanging ions or bonds to form two different compounds?
Which type of chemical reaction involves two compounds exchanging ions or bonds to form two different compounds?
What is the defining characteristic of a combustion reaction?
What is the defining characteristic of a combustion reaction?
According to collision theory, what is the primary reason that increasing temperature generally increases the rate of a chemical reaction?
According to collision theory, what is the primary reason that increasing temperature generally increases the rate of a chemical reaction?
How does increasing the concentration of reactants affect the rate of reaction, and why?
How does increasing the concentration of reactants affect the rate of reaction, and why?
What is the effect of increasing the surface area of a solid reactant on the rate of a chemical reaction?
What is the effect of increasing the surface area of a solid reactant on the rate of a chemical reaction?
How does stirring or agitating a reaction mixture typically affect the reaction rate, and why?
How does stirring or agitating a reaction mixture typically affect the reaction rate, and why?
What is the impact of an inhibitor on the rate of a chemical reaction?
What is the impact of an inhibitor on the rate of a chemical reaction?
How does increasing pressure typically affect the rate of reactions involving gaseous reactants, and why?
How does increasing pressure typically affect the rate of reactions involving gaseous reactants, and why?
For photochemical reactions, what is the effect of increasing light intensity on the reaction rate?
For photochemical reactions, what is the effect of increasing light intensity on the reaction rate?
In the context of balancing chemical equations, what parameters can be adjusted to ensure the conservation of mass?
In the context of balancing chemical equations, what parameters can be adjusted to ensure the conservation of mass?
What is the correct way to balance the following chemical equation: $H_2 + O_2 \rightarrow H_2O$?
What is the correct way to balance the following chemical equation: $H_2 + O_2 \rightarrow H_2O$?
According to the principles of balancing chemical equations, which of the following actions is permissible?
According to the principles of balancing chemical equations, which of the following actions is permissible?
What is the molar mass of a substance?
What is the molar mass of a substance?
How is the molar mass of a compound calculated?
How is the molar mass of a compound calculated?
If you have 10.0 grams of $H_2O$, how many moles of $H_2O$ do you have?
If you have 10.0 grams of $H_2O$, how many moles of $H_2O$ do you have?
If a substance is composed of 73.9% mercury and 26.1% chlorine by mass, what is its empirical formula?
If a substance is composed of 73.9% mercury and 26.1% chlorine by mass, what is its empirical formula?
A compound has an empirical formula of $C_5H_7N$ and a molar mass of approximately 162 g/mol. What is the molecular formula of the compound?
A compound has an empirical formula of $C_5H_7N$ and a molar mass of approximately 162 g/mol. What is the molecular formula of the compound?
What is the significance of the limiting reactant in a chemical reaction?
What is the significance of the limiting reactant in a chemical reaction?
In the reaction $C_3H_8 + 5O_2 \rightarrow 3CO_2 + 4H_2O$, if you start with 1 mole of $C_3H_8$ and 4 moles of $O_2$, which reactant is the limiting reactant?
In the reaction $C_3H_8 + 5O_2 \rightarrow 3CO_2 + 4H_2O$, if you start with 1 mole of $C_3H_8$ and 4 moles of $O_2$, which reactant is the limiting reactant?
Given 14.8g of propane ($C_3H_8$) and 34.4g of oxygen ($O_2$), what is the limiting reagent in the reaction $C_3H_8 + 5O_2 \rightarrow 3CO_2 + 4H_2O$?
Given 14.8g of propane ($C_3H_8$) and 34.4g of oxygen ($O_2$), what is the limiting reagent in the reaction $C_3H_8 + 5O_2 \rightarrow 3CO_2 + 4H_2O$?
In redox reactions, what process is defined as the loss of electrons?
In redox reactions, what process is defined as the loss of electrons?
In redox reactions, what happens to a substance that is reduced?
In redox reactions, what happens to a substance that is reduced?
Consider the half-reaction: $Zn \rightarrow Zn^{2+} + 2e^-$. What process is occurring, and what type of agent is zinc in this reaction?
Consider the half-reaction: $Zn \rightarrow Zn^{2+} + 2e^-$. What process is occurring, and what type of agent is zinc in this reaction?
During the 'browning' of an apple, what process occurs?
During the 'browning' of an apple, what process occurs?
What type of reaction is represented by the following transformation: $Cu^{2+} \rightarrow Cu$?
What type of reaction is represented by the following transformation: $Cu^{2+} \rightarrow Cu$?
How does electrochemical change chemical energy?
How does electrochemical change chemical energy?
In an electrolytic cell, what kind of reactions occur?
In an electrolytic cell, what kind of reactions occur?
In electrochemistry, what distinguishes the anode from the cathode?
In electrochemistry, what distinguishes the anode from the cathode?
What is the primary purpose of hair rebonding, and which type of chemical agents are utilized in this process?
What is the primary purpose of hair rebonding, and which type of chemical agents are utilized in this process?
For the compound $NaHSO_4$, what is the oxidation number of sulfur (S)?
For the compound $NaHSO_4$, what is the oxidation number of sulfur (S)?
What are the oxidation numbers for all of the atoms in $KNO_3$?
What are the oxidation numbers for all of the atoms in $KNO_3$?
If the standard reduction potential ($E°$) for $Zn^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- \rightarrow Zn(s)$ is -0.76V and for $Cu^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- \rightarrow Cu(s)$ is +0.34V, what is the standard cell potential ($E°_{cell}$) for the reaction $Zn(s) + Cu^{2+}(aq) \rightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + Cu(s)$?
If the standard reduction potential ($E°$) for $Zn^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- \rightarrow Zn(s)$ is -0.76V and for $Cu^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- \rightarrow Cu(s)$ is +0.34V, what is the standard cell potential ($E°_{cell}$) for the reaction $Zn(s) + Cu^{2+}(aq) \rightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + Cu(s)$?
Given the reaction: $Zn + Cu^{2+}(aq) \rightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + Cu$, and knowing Zinc is more active than copper, is the reaction spontaneous?
Given the reaction: $Zn + Cu^{2+}(aq) \rightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + Cu$, and knowing Zinc is more active than copper, is the reaction spontaneous?
Which statement accurately describes the difference between galvanic and electrolytic cells?
Which statement accurately describes the difference between galvanic and electrolytic cells?
Under which circumstances could the volume of each of the following situations be calculated with the constant 22.4L?
Under which circumstances could the volume of each of the following situations be calculated with the constant 22.4L?
Where on a chemical formula can coefficients be placed to balance an equation?
Where on a chemical formula can coefficients be placed to balance an equation?
What is the general equation corresponding to a decomposition reaction?
What is the general equation corresponding to a decomposition reaction?
Which situation best represents a synthesis reaction?
Which situation best represents a synthesis reaction?
What is the fundamental relationship between moles, grams, and molar mass?
What is the fundamental relationship between moles, grams, and molar mass?
Flashcards
Chemical Reaction
Chemical Reaction
A process where reactants convert into different products.
Reactants (Substrates)
Reactants (Substrates)
Substances present at the beginning of a chemical reaction that are transformed.
Products
Products
Substances formed at the end of a chemical reaction.
Synthesis Reaction
Synthesis Reaction
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Decomposition Reaction
Decomposition Reaction
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Single Displacement Reaction
Single Displacement Reaction
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Double Displacement Reaction
Double Displacement Reaction
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Combustion Reaction
Combustion Reaction
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Temperature Effect on Reaction Rate
Temperature Effect on Reaction Rate
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Concentration Effect on Reaction Rate
Concentration Effect on Reaction Rate
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Surface Area Effect on Reaction Rate
Surface Area Effect on Reaction Rate
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Catalyst Effect on Reaction Rate
Catalyst Effect on Reaction Rate
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Pressure Effect (Gas Phase)
Pressure Effect (Gas Phase)
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Light Intensity (Photochemical)
Light Intensity (Photochemical)
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Nature of Reactants
Nature of Reactants
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Stirring or Agitation Effect
Stirring or Agitation Effect
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Presence of Inhibitor
Presence of Inhibitor
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Balancing Chemical Equations
Balancing Chemical Equations
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Molar Mass
Molar Mass
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Constant equal to 6.022 x 10^23
Constant equal to 6.022 x 10^23
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Percentage Composition
Percentage Composition
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Molecular Formula
Molecular Formula
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Empirical Formula
Empirical Formula
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Limiting Reactant
Limiting Reactant
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Excess Reactant
Excess Reactant
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Theoretical Yield
Theoretical Yield
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Redox Reaction
Redox Reaction
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Reducing agent
Reducing agent
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Oxidizing agent
Oxidizing agent
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Oxidation Number (O.N.)
Oxidation Number (O.N.)
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Voltage (emf)
Voltage (emf)
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Electrochemistry
Electrochemistry
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Anode
Anode
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Cathode
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Study Notes
- A chemical reaction converts one or more substances (reactants) into one or more different substances (products).
- Reactants are present at the start of a chemical reaction.
- Products are present at the end of a chemical reaction.
Types of Chemical Reactions
- Combination (Synthesis): A + B → AB
- Decomposition: AB → A + B
- Single Displacement: A + BC → AC + B
- Double Displacement: AB + CD → AD + BC
- Combustion: CxHy + O2 → CO2 + H2O
- Synthesis is like getting married.
- Decomposition is like divorcing.
- Single displacement is like cheating.
- Double displacement is exchanging a partner.
- Combustion produces carbon dioxide and water.
Factors Affecting Reaction Rate
- Temperature: Increased temperature increases the reaction rate by providing more energy for molecular movement and collisions.
- Concentration of Reactants: Higher concentration increases reaction rate due to more frequent molecular collisions.
- Surface Area of Reactants: Increased surface area increases reaction rate by providing more exposed areas for contact.
- Presence of a Catalyst: A catalyst speeds up the reaction by lowering the required activation energy.
- Pressure (for gas phase reactions): Increased pressure increases reaction rate by reducing gas particle volume, thus molecules collide more often.
- Light Intensity (for photochemical reactions): Increased light intensity boosts the reaction rate for reactions that require light.
- Nature of Reactants: Ionic reactions occur faster than covalent reactions.
- Stirring or Agitation: Increases reaction rate by providing more opportunities for reactant molecules to collide and react with each other.
- Presence of an Inhibitor: An inhibitor can slow down or stop a reaction.
Balancing Equations
- Matter is neither created nor destroyed.
- Subscripts cannot be changed when balancing equations.
- Only coefficients can be changed.
- Coefficients are placed in front of chemical formulas.
Getting Molar Mass
- Determine the chemical formula of the substance.
- Look up the atomic masses of each element in the periodic table.
- Multiply the atomic mass of each element by the number of atoms of that element in the formula.
- Add up the results from step 3 to get the molar mass of the substance.
Mole Conversions
- Moles can be converted to grams using molar mass
Avogadro's Number
- It equals 6.022 x 10^23 atoms/molecules/particles.
Percentage Composition
- It expresses the amount of each element as a percentage of the total mass of the compound.
- Divide the mass of each element by the molar mass of the compound and multiply by 100%.
Molecular vs. Empirical Formulas
- Molecular formulas show the actual number of atoms of each element in a compound.
- Empirical formulas show the simplest, most reduced ratio of elements in a compound.
Limiting and Excess Reactants
- Limiting reactant limits the amount of product formed.
- Excess reactant is not completely consumed in the reaction.
- Theoretical yield is the amount of product formed based on the limiting reactant.
Oxidation-Reduction (Redox) Reactions
- Redox reactions involve the transfer of electrons between species.
- Oxidation is loss of electrons.
- Reduction is gain of electrons.
- Oxidation and reduction must occur together.
- A reducing agent loses electrons and becomes more positive.
- An oxidizing agent gains electrons and becomes more negative.
Rules for Oxidation Numbers
- Group 1A elements have an oxidation number of +1 in compounds.
- Group 2A elements have an oxidation number of +2 in compounds.
- Hydrogen usually has an oxidation number of +1.
- Fluorine always has an oxidation number of -1.
- Oxygen usually has an oxidation number of -2.
- Group 7A elements have an oxidation number of -1 in combination with metals and nonmetals (except oxygen).
Applications of Oxidation and Reduction:
- Enzymatic browning occurs when enzymes in the apple react with oxygen, causing oxidation.
- Hair rebonding involves using reducing agents to break and rearrange disulfide bonds.
Electrochemistry
- It studies chemical reactions at the interface of an electrode and an electrolyte.
- Electrodes are metal strips or wires.
- Oxidation takes place at the anode.
- Reduction takes place at the cathode.
Voltage or Electromotive Force (EMF)
- It measures the potential difference in a cell in volts and is the sum of half-cell potentials.
- Standard cell conditions are 1M concentration, 25°C, and 1 atm pressure.
- Substances with high positive reduction potential are strong oxidizing agents.
- Substances with high positive oxidation potential are strong reducing agents.
- The cell potential (Ecell) determines reaction spontaneity.
Voltaic vs. Electrolytic Cells
- Voltaic cells convert chemical energy into electrical energy and occur spontaneously.
- Electrolytic cells convert electrical energy into chemical energy and require an external voltage source.
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