General Chemistry: Polarity of Molecules
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What is the definition of polarity?

Equal or unequal sharing of electrons among atoms of molecules.

What is the octet rule?

Atoms tend to gain, share, or transfer electrons in order to attain a stable 8 valence electrons.

What is electronegativity and how does electronegativity difference impact polarity?

The relative ability of an atom to draw electrons in a bond toward itself. The greater the electronegativity difference, the greater the polarity of the molecule.

Which of the following molecular geometries is always nonpolar?

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What is viscosity?

<p>The ability of a fluid to resist flowing motion. It is related to the movement of the molecules in the liquid and the IMF present.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is surface tension?

<p>The tendency of fluid surfaces to shrink into the minimum surface area possible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is capillarity?

<p>The spontaneous rising of a liquid in a narrow tube. This results from the cohesive forces within the liquid and the adhesive forces between the liquid and the walls of the container.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Evaporation is an endothermic process.

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Condensation is an exothermic process.

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What is vapor pressure?

<p>The equilibrium pressure of a vapor above its liquid or solid state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the boiling point of a liquid?

<p>The temperature at which the vapor pressure of the liquid equals the surrounding atmospheric pressure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The melting point and freezing point of a substance are the same temperature

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What is the definition of specific heat?

<p>The amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one gram of a substance by one Degree Celsius.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is heat of fusion?

<p>The amount of energy required to overcome the intermolecular forces to convert a solid to liquid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is heat of vaporization?

<p>The amount of energy necessary to convert a liquid into a gas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is heat of condensation?

<p>The amount of heat released when 1 gram of gas condenses to liquid. This is the same as heat of vaporization but with the opposite sign.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a solution?

<p>A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances, consisting of a solute dissolved in a solvent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Water is a good solvent because it is a polar molecule.

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What is the difference between a solute and a solvent?

<p>The solute is the substance that dissolves in the solution, while the solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a concentrated solution?

<p>A solution that contains a relatively large amount of solute.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a dilute solution?

<p>A solution that contains a relatively small amount of solute.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an electrolyte?

<p>A substance that dissolves in water to form a solution that conducts electricity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an alloy?

<p>A mixture of two or more metals, typically to enhance certain properties such as strength, hardness, or corrosion resistance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of mole fraction?

<p>The ratio of the number of moles of one component of a mixture to the total number of moles of all components.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of dilution?

<p>Adding more solvent to a solution to lower the concentration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is solubility?

<p>The maximum amount of solute that can dissolve in a given amount of solvent at a given temperature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an unsaturated solution?

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Which of the following is a factor that affects the solubility of a solute?

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Like dissolves like. So, a polar solvent dissolves a nonpolar solute.

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The solubility of most solids in water increases with increasing temperature.

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The solubility of gases in water decreases with increasing temperature.

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The solubility of a gas in a liquid is directly proportional to the partial pressure of the gas over the solution according to Henry's Law.

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Flashcards

Polarity

The equal or unequal sharing of electrons among atoms in molecules.

Polar Molecule

A molecule with an unequal or asymmetrical distribution of electrons.

Nonpolar Molecule

A molecule with equal or symmetrical distribution of electrons.

Octet Rule

Atoms tend to gain, share, or transfer electrons to achieve a stable 8 valence electrons.

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Electronegativity

The ability of an atom to attract electrons towards itself in a bond.

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Intermolecular Forces

Forces of attraction or repulsion between molecules, affecting physical properties.

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Viscosity

The measure of a fluid's resistance to flowing.

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Surface Tension

The tendency of fluid surfaces to shrink to their minimal surface area.

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Capillarity

The ability of a liquid to flow in narrow spaces against gravity.

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Evaporation

When liquid particles at the surface have enough energy to become vapor.

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Boiling Point

The temperature at which a liquid's vapor pressure equals atmospheric pressure.

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Hydrophilic

Substances that interact well with water.

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Hydrophobic

Substances that do not interact well with water.

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Saturated Solution

Contains the maximum amount of solute dissolved at a given temperature.

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Supersaturated Solution

Contains more solute than can normally remain dissolved at that temperature.

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Molarity (M)

The number of moles of solute per liter of solution.

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Molality (m)

The number of moles of solute per kilogram of solvent.

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Dilution

Lowering the concentration of a solute by adding more solvent.

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Phase Change

Transition between different states of matter due to temperature or pressure changes.

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Thermal Expansion

The process of matter expanding as temperature increases.

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Specific Heat

The heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of a substance by one degree Celsius.

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Heat of Fusion

Energy required to change a substance from solid to liquid.

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Heat of Vaporization

Energy required to change a liquid into a gas.

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Cohesion

Attraction between molecules of the same kind.

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Adhesion

Attraction between molecules of different kinds.

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Diatomic Molecule

A molecule consisting of two atoms.

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Colloid

A mixture where fine particles are dispersed but not dissolved.

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Suspension

A heterogeneous mixture where particles settle over time.

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Electrolyte

A substance that dissociates into ions in solution, conducting electricity.

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Neutralization

The reaction between an acid and a base to create salt and water.

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Allotropes

Different forms of the same element in the same state.

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Unit Cell

The smallest portion of a crystal that shows the entire pattern of its particles.

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Study Notes

General Chemistry Study Notes

  • Topic Overview: Good study habits and positive thinking are crucial for success. Avoid negativity.

Polarity of Molecules

  • Polarity: Unequal sharing of electrons between atoms in a molecule due to electronegativity differences creates partial positive and negative charges.

  • Polar Molecule: Molecules with uneven electron distribution. Asymmetrical distribution of electrons leads to partial charges. This arises from differences in electronegativity between the atoms and the molecule's geometry.

  • Nonpolar Molecule: Equal sharing of electrons among atoms, no partial charges, symmetrical electron distribution.

  • Electro-negativity: An atom's ability to attract bonding electrons. Higher difference in electronegativity between bonded atoms, greater polarity

  • Molecular Geometry: The arrangement of atoms in a molecule affects polarity. Linear, trigonal planar, tetrahedral, trigonal pyramidal, bent.

Intermolecular Forces

  • Intermolecular forces (IMFs): Attractive forces between molecules. Weaker than intramolecular forces (bonds). Influence physical properties like boiling and melting points, viscosity, and solubility.

Types of Intermolecular Forces

  • London Dispersion Forces (LDF): Weakest IMF, present in all molecules, temporary dipoles due to electron movement. Strength increases with more electrons.

  • Dipole-dipole Forces: Polar molecules have partial charges and attract one another. Positive end of one to negative end of another. Strength increases with greater polarity.

  • Hydrogen Bonds: Strongest IMF, a special type of dipole-dipole force, occurs when hydrogen is bonded to a highly electronegative atom (F, O, or N). Highly polar.

Properties of Liquids

  • Viscosity: Resistance of a liquid to flow, related to IMFs. Higher IMFs, higher viscosity. Affected by temperature, Viscosity decreases with increasing temperature.

  • Surface tension: Tendency of liquids to minimize surface area. Inward force from stronger IMF in interior molecules causing surface molecules to pack closely

  • Capillarity: Spontaneous rising of a liquid in a narrow tube, due to cohesive and adhesive forces.

Phase Change

  • Endothermic: Process that absorbs heat from the surroundings.

  • Exothermic: Process that releases heat to the surroundings.

  • Evaporation/Vaporization: Liquid to gas. Kinetic energy overcomes attraction.

  • Condensation: Gas to liquid. Decreased kinetic energy, stronger attraction.

  • Sublimation: Solid to gas (skipping liquid). Weak attraction forces.

  • Melting: Solid to liquid. kinetic energy overcomes forces.

  • Freezing: Liquid to solid. Decreased kinetic energy, stronger attraction forces.

  • Deposition: Gas to solid. Reverse sublimation.

  • Phase Changes and Temperature: Temperature remains constant during phase changes, while energy is being absorbed or released.

Solutions overview

  • Solutions: Homogeneous mixtures Composed of a solute and a solvent

  • Concentrated solutions: higher amount of solute present than a dilute solutions

  • Solubility: The maximum amount of solute that can dissolve in a given amount of solvent, at a specified temperature

  • Unsaturated Solutions Contain less solute than solvent can dissolve

  • Saturated Solutions: Contain the maximum amount of dissolved solute at a given temperature, no more solute will dissolve

  • Supersaturated Solutions: Contain more solute than a saturated solution at a given temperature.

  • Factors affecting solubility: The nature of solute/solvent. Temperature. Pressure. "Like dissolves like".

Specific Heat

  • Specific Heat: Heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of a substance by 1°C.

  • Heat of Fusion: Energy needed to melt one gram of a solid at its melting point.

  • Heat of Vaporization: Energy needed to convert one gram of a liquid to a gas at its boiling point

  • Heat of Sodification: The amount of energy released when 1 gram of a liquid changes to 1 gram of a solid at the freezing point.

  • Heat of Condensation: The amount of energy released when 1 gram of a gas changes to 1 gram of a liquid

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This quiz focuses on the polarity of molecules in chemistry, covering essential concepts such as polar and nonpolar molecules, electronegativity, and molecular geometry. Understanding these principles is vital for grasping how molecular structure influences chemical behavior.

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