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Chemistry
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05/09/2009

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entropy (delta S)
Definition
a measure of how disordered a system is (randomness)
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gibbs free energy (delta G)
Definition
all the useful energy a substance contains
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colligative properties
Definition
properties of solutions that depend solely on the number of particles dissolved in the solution. theydo not depend on the kinds of particles dissolved. they are physical properties of the solution.
There are four common types of colligative properties:
Vapor pressure lowering
Freezing point depression
Boiling point elevation
Osmotic pressure
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saturated
Definition
maximum amount of solute that can be dissolved in a solvent
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miscibility
Definition
like dissolves like
ex: organic dissolves organic
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Henry's Law
Definition
the solubility of a gas in a liquid is proportional to the gas pressure
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isotonic
Definition
solutions that have equal osmotic pressure
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surfactants
Definition
substances that affect properties of surfaces
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2nd law of Thermodynamics
Definition
in a spontaneous process, the entropy of the universe increases
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3rd law of Thermodynamics
Definition
absolute entropy = 0 at 0 Kelvin
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Gibbs Free Energy equation
Definition
G = H - T S
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Van Hoff constant
Definition
the number of electrolytes
N=1 if nonelectrlyte, nonvolatile, organic, or a polymer
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Raolt's Law
Definition
1. delta VP = N(mol solute/total mol)(VP pure)
2. VP mix = VP pure - delta VP
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mechanisms
Definition
rate is equal to the concentration of the reactants raised to the power of its molar coefficients ONLY if it says the word slow. We dont ever care about the product of the slow step.
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catalysts
Definition
added to a reaction to increase reaction rate, lower the activation energy of a reaction (forward and reverse), provide an alternate pathway or mechanism, are neither gained nor consumed in a reaction, doesnt affect G, H, E, S, or Keq, ONLY Ea, increases the frequency of effective collisions
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Arrhenius Equation
Definition
ln(K2/K1)=(Ea/R)((1/T1)-(1/T2))
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chemical equilibrium
Definition
a state of dynamic balance in which the rates of the forward and reverse reactions are equal, and the net concentrations of the reactants and products no longer change with time
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equilibrium constant Kc
Definition
ratio of products raised to their coefficients divided by reactants raised the their coefficients. Pure solids and liquids are not included because their chemical activity is 1
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equilibrium constant Kp
Definition
same as Kc except only gases appear in the expression, if no gasses Kp=0
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equilibrium constant
Definition
a measure of the extent to which a reaction occurs, measure of activity (the effective concentration). Depends of the nature of the reaction and the temperature.
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activation energy
Definition
energy required to reach the activated complex (transition state)
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Lewis acid
Definition
a substance that accepts a share in the pair of electrons, Al, B, Ti, -COOH
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Lewis base
Definition
substance that makes available a pair of electrons for sharing, Na, Li, K, Ca, Nitrogen without a charge
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hydrolysis constant
Definition
the ionization constant of water divided by the ionization constant of a weak base
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buffer solution
Definition
a solution that resists a change in pH, will no have a large change in pH upon addition of a strong acid, weak acid or weak base + salt
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equivalence point
Definition
Point on a titration curve where equal moles of acid and base are added
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Henderson Hasselbach equation
Definition
pH = -log Ka + log N[salt]/[acid]
used to find the pH of a acidic buffer solution
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amphoteric
Definition
can be either an acid or a base
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polyprotic
Definition
acids that release more than one proton in solution
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titration
Definition
the process of neutralizing an acid with a base to form salt and water
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inductive effect
Definition
the measure of attraction of electrons by an atom from another part of the same molecule
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electrolysis
Definition
method of using an electric current to drive an otherwise non-spontaneous chemical reaction. Electrolysis is commercially highly important as a stage in the separation of elements from naturally-occurring sources such as ores using an electrolytic cell.
Term
state functions
Definition
independent of pathway (capital letters)
ex: T (temp) P (pressure) V (volume)
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non-state functions
Definition
dependent on pathway (lower case)
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1st Law of Thermodynamics
Definition
Law of Conservation of Energy: Energy is neither created nor destroyed in chemical reactions and physical changes. The energy of the Universe is constant. Chemical systems tend toward a state of minimum potential energy.
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2nd Law of Thermodynamics
Definition
Chemical systems tend toward a state of maximum disorder. The entropy of universe must increase.
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3rd Law of Thermodynamics
Definition
The entropy of a pure, perfect, crystalline solid at 0 K is zero.
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Four factors that affect the rate of reaction
Definition
1.nature of reactant
2. concentration
3. temperature
4. presence of a catalyst
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common ion effect
Definition
the effect on a solution of two dissolved solutes that contain the same ion.
The presence of a common ion suppresses the ionization of a weak acid or a weak base.
Term
titrant
Definition
A reagent of a known concentration (a standard solution) and volume is used to react with a solution for titration
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equivalence point
Definition
amount of acid = to amount of base
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end point
Definition
the point at which the indicator changes color in a colorimetric titration.
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Le Chatelier's Principle
Definition
If a chemical system at equilibrium experiences a change in concentration, temperature, volume, or total pressure, then the equilibrium shifts to counter-act the imposed change.
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