Exam 3: ch 19 + 20 Flashcards

1
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enthalpy

A

heat absorbed or released by a system during a constant pressure process

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2
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entropy

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measure of randomness/disorder in a system

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3
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1st law of thermodynamics

A

-energy can not be created or destroyed, but only converted or transferred
-delta E (sys)=q+w

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4
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spontaneous process

A

proceeds w/o any outside assistance

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5
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reverse of spontaneous

A

nonspontaneous

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6
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nonspontaneous

A

proceeds w/ outside assistance only

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7
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factors that affect spontaneity

A

temperature and pressure

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8
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reversible process

A

system changes so that the system and surroundings can return to original state

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9
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irreversible process

A

cannot be undone by exactly reversing the change

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10
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are spontaneous process reversible

A

no

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11
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is entropy a state function

A

yes

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12
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state function

A

actual path is not relevant to final answer

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13
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delta S (when given heat and temp.)

A

=q/T

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14
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2nd law of thermodynamics

A

the entropy of the universe increases in any spontaneous process

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15
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delta S (univ) >0

A

irreversible process, spontaneous

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16
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delta S (univ)= 0

A

reversible process

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17
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microstate

A

a single possible arrangement of position and kinetic energy of molecules

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18
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boltzman equation

A

S=kln(w)

w- # of microstates
k- boltzman constant (1.38 x 10^-23)

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19
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more microstates =

A

more entropy

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20
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degrees of freedom (DOF)

A

types of motion

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21
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translation

A

movement of entire molecule

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22
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vibration

A

movement of atoms w/in molecule
(stretching/ contracting of bonds/angles)

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23
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rotational

A

movement about an axis

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24
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the # of microstates possible increases w/

A

increase of: volumes, temperature, and number of atoms

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25
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entropy order of states of matter

A

gas>liquid>solid

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26
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when the # of gas molecules increases

A

the entropy of a system increases

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27
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delta n > 0

A

increase in entropy

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28
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delta n < 0

A

decrease in entropy

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29
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entropy of a pure crystalline substance at absolute zero is…

A

zero

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30
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enthalpy, entropy, and free energy formation of a rxn

A

products- reactants, use given values multiplied by coefficients

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31
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standard entropy for elements

A

zero

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32
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entropy unit

A

J/mol x K

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33
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enthalpy and fee energy unit

A

kJ/mol

34
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delta G =

A

delta H (sys) - (T)(delta S (sys))

35
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delta G is negative …

A

spontaneous

36
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delta G = 0 …

A

system at equilibrium

37
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delta G is positive …

A

nonspontaneous

38
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delta G (under any conditions) =

A

delta G (naught) + RTln(Q)

Q-rxn quotient
R- 8.314

39
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delta G (naught)=

A

-RTln(k)

40
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+ delta H and - delta S

A

+ delta G, nonspont. at all temps

41
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  • delta H and +delta S
A
  • delta G, spont, at all temps
42
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both delta H and S are neg.

A

spont. at low temps

43
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both delta H and S are pos.

A

spont. at high temps

44
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electrochemistry

A

study of relationships between electricity and chemical reactions

45
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oxidation numbers

A

used to track which element looses or gains e- during a rxn

46
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oxidation

A

loss of electrons, ox # increases

47
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reduction

A

gain of electrons, ox # decreases

48
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oxidizing agent

A

species which got reduced

49
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reducing agent

A

species that got oxidized

50
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for “in acidic soln”

A

do normal balancing procedure

51
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for “in basic soln”

A

do normal acidic soln procedure, then use OH- to balance out rxn

52
Q

voltaic (galvonic) cells

A

electrochemical cells w/ 2 half rxns separated into containers

53
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spont. redox rxn electron transfer

A

anode to cathode, energy is released

54
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anode

A

oxidation half rxn

55
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cathode

A

reduction half rxn

56
Q

salt bridge/ porous cup does what?

A

keeps the charges balanced

57
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do anodes loose or gain mass

A

loose

58
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do cathodes loose or gain mass

A

gain

59
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when loosing mass the concentration…

A

increases (vice versa)

60
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electrons from from — to —- potential energy

A

high to low

61
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electromotive force

A

potential difference between the anode and the cathode

62
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cell potential (Ecell)

A

-measured in volts (V)
- 1V = 1J/C

63
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higher reduction potential=

A

more likely to be reduced

64
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Ecell (naught)=

A

Ered (cathode)(naught) - Ered (anode)(naught)

65
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strongest oxidizing agents have most —— reduction potential

A

positive

66
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strongest reducing agents have most—– reduction potential

A

negative

67
Q

more positive E=

A

the cathode

68
Q

delta G (naught)= -n …

A

FE(naught)

69
Q

faraday’s constant, F =

A

96485 J/V mol

70
Q

spont rxn has a —— Ecell

A

positive

71
Q

concentration cell

A

galvonic cell prepared w/ same material for anode and cathode

72
Q

battery

A

portable, self contained electrochemical power source that consists of one or more voltaic cells, DC current

73
Q

primary cells

A

can only discharge once (non-rechargeable)

74
Q

secondary cells

A

rechargeable batteries, redox rxn can be reversed

75
Q

lead-acid battery

A

-for combustion engines
-reactants and products are solids
-made w/ lead and sulfuric acid

76
Q

Ni-Cd and Ni-metal hydride batteries

A

-lightweight, rechargeable
-hydrides replace Cd

77
Q

fuel cells

A

NOT BATTERIES, fuel is burned and converted to electricity (DC), source of energy must be continuously provided

78
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hydrogen fuel cells are ——–as efficient as combustion

A

twice

79
Q

corrosion

A

the oxidation which leads to structural and mechanical failure

80
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iron corrosion

A

rust

81
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copper corrosion

A

patina

82
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cathodic protection

A

introduce another metal which is easier to oxidize