physical chem and transition elements Flashcards
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what does lattice enthalpy mean?
Formation of 1 mol of ionic lattice from gaseous ions
what factors affect lattice enthalpy?
ionic radius
as it increases, attraction between ions decreases so lattice enthalpy becomes less exothermic and melting point decreases
ionic charge
as it increases, attraction between ions increases so lattice enthalpy becomes more exothermic and melting point increases
what does standard enthalpy change of hydration mean?
when one mole of isolated gaseous ions is dissolved in water forming one mole of aqueous ions
what does the entropy (S) of a given system mean?
the number of possible arrangements of the particles and energy in a given system
list the states in ascending order of entropy
solid, liquid, gas
what is the equation for change in entropy (S)
Σ S products - Σ S reactants
what is the Gibbs equation used to calculate?
if a reaction is feasible or not
what is the Gibbs equation?
ΔGꝋ = ΔHreactionꝋ - TΔSsystemꝋ
ΔGꝋ = ΣΔGproductsꝋ - ΣΔGreactantsꝋ
what does a negative ΔGꝋ value mean?
the reaction is feasible
what does a positive ΔGꝋ value mean?
the reaction is not feasible
what is ΔH in an exothermic reaction?
negative
what is ΔH in an endo reaction?
positive
what are the limitations of using ΔG?
can only be used under standard conditions
doesn’t take into account rate of reaction
some reactions are feasible but not kinetically feasible cos too slow
what is an oxidising agent?
oxidise another atom/ ion by causing it to lose electrons
gets reduced- gains electrons
so oxidation number decreases
what is a reducing agent?
reduces another atom/ ion by causing it to gain electrons
gets oxidised- loses electrons
so oxidation number increases
explain potassium manganate (VII) titrations
manganate(VII) is oxidising agent
reduced to Mn2+
iron is reducing agent
oxidised to Fe3+
reaction mixture must be acidified to excess dilute sulphuric acid added to Fe3+ before reaction
potassium permanganate starts purple
Mn2+ is pale pink but appears colourless cos of low conc
when all Fe2+ reacted with Mn7+, pale pink solution due to excess Mn7+
why is dilute sulphuric acid suitable for potassium manganate (VII) titrations?
does not oxidise under the conditions
does not react with manganate (VII)
why is HCl not suitable for potassium manganate (VII) titrations?
can be oxidised to Cl by manganate (VII)
why is nitric acid not suitable for potassium manganate (VII) titrations?
oxidising agent
may oxidise substances
why is ethanoic acid not suitable for potassium manganate (VII) titrations?
weak acid
insufficient concentration of H+ ions
why is conc sulphuric acid not suitable for potassium manganate (VII) titrations?
may oxidise substances
explain iodine thiosulfate titrations
light brown/ yellow of iodine turns paler when converted to colourless iodide ions
when solution is a straw colour, starch is added
turns blue/black until all iodine reacts, then colour disappears
what can iodine thiosulfate titrations be used for determining?
amount of chlorate(I) in bleach
amount of Cu2+ in copper(II) compounds
copper content of alloys
what can potassium manganate titrations be used for determining?
percentage purity of iron supplements
formula of a sample of hydrated ethanedioic acid