Stoichemetry Flashcards
What is a titration reaction
A titration is a technique where a solution of known concentration is used to determine the concentration of an unknown solution. Typically, the titrant (the know solution) is added from a buret to a known quantity of the analyte (the unknown solution) until the reaction is complete.
Chromatography is used in the what what and what of components in a mixture
Separation, purification and identification
What is chromatography paper made of
Cellulose fibres, insoluble carbohydrates with OH that water bonds to
What does chromatography paper comprise in paper chromatography
Stationary phase
What happens to the substance which is analysed in chromatographic analysis first
Dissolved into a suitable solvent and spotted onto stationary phase
What does the movement of compounds in chromatography depend on
Their polarity eg more polar substances will be attracted to the polar -OH group
What is the formula for energy released and what is the units
M(water) x 4.18 x Delta T
Joules
How to convert joules to kilojoules
Divide by 1000
Two approximations in combustion reactions
That the density of the solution is the same as the density of water
The specific heat of the solution is equal to the specific heat of water
3 assumptions of combustion reactions
Any temp change is instantaneous
No heat is lost or gained
All of any solid is dissolved
3 reasons in ethanol combustion etc the value is lower than the true value
Heat is lost to surroundings
Ethanol evaporates on wick
Incomplete combustion
Why are polystyrene cups used in combustion reactions
Good insulator and doesn’t react with liquids
Why is stirring carried out
Ensures complete and fast reaction to minimise heat lost also ensures even distribution of heat
What are fuels
Substances that releases heat energy when burnt or combusted
3 types of fossil fuels
Coal, gas, oil
3 biofuels
Ethanol (fermentation)
Biodiesel
Biogas
3 advantages of biofuels
Plant based hence renewable, carbon neutral (no NET change in CO2 levels), less emissions
3 disadvantages of biofuel
Biodiesel conceals at very low temperatures
Land is cleared to grow crops to produce leading to higher food prices
Fossils fuels are used to manufacture biofuels
What is the energy conversion in galvanic cells
Spontaneous chemical reactions that produce chemical energy
In a copper aluminium galvanic cell what are three observations
Copper deposit at cathode
Fading of blue Colour
Al corrosion
In a copper aluminium galvanic cell why is aluminium the anode
Because it is more reaction and therefore oxidises which always occurs at the cathode
What is the electron flow in galvanic cells
More to less reactive electrode
In galvanic cells where do the anions and cations go
Anions -> anode
Cations -> cathode
What are fuel cells
A special type of voltaic cell