Unit 1 And 2 Flashcards
What is the equation for heat energy?
E = cm(delta)T
This value can be scaled up or down according to the mass of the substance in order to calculate the enthalpy.
Using collision theory, explain why surface area impacts reaction rates
More surface area = more chances of successful collisions
What is an endothermic reaction?
A reaction that takes in heat energy. The enthalpy value is positive, reactions may incur costs in supplying sufficient heat energy.
What does it mean by a self-indicating reaction?
A reaction in which the colour change occurs naturally. For example, purple permanganate solution turns colourless when reduced.
Why might a reaction not be 100% efficient?
- large amounts of waste products
- spillages
- inaccurate measurements
- incomplete reaction
Why are there no electronegativity values for noble gases?
Noble gases have a full outer shell and do not make compounds.
How do ions move?
They move through solution or ion bridges.
How do electrons flow?
They move through wires, from most reactive to least reactive metal.
What is an ionic bond?
The electrostatic force of attraction between positively and negatively charged partcles.
What is a reducing agent?
A chemical which causes reduction, it oxidises itself by losing electrons.
What is an oxidising agent?
A chemical that causes oxidation, it reduces itself by gaining electrons.
Why are symmetrical molecules with polar covalent bonds overall non-polar?
- The polarity of the bonds cancels out
- No permanent dipoles
- Only force present is LDFs
Which of the first 20 elements are covalent molecular?
H², N², O², F², Cl², P⁴, S⁸ and fullerene/C60
Numbers are suppost to be at bottom of the letter
Which of the first 20 elements are metallic?
Li, Be, Na, Mg, Al, K, Ca.
What happens to covalent radius going down a group?
More electrons shells = atomic radius increases
What is a covalent bond?
Strong forces of attraction between a positive nuclei and negative shared pair of electrons.
What is the relationship between melting point/boiling point and the type of intermolecular force?
The stronger the intermolecular force, the higher the melting and boiling point.
What is the covalent radius?
The concalent radius is half the distance between two nuclei in a bond.
What does the periodic table allow chemists to predict?
The physical properties and chemical behaviour for any element.
What is the equation for enthalpy change in a reaction pathway?
(Delta)H = Hp - Hr
What is the Bonding continuum?
Pure covalent polar convalent
|———‐—————|—————————-
Ionic
–|—————|
= Increasing difference in electronegativity from left to right
What is feedstock?
A chemical derived from raw materials used to make other chemicals.
E.g. ethene, aluminium, chlorine
What are the possible places of errors when calculating enthalpy of combustion?
- heat loss to the surroundings
- incomplete combustion
- evaporation of alcohol vapours
What is a limiting reagent?
The reactant which gets completely used up in chemical reactions. The other reactant(s) are said to be in excess.