Bronsted-Lowry Acid Strength: Ka and pKa

– In this subject, we will discuss the Bronsted-Lowry Acid Strength: Ka and pKa Bronsted-Lowry Acid Strength: Ka and pKa – Many organic reactions involve the transfer of a proton by an acid–base reaction. – An important consideration, therefore, is the relative strengths of compounds that could potentially act as …

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Orbital Representation of Molecules

– In this subject, we will discuss the Orbital Representation of some Molecules (1) Orbital Representation of H2 molecule – Each hydrogen atom has one electron in 1s-orbital. – Two such atoms join to form a molecule of hydrogen. – In this case s–s overlapping between two 1s-orbitals of hydrogen …

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The Ideal gas law: Solved Problems

– In this subject, we will discuss Solved Problems on The Ideal gas law  Problem (1) on The ideal gas law  Calculate the volume of a sample of gas originally occupying 908 mL at 717 torr and 20 oC after its temperature and pressure are changed to 72 oC and …

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Lewis Acids and Lewis Bases

Lewis Acids and Lewis Bases

– In this subject, we will discuss the Lewis acid-base theory and Lewis Acids and Lewis Bases  Lewis Acids and Lewis Bases – In 1923 G. N. Lewis proposed a theory that significantly broadened the understanding of acids and bases. – As we go along we shall find that an …

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Avogadro’s Law: The Volume-Amount Relationship

Avogadro’s Law: The Volume-Amount Relationship

– In this subject, we will discuss the Avogadro’s Law: The Volume-Amount Relationship Avogadro’s Law: The Volume-Amount Relationship – The work of the Italian scientist Amedeo Avogadro complemented the studies of Boyle, Charles, and Gay-Lussac. – In 1811 Avogadro published a hypothesis stating that at the same temperature and pressure, …

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Bond Formation, (σ) Bond and (π) Bond

Bond Formation (Valence Bond Theory) – Bond formation between atoms to give chemical compounds can be interpreted admirably in terms of the orbital theory of atomic structure. – Heitler and London believed that electron cloud of the valence orbital on one atom ‘overlaps’ the electron cloud of the other bonding …

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Solubility Product Ksp: Definition, Formula, Problems

– In this subject, we will discuss the Solubility Product (Ksp): Definition, Formula, Problems Solubility Product Constant Ksp – Most, but not all, sparingly soluble salts are essentially completely dissociated in a saturated aqueous solution. – For example, when an excess of barium iodate is equilibrated with water, the dissociation …

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Dilution of Solutions

– In this subject, we will discuss the Dilution of Solutions and Dilution Law. Dilution of Solutions – Concentrated solutions are often stored in the laboratory stockroom for use as needed. – Frequently we dilute these “stock” solutions before working with them.  – Dilution of solution is the procedure for …

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50 MCQ on Chemical bonding

MCQ on Chemical bonding – In this subject, you will find 50 questions and answers MCQ on Chemical bonding   1. The valency of an element is ___________ (a) the combining capacity of one atom of it (b) the number of bonds formed by its one atom( c) the number …

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Redox Reactions: Types, Examples, Applications, Balancing

– In this subject, we will discuss the Redox Reactions: Types, Examples, Applications, Balancing. Types of Redox Reactions – Among the most common oxidation-reduction reactions are: Combination Reactions Decomposition Reactions Combustion Reactions Displacement Reactions Disproportionation Reaction (1) Combination Reactions   – A combination reaction is a reaction in which two or …

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