PreparED Study Materials
CHE 121: General Chemistry
School: Northern Kentucky University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 3
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Iron Bar: Mass Change and Rust Formation
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Learn about mass changes in an iron bar when exposed to moist air, including the formation of rust (Fe?O?) and how to calculate the final mass.
Understanding Electron Configurations of Ions: The Noble Gas Connectio
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Unravel the electron configurations of diverse ions and discern their noble gas resemblances. Understand how atoms and ions strive for full outer electron shells for ultimate stability.
Synthesis, Decomposition Reactions, and Oxidation-Reduction
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We explore synthesis and decomposition reactions, showcasing examples like the formation of water and its breakdown into simpler substances. We also clarify that while many of these reactions are redox reactions involving electron transfer, some synthesis and decomposition reactions may not necessarily be redox reactions, as seen in specific examples.
Mass of Solutions: 12g Sucrose in 4.1%, 3.2%, & 12.5% Cases
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Determining the total mass of sucrose solutions at varying concentrations: 4.1% 3.2% and 12.5%. Learn step-by-step calculations to find solution masses containing 12 grams of sucrose. Results: ~292.68g ~375g and 96g for each concentration respectively.
Identifying Incorrect Ground-State Electron Configurations and Providi
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This video delves into the significance of electron configurations in understanding an atom's chemical behavior. It examines and corrects inaccuracies in the electron configurations of Aluminium (Al), Boron (B), and Fluorine (F). For instance, the electron configuration for Aluminium is initially presented with an incorrect number of electrons in the 2p subshell, stressing the importance of adhering to the rules of electron configuration for precise atomic representation.
Why Fluorine Can't Form FH? or FCl?: Unpacking VSEPR Theory & Electron
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Explore why fluorine, with its seven valence electrons, doesn't form compounds like FH? or FCl?. Understand the role of VSEPR theory, atomic size, and electronegativity in limiting bond formation. Grasp the interplay of geometric challenges and electron repulsion in compound stability.