PreparED Study Materials
CHEM 960: General Chem for Engineers 1
School: University of Pittsburgh
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Determining the Equilibrium Constant: Initial & Final Concentrations
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Explore the method to determine the equilibrium constant for a reaction between iron III ions and thiocyanate ions. Learn to deduce equilibrium concentrations from initial values and reaction stoichiometry. Grasp the importance of the equilibrium constant value of 325.1 in assessing the reaction's favorability.
Copper Bombardment: Calculating X-ray Photon Energy
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We'll guide you through the process of calculating the energy associated with X-ray photons when the wavelength is 0.154 nm. This video offers a practical application of physics and helps you understand the energy spectrum of X-rays. Whether you're a science enthusiast or a student, you'll gain valuable insights into this intriguing topic.
Determining Neutrons from Atomic & Mass Numbers: A Comprehensive Guide
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Understand the relationship between atomic number, mass number, and neutrons within atoms. This video breaks down the simple calculation to determine the number of neutrons for specific elements like Nickel, Uranium, Scandium, and Argon.
Calculate a Building's Age Using Nickel-63 Decay
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The scenario involves an archaeologist analyzing iron in an old building containing nickel-63, which has a known half-life of 92 years. With only 0.78% of the original nickel-63 remaining, the goal is to estimate the year when this discovery was made. We delve into the calculations and principles of first-order decay reactions.
Amino Acid Structural Formulas at Low pH
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Explore the protonation of amino acids, specifically valine and threonine, when subjected to a pH lower than their isoelectric points, highlighting the structural changes in their carboxyl and amino groups.
Ionic Character Comparison: Analyzing NaBr vs. HBr and BrCl vs. FCl
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Discover the analysis of ionic character in compounds based on electronegativity differences. Learn about the contrasts between NaBr vs. HBr and BrCl vs. FCl. Grasp why NaBr and FCl showcase greater ionic character than their paired compounds.








