The Chemistry Equations and Answers Study Brief is intended as a quick reference for students of chemistry and lifelong learners interested in advanced science. This Study Brief consolidates useful information for problem solvers, including units, constants, formulas and common conversion factors. Explanations of key concepts, definitions of key terms, and brief reviews of related principles and laws provide fundamental context for the many sample problems and solutions included for handy reference. Information, facts, equations and answers are presented in a concise and easy-to-follow format. Specific sections cover atoms, molecules, gases, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acid-base equilibrium, electrochemistry, physical chemistry and nuclear chemistry.
Topics Covered:
How is this Applicable in Chemistry?
Units
Prefixes
Fundamental Units
Derived Units
Useful Constants
Common Conversion Factors
Calculation: Value of a Constant
Atoms
Calculation: Atomic Weight of an Element
Binding Energy of an Atom
Calculation: Binding Energy of an Atom
Molecules
Calculation: Molecular Weight
Formulae
Calculation: Molecular Formula
Calculation: Elemental Composition
Solutions
Concentration
Dilution
Colligative Properties
Gases
Ideal Gas Law
Calculation: Density of Ideal Gas
Kinetic Molecular Theory
Graham's Law
Dalton's Law of Partial Pressure
Amagat's Law of Partial Volumes
Real Gas
Compressibility Factor
Stoichiometry
Balancing Equations (Non-Redox Reaction)
Product Yields and Reactant Consumption
Limiting Reagents
Thermochemistry
Heads of Reaction
Calorimetry
Latent Heat
Hess's Law
Free Energy and Entropy
Spontaneous Processes
Chemical Kinetics
Reaction Rate
Calculation: Disappearance of Acetic Acid
Calculation: Disappearance of Oxygen Gas
Rate Law
Calculation: Determine Rate
Rate Calculations Using Half-Life
Temperature Dependence
Chemical Equilibrium
Le Chatelier's Principle
Equilibrium Constant and Reaction Quotient
Determining Equilibrium and Reaction Direction
Calculation: Equilibrium Concentrations
Solubility
Predicting Precipitation of Salts
Acid-Base Equilibrium
Calculating Ka or Kb
Calculation: Percent Dissociation of Weak Acids and Bases
Calculation: pH or pOH of Weak Acids and Bases
Determining if Salt is Acidic or Basic
Calculation: pH an pOH of Salt Solutions
Calculation pH of a Buffer
Titrimetry
Electrochemistry
Balancing Redox Equations Using Half-Reduction Method
Electromotive Force and Cell Potentials at Standard Conditions