Calcium chloride and magnesium sulfate are common drying agents. What type of solvent should be dried with calcium chloride, and what type with magnesium sulfate

Answer:

a) 4p ⇒ 4s  transition is Allowed

b) 3d ⇒ 4s transition not allowed

Explanation:

a) 4p ⇒ 4s  transition

This transition is allowed because for a 4p state; l = 1 and for a 4s state I = 0

hence Δl = 1 - 0 = 1

Energy of 4p ( Ei ) = 3.75eV

Energy of 4s ( E2 ) = 3.19 eV

where : λ = 1240 eV nm / ( E₂ - E₁ )

                = 2214 nm ≈ 2.214 μm

b) 3d ⇒ 4s transition

This transition is not allowed  

a 3d state , l = 2 while for 4s state l = 0

hence Δl = 2 - 0 = 2

therefore the transition is not allowed

Answer:

Part A

dispersion forces

Part B

dispersion forces

Part C

dispersion forces

dipole-dipole forces

Part D

dispersion forces

dipole-dipole forces

hydrogen bonding

Explanation:

Dispersion forces occur in all molecules. They result from momentary shifts in the electron cloud of molecules which induces a dipole in another molecule. This induced dipole eventually spreads throughout the molecule.

For Xe which is a noble gas and N2 which is a diatomic molecule, dispersion forces is the only kind of intermolecular force present in the molecule.

CO is a polar molecule hence in addition to dispersion forces, dipole-dipole forces also exist in the molecule.

HF is a polar molecule hence it possesses dipole-dipole forces in addition to dispersion forces. In this molecule, hydrogen is bonded to a highly electronegative atom (fluorine). Hence, hydrogen bonding is a dominant intermolecular interaction in the molecule.

Answer:

Half life is the time taken by a radio active isotope to reduce by half of its original amount. Radium-226 has a half life of 1602 years meaning that it would take 1602 years for a mass of radium to reduce by half.

Number of half lives in 9612 years = 9612/1602 = 6 half lives

New mass = Original mass x (1/2)n where n is the number of half lives.

Therefore, New mass= 500 x (1/2)∧6

                                 = 500 x 0.015625

                                 = 7.8125 g

Hence the mass of radium after 9612 years will be 7.8125 grams.

Explanation:

Answer:

[tex]\boxed {\boxed {\sf 6.25 \ grams}}[/tex]

Explanation:

We are asked to find the mass of a sample of radium-226 after half-life decay. We will use the following formula:

[tex]A= A_o *\frac{1}{2}^{\frac{t}{h}}[/tex]

In this formula, [tex]A_o[/tex] is the initial amount, t is the time, and h is the half-life.

For this problem, the initial amount is 200 grams of radium-226, the time is 8,000 years, and the half-life is 1,600 years.

[tex]\bullet \ A_o= 200 \ g \\\\bullet \ t= 8,000 \ \\\bullet \ h= 1,600[/tex]

Substitute the values into the formula.

[tex]A= 200 \ g * \frac{1}{2} ^{\frac{8.000}{1,600}[/tex]

Solve the fraction in the exponent.

[tex]A= 200 \ g * \frac{1}{2}^{5}[/tex]

Solve the exponent.

[tex]A= 200 \ g *0.03125[/tex]

[tex]A= 6.25 \ g[/tex]

In addition, we can solve this another way. First, we find the number of half-lives by dividing the total time by the half-life.

Every half-life, 1/2 of the mass decays. Divide the initial mass in half, then that result in half, and so on 5 times.

After 8,000 years, 6.25 grams of radium-226 remains.

Explanation:

Antacids are medications used to manage the symptoms of indigestion and heartburn. Antacids contain active ingredients that are bases. These allow antacids to neutralize any stomach acid which could be causing digestive discomfort.

Answer:

[tex]T_2= 36.7 \textdegree C[/tex]

Explanation:

Mass of Water [tex]m_w=6.90kg[/tex]

Temperature [tex]T=34.7 degrees[/tex]

Heat Flow [tex]H=57.1kJ[/tex]

Specific heat capacity of water [tex]\mu= 4.18J.g^(-1).K^(-1)[/tex]

Generally the equation for Final Temperature is mathematically given by

[tex]M*\mu *T_1 + Q = M*\mu *T_2[/tex]

[tex]T_2=\frac{M*\mu *T_1 + Q }{M*\mu}[/tex]

Therefore

[tex]T_2=\frac{6.90*4.18*34.7 + 57.1}{6.90*4.18}[/tex]

[tex]T_2= 36.7 \textdegree C[/tex]

Answer:

[tex]\boxed {\boxed {\sf 4.685 \times 10^{24} \ Fe \ atoms}}[/tex]

Explanation:

We are asked to convert grams of iron to atoms of iron.

First, we convert grams to moles. We use the molar mass or the mass in 1 mole of a substance. This is found on the Periodic Table because the molar mass is equal to the atomic mass, but the units are grams per mole instead of atomic mass units. Look up iron's molar mass.

We convert using dimensional analysis, so we must set up a ratio using the molar mass.

[tex]\frac {55.84 \ g \ Fe}{ 1 \ mol \ Fe}[/tex]

We are converting 434.52 grams to moles, so we multiply by this value.

[tex]434.52 \ g \ Fe *\frac {55.84 \ g \ Fe}{ 1 \ mol \ Fe}[/tex]

Flip the ratio so the units of grams of iron cancel.

[tex]434.52 \ g \ Fe *\frac { 1 \ mol \ Fe}{55.84 \ g \ Fe}[/tex]

[tex]434.52 *\frac { 1 \ mol \ Fe}{55.84}[/tex]

[tex]\frac { 434.52}{55.84} \ mol \ Fe[/tex]

[tex]7.781518625 \ mol \ Fe[/tex]

Next, we convert moles to atoms. We use Avogadro's Number or 6.02 ×10²³. It is the number of particles (atoms, molecules, formula units, etc) in 1 mole of a substance. For this problem, the particles are atoms of iron. We set up another ratio using this number.

[tex]\frac {6.02 \times 10^{23} \ atoms \ Fe }{ 1 \ mol \ Fe}[/tex]

Multiply by the number of moles we calculated.

[tex]7.781518625 \ mol \ Fe *\frac {6.02 \times 10^{23} \ atoms \ Fe }{ 1 \ mol \ Fe}[/tex]

The units of moles of iron cancel.

[tex]7.781518625 *\frac {6.02 \times 10^{23} \ atoms \ Fe }{ 1 }[/tex]

[tex]4.68447421 \times 10^{24} \ atoms \ Fe[/tex]

The correct answer choice is Choice 3: 4.685 × 10²⁴ atoms of iron.

[tex]\\ \large\sf\longmapsto KNO_3[/tex]

[tex]\\ \large\sf\longmapsto 39u+14u+3(16u)[/tex]

[tex]\\ \large\sf\longmapsto 53u+48u[/tex]

[tex]\\ \large\sf\longmapsto 101u[/tex]

[tex]\\ \large\sf\longmapsto 101g/mol[/tex]

Now

[tex]\boxed{\sf No\:of\:moles=\dfrac{Given\:mass}{Molar\:mass}}[/tex]

[tex]\\ \large\sf\longmapsto No\:of\:moles=\dfrac{0.565}{101}[/tex]

[tex]\\ \large\sf\longmapsto No\:of\:moles=0.005mol[/tex]

We know

[tex]\boxed{\sf Molarity=\dfrac{Moles\:of\:solute}{Vol\:of\:Solution\:in\:L}}[/tex]

[tex]\\ \large\sf\longmapsto Molarity=\dfrac{0.005}{\dfrac{250}{1000}L}[/tex]

[tex]\\ \large\sf\longmapsto Molarity=\dfrac{0.005}{0.250}[/tex]

[tex]\\ \large\sf\longmapsto Molarity=0.02M[/tex]

[tex] \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: [/tex]

Answer:

The percent abundance of oxygen-18 is 1.9066%.

Explanation:

The average atomic mass of oxygen is given by:

[tex] m_{O} = m_{^{16}O}*\%_{16} + m_{^{17}O}*\%_{17} + m_{^{18}O}*\%_{18} [/tex]

Where:

m: is the atomic mass

%: is the percent abundance

Since the sum of the percent abundance of oxygen isotopes must be equal to 1, we have:  

[tex] 1 = \%_{16} + \%_{17} + \%_{18} [/tex]

[tex] 1 = x + 3.2 \cdot 10^{-4} + \%_{18} [/tex]

[tex] \%_{18} = 1 - x - 3.2 \cdot 10^{-4} [/tex]

Hence, the percent abundance of O-18 is:  

[tex] m_{O} = m_{^{16}O}*\%_{16} + m_{^{17}O}*\%_{17} + m_{^{18}O}*\%_{18} [/tex]  

[tex]15.9982 = 15.972*x + 16.988*3.2 \cdot 10^{-4} + 17.970*(1 - 3.2 \cdot 10^{-4} - x)[/tex]

[tex] x = 0.980614 \times 100 = 98.0614 \% [/tex]                                                              

Hence, the percent abundance of oxygen-18 is:

[tex]\%_{18} = (1 - 3.2 \cdot 10^{-4} - 0.980614) \times 100 = 1.9066 \%[/tex]                      

Therefore, the percent abundance of oxygen-18 is 1.9066%.

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Answer:

Explanation:

418.4kj is the correct answer

Answer:

Unfortunately, we don`t know how to convert plastic material into electricity yet. I suppose an idea is for someone to invent a machine similar to biomass, where dead plants created energy, but here it`s plastic. The only issue is that it could release deadly chemicals.

Sorry if this isn`t much help, but there isn`t really an answer.   :/

Answer:

Explanation:

1. A solution is made by dissolving 5.84g of NaCl is enough distilled water to a give a final volume of 1.00L. What is the molarity of the solution? a. 0.100 M b. 1.00 M c. 0.0250 M d. 0.400 M 2. A 0.9% NaCl (w/w) solution in water is a. is made by mixing 0.9 moles of NaCl in a 100 moles of water b. made and has the same final volume as 0.9% solution in ethyl alcohol c. a solution that boils at or above 100°C d. All the above (don't choose this one) 3. In an exergonic process, the system a. gains energy b. loses energy c. either gains or loses energy d. no energy change at all

Answer:

[tex]\boxed {\boxed {\sf 0.100 \ M }}[/tex]

Explanation:

Molarity is a measure of concentration in moles per liter.

[tex]molarity = \frac{moles \ of \ solute}{liters \ of \ solution}}[/tex]

The solution has 5.84 grams of sodium chloride or NaCl and a volume of 1.00 liters.

We are given the mass of solute in grams, so we must convert to moles. This requires the molar mass, or the mass of 1 mole of a substance. These values are found on the Periodic Table as the atomic masses, but the units are grams per mole, not atomic mass units.

We have the compound sodium chloride, so look up the molar masses of the individual elements: sodium and chlorine.

The chemical formula (NaCl) contains no subscripts, so there is 1 mole of each element in 1 mole of the compound. Add the 2 molar masses to find the compound's molar mass.

There are 58.4397693 grams of sodium chloride in 1 mole. We will use dimensional analysis and create a ratio using this information.

[tex]\frac {58.4397693 \ g\ \ NaCl} {1 \ mol \ NaCl}[/tex]

We are converting 5.84 grams to moles, so we multiply by that value.

[tex]5.84 \ g \ NaCl *\frac {58.4397693 \ g\ NaCl} {1 \ mol \ NaCl}[/tex]

Flip the ratio. It remains equivalent and the units of grams of sodium chloride cancel.

[tex]5.84 \ g \ NaCl *\frac {1 \ mol \ NaCl}{58.4397693 \ g\ NaCl}[/tex]

[tex]5.84 *\frac {1 \ mol \ NaCl}{58.4397693 }[/tex]

[tex]0.09993194823 \ mol \ NaCl[/tex]

We can use the number of moles we just calculated to find the molarity. Remember there is 1 liter of solution.

[tex]molarity= \frac{moles \ of \ solute}{liters \ of \ solution}[/tex]

[tex]molarity= \frac{ 0.09993194823 \ mol \ NaCl}{1 \ L}[/tex]

[tex]molarity= 0.09993194823 \ mol \ NaCl/L[/tex]

The original measurements of mass and volume have 3 significant figures, so our answer must have the same. For the number we calculated, that is the thousandths place. The 9 in the ten-thousandths place tells us to round the 9 to a 0, but then we must also the next 9 to a 0, and the 0 to a 1.

[tex]molarity \approx 0.100 \ mol \ NaCl/L[/tex]

1 mole per liter is 1 molar or M. We can convert the units.

[tex]molarity \approx 0.100 \ M \ NaCl[/tex]

The molarity of the solution is 0.100 M.

Answer:

Explanation:

Na2CO3+Ca(NO3)2=CaCO3+2NaNO3

nNa2CO3=0.02

nCa(NO3)2=0.02

mCaCO3=0.02*100=2 gram

nNaNo3=0.04

Cm=2/15

From the calculation, the mass of the product is 2 g.

A chemical reaction occurs when two more substances are mixed together. In this case, the reaction is shown by; Ca(NO3)2 + Na2CO3 ----> CaCO3(s) + 2NaNO3.

Number of moles of Na2CO3 = 100/1000 L *  0.2 mol/L = 0.02 moles

Number of moles of  Ca(NO3)2 = 200/1000 L *  0.1 mol/L = 0.02 moles

Since the reaction is equimolar, amount of the product = 0.02 moles * 100 g/mol = 2 g

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Answer:

They have a rock surface composition.

Explanation:

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Answer:

160 g/mol

Explanation:

Step 1: Calculate the molarity of the solution

We will use the following expression.

π = M × R × T

where,

M = π / R × T

M = 1.84 atm / (0.0821 atm.L/mol.K) × 298 K = 0.0752 mol/L

Step 2: Calculate the moles of solute in 550 mL (0.550 L)

0.550 L × 0.0752 mol/L = 0.0413 mol

Step 3: Calculate the molecular weight of the nonelectrolyte

0.0413 moles weigh 6.60 g.

6.60 g/0.0413 mol = 160 g/mol

a) A polyfunctional acid is an acid that has more than one functional group.

b) The equations of dissociation of phosphoric acid are:    

c) The equation for calculating the concentration of H₃O⁺ is [tex] [H_{3}O^{+}] = (\frac{K_{1}K_{2}K_{3}[H_{3}PO_{4}]}{[PO_{4}^{-3}]})^{1/3} [/tex]

a) A polyfunctional acid can be defined as an acid that has more than one functional group. Phosphoric acid (H₃PO₄) is an example of polyfunctional acid since it is composed of three hydroxyl groups joined to a phosphorus atom, which is also joined to an oxygen atom by a double bound. In that structure, the three hydrogen atoms of the hydroxyl groups give the acidic behavior to this compound.                  

b) Phosphoric acid has three equations of dissociation:  

The dissociation constants for the three above equations are:

[tex] K_{1} = \frac{[H_{2}PO_{4}^{-}][H_{3}O^{+}]}{[H_{3}PO_{4}]} [/tex]   (4)

[tex] K_{2} = \frac{[HPO_{4}^{2-}][H_{3}O^{+}]}{[H_{2}PO_{4}^{-}]} [/tex]    (5)

[tex] K_{3} = \frac{[PO_{4}^{3-}][H_{3}O^{+}]}{[HPO_{4}^{2-}]} [/tex]    (6)

c) We can calculate the concentration of H₃O⁺ for each equilibrium with the equations (4), (5), and (6).    

The general reaction of dissociation of phosphoric acid is given by the sum of equations (1), (2), and (3):

H₃PO₄ + 3H₂O ⇄ PO₄³⁻ + 3H₃O⁺   (7)  

The concentration of H₃O⁺ for the total dissociation reaction (eq 7) can be found as follows:  

[tex] K_{t} = \frac{[PO_{4}^{-3}][H_{3}O^{+}]^{3}}{[H_{3}PO_{4}]} [/tex]   (8)

Where:

[tex] K_{t} = K_{1}*K_{2}*K_{3} [/tex]

Hence, by knowing the dissociation constants K₁, K₂ and K₃, and the concentrations of PO₄³⁻ and H₃PO₄, the [H₃O⁺] is:

[tex][H_{3}O^{+}] = (\frac{K_{1}K_{2}K_{3}[H_{3}PO_{4}]}{[PO_{4}^{-3}]})^{1/3}[/tex]

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Answer: The question wants you to determine the energy that the incoming photon must have in order to allow the electron that absorbs it to jump from  

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Explanation:

Solution :

We know that :

[tex]$\Delta T_f = k_f.m$[/tex]  and   [tex]$m=\frac{w_2}{m_2 \times w_1}$[/tex]

Then, [tex]$\Delta T_f = k_f.\frac{w_2}{m_2.w_1}$[/tex]   ..................(1)

Where,

[tex]w_1[/tex] = amount of solvent (in kg)

[tex]w_2[/tex] = amount of solute (in kg)

[tex]m_2[/tex] = molar mass of solute (g/mole)

[tex]m[/tex] = molality of solution (mole/kg)

Given :

[tex]\Delta T_f[/tex] = [tex]3.14\ ^\circ C[/tex],   [tex]k_f= 5.12\ ^\circ C/m[/tex]

                              [tex]=5.12 \ ^\circ C/mole/kg[/tex]

                              [tex]=5.12 \ ^\circ C \ kg/mole[/tex]

[tex]w_1[/tex] = 0.250 kg,  [tex]w_2[/tex] = 24.3 g

Then putting this values in the equation is (1),

[tex]$3.14 = \frac{5.12 \times 24.3}{m_2 \times 0.250}$[/tex]

[tex]$m_2 = \frac{5.12 \times 24.3}{3.14 \times 0.250}$[/tex]

[tex]m_2= 158.49[/tex]  g/mole

So, the molar mass of the unknown compound is 158.49 g/mole.

Answer:

Dung dịch nào sau đây chỉ chứa các ion (bỏ qua sự điện li của nước, các chất điện li mạnh phân li hoàn toàn)?

A. HBr, Na2S, Mg(OH)2, Na2CO3.

B. H2SO4, NaOH, NaCl, HF.

C. HNO3, H2SO4, KOH, K2SiO3.

D. Ca(OH)2, KOH, CH3COOH, NaCl.

Answer:

Anaxagoras was perhaps the first literate person to attempt to explain physical phenomena rationally, basing his ideas upon careful observations and simple experiments. This is fundamental to modern science and is the sine qua non of environmental study.

Answer:

1.5g

Explanation:

Remember that Molarity = (#moles of solute)/(#liters of solution)

This problem informs us that the Molarity of the vinegar is 0.84 and that the solution is 15mL.

First let's get your SI units to the correct ones.

15mL (1L/1000mL) = 0.015L

Molarity = (#moles of solute)/(#liters of solution) ~

(Molarity)(#liters of solution) = #moles of solute

(0.84M)(.015L) = 0.0126moles of acetic acid per tablespoon

2 tablespoons a day = 0.0126moles*2 =  0.0252 moles of acetic acid.

Now that we have the # of moles of acetic acid we need to get our answer into grams. The molecular weight of HC2H3O2 is 60g/mole.

0.0252mole HC2H3O2 (60g HC2H3O2/1mole HC2H3O2) = 1.512g ~ 1.5g HC2H3O2.

Answer:

“Magma” is exclusively found and formed beneath the earth’s surface. Once magma is on or above the surface of the earth it is referred to as “lava.” Magma is typically formed by extreme temperature melting solid rock within the earth. Pressure and rock composition can also affect magma formation. High pressure can help magma be “squeezed” from partially molten rock. Likewise, as rocks are usually composed of different minerals with different melting points, magma formation from rocks is usually only partial and uneven.

Explanation:

Answer:

[tex]M_{CO_2}= 25.7g[/tex]

Explanation:

From the question we are told that:

Temperature [tex]T=27.0[/tex]

Volume [tex]V=30L[/tex]

Pressure [tex]P=0.480atm[/tex]

Generally the equation for Ideal gas is mathematically given by

PV=nRT

Therefore

[tex]n=\frac{0.480 x 30}{0.08205 x 300}[/tex]

[tex]n=0.59moles[/tex]

Generally Mass of CO2 is given as

[tex]M_{CO_2}= 0.59 * 44 g/mol[/tex]

[tex]M_{CO_2}= 25.7g[/tex]

Kc = [CH4]×[H2O] / [CO]×[H2]^3

Kc = 1.078×0.878 / (0.989×0.933^3)

Kc = 0.977

The numerical value of the equilibrium constant, Kc, for the given reaction is found to be 0.977.

The Equilibrium constant may be defined as the numerical value that significantly indicated the correlation between the amounts of products and reactants present at equilibrium in a reversible chemical reaction at a definite temperature.

According to the question, the reaction is as follows:

[tex]CO +3H_2[/tex] ↔ [tex]CH_4+ H_2O[/tex].

The equilibrium concentrations are 0.989 M, 0.993 M, 1.078 M and 0.878 M, respectively.

Now, the equilibrium constant is calculated by the following formula:

             =  1.078×0.878 / (0.989×0.93[tex]3^3[/tex]).

             = 0.9464/(0.989 × 0.8121)

             =  0.977.

Therefore, the numerical value of the equilibrium constant, Kc, for the given reaction is found to be 0.977.

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385 x 42.13 x 0.079 = 1281.38395

Answer:

0.1 mol

Explanation:

6/(15*3+15)

0.1 mol moles of (CH3)3NH+ are in 6.0 g of (CH3)3NH+

The mole, symbol mol, exists as the SI base unit of the amount of substance. The quantity amount of substance exists as a measure of how many elementary entities of a provided substance exist in an object or sample.A mole corresponds to the mass of a substance that includes 6.023 x 1023 particles of the substance. The mole exists the SI unit for the amount of a substance. Its symbol stands mol.

The compound trimethylamine, (CH3 )3N, exists as a  weak base when dissolved in water.

A mole exist expressed as 6.02214076 × 1023 of some chemical unit, be it atoms, molecules, ions, or others. The mole exists as a convenient unit to utilize because of the great number of atoms, molecules, or others in any substance.

To find the amount of the substance (CH3)3NH+ to calculate its molar mass:

M((CH3)3NH+) = (12+3)*3 + 14+1 = 60 g/mol

n((CH3)3NH+) = m/M

m((CH3)3NH+) = 6g

Thus,

n((CH3)3NH+) = 6g/60 g/mol = 0.1 mol

Hence,

n((CH3)3NH+) = 0.1 mol

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Answer:

495 J

Explanation:

When the hot pot was set on the counter to cool, heat energy was lost from the pot. Note that according to the first law of thermodynamics, heat is neither created nor destroyed.

This implies that, the heat energy lost from the pot must be gained by the surrounding air. Therefore, if 495 J of energy is lost from the pot, then 495 J of energy is gained by the surrounding air.

Answer:

Nitrobenzene < Bromobenzene < Benzene < Phenol

Explanation:

Aromatic compounds undergo electrophilic aromatic substitution reaction in the presence of relevant electrophiles. Certain substituents tend to increase or decrease the tendency of an aromatic compound towards electrophilic aromatic substitution reaction.

Substituents that increase the electron density around the ring such as in phenol tends to make the ring more reactive towards electrophilic substitution. Halogens such as bromine has a -I inductive effect as well as a +M mesomeric effect.

However the -I(electron withdrawing effect) of the halogens supersedes the +M electron donation due to mesomeric effect.

Putting all these together, the order of increasing reactivity of the compounds towards electrophilic aromatic substitution is;

Nitrobenzene < Bromobenzene < Benzene < Phenol