Driving reactions to completion
Driving reactions to completion Completion = 100% yield of product
Cl-(aq) + Ag+(aq) AgCl(s)
Cl-(aq) + Ag+(aq) AgCl(s) AgCl precipitates from the solution.
Cl-(aq) + Ag+(aq) AgCl(s) AgCl precipitates from the solution. As the AgCl precipitates, product is removed from solution.
Cl-(aq) + Ag+(aq) AgCl(s)
All gases N2 + 3 H2 2 NH3
All gases N2 + 3 H2 2 NH3 exothermic
All gases N2 + 3 H2 2 NH3 exothermic cool
All gases N2 + 3 H2 2 NH3 exothermic cool
N2 + 3 H2 2 NH3 Although a lower temperature favors more NH3 formed, the lower temperature also leads to a very slow reaction.
N2 + 3 H2 2 NH3 An increase in pressure should favor product.
N2 + 3 H2 2 NH3 An increase in pressure should favor product.
N2 + 3 H2 2 NH3 Ultimate solution: react at high Temperature to speed up reaction, cool until NH3 becomes liquid. Remove from reaction vessel and repeat.
C O N E T R A I (time)
Heterogeneous equilibrium
Heterogeneous equilibrium Involves at least two phases.
Heterogeneous equilibrium Involves at least two phases. What is the concentration of a pure liquid or a pure solid?
Concentrations are not a valid way to define a pure liquid or solid.
Concentrations are not a valid way to define a pure liquid or solid. Moles water = ? Liters solvent
The concentration of a pure liquid or solid is defined as 1.
Law of Mass Action
Law of Mass Action 1. Gases enter equilibrium expressions as partial pressures in atmospheres.
Law of Mass Action 1. Gases enter equilibrium expressions as partial pressures in atmospheres. 2. Dissolved species enter as concentrations in mol L-1.
Law of Mass Action 1. Gases enter equilibrium expressions as partial pressures in atmospheres. 2. Dissolved species enter as concentrations in mol L-1. 3. Pure solids and liquids are represented by 1 at equilibrium , a dilute solvent is 1.
Law of Mass Action 1. Gases enter equilibrium expressions as partial pressures in atmospheres. 2. Dissolved species enter as concentrations in mol L-1. 3. Pure solids and liquids are represented by 1 at equilibrium , a dilute solvent is 1. 4. Partial pressures or concentrations of products appear in the numerator, reactants in the denominator. Each is raised to the power of its coefficient.
The partition coefficient:
The partition coefficient: Materials are soluble to different degrees in different solvents.
The partition coefficient: Materials are soluble to different degrees in different solvents. This allows for a method to separate that material from others.
Solvent a Solvent b Compound x
Solvent a Solvent b Compound x [x]a [x]b
[x]a [x]b Partition coefficient = K = [x]b [x]a
I2 H2O CCl4
I2 H2O and CCl4 are immiscible H2O CCl4
I2(H2O) I2(CCl4) H2O CCl4
I2(H2O) I2(CCl4) [I2]CCl4 K = [I2]H2O H2O CCl4
I2(H2O) I2(CCl4) [I2]CCl4 K = [I2]H2O H2O = 85 Partition coefficient CCl4
Acids and Bases
Acids and Bases Arrhenius Acids and Bases
Acids and Bases Arrhenius Acids and Bases Acid : increases H+ concentration in water.
Acids and Bases Arrhenius Acids and Bases Acid : increases H+ concentration in water. Base : increases OH- concentration in water.
Acids and Bases Brønsted-Lowrey Acids and Bases
Acids and Bases Brønsted-Lowrey Acids and Bases Acid : substance that can donate H+.
Acids and Bases Brønsted-Lowrey Acids and Bases Acid : substance that can donate H+. Base : substance that can accept H+.
Acids and Bases Brønsted-Lowrey Acids and Bases Acid : substance that can donate H+. Base : substance that can accept H+. Do not require aqueous solutions.
Acids and Bases Brønsted-Lowrey Acids and Bases Conjugate acid-base pairs.
Acids and Bases Brønsted-Lowrey Acids and Bases Conjugate acid-base pairs. Conjugate base: subtract H+ from acid formula.
Acids and Bases Brønsted-Lowrey Acids and Bases Conjugate acid-base pairs. Conjugate base: subtract H+ from acid formula. Conjugate acid: add H+ to the base formula.
Conjugate acid-base pairs.
Conjugate acid-base pairs. CH3COOH(aq) + H2O(l)
Conjugate acid-base pairs. CH3COOH(aq) + H2O(l) Acetic acid is a monoprotic acid.
Conjugate acid-base pairs. CH3COOH(aq) + H2O(l) H3O+(aq) + CH3COO-(aq)
Conjugate acid-base pairs. CH3COOH(aq) + H2O(l) H3O+(aq) + CH3COO-(aq) CH3COOH donates H+ = acid
Conjugate acid-base pairs. CH3COOH(aq) + H2O(l) H3O+(aq) + CH3COO-(aq) CH3COOH donates H+ = acid H2O accepts H+ = base
Conjugate acid-base pairs. CH3COOH(aq) + H2O(l) H3O+(aq) + CH3COO-(aq) CH3COOH donates H+ = acid CH3COO- = conjugate base H2O accepts H+ = base
Conjugate acid-base pairs. CH3COOH(aq) + H2O(l) H3O+(aq) + CH3COO-(aq) CH3COOH donates H+ = acid CH3COO- = conjugate base H2O accepts H+ = base H3O+ = conjugate acid
Conjugate acid-base pairs. CH3COOH(aq) + H2O(l) acid1 base2 H3O+(aq) + CH3COO-(aq) acid2 base1 CH3COOH donates H+ = acid CH3COO- = conjugate base H2O accepts H+ = base H3O+ = conjugate acid
Conjugate acid-base pairs. H2O H2O H+ + OH-
Conjugate acid-base pairs. H2O H2O H+ + OH- H2O donates H+ = acid
Conjugate acid-base pairs. H2O H2O H+ + OH- H2O donates H+ = acid H2O + H+ H3O+
Conjugate acid-base pairs. H2O H2O H+ + OH- H2O donates H+ = acid H2O + H+ H3O+ H2O accepts H+ = base
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Conjugate acid-base pairs. Conjugate base: subtract H+ from acid formula. Conjugate acid: add H+ to the base formula.
Conjugate acid-base pairs. H2O H2O H+ + OH- H2O donates H+ = acid Conjugate base = OH- H2O + H+ H3O+ H2O accepts H+ = base Conjugate acid = H3O+
Conjugate acid-base pairs. H2O H2O H+ + OH- H2O donates H+ = acid Conjugate base = OH- H2O + H+ H3O+ H2O accepts H+ = base Conjugate acid = H3O+ H2O can be both conjugate acid and base.
Trimethyl amine is a weak base. What is the conjugate acid?
Trimethyl amine is a weak base. What is the conjugate acid? (CH3)3N
Trimethyl amine is a weak base. What is the conjugate acid? (CH3)3N
Trimethyl amine is a weak base. What is the conjugate acid? [(CH3)3NH]+ Conjugate acid
NaCN dissolved in water gives a basic solution. Why?
NaCN dissolved in water gives a basic solution. Why? NaCN(s) + H2O(l) Na+(aq) + CN-(aq) + H2O(l)
NaCN dissolved in water gives a basic solution. Why? NaCN(s) + H2O(l) Na+(aq) + CN-(aq) + H2O(l)
NaCN dissolved in water gives a basic solution. Why? NaCN(s) + H2O(l) Na+(aq) + CN-(aq) + H2O(l) + H2O(l) HCN(aq) + OH-(aq)
Non-aqueous solutions
Non-aqueous solutions NH3(l)
Non-aqueous solutions HCl(NH ) + NH3(l) NH4+(NH ) + Cl-(NH ) 3 3 3
Non-aqueous solutions HCl(NH ) + NH3(l) NH4+(NH ) + Cl-(NH ) 3 3 3 acid1 base2 acid2 base1
Non-aqueous solutions HCl(NH ) + NH3(l) NH4+(NH ) + Cl-(NH ) 3 3 3 acid1 base2 acid2 base1 Ammonia is the solvent.
Amphoteric molecules
Amphoteric molecules An amphoteric molecule or ion can be either an acid or a base depending on conditions.
Amphoteric molecules An amphoteric molecule or ion can be either an acid or a base depending on conditions. water
Amphoteric molecules An amphoteric molecule or ion can be either an acid or a base depending on conditions. water H3O+
Amphoteric molecules An amphoteric molecule or ion can be either an acid or a base depending on conditions. water H3O+ OH-
Amphoteric molecules Hydrogen carbonate ion
Amphoteric molecules Hydrogen carbonate ion HCO3-
Amphoteric molecules Hydrogen carbonate ion HCO3-(aq) + H2O(l) H2CO3(aq) + OH-(aq)
Hydrogen carbonate ion Amphoteric molecules Hydrogen carbonate ion HCO3-(aq) + H2O(l) H2CO3(aq) + OH-(aq) base1 acid2 acid1 base2
Hydrogen carbonate ion Amphoteric molecules Hydrogen carbonate ion HCO3-(aq) + H2O(l) H2CO3(aq) + OH-(aq) base1 acid2 acid1 base2 HCO3-(aq) + H2O(l) CO32-(aq) + H3O+(aq)
Hydrogen carbonate ion Amphoteric molecules Hydrogen carbonate ion HCO3-(aq) + H2O(l) H2CO3(aq) + OH-(aq) base1 acid2 acid1 base2 HCO3-(aq) + H2O(l) CO32-(aq) + H3O+(aq) acid1 base2 base1 acid2
Acids and Bases Brønsted-Lowrey Acids and Bases Acid : substance that can donate H+. Base : substance that can accept H+.
Acids and Bases Brønsted-Lowrey Acids and Bases Acid : substance that can donate H+. Dependant on strength of base present. Base : substance that can accept H+.
Acids and Bases Brønsted-Lowrey Acids and Bases Acid : substance that can donate H+. Dependant on strength of base present. Base : substance that can accept H+. Dependant on strength of acid present.
The pH scale
The pH scale Water always has some H3O+ and OH- present.
The pH scale Water always has some H3O+ and OH- present. 2 H2O(l) H3O+(aq) + OH-(aq)
The pH scale Water always has some H3O+ and OH- present. 2 H2O(l) H3O+(aq) + OH-(aq) [H3O+][OH-] KW = [H2O]2
The pH scale Water always has some H3O+ and OH- present. 2 H2O(l) H3O+(aq) + OH-(aq) [H3O+][OH-] [H3O+][OH-] KW = = [H2O]2
The pH scale Water always has some H3O+ and OH- present. 2 H2O(l) H3O+(aq) + OH-(aq) [H3O+][OH-] [H3O+][OH-] = 1.0 x10-14 KW = = [H2O]2 @ 25oC
KW = [H3O+][OH-] = 1.0 x10-14 @ 25oC
KW = [H3O+][OH-] = 1.0 x10-14 @ 25oC If [H3O+] = [OH-] what are their concentrations at 25oC?
KW = [H3O+][OH-] = 1.0 x10-14 @ 25oC If [H3O+] = [OH-] what are their concentrations at 25oC? [X][X] = 1.0 x 10-14
KW = [H3O+][OH-] = 1.0 x10-14 @ 25oC If [H3O+] = [OH-] what are their concentrations at 25oC? [X][X] = 1.0 x 10-14 X2 = 1.0 x 10-14
KW = [H3O+][OH-] = 1.0 x10-14 @ 25oC If [H3O+] = [OH-] what are their concentrations at 25oC? [X][X] = 1.0 x 10-14 X2 = 1.0 x 10-14 X = 1.0 x 10-7
pH = -log10[H3O+]
pH = -log10[H3O+] [H3O+] = 1.0 x 10-7
pH = -log10[H3O+] [H3O+] = 1.0 x 10-7 -log10(1.0 x 10-7) =
pH = -log10[H3O+] [H3O+] = 1.0 x 10-7 -log10(1.0 x 10-7) = -1 x -7 = 7 pH neutral water = 7
pH of a water solution of a strong acid.
pH of a water solution of a strong acid. HCl(aq) + H2O(l) H3O+(aq) + Cl-(aq)
pH of a water solution of a strong acid. HCl(aq) + H2O(l) H3O+(aq) + Cl-(aq) Assume HCl dissociates 100%.
pH of a water solution of a strong acid. HCl(aq) + H2O(l) H3O+(aq) + Cl-(aq) Assume HCl dissociates 100%. 0.1 M HCl 0.1 M H3O+
pH of a water solution of a strong acid. HCl(aq) + H2O(l) H3O+(aq) + Cl-(aq) Assume HCl dissociates 100%. 0.1 M HCl 0.1 M H3O+ [H3O+] = 1.0 x 10-1 M
pH of a water solution of a strong acid. HCl(aq) + H2O(l) H3O+(aq) + Cl-(aq) Assume HCl dissociates 100%. 0.1 M HCl 0.1 M H3O+ [H3O+] = 1.0 x 10-1 M pH = 1
pH of a water solution of a strong base. KOH(aq) + H2O(l) K+(aq) + OH-(aq) + H2O(l)
pH of a water solution of a strong base. KOH(aq) + H2O(l) K+(aq) + OH-(aq) + H2O(l) [KOH] = 0.1 M
pH of a water solution of a strong base. KOH(aq) + H2O(l) K+(aq) + OH-(aq) + H2O(l) [KOH] = 0.1 M KW = 1.0 x 10-14 = [H3O+][OH-]
pH of a water solution of a strong base. KOH(aq) + H2O(l) K+(aq) + OH-(aq) + H2O(l) [KOH] = 0.1 M KW = 1.0 x 10-14 = [H3O+][OH-] 1.0 x 10-14 [H3O+] = 0.1
pH of a water solution of a strong base. KOH(aq) + H2O(l) K+(aq) + OH-(aq) + H2O(l) [KOH] = 0.1 M KW = 1.0 x 10-14 = [H3O+][OH-] 1.0 x 10-14 [H3O+] = = 1.0 x 10-13 0.1
pH of a water solution of a strong base. KOH(aq) + H2O(l) K+(aq) + OH-(aq) + H2O(l) 1.0 x 10-14 [H3O+] = = 1.0 x 10-13 0.1 pH = -log10 1.0 x 10-13 =
pH of a water solution of a strong base. KOH(aq) + H2O(l) K+(aq) + OH-(aq) + H2O(l) 1.0 x 10-14 [H3O+] = = 1.0 x 10-13 0.1 pH = -log10 1.0 x 10-13 = 13
Exercise page 330 Compute pH of aqueous solution having [H3O+] = 2x[OH-].
Exercise page 330 Compute pH of aqueous solution having [H3O+] = 2x[OH-]. KW = [H3O+][OH-] = 1.0 x 10-14
Exercise page 330 Compute pH of aqueous solution having [H3O+] = 2x[OH-]. KW = [H3O+][OH-] = 1.0 x 10-14 (2x)(x) = 1.0 x 10-14
Exercise page 330 Compute pH of aqueous solution having [H3O+] = 2x[OH-]. KW = [H3O+][OH-] = 1.0 x 10-14 (2x)(x) = 1.0 x 10-14 2x2 = 1.0 x 10-14
Exercise page 330 Compute pH of aqueous solution having [H3O+] = 2x[OH-]. KW = [H3O+][OH-] = 1.0 x 10-14 (2x)(x) = 1.0 x 10-14 2x2 = 1.0 x 10-14 x2 = 0.5 x 10-14
Exercise page 330 Compute pH of aqueous solution having [H3O+] = 2x[OH-]. KW = [H3O+][OH-] = 1.0 x 10-14 x2 = 0.5 x 10-14 x = 7.07 x 10-08
Exercise page 330 Compute pH of aqueous solution having [H3O+] = 2x[OH-]. KW = [H3O+][OH-] = 1.0 x 10-14 x2 = 0.5 x 10-14 x = 7.07 x 10-08 2x = 1.414 x 10-07
Exercise page 330 Compute pH of aqueous solution having [H3O+] = 2x[OH-]. KW = [H3O+][OH-] = 1.0 x 10-14 x2 = 0.5 x 10-14 x = 7.07 x 10-08 2x = 1.414 x 10-07 -log10 2x = 6.85
Calculating concentration from pH.
Calculating concentration from pH. Example 8-4, page 330 pH = 2.85, calculate [H3O+] [OH-]
Calculating concentration from pH. Example 8-4, page 330 pH = 2.85, calculate [H3O+] [OH-] [H3O+] = 10-2.85
Calculating concentration from pH. Example 8-4, page 330 pH = 2.85, calculate [H3O+] [OH-] [H3O+] = 10-2.85 10-2.85 = 1.4 x 10-03
Calculating concentration from pH. Example 8-4, page 330 pH = 2.85, calculate [H3O+] [OH-] [H3O+] = 10-2.85 10-2.85 = 1.4 x 10-03 [H3O+] = 1.4 x 10-03 M
[H3O+] = 1.4 x 10-03 M 1.0 x 10-14 [OH-] = = 1.4 x 10-03
[H3O+] = 1.4 x 10-03 M 1.0 x 10-14 7.1 x 10-12 [OH-] = = 1.4 x 10-03
Acids and bases of varying strengths.
Acids and bases of varying strengths. Strong acid = 100% ionization Strong acid = 100% donation of acidic proton.
HCl(aq) + H2O(l) H3O+(aq) + Cl-(aq)
HCl(aq) + H2O(l) H3O+(aq) + Cl-(aq) [H3O+][Cl-] K = [HCl]
HCl(aq) + H2O(l) H3O+(aq) + Cl-(aq) [H3O+][Cl-] large K = = [HCl]
Generic acid HA(aq) + H2O(l) H3O+(aq) + A-(aq)
Generic acid HA(aq) + H2O(l) H3O+(aq) + A-(aq) [H3O+][A-] = acidity constant = Ka [HA]
Generic acid HA(aq) + H2O(l) H3O+(aq) + A-(aq) [H3O+][A-] = acidity constant = Ka [HA] -log10 Ka = pKa
Acid Ka pKa HI 1011 -11 HCl 107 -7 H2SO4 102 -2 CH3COOH 1.8 x 10-5 4.74 Table page 332
Base strength
Base strength Inversely related to strength of conjugate acid.
Base strength Inversely related to strength of conjugate acid. H2O(l) + B(aq) HB+(aq) + OH-(aq) conjugate acid
H2O(l) + B(aq) HB+(aq) + OH-(aq) [HB+][OH-] = Kb = basicity constant [B]
[HB+][OH-] = Kb = basicity constant [B] [H3O+][B] = acidity constant = Ka [HB+] [H3O+][OH-] = Kw
[HB+][OH-] = Kb = basicity constant [B] [H3O+][B] = acidity constant = Ka [HB+] Conjugate acid [H3O+][OH-] = Kw KbKa = Kw
[HB+][OH-] = Kb = basicity constant [B] [H3O+][B] = acidity constant = Ka [HB+] [H3O+][OH-] = Kw KbKa = Kw pKb + pKa = pKw
KbKa = Kw pKb + pKa = pKw Expressions can be used for any conjugate acid-base pair in water.
Indicators : Usually a weak organic acid that has a color different from its conjugate base.
Indicators : Usually a weak organic acid that has a color different from its conjugate base. HA + H2O H3O+ + A-