Chemistry 3202

Collision theory and reaction rate

I can describe collision theory and connect it to the factors that alter reaction rates.

Properties and factors affecting rate

I can identify and discuss the factors that affect reaction rate.

Potential energy diagrams

I can sketch and interpret potential energy diagrams for chemical reactions.

Reaction mechanisms and catalysts

I can describe a reaction mechanism and a catalyst's role in a reaction.

Dynamic equilibrium

I can define dynamic equilibrium for a reversible chemical reaction.

The equilibrium constant expression

I can write and interpret the equilibrium constant expression for a chemical system.

Le Chatelier's principle

I can apply Le Chatelier's principle to predict how factors shift an equilibrium.

Acid-base definitions

I can describe the acid-base definitions up to and including the Bronsted-Lowry definition.

Strong and weak acids and bases (equilibrium)

I can compare strong and weak acids and bases using the concept of equilibrium (theoretical).

Predicting acid-base reaction products

I can predict the products of acid-base reactions.

Calculating pH

I can calculate the pH of an acid or base from concentration and the reverse.

Strong and weak acids and bases (mathematical)

I can compare strong and weak acids and bases mathematically using ionization equilibria.

How acid-base indicators work

I can explain how acid-base indicators function.

H+ and OH- interactions and Le Chatelier

I can describe H+ and OH- interactions using Le Chatelier's principle.

Titration and concentration

I can determine the concentration of an acid or base using titration stoichiometry.

Temperature and heat

I can explain temperature and heat using kinetic energy and the particle model.

System, surroundings, and the universe

I can distinguish a system from its surroundings and relate both to the universe.

Specific heat

I can define specific heat and use it conceptually.

Energy in temperature changes

I can calculate and compare the energy involved in temperature changes.

Enthalpy and thermochemical terms

I can define the core thermochemical terms and use them correctly.

Energy diagrams for reactions

I can illustrate energy changes of reactions using potential energy diagrams.

Energy in state and temperature changes

I can calculate and compare the energy in both state changes and temperature changes.

Energy in chemical reactions

I can calculate and compare the energy involved in chemical reactions.

Calorimetry

I can determine the energy change of a reaction experimentally by calorimetry.

Combustion enthalpies of organic compounds

I can compare the molar enthalpies of combustion of organic compounds.

Thermochemical equations

I can write and balance thermochemical equations, including alkane combustion.

Hess's law and bond energies

I can calculate reaction energies using bond energies, heats of formation, and Hess's law.

Oxidation and reduction

I can define oxidation and reduction experimentally and theoretically.

Comparing redox with other reactions

I can compare oxidation-reduction reactions with other reaction types.

Balancing half-reactions and redox equations

I can write and balance half-reactions and combine them into a net redox equation.

Parts and operation of electrochemical cells

I can illustrate and label the parts of an electrochemical cell and explain how it works.

Galvanic vs electrolytic cells

I can compare galvanic and electrolytic cells by energy, electron flow, and chemical change.

Spontaneity from reduction potentials

I can predict whether a redox reaction is spontaneous from reduction potentials.

Predicting cell voltage

I can predict the voltage of an electrochemical cell from reduction potentials.

Electrolysis and electroplating

I can explain the processes of electrolysis and electroplating.

The hydrogen fuel cell

I can explain how electrical energy is produced in a hydrogen fuel cell.