Chemical Reactions, Equilibria, and Industrial Processes

Hess’s Law

If a reaction can be performed in several steps, whether real or theoretical, the total enthalpy change is equal to the sum of the enthalpy changes of these intermediate reactions.

Standard Enthalpy of Reaction

From standard enthalpies of formation.

From bond enthalpies.

Standard Entropy of Reaction

Free Energy

Spontaneous

Theories of Chemical Reactions

Collision Theory

For a chemical reaction to occur, reactants (atoms, molecules, or ions) must collide. Effective collisions require:

  • Sufficient
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Atomic Structure and Chemical Reactions

Atomic Structure

Dalton’s Atomic Theory and Its Demise

Dalton’s atomic theory proposed that matter consists of indivisible particles called atoms. However, the discovery of the electron, a subatomic particle, challenged this theory.

Cathode Rays and the Electron

Cathode rays exhibit specific properties:

  • They travel in a straight line from the cathode to the anode, producing fluorescence upon hitting the tube walls.
  • They behave like a negatively charged electric current, deflecting towards the positive
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Polymer Chemistry, Ceramics, and Composite Materials

Polymer Chemistry

For obtaining a polymer in polymer chemistry, hundreds of thousands of molecules (monomers) are chemically bound. Homopolymers are obtained if the polymer chain is formed by the union of identical monomers. If the polymer chain is formed by the union of different monomers, copolymers are obtained.

Polycondensation: The chain growth occurs by chemical reaction between two functional groups, in most cases with the loss of a small molecule, such as water or hydrochloric acid.

Polyaddition:

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Improvised Detonators and Explosives Construction

Detonators of delay, also known as time detonators, are useful in various applications. Here are some examples:

Mecha Time

It is relatively simple to create time detonators using fuses for ignition. One common method involves cigarettes, which burn for approximately eight minutes. By determining the burn time of a cigarette, you can plan its use as a delay fuse.

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A similar method uses a rolled paper tube filled with coal dust and a leaf. Powdered coal mixed with finely ground materials can also serve

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Elements and Nuclear Reactions: A Deep Dive

Nuclear Fission

By bombarding uranium atoms with neutrons, the nuclei are broken. This break, called nuclear fission, releases large amounts of energy. This process also releases more neutrons, which can break more uranium nuclei, creating a continuous chain reaction.

Nuclear Power Plants

The heat released in nuclear fission is enormous. However, to harness this energy, the chain reaction must be controlled. This is done in nuclear power plants. Nuclear power generation has risks, such as accidents

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Chemical Bonds: Formation, Types, and Properties

Chemical Bonds

Chemical bonds form between atoms to achieve greater stability, often attaining a noble gas electron configuration. Bonds can be homoatomic (same atom) or heteroatomic (different atoms).

Ionic Bonds

Ionic bonds form between metals and nonmetals. Nonmetals gain electrons to form anions, achieving the nearest noble gas configuration. Metals lose electrons, forming cations. Stoichiometry depends on anion and cation charges.

Covalent Bonds

Covalent bonds form between nonmetals. Atoms share

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