Chemical Definition and 1000 Threads

Homework Statement Prior to entering a combustion furnace, air is heated up from ambient temperature (25 °C) to 250 °C. This change in temperature causes the specific enthalpy to change to 3745 J/mol. Assume that the pressure of the air leaving the heater is 150 kPa and the flow rate is 1.3 m3...

I think one of the most important aspects of learning is knowing how to organize information in your head. And after all this time I realized I don't know the rules behind chemical nomenclature as well as I should; for instance, I can name chemical compounds just 'cause, having no idea why that...

I'm curious if anyone has specific advice or experience. I'm looking for things like benefit to society, interesting work, and skills that extend to other areas. I know chemical engineers can work for most companies in the industries of semiconductor, paper, petroleum, chemical...

Homework Statement "The reaction of ethane gas (C2H6) with chlorine gas produces C2H5Cl as its main product (along with HCl). In addition, the reaction invariably produces a variety of other minor products, including C2H4Cl2, C2H3Cl3, and others. Naturally, the pro- duction of these minor...

We know that a shell can accommodate a maximum of 2n2 electrons because a shell can have a maximum of n2 orbitals depending upon the value of n, i.e n=1 for K shell, n=2 for L shell, n=3 for M shell, n=4 for N shell and so on. According to Lewis, he pictured the atom in terms of a positively...

At this scientific site it should be possible to get some better informed considerations than I am finding elsewhere about the probabilities concerning what has happened in Syria. There appears little doubt that a population has suffered an attack involving probably sarin, and I think...

I've posted questions on other forums asking people why they became engineers, and the majority of people claimed they did it because of a passion for building things, interested in how things work, etc. However, when doing a search on this forum, I stumbled upon this thread...

I would like to know if you can tell me the name of websites where I can put an ad to recruit a temporary chemical engineer. I am looking for an alcohol technologist who can make the drawings of a small distillery for the production of extra neutral alcohol at 96.2% for beverages. The raw...

Question, If I make a rocket engine using KNO3 fuel and bentonite clay for the nozzle, shouldn't the ISP of the engine be slightly higher due to the radiation? It would be nearly Immeasurable but nevertheless there. Kind of like the way a NERVA engine works.

But can be modulated by bubbles. PLOS ONE: The Influence of Bubbles on the Perception Carbonation Bite

Can we talk about the chemical potential of a system with fixed number of particles? Is this physically meaningful? Why/why not? P.s: I know that chemical potential is the partial derivative of free energy with respect to number of particles. But in the formulation of grand canonical...

I was trying to solve the following exercise: Choose the option that has the pair of substances whose chemical reaction is easily perceptiple a)Br2(aq) + NaCl(aq) b) Cl2(aq) + NaI(aq) c) H2(g) + MgSO4(aq) d) Ag(c) + ZnSO4(aq) e) HCl(aq) + Cu(c) I would say if the salt was an alkali...

In reactions that reduce organic compounds through donation of electrons, can a battery substitute as an electron donor? In a typical mercury/aluminum amalgam reaction, aluminum donates the electron to the compound that is going to be reduced. The mercury serves as a mediator for the...

I have a quick question, is the chemical potential $$\mu=\partial F /\partial N$$ where F is the free energy physically equivalent to a potential or energy? For example, in electrostatics, $$V=U/q$$ Does $$\mu_{ext}= U \text{ or } V$$ Also, same thing could be asked about gravity...

I am currently in the process of re-writing an episode for a Science Fiction television series. I have two problems. A scene at a Japanese Naval Base where I need to inflict mass casualty thru a chemical reaction that will affect only the area of the naval base itself, and wipe out all the...

Just wondering if anyone might have a guess as to what chemical this could be based on it's apperance when it is applied to wood. I found this picture on a woodworking site. This is some kind of chemical stain for wood. When first applied to wood it is a lemon yellow color but after a few...

Hi there, new member here (**TL,DR is available at the bottom of this post**) As you may or may not know, if you were to put in a plate of zinc at one end and a plate of copper at the other, put them in an acid solution, electricity will be produced. More of that stuff here...

Chemical Kinetics - Sequential reactions Homework Statement For a reaction ##A \rightarrow B \rightarrow C##, ##t_{1/2}## for A and B are 4 and 2 minutes respectively. How much time would be required for the B to reach maximum concentration. Homework Equations The Attempt at a...

Hello, I just finished my lower division chemistry/physics sequence, and next semester I am transferring and will start taking my upper division chemical engineering classes. I was wondering what sort of projects I can do at home with my knowledge, or if someone can share ideas for DIY type...

I want to create a company that makes carpet cleaning solutions and shampoos. I am currently a second year civil engineering student, strongly considering switching to chemical engineering in pursuit of my dream. I want to know if I need the chemical engineering training to go after such a...

Homework Statement Complete the simple displacement reactions and balance any chemical reactions. Homework Equations Pb + NaCl → __________ + ____________ The Attempt at a Solution Pb + NaCl → PbCl + Na But I don't know which charge of lead to use: Pb2+ or Pb4+ to...

Homework Statement Complete the simple displacement reactions and balance any chemical reactions. Homework Equations copper + silver nitrate → __________ + ____________ The Attempt at a Solution Since copper on the periodic table can be Cu2+ or Cu+, my solution was copper + silver...

What is the formula used to find out the chemical potential of a molecule or atom?

This is for self study. 1. Why don't some molecules react? For example, NH3 + CaCO3 2. Where can I find a good list of standart state enthalpy and entropy values for molecules? My Chem I teacher gave us all a pretty good handout, but that's been a while ago, and I don't know where it is...

I am a high school senior, probably attending University of South Florida next year. Chemistry is my favorite subject and I am interested in working with pharmaceuticals, designing drugs and drug delivery systems, etc. I don't think I would like to do pre-pharm and go to pharmacy school, as I...

Heat Transfer Qts Engine oil at 60 oC flows over flat plate whose temperature is at 20 oC with a velocity of 2 m s-1. The length of the plate is 5m. What is the film temperature and the rate of heat transfer per unit width of the entire plate? Additional information (at the film temperature)...

1. State what is "Kauzmann Paradox" and provide your own explanation (or solution) for the paradox and derive a unique explanation using different approaches. 2. If you observe a phase transition phenomenon in your own experiment, how to determine the whether the transition is binodal or...

Homework Statement 120 mol/min of Propane (C3H8) is burned in the presence of air (21% O2 and 79% N2) in a furnace, two reactions occur: Complete Combustion: 67%, propane is burned to CO2 and H2O Incomplete Combustion: 18%, propane is burned to CO and H2O Oxygen is supplied at 70%...

Hello everybody, First, sorry for the bad english, it is not my language. I have a few theoretical problems and I would be very thankful if you helped me. 1º: I see the graphic about covalent bonds and potential energy a lot of times and they always say that potential energy...

Hi, I have simple question N2+3H2 = 2NH3 + heat How would the equilibrium position be affected if ammonia is removed from the vessel?, shouldn't it move to the left to produce more reactants and replace the ammonia? why does it move to the right?, because that's what my texbook says.

I'm a college student 17 years of age; I'm at the point in life where I need to use what degree I want to do. I have chosen the following a levels: - Physics - Further maths - Chemistry - Maths At the moment I'm thinking of doing either chemical engineering or maths. I have always been...

Hi guys, I have what I hope is a simple question. basically I have a known crystal structure with a known dopant, however I don't know what the charge on the dopant is and I can't find it in any papers. Now I'm not sure if this is something I just need to find or whether this is something I can...

Homework Statement Hi! I am currently learning how to balance equations in chemistry but something that I don't understand is using fractions to balance an equation. I have a problem that I can't work out because I'm so confused! The problem says: Complete and balance the acid-base...

How would I determine, if given a chemical equation is exothermic or endothermic? Eg. Mg + 2HCL\rightarrowMgCl2 + H2

Homework Statement CuSO_4 \cdot 5H_20 Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution We never learned this. I don't even know what it means to "multiply" compounds together...doesn't make any sense to me

Homework Statement In a general sense, how do you determine what the product will be in a chemical reaction? In the first example, a gas evolution, you combine the cation of each compound and pair it with the anion of the other: HNO3(aq) + Na2CO3(aq) ----> H2CO3(aq) + NaNO3(aq)...

Hi, What is the technical difference between chemical analysis and PMI(Positive material identification)? Is it different name only or chemical analysis is a separate test? I found that FRF analyser (X-Ray fluorescence technique) or Optical Emission spectrometer (spark type gun with ultra pure...

(Hi everyone! Apologising for the trivial(and likely boring) question in advance. Sadly, it has me boggled for some reason). Homework Statement In a certain temperature and under a pressure, 500 mL of H2, and 100 mL of O2 are poured into a container. A Chemical reaction occurs as follows...

If a satellite tries to land on the moon without rockets to counter the force of gravity, it comes in too fast and crashes into the surface destroying itself. A satellite would be orbiting at approximately 1.8 km/s or so at a 50km altitude, and come in for landing from that height which would...

Homework Statement The latent heat of vaporization of a substance is defined as the amount of heat required to transform the substance from its liquid into its vapor phase. A certain material has a boiling point of 700K and its molecules have three degrees of freedom in the liquid phase but...

When looking at a Chemical, what does this mean... "99.9 atom % D" Hey, can someone explain to me what this means. Lets use D2o for example (Deuterium oxide) 1 store says "99.999 atom % D" And the other store simply says "DEUTERIUM OXIDE 100% D,99.96% " Can someone please shed some...

Is there any type of software that can figure out the product of a reaction, such as organic chemistry reactions?

I am planning on doing a Masters degree, and my current options are: Process Systems Engineering, Advanced Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Nanotech, Biotech/Bioprocess Engineering, Catalysis, Chemistry or Nuclear Engineering (Very unlikely). So I am wondering... If I am not yet sure...

Homework Statement Balance the following Chemistry equation, you are allowed to add H{+} and H2O where needed Given C6H5OCl + NO3- --> N2 + Cl- + CO2 2. The attempt at a solution Balance the carbon first: C6H5OCl + NO3- --> N2 + Cl- + 6CO2 Increase Oxygen O in NO3{-} to compensate...

I am about to finish my Chemical engineering degree, but i am starting to lose interest in it. instead, I am getting really interested in aerodynamics, jet propulsion, aircraft design, and other stuff involving aerospace/aeronautical engineering. I was wondering if it is possible to get an...

In any common chemical reaction that releases energy, say the reaction 2H2 + O2 = 2H2O, what mass is converted to energy via the E = MC2 equation? What sub-atomic particles are converted to energy during ordinary chemical reactions? I was taught us in HS and under-grad chemistry classes that...

I am a sophomore majoring in Chemical Engineering. I have checked my classes requirement and seen that Chem E major doesn't need Matrices math or Quantum physics. I am wondering how so? And also, I am currently have 2 credits free for Spring semester. I am wondering should I study...

I've heard that engineering (generally) is less difficult than physics but I've also heard that ChemE is the most difficult engineering degree to get. So which is more difficult to get: a B.S. in Physics of a B.S. in ChemE? If ChemE is eaiser, exactly how much easier is it: considerably or only...

Homework Statement (a)H2SO4 + (b)NaHCO3 -> (x)Na2SO4 + (y)CO2 + (z)H2O I gave each element it`s own equation: (1) For hydrogen – 2a + b = 2z (2) For sulphur – a = x (3) For oxygen – 4a + 3b = 4x + 2y + z (4) For sodium – b = 2x I then assigned a number to letter 'a'. My book says...

It is probably a silly question, but here it is. Suppose we have a gas composed by two different kinds of particles. There will be two different kinds of chemical potential? One for each specie?