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Hey guys i wanted to know how make some chemicals when i have an equation, for example:
How do i make chemicals by equation?
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The discussion revolves around the process of creating chemicals based on chemical equations and molecular formulas. Participants explore the relationship between molecular formulas and chemical reactions, as well as the prerequisites for synthesizing compounds.
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Main Points Raised
- One participant notes that molecular formulas are not the same as chemical equations and emphasizes the importance of understanding the distinction.
- Another participant points out that a molecular formula can represent multiple isomers, indicating that the same formula may correspond to different compounds with varying structures.
- It is mentioned that the method of creating a compound depends on the available precursors, and simply mixing elements may not yield the desired product.
- A participant suggests that certain compounds, like glucose, are typically derived from biological sources, while others, such as butane and octane, are usually obtained from petroleum.
- One participant expresses curiosity about whether learning chemistry will enable them to derive equations from molecular formulas.
- Another participant explains that while molecular formulas indicate the quantities of substances in a reaction, they do not guarantee the likelihood of the reaction occurring.
- An example reaction is provided, illustrating how butane can be synthesized from pentanoic acid using specific reagents.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the best methods for synthesizing chemicals from equations, and multiple viewpoints regarding the interpretation of molecular formulas and their implications for chemical reactions remain present.
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Participants acknowledge that the discussion involves complexities such as the nature of isomers, the necessity of specific precursors, and the conditions under which reactions may or may not occur.
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First of all, you don't have any equations in the graphic above. These are called the molecular formulas for the various compounds shown.Klacid said:Hey guys i wanted to know how make some chemicals when i have an equation, for example:
A typical chemical formula, or reaction, looks like this:
A + B → C + D,
where A and B are the molecular formulas of the reagents, and C and D are the molecular formulas of the reaction products.
There are many different chemical reactions which are studied in chemistry. Some of these reactions can be quite dangerous if proper safety precautions are not employed.
Study some chemistry and then come back if you have any questions.
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1- Although these molecular formulae would be recognised as the compounds named, it is not always the case that a molecular formula represents a single compound. It could represent several isomers with different structures.
2 - How you make a compound depends on what precursors you have. In general you can't just mix the elements in the required proportion, heat it and hope to get what you want. Strangely enough the compounds you list are more likely to be starting points for the production of other compounds. (Well glucose certainly; butane and octane are mainly fuels, though they could be partially oxidised to produce more reactive compounds.) They would generally be obtained from a biological source (glucose) or petroleum (butane and octane.)
2 - How you make a compound depends on what precursors you have. In general you can't just mix the elements in the required proportion, heat it and hope to get what you want. Strangely enough the compounds you list are more likely to be starting points for the production of other compounds. (Well glucose certainly; butane and octane are mainly fuels, though they could be partially oxidised to produce more reactive compounds.) They would generally be obtained from a biological source (glucose) or petroleum (butane and octane.)
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Ok thanks guys, and last question, when i learn chemistry, is that possible i will know how to make equations from a molecular formula?
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Yes, the molecular formulae help you work out the number of molecules of each substance to put in the equation.
When you make equations, the molecular formulae tell you what numbers to put in, but they don't help you know whether the reaction is likely. If you know that a reaction works, it simply gives you the correct quantities. For example, it is possible to make butane from pentanoic acid by removing CO2, using soda lime. The overall reaction is:
Pentanoic acid + Sodium Hydroxide -> Butane + Sodium Carbonate + water
C5H10O2 + 2 NaOH -> C4H10 + Na2CO3 + H2O
When you make equations, the molecular formulae tell you what numbers to put in, but they don't help you know whether the reaction is likely. If you know that a reaction works, it simply gives you the correct quantities. For example, it is possible to make butane from pentanoic acid by removing CO2, using soda lime. The overall reaction is:
Pentanoic acid + Sodium Hydroxide -> Butane + Sodium Carbonate + water
C5H10O2 + 2 NaOH -> C4H10 + Na2CO3 + H2O
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