Notes, summaries, assignments, exams, and problems for Chemistry

How is a pure semiconductor changed into an N-type material?

An N-type semiconductor is created when pure semiconductors, like Si and Ge, are doped with pentavalent elements. When a pentavalent atom replaces a Si atom, four of its electrons bond with four neighboring Si atoms, leaving one free electron.

What is the difference between P and N type materials?

N-type semiconductors have an excess of electrons, while P-type semiconductors have an excess of "holes" where an electron could exist.

What are the uses of diodes?

The most basic function of a diode is changing AC current to DC current by removing some part of the signal. This makes them rectifiers. They are also used in electrical switches and surge protectors because they can prevent voltage... Continue reading "Key Concepts in Electronics, Energy, and Basic Science" »

Essential Chemistry Definitions

Fundamental Concepts

• Physical Property: Characteristics observed without changing the substance (color, melting point, density, boiling point).
• Chemical Property: Characteristics observed when a substance changes into another (reactivity with air, acid, base, water, other chemicals).
• Law of Conservation of Matter: Matter is neither created nor destroyed.
• Atomic Theory: Theory of the nature of atoms.
• Isotope: Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons.
• Ion: Atom or molecule with a net electric charge.
• Cation: Positively charged ion.
• Anion: Negatively charged ion.
• Atomic Mass Unit (amu): Unit of mass for expressing atomic & molecular weights.
• Mole: Unit for amount of substance (6.022 x 10^23 particles)

The Law of Conservation of Mass

Matter cannot be created or destroyed. The number of atoms in the reactants must be the same as the products. Atoms don't appear or disappear, they just rearrange. (Hence why you have to balance out chemical equations)

Balancing Equations

• The subscripts in the chemical formula cannot be changed (The little number beside a formula that is part of it).
• Use coefficients to balance.
• Coefficients multiply the entire compound by that number (4PO = 4P 4O).

Example: N₂+O₂>N₂O = 2N₂+O₂>2N₂O

Balancing Word Equations

• Determine what the reactants and the products are, convert names to chemical formulas. (Individual elements that are diatomic (molecular) will be, S₈, P₄, I₂, Br₂, Cl₂, F₂, O₂, N₂, H₂) If it's not diatomic just

Spaghetti Carbonara

Utensils and Ingredients

Utensils

• Large pot
• Large skillet
• Colander
• Large bowl
• Whisk or fork
• Tongs or a pasta fork
• Spoon or ladle

Ingredients:

• 400g spaghetti
• 200g pancetta or bacon, diced
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1.

Boil the Spaghetti

Start by boiling a large pot of salted water. While waiting, dice the pancetta, mince the garlic, and grate the Parmesan cheese.

2.

Cook the Spaghetti

Once the water boils, add the spaghetti and cook until al dente. Once cooked, reserve about a cup of pasta water before draining.

3.

Sauté the Pancetta and Garlic

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add... Continue reading "Classic Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe" »

Chemical Reactions and Equations

1. Chemical Reaction Definition

The process in which a substance undergoes change to produce new substances with new properties is known as chemical reaction, e.g., magnesium carbonate when heated produces magnesium oxide and carbon dioxide (i.e., new substances with new properties).

A chemical change is generally accompanied by a change of state, change of colour, evolution of a gas, or change of temperature, etc.

2. Chemical Equation Definition

The qualitative representation of a chemical reaction in a shorthand or concise form, in terms of symbols and formulae, is called a chemical equation.

3. Skeletal Chemical Equation

A chemical equation written in the form of symbols and formulae is called a skeletal chemical

Structure of the Atom

Protons, Electrons, and Neutrons

Protons: Equal to the atomic number

Electrons: Equal to the atomic number

Neutrons: Equal to the atomic mass minus the atomic number

Bohr-Rutherford Diagram

Electron shells: 2, 8, 8, 18, 18, 32

Counting Atoms

Example 1: Na₂CO₃

• Sodium (Na): 2
• Carbon (C): 1
• Oxygen (O): 3

Example 2: 4Al₂(CO₃)₃

• Aluminum (Al): 4 x 2 = 8
• Carbon (C): 3 x 4 = 12
• Oxygen (O): 9 x 4 = 36
• Total: 56

Ions and Ionic Compounds

Ions are atoms that have either lost or gained electrons. While atoms are neutral, ions are charged particles.

Ionic Compounds are a combination of a cation (positive ion) and an anion (negative ion), typically formed between a metal and a nonmetal.

Example: Calcium Chloride (CaCl₂)

Calcium (Ca⁺²) has a charge of +2,... Continue reading "Structure of the Atom, Chemical Reactions, and Acids and Bases" »

Acid Value Determination in Oils: Principle and Procedure

Here's an explanation of the principle and procedure involved in determining the acid value of an oil sample:

Principle

The acid value of an oil sample is a measure of the amount of free fatty acids present in the oil. The principle of the acid value determination is based on the reaction between the free fatty acids in the oil and a strong base, such as potassium hydroxide (KOH). The reaction is as follows:

RCOOH (Free Fatty Acid) + KOH → RCOOK (Potassium Salt) + H₂O

Procedure

Here's the step-by-step procedure for determining the acid value of an oil sample:

1. Apparatus

• 250 mL Erlenmeyer flask
• Burette
• Pipette
• Volumetric flask
• Phenolphthalein indicator

2. Reagents

• Potassium hydroxide (KOH) solution

pure substance: is a phase of uniform composition and unchanging can not be decomposed into other substances of different classes by physical methods.

elements: they are pure substances that can not be decomposed into simpler ones through normal chemical processes.

compounds: they are pure substances made up of two or more elements, which can be decomposed by chemical methods on the elements of which are constituted. A compound always has the same elements and the same proportions regardless of the process followed.

Blended is an aggregation of different substances without causing any chemical reaction between them and therefore may be separated by physical methods.

ponderal laws: they refer to the quantity of matter of different substances... Continue reading "Laws ponderal" »

5. Describe what is electrodeposition, describe the different Experimental methods. Give examples. Advantages and disadvantages. It is the process of production a coating, usually Metallic, on a surface by the action of an electric current._Experimental Methods::-Electroplating: It is a plating process in which metal ions in a Solution are moved by an electric field to coat an electrode. Metallic cations From a solution are reduced on a conductive object (to form a thin layer).-Electrophoretic Deposition:Colloidal particles suspended in a liquid migrate under the Influence of an electric field (electrophoresis) and are deposited onto an Electrode._Advantages: uniform coating thicknen,easy control,high speed of Coating and high pucity._Disadvantages:

Preparation of Naphthalene

Naphthalene is a fused-ring aromatic hydrocarbon with two benzene rings. It can be prepared via the following methods:

• From Coal Tar: Coal tar, a by-product of coal processing, is a major source of naphthalene. It is extracted and purified using distillation followed by crystallization.
• Synthesis from Benzene: Benzene undergoes a series of reactions to form naphthalene:
  • Alkylation: Benzene reacts with alkyl halides (like methyl chloride) to form methylbenzene (toluene).
  • Cyclization: Toluene undergoes further reaction with chlorine and heat to form naphthalene.

Preparation of Anthracene

Anthracene is a tricyclic aromatic hydrocarbon consisting of three fused benzene rings. It is mainly obtained from coal tar but can also... Continue reading "Synthesis and Sources of Aromatic Hydrocarbons" »