Chemistry: An Atoms First Approach - 2nd Edition - by Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl - ISBN 9781305079243

Chemistry: An Atoms First Approach
2nd Edition
Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl
Publisher: Cengage Learning
ISBN: 9781305079243

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Packed with the information, examples, and problems you need to learn to "think like a chemist," CHEMISTRY: AN ATOMS FIRST APPROACH is designed to help you become an independent problem-solver. The text begins with coverage of the atom and proceeds through the concept of molecules, structure, and bonding. This approach, different from your high school course, will help you become a good critical thinker and a strong problem-solver - skills that will be useful to you in any career.

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Chapter 2, Problem 1RQChapter 2, Problem 24QChapter 2, Problem 43EChapter 2, Problem 45EChapter 2, Problem 57EChapter 2, Problem 58EChapter 2, Problem 62EChapter 2, Problem 63EChapter 2, Problem 69EChapter 2, Problem 74EChapter 2, Problem 79EChapter 2, Problem 81EChapter 2, Problem 82EChapter 2, Problem 95EChapter 2, Problem 96EChapter 2, Problem 97EChapter 2, Problem 99EExplanation: The filling of orbitals according to their energy levels gives the expected...Chapter 2, Problem 167CPChapter 3, Problem 1RQExplanation: Refer to figure 3-4. The electro negativity of carbon (C) , nitrogen (N) , and oxygen...Explanation: Refer to figure 3-4 The electro negativity of Sodium (Na) Potassium (K) and Rubidium...Chapter 3, Problem 43EChapter 3, Problem 50EExplanation: The given chemical reaction is S−(g)+e−→S2−(g) First step involved in the given...Chapter 3, Problem 82EChapter 3, Problem 87EChapter 3, Problem 99EExplanation: In naming of covalent compound, the name of cation comes first which is the name of...Explanation: Rules for binary compound: In naming of binary compound, the name of cation comes first...Explanation: Sulfur belongs to the Group VI , the oxidation state of sulfur is +2 . Fluorine is a...Explanation: To determine: The error in the naming of FeCl3 FeCl3 is a binary compound. Roman...Explanation: The chemical reaction involved is, HF(g)→H+(g)+F−(g) The various steps included in the...Explanation: Calcium belongs to the Group II A , hence the oxidation state of calcium is +2 ....Chapter 3, Problem 152CPExplanation: Given The chemical reaction involved is, C6H6N12O12(s)→6CO(g)+6N2(g)+3H2O(g)+32O2(g)...Chapter 3, Problem 158IPChapter 4, Problem 1RQChapter 4, Problem 3RQChapter 4, Problem 23EExplanation: The steps are to be followed to determine the molecular structure is: Identify the...Chapter 4, Problem 26EThe central atom in CCl4 is carbon (C). The electronic configuration of carbon is, 1s22s22p2 The...Explanation: The atomic number of phosphorous is 15 and its electronic configuration is,...Chapter 4, Problem 48EChapter 4, Problem 49EChapter 4, Problem 50EExplanation: The central atom in XeO3 is xenon (Xe). The electronic configuration of xenon is,...Explanation: For SO3 compound The central atom in SO3 is sulfur (S) and its electronic configuration...Chapter 4, Problem 87AEChapter 4, Problem 115CPExplanation: To determine: The explanation for the term “counting by weighing”. The stated concept,...Chapter 5, Problem 23QExplanation: Given The mass of NH3 is 1.00 g . The molar mass of NH3 is, (14.006+3×1.0079)...Chapter 5, Problem 60EChapter 5, Problem 61EChapter 5, Problem 67EChapter 5, Problem 68EChapter 5, Problem 71EChapter 5, Problem 72EChapter 5, Problem 73EChapter 5, Problem 76EChapter 5, Problem 79EChapter 5, Problem 100EChapter 5, Problem 118EChapter 5, Problem 119EChapter 5, Problem 121EChapter 5, Problem 124EChapter 5, Problem 130AEChapter 5, Problem 150AEChapter 5, Problem 152CWPChapter 6, Problem 1RQExplanation Formula equation contains all the ions together. The soluble ionic compounds are shown...Explanation: NaBr(s)→Na(aq)++Braq- Figure 1 Let us consider the above molecular-level pictures of...Explanation: Record the given data Moles of Sodium phosphate= 0.200 moles Volume of the solution=...Chapter 6, Problem 62EChapter 6, Problem 63EChapter 6, Problem 68EChapter 6, Problem 81EExplanation: Case 1: To find the oxidation state of Sr in SrCr2O7 Here x is oxidation state of Sr x...Explanation: To name three reagents that precipitates with Cl- ion. The three reagents that...Explanation: Record the given data Mass of solute= 100ppm standard Volume of stock solution= 1000...Explanation: Given: Record the given info Mass of sample containing chlorine = 0.256 g Mass of...Explanation Record the given data Mass of the sample mixture = 0.205 g Mass of the precipitate =...Explanation: Given: Record the given data Upstream at which the stream rate flows = 5.00×104 L/s...Chapter 6, Problem 146MPChapter 6, Problem 147MPChapter 7, Problem 1RQChapter 7, Problem 20QChapter 7, Problem 34EChapter 7, Problem 50EExplanation: Given data Standard state for given compound in the reaction are, Substance and state...Chapter 7, Problem 78EChapter 7, Problem 79EExplanation: The balanced equation is: a) N2(g)→N2(l) In (a) the volume of products is decreases...Explanation Calculate the enthalpy change of given reactions. Given data:...Chapter 7, Problem 111AEChapter 7, Problem 126CPChapter 7, Problem 131CPChapter 7, Problem 133IPChapter 7, Problem 135IPChapter 7, Problem 137MPExplanation A barometer consists of Mercury column that is tipped inverted and positioned in a dish...Chapter 8, Problem 41EExplanation: The relation between pressures measured in the manometers containing mercury and...Explanation According to ideal gas equation, PV=nRT By rearranging the above equation, PVnT=R Since...Explanation: To find: the mole fractions of CH4 and O2 in the given mixture if the partial pressure...Chapter 8, Problem 99EExplanation To determine: The partial pressure of carbon monoxide Partial pressure of carbon...Explanation To determine: The mixing ratio of benzene Mixing ratio of benzene = 9.47 × 10-3ppmv For...Explanation To determine: The mass percent from the given data 26.1% Carbon13.1% Hydrogen61.0%...Chapter 8, Problem 135AEExplanation To find: the empirical formula of the compound Convert the mass percent to gram 58.51%...Chapter 8, Problem 139AEChapter 8, Problem 154CPChapter 8, Problem 155CPExplanation To determine: Mass of hot air when the average molar mass of air 29.0g/mol Mass of hot...Explanation: To find: the balanced chemical equation of the given reaction. N2 + 3H2 → 2 NH3 The...Chapter 8, Problem 166IPChapter 9, Problem 1RQChapter 9, Problem 41EExplanation: CCl4 , CBr4, CF4 Identify the compound which has highest boiling point and justify it....Explanation Calculate the mass of a unit cell. Average mass of one Ni atom = atomic mass of...Explanation Calculate the atomic radius of lead. given data: edge length, a = 492 pm = 492 × 10-12 m...Chapter 9, Problem 55EChapter 9, Problem 56EChapter 9, Problem 57EChapter 9, Problem 58EChapter 9, Problem 59EChapter 9, Problem 60EChapter 9, Problem 62EChapter 9, Problem 80EChapter 9, Problem 88EChapter 9, Problem 131CPChapter 9, Problem 146CPChapter 9, Problem 148IPTo explain Molarity: Molarity can be defined as moles of solute to litres of solution. The number of...Chapter 10, Problem 16SRChapter 10, Problem 31EChapter 10, Problem 32EExplanation: Record the given data Gram equivalent of HCl = 0.25 Molarity of HCl = 0.25 M To...Explanation: KrF2 8+2(7)=22e- KrF2 is dissolves in CCl4 . KrF2 is non-polar molecule that makes it...Chapter 10, Problem 79EExplanation: Record the given data, Molality of MgCl2= 0.050 m Molality of FeCl3= 0.050 m To...Explanation: Record the given data, Molality of MgCl2= 0.050 m Molality of FeCl3= 0.050 m To...Explanation: To find the Acetone and water polarity CH3COCH3 and H2O The electrostatic possible...Explanation: Record the given data, Freezing point of an aqueous solution =- 2.79°C To calculate...Explanation: Record the given info Mass of Sodium = 285-315 mg Mass of Potassium = 14.1-17.3 mg Mass...Chapter 10, Problem 109AEChapter 10, Problem 120CPChapter 10, Problem 132IPChapter 11, Problem 1RQChapter 11, Problem 25EChapter 11, Problem 30EChapter 11, Problem 33EChapter 11, Problem 35EChapter 11, Problem 36EChapter 11, Problem 58EChapter 11, Problem 84AEChapter 11, Problem 86AEChapter 11, Problem 91AEChapter 11, Problem 93AEExplanation Given The given reaction is stated as, NO(g)+O3(g)→NO2(g)+O2(g) There are two reactants...Explanation The order of the reaction with respect to [H2O2] and [I−] is zero and first order...Chapter 12, Problem 1RQChapter 12, Problem 5ALQExplanation: Given The stated reaction is, N2(g)+3H2(g)⇌2NH3(g) The equilibrium constant (K) for the...Chapter 12, Problem 39EChapter 12, Problem 42EChapter 12, Problem 54EExplanation: Given The initial partial pressure of N2O4(g) (PN2O4) is 4.5 atm. The equilibrium...Explanation: Given The stated reaction is, 2NOCl(g)⇌2NO(g)+Cl2(g) The initial number of moles NOCl...Chapter 12, Problem 72AEChapter 12, Problem 73AEExplanation The pressure of PCl5 in undissociated form is 1.16 atm_ . Given The reactions are given...Explanation Given The stated reaction is, P4(g)⇌2P2(g) The total pressure of the equilibrium mixture...Chapter 12, Problem 106CPChapter 13, Problem 1RQChapter 13, Problem 49EChapter 13, Problem 50EExplanation For solution a Given The pH of the solution is 6.88 . The sum, pH+pOH=14 Where, pOH is...Explanation To determine: The major species present in 0.250 M solution of HNO2 and the pH of this...Explanation The major species present in 0.250 M solution of C6H5OH are C6H5OH and H2O . C6H5OH is a...Chapter 13, Problem 68EChapter 13, Problem 73EExplanation HNO3 is a strong acid. A strong acid completely dissociates in water. 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Given: The...Chapter 14, Problem 61EChapter 14, Problem 62EChapter 14, Problem 63EChapter 14, Problem 64EExplanation Given Concentration of HC7H5O2 is 0.10 M . Volume of the solution is 100 mL ....Explanation The value of pH of solution when 0.0 ​mL NaOH has been added is. 1.0_ . Given: The...Explanation Given The four titrations are given as, I. 150 ml of 0.2 M NH3(Kb=1.8×10−5) by 0.2 M HCl...Chapter 15, Problem 1RQExplanation To determine: The solubility product of CaC2O4 . The concentration of Ca2+ is 4.8×10−5...Chapter 15, Problem 22EChapter 15, Problem 27EExplanation To determine: The solubility of PbI2 (in mol/L ) from the given Ksp value. The...Explanation To identify: The solid that has the smallest molar solubility from CaF2 and BaF2 . The...Chapter 15, Problem 36EChapter 15, Problem 37EChapter 15, Problem 39EExplanation To determine: The solubility of PbI2 in water. The solubility of PbI2 in water is 0.0015...Chapter 15, Problem 53EChapter 15, Problem 70EExplanation To determine: The equilibrium concentrations of NH3 , Cu2+ , Cu(NH3)2+ , Cu(NH3)22+ ,...Chapter 16, Problem 1RQThe stated reaction is, CH4(g)+2O2(g)→CO2(g)+2H2O(g) Refer to Appendix 4 . The value of ΔS∘(J/K⋅mol)...Chapter 16, Problem 54EGiven The reactions are given as, 2CH4(g)+CO2(g)→CH3COOH(l)CH3OH(g)+CO(g)→CH3COOH(l) The given...Chapter 16, Problem 64EThe reaction that takes place is, N2(g)+3H2(g)→2NH3(g) Refer to Appendix 4 . The value of...Chapter 16, Problem 70EChapter 16, Problem 72EChapter 16, Problem 74EChapter 16, Problem 78EGiven Temperature is 298 K . The value of equilibrium constant is 0.090 . The stated reaction is,...Given The reaction is given as, HF(aq)⇌H+(aq)+F−(aq) Concentration values are given as,...Chapter 16, Problem 121MPChapter 16, Problem 122MPChapter 17, Problem 1RQChapter 17, Problem 16RORRChapter 17, Problem 29EExplanation: The balanced equation is defined as follows,...Explanation: The balanced equation is defined as follows,...Explanation: The balanced equation is defined as follows,...Explanation: The value of E°cell is calculated as 0.97 V_ . The reaction taking place at cathode is,...Explanation: The given cell reaction is, Cr3+(aq)+Cl2(g)⇌Cr2O72−(aq)+Cl−(aq) The reaction taking...Explanation: The reduction potential value for I2 is, I2+2e−→2I− E°=0.52 V The reduction potential...Explanation: Given The disproportionation reaction is, 2Cu+(aq)→Cu2+(aq)+Cu(s) The reaction taking...Chapter 17, Problem 95EChapter 17, Problem 115AEChapter 17, Problem 117AEExplanation Given The given reaction is, Fe(s)+HCl(aq)→HFeCl4(aq)+H2(g) . In this equation, the...Explanation Given The molar concentration of Zn2+ is (0.10 M) . The molar concentration of Cu2+ is...Explanation The half cell reactions are, Anode: Hg→Hg2++2e− Eanodeο=0.242 V Cathode: 2Ag++2e−→2Ag...Chapter 17, Problem 159MPExplanation (a) To define: The term thermodynamic stability. The thermodynamic stability is related...Explanation: Alpha particle is emitted. The parent nuclide is 232Th and the nuclide after the...Explanation The most stable isotope is 81Kr and the hottest one is 73Kr The nuclides having longer...Explanation Given The atomic mass of 232Pu is 3.85285×10−22 g . The mass of a neutron is...Explanation Given The atomic mass of 612C is 12.000 amu . Mass of 11H 1.00782 amu . The mass of...Explanation The atomic mass of 11H=1.0078 amu The mass of a neutron is 1.0087 amu . Mass of...Explanation Given The value of half life of 87Rb is 4.5×109 years . The decay constant is calculated...Explanation The decay constant is calculated by the formula given below. λ=0.693t1/2 Where t1/2 is...Explanation: The zirconium metal is capable of reducing water to form hydrogen gas at standard...Explanation The number of α and β particles produced are 4_ and 2_ . The mass number of 92238U is...Chapter 19, Problem 1RQExplanation The stated reaction is, CH4(g)+H2O(g)⇌CO(g)+3H2(g) Refer to Appendix 4 The value of...Explanation The stated reaction is, 3H2(g)+N2(g)⇌2NH3(g) Refer to Appendix 4 The value of...Explanation The value of ΔH° for the given reaction is 180 kJ_ . The stated reaction is,...Explanation: The compound XeO4 and IO4− ion are isoelectronic. The molecule xenon tetroxide (XeO4)...Explanation: The Lewis structure, molecular structure, bond angle and hybridization of central atom...Explanation Given Dimension of room is 10.0 m×10.0 m×10.0 m . Temperature is 25 °C . Pressure is...Explanation: Hydrogen gas is produced by reacting graphite with water. C(s)+H2O(g)→CO(g)+H2(g) The...Explanation: Given Total pressure is 1.0 atm . The reaction of formation of ammonia is,...Explanation: Mass of radon (Ra) is 25 g_ . Given Mass of pitch-blende is 1.75×108 g . The conversion...Explanation Given Temperature is 900 K . Pressure of In(CH3)3 is 2.00 atm . Volume of In(CH3)3 is...Explanation: The value of enthalpy of formation of NI3 is 287 kJ/mol_ . Given Enthalpy of reaction...Explanation: The oxidation state of tellurium in Te(OH)6 is +6_ . Oxidation state of oxygen is −2 ....Chapter 20, Problem 1RQExplanation: (I) To determine: The geometry and associated bond angles when a metal ion has a...Explanation Valence electrons are filled in four principal orbitals according to the energy levels....EXPLANATION (a) To write: The electron configuration of metal ion in (NH4)2[Fe(H2O)2Cl4] . The...Explanation The complex ion is [Ru(NH3)5Cl]2+. This ion contains positive charge. Oxidation state of...Explanation The complex compound is [Co(NH3)6]Cl2 . Oxidation state of Chlorine ion (Cl−) is −1 ....Explanation The complex compound is [Cr(H2O)5Br]Br2 . Oxidation state of Bromine ion (Br−) is −1 ....Explanation The spectrochemical series (crystal field splitting energy) of strong to weak ligand is,...Explanation The value of ΔH° for the given reaction is −11 kJ_ . For the reaction,...Explanation The reaction that takes place is, 3Fe2O3(s)+CO(g)→2Fe3O4(s)+CO2(g) Refer to Appendix 4....Explanation The given equations are, Co+3+e−→Co+2 Eο=1.82 V (1) Co2++3en→Co(en)32+ K=1.5×1012 (2)...Explanation The mass percent of Cr is 10.1% Cr_ . The molar mass of Cr is 51.99 g . The molar mass...Chapter 21, Problem 1RQChapter 21, Problem 5RQExplanation The structural isomer of C6H12 is 1 -hexene. The given formula, C6H12 has six carbon...Chapter 21, Problem 16EChapter 21, Problem 45EExplanation To determine: The monomer of the given polymer. The monomer is vinyl fluoride. It is an...Explanation The correct name of the compound is 2,3,5,6−Tetramethyl−octane whose structure is shown...Explanation The structure of the given compound 2,3,7,8−tetrachloro−dibenzo−p−dioxin is shown in...Explanation The enthalpy ΔH for the reaction is 1302 KJ_ . Hence, the reaction is an endothermic...Explanation The equilibrium constant for the reaction is 1.6×10-10_ . The given reaction is,...Explanation The equilibrium constant for the given reaction is 6.88×10−13_ . The equilibrium...Explanation Given The pressure of the hydrocarbon sample is 0.959 atm . The pressure after...Explanation The structure of C5H12 is shown in Figure 1. The structure of C5H12 is, Figure 1 The...Explanation The structure of the polymer of ABS plastic is shown in figure 1. The reaction of Abs...Given Electronic configuration of M+2 is [Ar]3d10. So, atomic number of M is 30. In periodic table...Explanation The empirical formula of the given helicene is C5H3 . Helicene is an aromatic compound...The correct responses are urea and Ammonium cyanate. The first organic compound that is synthesized...Aldohexose is a six carbon aldehyde sugar with an aldehyde group on one end.

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