Chapter 12

Chemistry Matter and Change · 95 exercises

Problem 56

Polar Molecules Use relative differences in electronegativity to label the ends of the polar molecules listed as partially positive or partially negative. $$\quad \text { a. HF }\quad \text { b. HBr } \quad \text { c.NO } \quad \text { d. } C O$$

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Problem 57

Draw the structure of the dipole-dipole interaction between two molecules of carbon monoxide.

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Problem 58

Decide which of the substances listed can form hydrogen bonds. $$\mathbf{a} \cdot \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O} \quad \text { b. } \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2} \quad \text { c. HF } \quad \text { d. } \mathrm{NH}_{3}$$

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Problem 60

What is surface tension, and what conditions must exist for it to occur?

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Problem 61

Explain why the surface of water in a graduated cylinder is curved.

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Problem 62

Which liquid is more viscous at room temperature, water or molasses? Explain.

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Problem 65

What is the difference between a network solid and an ionic solid?

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Problem 66

Explain why most metals bend when struck but most ionic solids shatter.

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Problem 67

List the types of crystalline solids that are usually good conductors of heat and electricity.

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Problem 68

How does the strength of a liquid's intermolecular forces affect its viscosity?

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Problem 69

Explain why water has a higher surface tension than benzene, whose molecules are nonpolar.

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Problem 70

Compare the number of particles in one unit cell for each of the following types of unit cells. $$ \begin{array}{l}{\text { a. simple cubic }} \\ {\text { b. body-centered cubic }}\end{array} $$

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Problem 71

Predict which solid is more likely to be amorphous- one formed by cooling a molten material over 4 h at room temperature or one formed by cooling a molten material quickly in an ice bath.

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Problem 73

Explain why ice floats in water but solid benzene sinks in liquid benzene. Which behavior is more "normal"?

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Problem 75

How does sublimation differ from deposition?

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Problem 76

Compare boiling and evaporation.

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Problem 77

Define the term melting point.

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Problem 78

Explain the relationships among vapor pressure, atmospheric pressure, and boiling point.

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Problem 80

Snow Why does a pile of snow slowly shrink even on days when the temperature never rises above the freezing point of water?

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Problem 83

Use the kinetic-molecular theory to explain why both gases and liquids are fluids.

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Problem 84

Use intermolecular forces to explain why oxygen is a gas at room temperature and water is a liquid.

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Problem 85

Use the kinetic-molecular theory to explain why gases are easier to compress than liquids or solids.

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Problem 86

At \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) and a pressure of \(760 \mathrm{mm} \mathrm{Hg},\) the density of mercury is 13.5 \(\mathrm{g} / \mathrm{mL}\) ; water at the same temperature and pressure has a density of 1.00 \(\mathrm{g} / \mathrm{mL}\) . Explain this difference in terms of intermolecular forces and the kinetic-molecular theory.

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Problem 87

If two identical containers each hold the same gas at the same temperature but the pressure inside one container is exactly twice that of the other container, what must be true about the amount of gas inside each container?

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Problem 88

List three types of intermolecular forces.

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Problem 89

When solid sugar crystals are dissolved in a glass of water, they form a clear homogeneous solution in which the crystals are not visible. If the beaker is left out at room temperature for a few days, the crystals reappear in the bottom and on the sides of the glass. Is this an example of freezing?

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Problem 91

Hypothesize What type of crystalline solid do you predict would best suit the following needs? $$ \begin{array}{l}{\text { a. a material that can be melted and reformed at a low }} \\ {\text { temperature }} \\ {\text { b. a material that can be drawn into long, thin wires }} \\ {\text { c. a material that conducts electricity when molten }} \\ {\text { d. an extremely hard material that is nonconductive }}\end{array} $$

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Problem 92

Compare and Contrast An air compressor uses energy to squeeze air particles together. When the air is released, it expands, allowing the energy to be used for purposes such as gently cleaning surfaces without using a more abrasive liquid or solid. Hydraulic systems essentially work the same way, but involve compression of liquid water rather than air. What do you think are some advantages and disadvantages of these two types of technology?

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Problem 94

Apply A solid being heated stays at a constant temperature until it is completely melted. What happens to the heat energy put into the system during that time?

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Problem 95

Communicate Which process-effusion or diffusion- is responsible for your being able to smell perfume from an open bottle that is located across the room from you? Explain.

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Problem 96

Infer A laboratory demonstration involves pouring bromine vapors, which are a deep red color, into a flask of air and then tightly sealing the top of the flask. The bromine is observed to first sink to the bottom of the beaker. After several hours have passed, the red color is distributed equally throughout the flask. $$ \begin{array}{l}{\text { a. Is bromine gas more or less dense than air? }} \\\ {\text { b. Would liquid bromine diffuse more or less quickly }} \\ {\text { than gaseous bromine after you pour it into another }} \\ {\text { liquid? }}\end{array} $$

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Problem 97

Analyze Use your knowledge of intermolecular forces to predict whether ammonia (NH \(_{3} )\) or methane \(\left(\mathrm{CH}_{4}\right)\) will be more soluble in water.

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Problem 98

Evaluate List three changes that require energy and three that release energy.

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Problem 101

Identify each of the following as an element, a compound, a homogeneous mixture, or a heterogeneous mixture. (Chapter 3\()\) $$ \begin{array}{ll}{\text { a. air }} & {\text { d. ammonia }} \\ {\text { b. blood }} & {\text { e. mustard }} \\ {\text { c. antimony }} & {\text { f. water }}\end{array} $$

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Problem 102

You are given two clear, colorless aqueous solutions. You are told that one solution contains an ionic compound, and one contains a covalent compound. How could you determine which is an ionic solution and which is a covalent solution? (Chapter 8)

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Problem 103

Which branch of chemistry would most likely study matter and phase changes? (Chapter 1) $$ \begin{array}{ll}{\text { a. biochemistry }} & {\text { c. physical chemistry }} \\ {\text { b. organic chemistry }} & {\text { d. polymer chemistry }}\end{array} $$

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Problem 104

What type of reaction is the following? (Chapter 9) $$ \mathrm{K}_{2} \mathrm{CO}_{3}(\mathrm{aq})+\mathrm{BaCl}_{2}(\mathrm{aq}) \rightarrow 2 \mathrm{KCl}(\mathrm{aq})+\mathrm{BaCO}_{3}(\mathrm{s}) $$ $$ \begin{array}{ll}{\text { a. combustion }} & {\text { c. single-replacement }} \\\ {\text { b. double-replacement }} & {\text { d. synthesis }}\end{array} $$

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Problem 105

Which chemist produced the first widely used and accepted periodic table? (Chapter 6\()\) $$ \begin{array}{ll}{\text { a. Dmitri Mendeleev }} & {\text { c. John Newlands }} \\ {\text { b. Henry Moseley }} & {\text { d. Lothar Meyer }}\end{array} $$

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Problem 106

Musk is the basic ingredient of many perfumes, soaps, shampoos, and even foods such as chocolates, licorice, and hard candies. Both synthetic and natural musk molecules have high molecular weights compared to other perfume ingredients, and as a result, have a slower rate of diffusion, assuring a slow, sustained release of fragrance. Write a report on the chemistry of perfume ingredients, emphasizing the importance of diffusion rate as a property of perfume.

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Problem 107

Birthstones Find out what your birthstone is and write a brief report about the chemistry of that gem. Find out its chemical composition, which category its unit cell is in, how hard and durable it is, and what its approximate cost is at present.

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Problem 108

Propane gas is a commonly used heating fuel for gas grills and homes. However, it is not packaged as a gas. It is liquefied and referred to as liquid propane or "LP gas." Make a poster explaining the advantages and disadvantages of storing and transporting propane as a liquid rather than a gas.

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Problem 109

Other States of Matter Research and prepare an oral report about one of the following topics: plasma, superfluids, fermionic condensate, or Bose-Einstein condensate. Share your report with your classmates and prepare a visual aid that can be used to explain your topic.

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Problem 110

Jodine Solid iodine that is left at room temperature subli- mates from a solid to a gas. But when heated quickly, a different process takes place, as described here. "About 1 g of iodine crystals is placed in a sealed glass ampoule and gently heated on a hot plate. A layer of purple gas is formed at the bottom, and the iodine liquefies. If one tilts the tube, this liquid flows along the wall as a narrow stream and solidifies very quickly". $$\begin{array}{l}{\text { Why does solid iodine sublime readily? Use your }} \\\ {\text { knowledge of intermolecular forces to explain. }}\end{array}$$

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Problem 111

Jodine Solid iodine that is left at room temperature subli- mates from a solid to a gas. But when heated quickly, a different process takes place, as described here. "About 1 g of iodine crystals is placed in a sealed glass ampoule and gently heated on a hot plate. A layer of purple gas is formed at the bottom, and the iodine liquefies. If one tilts the tube, this liquid flows along the wall as a narrow stream and solidifies very quickly". $$\begin{array}{l}{\text { Why is liquid iodine not usually visible if crystals are }} \\ {\text { heated in the open air? }}\end{array}$$

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Problem 112

Jodine Solid iodine that is left at room temperature subli- mates from a solid to a gas. But when heated quickly, a different process takes place, as described here. "About 1 g of iodine crystals is placed in a sealed glass ampoule and gently heated on a hot plate. A layer of purple gas is formed at the bottom, and the iodine liquefies. If one tilts the tube, this liquid flows along the wall as a narrow stream and solidifies very quickly". $$\begin{array}{l}{\text { Why is it necessary to use a sealed ampoule in this }} \\ {\text { investigation? }}\end{array}$$

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