Reaction Coordinate Diagram

Given the following reaction, sketch a reaction coordinate graph. The reaction involves two steps, step 1 is the slowest step and step 2 is the fastest step. Indicate on the diagram the overall enthalpy change of the reaction, the reaction for the transitions states and intermediate states.

H2(g) + 2ICl(g) –> 2HCl(g) + I2(g)

Memorizing the Names of Polyatomic Ions

 Examples of polyatomic ions Generally, polyatomic ions have suffixes that end in “ite” or “ate” if they contain oxygen atoms.   chloride hypochlorite chlorite chlorate perchlorate Note: Chloride shown above is not a polyatomic ion, it’s a monoatomic ion consisting of only one atom. Examples of other polyatomic ions: Oxyanions Oxyanions are ions that contain […]

Compounds with Polyatomic Ions

What are polyatomic ions? Ions are formed when neutral atoms gain or lose electrons. Similarly, a polyatomic ion is formed when a neutral molecule gains or loses electrons. A polyatomic ion is a charged group of atoms covalently bonded together. Majority of the polyatomic ions are anions, meaning they are negatively charged. Ammonium is the […]

Naming inorganic compounds

AP CHEMISTRY TEACHERS – WE HAVE RESOURCES FOR YOUR ENTIRE CLASS TO USE… Identify if a compound is covalent or ionic You will need to know the periodic table You must be able to identify the non-metals, metals, and transition elements in the periodic table You must be able to categorize a compound as ionic […]