Module 5: Physical chemistry and the transition elements
How fast? (5.1.1)
9 min read
Orders of reaction, rate determining steps, rate equations and the Arrhenius equation.
How far? (5.1.2)
6 min read
Quantifying equilibrium, with Kc, Kp and other equilibrium constants.
Acids, bases and buffers (5.1.3)
16 min read
The acid dissociation constant, the ionic product of water and calculations of pH for strong and weak acids, strong bases, and buffers.
Lattice enthalpy (5.2.1)
5 min read
Born-Haber cycles, lattice enthalpy, enthalpy of hydration, and enthalpy of solution.
Enthalpy and entropy (5.2.2)
9 min read
An overview of entropy and how, when linked with enthalpy, it can be used to determine the Gibbs' free energy of a system, and hence the feasibility of a reaction
Redox and electrode potentials (5.2.3)
10 min read
Electrode potentials, feasibility of redox reactions, redox titration, electrochemical cells and fuel cells.
Transition elements (5.3.1)
18 min read
Properties and electron configuration of the transition elements. Coordination of ligands, shapes of complexes, isomers, and reactions of transition metal complexes.
Qualitative analysis for inorganics (5.3.2)
2 min read
An overview of the tests for sulfates, carbonates, halides, ammonium ions and transition metal cations.