Writing Lewis Structures
Draw skeletal structures of compound showing what atoms are bonded to each other. Put least electronegative element in the center
Count total number of valence e- . Add 1 for each negative charge. Subtract 1 for each positive charge
Complete an octet for all atoms except hydrogen
If short electrons, add bonds
If there are extra electrons, add them to the central atom
Electronegativity
The ability of an atom to attract toward itself the electrons in a chemical bond
F is highest
Electrons are shared unequally in what type of bond?
Polar covalent
Type of bond is determined by what?
Difference in electronegativity
Electronegativity < 0.4
Pure (nonpolar) covalent
Electronegativity 0.4-2.0
Polar covalent
Electronegativity > 2.0
Ionic
Polar molecules must
Have polar bonds
Have a shape (geometry) that allows it to be polar
Dipoles that are equal and opposite cancel each other out
H2O
Dipole moment
Polar molecule
SO2
Dipole moment
Polar molecule
CO2
No dipole moment
Nonpolar molecule
CH4
No dipole moment
Nonpolar molecule
Non-polar
As long as dipoles are equal (same atoms) and opposite
Linear
Non-polar
Trigonal Planar
Non-polar
Tetrahedral
Non-polar
Trigonal Bipyramidal
Non-polar
Octahedral
Non-polar
Polar
Shapes that are not symmetrical are polar
Bent
Polar
Trigonal Pyramidal
Polar
Distorted Tetrahedral (see-saw)
Polar
Intermolecular Forces
Attractive forces between molecules
Intramolecular Forces
Hold atoms together in a molecule
Intermolecular vs Intramolecular
41 kJ to vaporize 1 mole of water (inter)
930 kJ to break all O-H bonds in 1 mole of water (intra)
“Measure” of intermolecular force
Boiling point
Melting point
ΔHvap
ΔHfus
ΔHsub
Kinetic Energy vs Interactive Forces
KE lowest, IF highest
KE intermediate, IF intermediate
KE highest, IF lowest
The boiling point increases as the __ increases
Atomic number
The stronger the particles’s attractions for each other, the _
Greater the amount of energy needed to separate them
The greater the energy required to separate these particles, the
Higher the boiling points
Dispersion (London) Forces (LDF)
Intermolecular force between nonpolar molecules or atoms caused by the presence of temporary dipoles in the molecules
Temporary (induced) Dipole
Separation of charge produced in an atom or molecule by a molecule by a momentary uneven distribution of electrons
Polarizability
Relative ease with which the electron cloud in a molecule, ion, or atom can be distorted, inducing a temporary dipole
All molecules and atoms have…
Dispersion forces
Dispersion
Momentary shift in e- density
Factors affecting strength of dispersion
Size of atoms/molecules
Shape of molecules
Dispersion - Size of atoms/molecules
Larger atoms/molecules are more polarizable than smaller atoms/molecules
Dispersion increases with polarizability
Dispersion - Shape of molecules
Increased surface area = increased interactions between molecules
Linear molecules have higher dispersion than branched molecules of similar molecular weight
Effect of Shape on Dispersion
The more spread out a molecule, the stronger the opportunity for dispersion forces and the higher the boiling point
Dipole-Dipole Interactions
Attractive force between polar molecules
Hydrogen Bond
Strongest dipole-dipole interaction
Occurs between H atom bonded to a small, highly electronegative element (F, O, N) and an atom of O or N or F in another molecule
Ion-Dipole Interaction
Attractive force between an ion and a molecule that has a permanent dipole
Sphere of Hydration
Cluster of water molecules surrounding an ion in aqueous solution
Sphere of solvation if solvent is other than H2O
Dipole-Induced Dipole
Proximity of polar molecule causes dipole-induced dipole
Relative Strengths of Intermolecular Forces
Weakest - Dispersion Forces
Dipole Induced Dipole Forces
Dipole-Dipole Forces
Hydrogen Bonding
Strongest - Ion Dipole Forces
Solubility
Depends on relative strength of solute-solvent interactions compared to solute-solute or solvent-solvent
Like dissolves like
Ionic/polar solutes will be soluble in polar solvents
Nonpolar solutes will be soluble in nonpolar solvents
Combination of Forces
More than one intermolecular force may need to be considered when examining larger molecules dissolved in a liquid solvent
Solubility decreases are relative energy of…
Hydrogen bonding decreases and dispersion increases
Hydrophobic (water-fearing)
Interaction that repels water, diminished water solubility
Hydrophilic (water-loving)
Interaction that attracts water, promotes water solubility
Equilibrium Vapor Pressure
The vapor pressure measured when a dynamic equilibrium exists between condensation and evaporation
H2O (L) → H2O (g)
Dynamic Equilibrium
Rate of Condensation = Rate of Evaporation
Molar Heat of Vaporization (ΔHvap)
The energy required to vaporize 1 mole of liquid at its boiling point
Clausius-Clapeyron Equation
ln P = [ (-ΔHvap) / (RT) ] + C
P = equilibrium vapor pressure
T = temperature (K)
R = gas constant (8.314 J/K x mol)
Clausius-Clapeyron Equation at two temperatures
ln (p1 / p2) = (ΔHvap / R) x [ (1 /T2) - (1 / T1) ]
Boiling Point
The temperature at which the (equilibrium) vapor pressure of a liquid is equal to the external pressure
Normal Boiling Point
The temperature at which a liquid boils when the external pressure is 1 atm
Factors Affecting Physical States
Intermolecular Forces: strength of attractive forces compared to kinetic energy of atoms/molecules
Temperature: affects kinetic energy of atoms/molecules
Pressure: affects distance between atoms/molecules
Solid-Liquid Equilibrium
H2O (s) → H2O (L)
The melting point of a solid or the freezing point of a liquid is the temperature at which the solid and liquid phases coexist in equilibrium
Molar Heat of Fusion (ΔHfus)
The energy required to melt 1 mole of a solid substance at its freezing point
Solid-Gas Equilibrium
H2O (s) → H2O (g)
Molar Heat of Sublimation (ΔHsub)
The energy required to sublime 1 mole of a solid
Hess’s Law
ΔHsub = ΔHfus + ΔHvap
Cohesion
The attraction of like molecules due to intermolecular forces
Adhesion
The attraction of different molecules due to intermolecular forces
Cohesive Forces are responsible for…
Some properties of liquids such as surface tension and viscosity
Phase Diagram
A graphical representation of how the stabilities of the physical states of a substance depend on temperature and pressure
Equilibrium Lines
Represent phase changes between solid/liquid, liquid/gas, and solid/gas under specific conditions (T,P)
Supercritical Region
4th state of matter with properties intermediate between gas and liquid
Critical Temperature (Tc)
The temperature above which the gas cannot be made to liquify, no matter how great the applied pressure
Critical Pressure (Pc)
The minimum pressure that must be applied to bring about liquifacation at the critical temperature
Phase Diagram - Triple Point
Temperature/pressure where all 3 phases of a substance coexist
Phase Diagram - Critical Point
Specific temperature/pressure at which the liquid and gas phases have the same density
Phase Diagram - Supercritical Fluid
A substance above its critical temperature and pressure
The equation to calculate amount of heat (q) entering/leaving a substance
q = c x m x ΔT
q = c x m x (Tf - Ti)
T final > T initial
If a substance gains thermal energy, then the value of q is positive
T final < T initial
If a substance loses thermal energy, then the value of q is negative
Molar Heat of Fusion (ΔHfus)
The energy required to melt 1 mole of a solid substance at its freezing point
Enthalpy in Change of State equations
q = nΔHfus
q = nΔHvap
Solutions are __ made up of two or more substances
Homogenous mixtures
Solute
Substance being dissolved
Solvent
Substance that is doing the dissolving
Typically, present in largest amount
Solid Solution
Metal alloys (two or more metals)
Gas Solution
Example: air - made up of multiple gases
Three types of intermolecular forces influence whether substances will form a solution
Solute-Solute
Solvent-Solvent
Solute-Solvent
Step 1 Solution Formation
Solute-Solute IMFs must be overcome
Energy is consumed
Step 2 Solution Formation
Solvent-Solvent IMFs must be overcome
Energy is consumed
Step 3 Solution Formation
Solvation-Solute-Solvent attractive forces are established
Energy is released
Nonpolar solvents dissolve
Nonpolar solutes
Polar solvents dissolve
Polar solutes and many ionic solutes
Electrolytes
Substances that dissolve in water and undergo a physical or chemical change to produce ions
Nonelectrolytes
Substances that do not produce ions when dissolved in water
Strong Electrolytes
Essentially 100% of the dissolved substance generates ions
Weak Electrolytes
Only a relatively small fraction of the dissolved substance generates ions
Ion-Dipole Attraction
The electrostatic attraction between an ion and a molecule with a dipole (polar molecule)
Dissociation
Water molecules surround and solvate the separated ions
Competing forces influence the extent of solubility…
Of an ionic compound
If Ion-Dipole attraction is the dominant force, then
The compound it “pulled” into solution and has very high water solubility
The force of attraction between oppositely charged ions
If this is the dominant force then the compound tends to remain un-dissolved and in the solid state, and have very low water solubility