How many joules are released when one atom of americium 241, the isotope used in ionization-type smoke detectors, undergoes apha emission?

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Answer 1
Answer:

When Americium (Am-241) undergoes alpha decay(He-4) it forms neptunium (Np-237) based on the following pathway:

²⁴¹Am₉₅ → ²³⁷Np₉₃ + ⁴He₂

The energy released in given as:

ΔE = Δmc²

where Δm = mass of products - mass of reactants

                 = [m(Np-237) + m(He-4)] - [m(Am-241)]

                 = 237.0482+4.0015-241.0568 = -0.0073 g/mol = -7.3 * 10⁻⁶ kg/mol

ΔE = -7.3*10⁻⁶ kg/mol * (3*10⁸ m/s)² = -5.84*10¹¹ J/mol




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What is the independent variable of the penny lab

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The independent variable in the experiment is the soap and the dependent variable in the experiment is the number of water drops on the surface of the penny. The control is the penny without soap.

Predict the formula and name of a binary compound formed from the following elements: (a) Na and H, (b) B and O, (c) Na and S, (d) Al and F, (e) F and O, (f) Sr and Cl.

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Answer and Explanation:

(a) Na and H : The compound formed by Na and H  is sodium hydride which formula is NaH

(b) B and O : The compound formed by Ba and O is barium oxide which formula is BaO

(C)Na and S : The compound formed by Na and S is sodium sulfide which formula is Na_2S

(D) Al and F : The compound formed by Al and F is aluminium fluoride which formula is AlF_3

(E) F and O : The compound formed by  F and O is oxygen fluoride which formula is OF_2

(F) Sr and Cl : The compound formed by Sr and Cl is strontium chloride which formula is Srcl_2

The vapor pressure of carbon disulfide is 355.6 torr at 25°C. What is the vapor pressure of a solution prepared by dissolving 10.60 g naphthalene (C10H8, Molar Mass = 128.2 g/mol) in 155 mL CS2 liquid (Molar Mass = 76.14 g/mol, density = 1.261 g/mL)? Assume the solution obeys Raoult's law, and treat naphthalene as a nonvolatile solute.

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The vapor pressure of the solution would be as follows:

344.5764 torr

Given that,

Vapor pressure of Carbon Disulfide = 355.6 torr

volume = 155mL ;

density = 1.261 g/mL

Naphthalene's mass = 10.60 g

Naphthalene's molar mass= 128.2g/mol

Now,

We know that

Number of moles= mass/molar mass

Mass= density × volume

Number of moles =(density × volume) / molar mass

So,

Number of moles of Carbon Disulfide = (1.261 × 155) / 76.14

= (195.455 / 76.14)

= 2.567 moles of Carbon Disulfide

Number of moles of Naphthalene:

Number of moles= 10.60 / 128.2

= 0.083

Now,

Total number of moles :

2.567 + 0.083

= 2.65 moles

Mole fraction of each compound in solution :

Carbon Disulfide:

2.567 / 2.65

= 0.969

Naphthalene

0.083 / 2.65

= 0.031

According to Raoult's:

Psolution = Xsolvent × Posolvent

Carbon Sulfide = Solvent

Xsolvent =Mole fraction of solvent

Posolvent =Vapour  pressure of the pure solvent

Psolution= 0.969 × 355.6 torr

= 344.5764 torr

Thus, "344.5764 torr" is the correct answer.

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Answer:

344.5764 torr

Explanation:

Molar mass of naphthalene = 128.2g/mol

Mass of naphthalene = 10.60 g

Carbon disulfide:

Molar mass= 76.14g/mol ;

volume = 155mL ;

density = 1.261 g/mL

Vapour pressure = 355.6 torr

Number of moles = mass / molar mass

CS2:

Mass = density × volume

Number of moles = (density × volume) / molar mass

Number of moles = (1.261 * 155) / 76.14 = (195.455 / 76.14) = 2.567 moles of CS2

Number of moles of C8H10:

Number of moles = 10.60 / 128.2 = 0.083 C8H10

Total number of moles :

2.567 + 0.083 = 2.65 moles

Mole fraction of each compound in solution :

CS2 :

2.567 / 2.65 = 0.969

C8H10:

0.083 / 2.65 = 0.031

According to Raoult's:

Psolution = Xsolvent × Posolvent

CS2 = solvent

Xsolvent = Mole fraction of solvent

Posolvent = Vapour pressure of pure solvent

Psolution = 0.969 × 355.6 torr = 344.5764 torr

Suppose a scientist made a claim that all spontaneous reactions are exothermic. Whic of the following would provide the strongest challenge to their claim? Suppose a scientist made a claim that all spontaneous reactions are exothermic. Which of the following would provide the strongest challenge to their claim? a. An exothermic reaction which is not spontaneous
b. An endothermic reaction that only proceeds when coupled to an exothermic reaction
c. An endothermic reaction that only proceeds when a catalytst is present
d. An endothermic reaction which is not spontaneous
e. All of the above

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Answer: Option (c) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

It is given that the scientist is claiming that all the spontaneous reactions are exothermic in nature.

And, it is known that when a reaction is spontaneous in nature then \Delta G is negative.

Now, the relation between Gibb's free energy, enthalpy and entropy is as follows.

               \Delta G = \Delta H - T \Delta S

So, when a catalyst is present in a chemical reaction then we do not need to give large amount of heat from outside. And, because of this the enthalpy of reaction will not be highly positive.

Hence, the value of \Delta G will result in a negative value which means the reaction is spontaneous.

Thus, we can conclude that an endothermic reaction that only proceeds when a catalytst is present, would provide the strongest challenge to their claim.

Devise a detailed experimental procedure to purify ~ 20 grams of benzoic acid that is contaminated with sodium chloride. Justification of the steps (including solubility calculations) that are included in the procedure. In other words, explain why the steps are being included.

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Answer:

Based on the difference in solubility one can perform the process of purification of the benzoic acid contaminated with sodium chloride. The benzoic acid does not get soluble in cold water, while the sodium chloride is soluble in cold water.  

Thus, for separation, the supplementation of cold water can be done into the mixture in the experiment of purifying benzoic acid from sodium chloride. In the process, the mixture is placed on the ice bath and is stirred well, in the end, the solution is filtered. The filtrate contains sodium chloride and on the filter paper pure benzoic acid is collected.  

help asap What type of cell does the cheek cell represent, plant cell or animal cell? What did you see that let you know?

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Answer:

The human cheek cell is a good example of a typical animal cell. It has a prominent nucleus and a flexible cell membrane which gives the cell its irregular, soft-looking shape.