MCAT Physics & Chemistry Equation Flashcards: Formulas, Units & When to Use Them

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1. Kort 1

   Spørsmål

   Which relationship gives average velocity over a time interval?

   Svar

   $\bar v=\Delta x/\Delta t$.

   Displacement $\Delta x$ includes direction; average speed instead uses total distance.

2. Kort 2

   Spørsmål

   How do you convert a sample's mass to moles?

   Svar

   $n=m/M$.

   Divide mass $m$ by molar mass $M$ using compatible units.

3. Kort 3

   Spørsmål

   What is the electrostatic force between two point charges?

   Svar

   $F=k_e|q_1q_2|/r^2$.

   It acts along the line joining the charges; like charges repel and unlike charges attract.

4. Kort 4

   Spørsmål

   How is pH defined from hydrogen-ion activity in the usual MCAT approximation?

   Svar

   $\mathrm{pH}=-\log[H^+]$.

   The bracket approximation uses molar concentration for sufficiently dilute solutions.

5. Kort 5

   Spørsmål

   How are period and frequency related?

   Svar

   $f=1/T$.

   Frequency is in hertz and period is in seconds.

6. Kort 6

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   Which relationship gives sensible heat for a sample with known specific heat?

   Svar

   $q=mc\Delta T$.

   Use it within one phase when the specific heat $c$ is approximately constant.

7. Kort 7

   Spørsmål

   Which relationship defines mass density?

   Svar

   $\rho=m/V$.

   Density has SI units of $\mathrm{kg/m^3}$; $1\ \mathrm{g/mL}=1000\ \mathrm{kg/m^3}$.

8. Kort 8

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   What is the concentration equilibrium constant for $aA+bB\rightleftharpoons cC+dD$?

   Svar

   $K_c=[C]^c[D]^d/([A]^a[B]^b)$.

   Use equilibrium concentrations and stoichiometric coefficients as exponents.

9. Kort 9

   Spørsmål

   How is photon energy related to frequency and wavelength?

   Svar

   $E=hf=hc/\lambda$.

   Higher frequency and shorter wavelength mean greater photon energy.

10. Kort 10

    Spørsmål

    How is standard cell potential calculated from reduction potentials?

    Svar

    $E^\circ_{\mathrm{cell}}=E^\circ_{\mathrm{cathode}}-E^\circ_{\mathrm{anode}}$.

    Use both tabulated values as reductions; do not multiply potentials by stoichiometric coefficients.

11. Kort 11

    Spørsmål

    Which SI base units cover the quantities most often used in MCAT mechanics and circuits?

    Svar

    Use meters (m) for length, kilograms (kg) for mass, seconds (s) for time, and amperes (A) for electric current. Amount of substance uses moles (mol), and thermodynamic temperature uses kelvin (K).

12. Kort 12

    Spørsmål

    How do you convert Celsius temperature to kelvin for gas-law work?

    Svar

    $T_K=T_{^\circ C}+273.15$.

    Gas-law temperatures must be absolute; a Celsius value cannot be inserted directly.

13. Kort 13

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    Which relationship gives average acceleration over a time interval?

    Svar

    $\bar a=\Delta v/\Delta t$.

    Acceleration has SI units of $\mathrm{m/s^2}$.

14. Kort 14

    Spørsmål

    How is reaction rate related to a species concentration and its stoichiometric coefficient?

    Svar

    For $aA\rightarrow cC$, $\mathrm{rate}=-(1/a)d[A]/dt=(1/c)d[C]/dt$.

    The signs and coefficients make one reaction rate consistent across species.

15. Kort 15

    Spørsmål

    What electric-field magnitude does a point charge produce?

    Svar

    $E=k_e|q|/r^2$.

    The field points away from a positive source charge and toward a negative one.

16. Kort 16

    Spørsmål

    How do moles relate to the number of microscopic particles?

    Svar

    $N=nN_A$, with $N_A\approx6.022\times10^{23}\ \mathrm{mol^{-1}}$.

17. Kort 17

    Spørsmål

    For constant acceleration, how does velocity change with time?

    Svar

    $v=v_0+at$.

    Use it when acceleration is constant and the elapsed time is known.

18. Kort 18

    Spørsmål

    How is pOH defined?

    Svar

    $\mathrm{pOH}=-\log[OH^-]$.

19. Kort 19

    Spørsmål

    How is specific gravity defined?

    Svar

    $SG=\rho_{\mathrm{substance}}/\rho_{\mathrm{water}}$.

    It is dimensionless because it is a density ratio.

20. Kort 20

    Spørsmål

    How is an object's heat capacity related to heat and temperature change?

    Svar

    $q=C\Delta T$.

    Heat capacity $C$ applies to the whole object; specific heat is per unit mass.

21. Kort 21

    Spørsmål

    How are frequency and wavelength related for electromagnetic radiation in vacuum?

    Svar

    $c=f\lambda$.

    Use $c\approx3.00\times10^8\ \mathrm{m/s}$.

22. Kort 22

    Spørsmål

    Which species are omitted from a heterogeneous equilibrium expression?

    Svar

    Pure solids and pure liquids are omitted because their activities are effectively constant. Gases and dissolved species remain.

23. Kort 23

    Spørsmål

    What force does an electric field exert on a charge?

    Svar

    $\vec F=q\vec E$.

    A negative charge feels force opposite the field direction.

24. Kort 24

    Spørsmål

    Which equation relates pressure, volume, amount, and temperature for an ideal gas?

    Svar

    $PV=nRT$.

    Use absolute temperature and a gas constant whose units match pressure and volume.

25. Kort 25

    Spørsmål

    Which equation relates wave speed, frequency, and wavelength?

    Svar

    $v=f\lambda$.

    The medium sets the wave speed; changing frequency then changes wavelength.

26. Kort 26

    Spørsmål

    What is the water-ion product at $25^\circ\mathrm{C}$?

    Svar

    $K_w=[H^+][OH^-]\approx1.0\times10^{-14}$.

    Its value changes with temperature.

27. Kort 27

    Spørsmål

    What base-unit dimensions define one newton?

    Svar

    $1\ \mathrm{N}=1\ \mathrm{kg\,m\,s^{-2}}$.

    A force must have dimensions of mass times acceleration.

28. Kort 28

    Spørsmål

    How is cell potential related to reaction free energy?

    Svar

    $\Delta G=-nFE_{\mathrm{cell}}$.

    A positive galvanic-cell potential gives negative $\Delta G$ for the written reaction.

29. Kort 29

    Spørsmål

    For constant acceleration, how does displacement depend on time?

    Svar

    $\Delta x=v_0t+\tfrac12at^2$.

    Choose a positive direction first, then keep signs consistent.

30. Kort 30

    Spørsmål

    How is molarity defined?

    Svar

    $M=n_{\mathrm{solute}}/V_{\mathrm{solution}}$.

    Use solution volume in liters, so molarity has units of $\mathrm{mol/L}$.

31. Kort 31

    Spørsmål

    What electric potential does a point charge produce?

    Svar

    $V=k_e q/r$.

    Potential is scalar, so contributions from multiple charges add algebraically.

32. Kort 32

    Spørsmål

    Which relationship gives heat absorbed or released during a phase change?

    Svar

    $q=n\Delta H_{\mathrm{phase}}$, or $q=mL$ when latent heat is given per unit mass. Temperature stays constant during an ideal equilibrium phase change.

33. Kort 33

    Spørsmål

    Which constant-acceleration equation avoids time?

    Svar

    $v^2=v_0^2+2a\Delta x$.

    It connects speed and displacement when time is absent.

34. Kort 34

    Spørsmål

    What is the general experimental rate-law form?

    Svar

    $\mathrm{rate}=k[A]^m[B]^n$.

    The exponents are determined experimentally and need not equal overall-reaction coefficients.

35. Kort 35

    Spørsmål

    Which relationship defines pressure from a normal force?

    Svar

    $P=F_\perp/A$.

    Pressure is scalar and measured in pascals.

36. Kort 36

    Spørsmål

    What pH–pOH relationship applies at $25^\circ\mathrm{C}$?

    Svar

    $\mathrm{pH}+\mathrm{pOH}=14.00$.

    More generally, $\mathrm{pH}+\mathrm{pOH}=\mathrm{p}K_w$.

37. Kort 37

    Spørsmål

    How is wave intensity related to transmitted power and area?

    Svar

    $I=P/A$.

    Intensity is power per area, measured in $\mathrm{W/m^2}$.

38. Kort 38

    Spørsmål

    How is molality defined?

    Svar

    $m=n_{\mathrm{solute}}/(\mathrm{kg\ of\ solvent})$.

    Molality uses solvent mass, not solution volume, and is temperature-independent.

39. Kort 39

    Spørsmål

    What base-unit dimensions define one joule?

    Svar

    $1\ \mathrm{J}=1\ \mathrm{N\,m}=1\ \mathrm{kg\,m^2\,s^{-2}}$.

    Work, energy, and heat share this unit.

40. Kort 40

    Spørsmål

    What is the chemistry sign-convention form of the first law?

    Svar

    $\Delta U=q+w$.

    $q>0$ means heat enters the system, and $w>0$ means work is done on the system.

41. Kort 41

    Spørsmål

    How is refractive index related to light speed in a medium?

    Svar

    $n=c/v$.

    A larger refractive index means a lower phase speed in the material.

42. Kort 42

    Spørsmål

    What equation links net force and acceleration?

    Svar

    $\sum \vec F=m\vec a$.

    The vector sum of external forces determines the acceleration.

43. Kort 43

    Spørsmål

    Which relationship compares two states of a fixed amount of ideal gas?

    Svar

    $P_1V_1/T_1=P_2V_2/T_2$.

    It assumes the amount of gas is unchanged. Holding one variable constant gives Boyle's, Charles's, or Gay-Lussac's law.

44. Kort 44

    Spørsmål

    How is electric potential energy related to charge and voltage?

    Svar

    $\Delta U=q\Delta V$.

    A positive charge gains potential energy when moved to higher potential; a negative charge does the opposite.

45. Kort 45

    Spørsmål

    How are standard cell potential and the equilibrium constant related?

    Svar

    $\ln K=nFE^\circ_{\mathrm{cell}}/(RT)$.

    At equilibrium, the Nernst equation gives $E_{\mathrm{cell}}=0$.

46. Kort 46

    Spørsmål

    What is an object's weight near Earth's surface?

    Svar

    $W=mg$.

    Weight is a force in newtons; mass remains in kilograms.

47. Kort 47

    Spørsmål

    How are $K_p$ and $K_c$ related for an ideal-gas reaction?

    Svar

    $K_p=K_c(RT)^{\Delta n_{\mathrm{gas}}}$.

    $\Delta n_{\mathrm{gas}}$ is gaseous product coefficients minus gaseous reactant coefficients.

48. Kort 48

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    How does pressure change with depth in a static incompressible fluid?

    Svar

    $P=P_0+\rho gh$.

    $h$ is depth below the surface; the gauge pressure is $\rho gh$.

49. Kort 49

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    How do the units of a rate constant depend on overall reaction order $N$?

    Svar

    $[k]=\mathrm{M^{1-N}s^{-1}}$ when rate is in $\mathrm{M/s}$. For example, first-order $k$ has units of $\mathrm{s^{-1}}$.

50. Kort 50

    Spørsmål

    Which relationship defines electric current?

    Svar

    $I=\Delta Q/\Delta t$.

    Conventional current points in the direction positive charge would move.

51. Kort 51

    Spørsmål

    What is the acid-dissociation expression for $HA\rightleftharpoons H^++A^-$?

    Svar

    $K_a=[H^+][A^-]/[HA]$.

    A larger $K_a$ means a stronger acid under comparable conditions.

52. Kort 52

    Spørsmål

    What equation governs refraction at a boundary?

    Svar

    $n_1\sin\theta_1=n_2\sin\theta_2$.

    Angles are measured from the normal, not the surface.

53. Kort 53

    Spørsmål

    How is mole fraction defined for component $i$?

    Svar

    $X_i=n_i/\sum_jn_j$.

    Mole fractions are dimensionless and sum to 1.

54. Kort 54

    Spørsmål

    What SI units and base dimensions define pressure?

    Svar

    Pressure is measured in pascals: $1\ \mathrm{Pa}=1\ \mathrm{N/m^2}=1\ \mathrm{kg\,m^{-1}\,s^{-2}}$.

55. Kort 55

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    What pressure–volume work occurs against constant external pressure?

    Svar

    $w=-P_{\mathrm{ext}}\Delta V$.

    Expansion has $\Delta V>0$ and therefore negative work on the system.

56. Kort 56

    Spørsmål

    How does intensity from an isotropic point source vary with distance?

    Svar

    $I=P/(4\pi r^2)$.

    Doubling distance reduces intensity to one quarter if absorption is negligible.

57. Kort 57

    Spørsmål

    How large can static friction become before slipping begins?

    Svar

    $f_s\leq\mu_sN$, with $f_{s,\max}=\mu_sN$.

    Static friction matches the needed opposing force up to its maximum; it isn't always equal to $\mu_sN$.

58. Kort 58

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    Which relationship handles dilution when solute amount is conserved?

    Svar

    $M_1V_1=M_2V_2$.

    It applies when solvent is added without reaction or solute loss.

59. Kort 59

    Spørsmål

    What is Ohm's law for an ohmic element?

    Svar

    $V=IR$.

    It applies when resistance is approximately constant over the operating range.

60. Kort 60

    Spørsmål

    How is the reaction quotient $Q$ constructed?

    Svar

    Use the same expression as $K$, but insert the current—not necessarily equilibrium—activities or concentrations.

61. Kort 61

    Spørsmål

    What is the usual model for kinetic friction on a sliding surface?

    Svar

    $f_k=\mu_kN$.

    The force points opposite the relative sliding motion.

62. Kort 62

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    What is the base-dissociation expression for $B+H_2O\rightleftharpoons HB^++OH^-$?

    Svar

    $K_b=[HB^+][OH^-]/[B]$.

63. Kort 63

    Spørsmål

    What equation expresses Pascal's principle in a hydraulic device?

    Svar

    $F_1/A_1=F_2/A_2$.

    An applied pressure change is transmitted through a confined incompressible fluid.

64. Kort 64

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    How much charge passes through a cell carrying constant current?

    Svar

    $Q=It$.

    Use amperes and seconds to obtain coulombs.

65. Kort 65

    Spørsmål

    What is the critical-angle condition for total internal reflection?

    Svar

    $\sin\theta_c=n_2/n_1$ when $n_1>n_2$.

    Total internal reflection occurs only when light starts in the higher-index medium and $\theta_1>\theta_c$.

66. Kort 66

    Spørsmål

    How is total pressure related to component pressures in an ideal gas mixture?

    Svar

    $P_{\mathrm{tot}}=\sum_iP_i$.

    Dalton's law treats each gas as contributing its own partial pressure.

67. Kort 67

    Spørsmål

    How is the coulomb expressed through SI base units?

    Svar

    $1\ \mathrm{C}=1\ \mathrm{A\,s}$.

    Charge equals current multiplied by time.

68. Kort 68

    Spørsmål

    How is standard reaction enthalpy obtained from standard formation enthalpies?

    Svar

    $\Delta H^\circ_{\mathrm{rxn}}=\sum\nu\Delta H_f^\circ(\mathrm{products})-\sum\nu\Delta H_f^\circ(\mathrm{reactants})$.

69. Kort 69

    Spørsmål

    How is sound intensity level in decibels defined?

    Svar

    $\beta=10\log_{10}(I/I_0)$.

    The reference intensity is commonly $I_0=10^{-12}\ \mathrm{W/m^2}$.

70. Kort 70

    Spørsmål

    What is the integrated rate law for a zero-order reactant?

    Svar

    $[A]_t=[A]_0-kt$.

    A plot of $[A]$ versus time is linear with slope $-k$.

71. Kort 71

    Spørsmål

    How does a uniform wire's resistance depend on material and geometry?

    Svar

    $R=\rho L/A$.

    Longer wires have more resistance; larger cross-sectional area lowers it. Here $\rho$ is resistivity.

72. Kort 72

    Spørsmål

    Which equation gives the magnitude of torque from a force?

    Svar

    $\tau=rF\sin\theta=r_\perp F$.

    Here $r_\perp$ is the perpendicular lever arm from the pivot to the force's line of action.

73. Kort 73

    Spørsmål

    How is mass percent composition calculated?

    Svar

    $\%\mathrm{\ by\ mass}=100\times m_{\mathrm{component}}/m_{\mathrm{total}}$.

74. Kort 74

    Spørsmål

    What buoyant force acts on a submerged object?

    Svar

    $F_B=\rho_{\mathrm{fluid}}V_{\mathrm{displaced}}g$.

    It equals the weight of displaced fluid.

75. Kort 75

    Spørsmål

    How is $\mathrm{p}K_a$ related to $K_a$?

    Svar

    $\mathrm{p}K_a=-\log K_a$.

    Lower $\mathrm{p}K_a$ corresponds to the stronger acid.

76. Kort 76

    Spørsmål

    What two conditions define static mechanical equilibrium?

    Svar

    $\sum \vec F=0$ and $\sum\tau=0$.

    Both translational and rotational equilibrium are required.

77. Kort 77

    Spørsmål

    How does Hess's law combine reaction enthalpies?

    Svar

    Add the manipulated step equations and add their $\Delta H$ values. Reversing a step changes the sign; multiplying a step multiplies $\Delta H$ by the same factor.

78. Kort 78

    Spørsmål

    Which equivalent forms give electrical power in a resistor?

    Svar

    $P=IV=I^2R=V^2/R$.

    Choose the form that uses the known current, voltage, and resistance.

79. Kort 79

    Spørsmål

    How does mole fraction determine an ideal gas's partial pressure?

    Svar

    $P_i=X_iP_{\mathrm{tot}}$, where $X_i=n_i/n_{\mathrm{tot}}$.

80. Kort 80

    Spørsmål

    What decibel change corresponds to multiplying sound intensity by 10?

    Svar

    A tenfold intensity increase adds $10\ \mathrm{dB}$ because $10\log_{10}(10)=10$. A hundredfold increase adds $20\ \mathrm{dB}$.

81. Kort 81

    Spørsmål

    How does comparing $Q$ with $K$ predict reaction direction?

    Svar

    If $Q<K$, the forward direction is favored. If $Q>K$, the reverse direction is favored. If $Q=K$, the system is at equilibrium.

82. Kort 82

    Spørsmål

    Which equation relates object, image, and focal distances for a thin lens or spherical mirror?

    Svar

    $1/f=1/d_o+1/d_i$.

    Use the adopted sign convention consistently; positive $d_i$ usually denotes a real image.

83. Kort 83

    Spørsmål

    How do charge and Faraday's constant give moles of electrons?

    Svar

    $n_{e^-}=Q/F$, where $F\approx9.6485\times10^4\ \mathrm{C/mol\ e^-}$.

84. Kort 84

    Spørsmål

    How is the volt expressed through joules and coulombs?

    Svar

    $1\ \mathrm{V}=1\ \mathrm{J/C}$.

    Voltage is energy transferred per unit charge.

85. Kort 85

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    How is $\mathrm{p}K_b$ related to $K_b$?

    Svar

    $\mathrm{p}K_b=-\log K_b$.

86. Kort 86

    Spørsmål

    What work is done by a constant force through a displacement?

    Svar

    $W=Fd\cos\theta$.

    $\theta$ is the angle between the force and displacement; perpendicular force does zero work.

87. Kort 87

    Spørsmål

    How is volume percent calculated for a liquid mixture?

    Svar

    $\%\mathrm{\ by\ volume}=100\times V_{\mathrm{component}}/V_{\mathrm{solution}}$.

    Use it only when the problem defines composition by volume.

88. Kort 88

    Spørsmål

    How do resistors combine in series?

    Svar

    $R_{\mathrm{eq}}=\sum_iR_i$.

    Series elements carry the same current and their voltage drops add.

89. Kort 89

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    What is the half-life of a zero-order reactant?

    Svar

    $t_{1/2}=[A]_0/(2k)$.

    Unlike first-order half-life, it depends on starting concentration.

90. Kort 90

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    How is volumetric flow rate related to cross-sectional area and speed?

    Svar

    $Q=Av$.

    $Q$ has SI units of $\mathrm{m^3/s}$ and assumes the average speed across the section.

    

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91. Kort 91

    Spørsmål

    How can average bond energies estimate reaction enthalpy?

    Svar

    $\Delta H_{\mathrm{rxn}}\approx\sum D(\mathrm{bonds\ broken})-\sum D(\mathrm{bonds\ formed})$.

    Breaking bonds costs energy; forming bonds releases it.

92. Kort 92

    Spørsmål

    What is the translational kinetic energy of a point mass?

    Svar

    $K=\tfrac12mv^2$.

    Kinetic energy is a scalar measured in joules.

93. Kort 93

    Spørsmål

    What ratio defines parts per million by mass?

    Svar

    $\mathrm{ppm}=10^6\times m_{\mathrm{solute}}/m_{\mathrm{solution}}$.

    For dilute aqueous solutions, $1\ \mathrm{ppm}$ is often approximately $1\ \mathrm{mg/L}$ when density is near $1\ \mathrm{kg/L}$.

94. Kort 94

    Spørsmål

    How do resistors combine in parallel?

    Svar

    $1/R_{\mathrm{eq}}=\sum_i1/R_i$.

    Parallel branches share the same voltage, and the equivalent resistance is below the smallest branch resistance.

95. Kort 95

    Spørsmål

    How are the dissociation constants of a conjugate acid–base pair related?

    Svar

    $K_aK_b=K_w$.

    At $25^\circ\mathrm{C}$, $\mathrm{p}K_a+\mathrm{p}K_b=14.00$.

96. Kort 96

    Spørsmål

    How do powers of ten combine when multiplying quantities in scientific notation?

    Svar

    Multiply the coefficients and add the exponents: $(a\times10^m)(b\times10^n)=ab\times10^{m+n}$. Then normalize the result so its final coefficient $c$ satisfies $1\leq|c|<10$; a coefficient of exactly 10 becomes 1 while the exponent increases by 1.

97. Kort 97

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    How many moles of a product requiring $z$ electrons per mole form during electrolysis?

    Svar

    $n_{\mathrm{product}}=Q/(zF)=It/(zF)$.

    This is the ideal Faraday-law result before any stated efficiency correction.

98. Kort 98

    Spørsmål

    How is lateral magnification related to image and object distances?

    Svar

    $m=h_i/h_o=-d_i/d_o$.

    A negative magnification indicates inversion; $|m|$ gives the size ratio.

99. Kort 99

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    What is the average translational kinetic energy per mole of an ideal gas?

    Svar

    $\overline{K}=\tfrac32RT$.

    It depends only on absolute temperature, not molecular identity.

100. Kort 100

     Spørsmål

     What are the allowed frequencies of a string fixed at both ends?

     Svar

     $f_n=nv/(2L)$ for $n=1,2,3,\ldots$.

     Both ends are nodes, so every positive integer harmonic is allowed.

101. Kort 101

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     How does reversing a reaction change its equilibrium constant?

     Svar

     $K_{\mathrm{reverse}}=1/K_{\mathrm{forward}}$.

102. Kort 102

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     What does the work–energy theorem say?

     Svar

     $W_{\mathrm{net}}=\Delta K$.

     Net work changes kinetic energy, even when individual forces are nonconservative.

103. Kort 103

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     What entropy change accompanies reversible heat transfer at constant temperature?

     Svar

     $\Delta S=q_{\mathrm{rev}}/T$.

     Temperature must be in kelvin.

104. Kort 104

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     What does Kirchhoff's junction rule require?

     Svar

     $\sum I_{\mathrm{in}}=\sum I_{\mathrm{out}}$.

     It follows from conservation of charge at a node.

105. Kort 105

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     Which equation estimates the pH of a buffer made from a weak acid and its conjugate base?

     Svar

     $\mathrm{pH}=\mathrm{p}K_a+\log([A^-]/[HA])$.

     Henderson–Hasselbalch works best when both buffer components are present in meaningful amounts.

106. Kort 106

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     What continuity relationship applies to steady incompressible flow?

     Svar

     $A_1v_1=A_2v_2$.

     A narrower section has a larger average speed when the same volume passes each second.

107. Kort 107

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     A liquid has known density and volume. Which rearranged density relationship gives its mass?

     Svar

     $m=\rho V$.

     Here $m$ is mass, $\rho$ is density, and $V$ is volume; use compatible units when density and volume are known. For example, $25\ \mathrm{mL}$ of a $1.20\ \mathrm{g/mL}$ solution has mass $m=(1.20)(25)=30\ \mathrm{g}$.

108. Kort 108

     Spørsmål

     What is local gravitational potential energy near Earth's surface?

     Svar

     $U_g=mgh$.

     Only changes matter: $\Delta U_g=mg\Delta h$ when $g$ is approximately constant.

109. Kort 109

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     What is the integrated rate law for a first-order reactant?

     Svar

     $\ln[A]_t=\ln[A]_0-kt$.

     A plot of $\ln[A]$ versus time is linear with slope $-k$.

110. Kort 110

     Spørsmål

     What are the allowed frequencies of a pipe open at both ends?

     Svar

     $f_n=nv/(2L)$ for $n=1,2,3,\ldots$.

     Both open ends are displacement antinodes.

111. Kort 111

     Spørsmål

     Which equation relates Gibbs free energy, enthalpy, and entropy at constant temperature?

     Svar

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

     Use compatible energy units and absolute temperature.

112. Kort 112

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     What does Kirchhoff's loop rule require?

     Svar

     $\sum\Delta V=0$ around any closed loop.

     Voltage rises and drops must be assigned consistently with the chosen traversal direction.

113. Kort 113

     Spørsmål

     What elastic potential energy is stored in an ideal spring?

     Svar

     $U_s=\tfrac12kx^2$.

     $x$ is displacement from equilibrium and $k$ has units of $\mathrm{N/m}$.

114. Kort 114

     Spørsmål

     How does multiplying every reaction coefficient by a factor $n$ change $K$?

     Svar

     $K_{\mathrm{new}}=K^n$.

     Dividing coefficients by $n$ takes the corresponding root.

115. Kort 115

     Spørsmål

     How can you estimate the order of magnitude of a quotient without a calculator?

     Svar

     Divide the leading coefficients and subtract powers of ten: $(a\times10^m)/(b\times10^n)=(a/b)\times10^{m-n}$. Normalize the result so its final coefficient $c$ satisfies $1\leq|c|<10$; if the coefficient is exactly 10, write it as 1 and increase the exponent by 1.

116. Kort 116

     Spørsmål

     How is lens power related to focal length?

     Svar

     $P=1/f$ with $f$ in meters.

     Power is measured in diopters; converging lenses have positive power and diverging lenses negative power.

117. Kort 117

     Spørsmål

     How does root-mean-square molecular speed depend on molar mass?

     Svar

     $v_{\mathrm{rms}}=\sqrt{3RT/M}$.

     Use molar mass $M$ in $\mathrm{kg/mol}$; lighter gases move faster at the same temperature.

118. Kort 118

     Spørsmål

     Which equation relates pressure, speed, and height along ideal fluid flow?

     Svar

     $P+\tfrac12\rho v^2+\rho gy=\text{constant}$.

     Bernoulli's equation assumes steady, incompressible, nonviscous flow along a streamline.

119. Kort 119

     Spørsmål

     What is the Nernst equation for a cell reaction?

     Svar

     $E=E^\circ-(RT/(nF))\ln Q$.

     At $25^\circ\mathrm{C}$, $E=E^\circ-(0.0592\ \mathrm{V}/n)\log Q$.

120. Kort 120

     Spørsmål

     What force does an ideal spring exert?

     Svar

     $F_s=-kx$.

     The minus sign means the spring force points back toward equilibrium.

121. Kort 121

     Spørsmål

     What conjugate-base-to-acid ratio gives a target buffer pH?

     Svar

     $[A^-]/[HA]=10^{\mathrm{pH}-\mathrm{p}K_a}$.

     This is Henderson–Hasselbalch solved for the composition ratio.

122. Kort 122

     Spørsmål

     Which relationship defines capacitance?

     Svar

     $C=Q/V$.

     Capacitance is charge stored per potential difference and is measured in farads.

123. Kort 123

     Spørsmål

     How do elemental mass percentages lead to an empirical formula?

     Svar

     Convert each element's mass to moles, divide every mole amount by the smallest, then multiply to obtain the smallest whole-number ratio. The retrieval target is the mole ratio, not the mass ratio.

124. Kort 124

     Spørsmål

     When can mechanical energy be conserved?

     Svar

     $K_i+U_i=K_f+U_f$ when only conservative forces do work. With nonconservative work, use $W_{nc}=\Delta(K+U)$.

125. Kort 125

     Spørsmål

     What sign of $\Delta G$ indicates a thermodynamically spontaneous forward process at constant temperature and pressure?

     Svar

     $\Delta G<0$. At equilibrium $\Delta G=0$; $\Delta G>0$ favors the reverse direction. Spontaneity does not say the reaction is fast.

126. Kort 126

     Spørsmål

     Which metric-prefix factors correspond to milli-, micro-, and nano-?

     Svar

     Milli is $10^{-3}$, micro is $10^{-6}$, and nano is $10^{-9}$. Each step is a factor of $10^3$.

127. Kort 127

     Spørsmål

     What is the pH at the half-equivalence point of a weak-acid/strong-base titration?

     Svar

     $\mathrm{pH}=\mathrm{p}K_a$.

     Half of the original weak acid has become conjugate base, so $[A^-]=[HA]$.

128. Kort 128

     Spørsmål

     What are the allowed frequencies of a pipe closed at one end?

     Svar

     $f_n=nv/(4L)$ for odd $n=1,3,5,\ldots$.

     The closed end is a displacement node and the open end is an antinode.

129. Kort 129

     Spørsmål

     What is the half-life of a first-order reaction?

     Svar

     $t_{1/2}=\ln2/k$.

     It is independent of initial concentration.

130. Kort 130

     Spørsmål

     How is the focal length of a spherical mirror related to its radius of curvature?

     Svar

     $f=R/2$.

     This paraxial approximation applies to rays near the principal axis.

131. Kort 131

     Spørsmål

     How is a molecular formula obtained from an empirical formula?

     Svar

     $k=M_{\mathrm{molecular}}/M_{\mathrm{empirical}}$, then multiply every empirical subscript by the integer $k$.

132. Kort 132

     Spørsmål

     What is the capacitance of an ideal parallel-plate capacitor?

     Svar

     $C=\kappa\varepsilon_0A/d$.

     Larger plate area or dielectric constant raises capacitance; greater separation lowers it.

133. Kort 133

     Spørsmål

     What does Graham's law predict for two gas effusion rates?

     Svar

     $r_1/r_2=\sqrt{M_2/M_1}$.

     At the same temperature, effusion rate is inversely proportional to the square root of molar mass.

134. Kort 134

     Spørsmål

     Which relationship gives laminar flow through a cylindrical tube?

     Svar

     $Q=\dfrac{\pi r^4\Delta P}{8\eta L}$.

     Poiseuille flow is extremely sensitive to radius and assumes a Newtonian fluid in a long rigid tube.

135. Kort 135

     Spørsmål

     How do equilibrium constants combine when reactions are added?

     Svar

     Multiply them: $K_{\mathrm{overall}}=K_1K_2\cdots$.

     Reverse or scale each component reaction before applying the reciprocal or power rule.

136. Kort 136

     Spørsmål

     Which relationship defines average power?

     Svar

     $P=W/\Delta t$.

     Power is the rate of energy transfer and is measured in watts, where $1\ \mathrm{W}=1\ \mathrm{J/s}$.

137. Kort 137

     Spørsmål

     What voltage does an ideal concentration cell produce at $25^\circ\mathrm{C}$?

     Svar

     $E=(0.0592\ \mathrm{V}/n)\log(C_{\mathrm{high}}/C_{\mathrm{low}})$ for the simple same-ion setup. The voltage vanishes when concentrations equalize.

138. Kort 138

     Spørsmål

     Which equivalent forms give energy stored in a capacitor?

     Svar

     $U=\tfrac12CV^2=\tfrac12QV=Q^2/(2C)$.

     Use the form matching the known variables.

139. Kort 139

     Spørsmål

     How is standard free-energy change related to the equilibrium constant?

     Svar

     $\Delta G^\circ=-RT\ln K$.

     A large $K$ corresponds to negative $\Delta G^\circ$.

140. Kort 140

     Spørsmål

     What instantaneous power is delivered by a force to a moving object?

     Svar

     $P=\vec F\cdot\vec v=Fv\cos\theta$.

     Only the force component parallel to velocity transfers energy at that instant.

141. Kort 141

     Spørsmål

     How is percent yield calculated?

     Svar

     $\%\mathrm{yield}=100\times(\mathrm{actual\ yield})/(\mathrm{theoretical\ yield})$.

142. Kort 142

     Spørsmål

     What condition gives constructive interference in a double-slit experiment?

     Svar

     $d\sin\theta=m\lambda$ for integers $m$.

     For small angles on a screen, fringe position is approximately $y_m=m\lambda L/d$.

143. Kort 143

     Spørsmål

     What stoichiometric condition marks acid–base equivalence?

     Svar

     Acid equivalents equal base equivalents: $n_a|z_a|=n_b|z_b|$. For molarity and volume, $M_aV_a|z_a|=M_bV_b|z_b|$.

144. Kort 144

     Spørsmål

     What value is useful for the speed of light in vacuum?

     Svar

     Use $c\approx3.00\times10^8\ \mathrm{m/s}$. In a material, light travels at $v=c/n$.

145. Kort 145

     Spørsmål

     Which Doppler relationship applies to collinear motion in a stationary medium?

     Svar

     $f'=f\dfrac{v\pm v_o}{v\mp v_s}$.

     Choose signs that raise $f'$ when source and observer approach and lower it when they separate.

146. Kort 146

     Spørsmål

     What is the integrated rate law for a second-order reaction in one reactant?

     Svar

     $1/[A]_t=1/[A]_0+kt$.

     A plot of $1/[A]$ versus time is linear with slope $k$.

147. Kort 147

     Spørsmål

     What dimensionless quantity helps predict laminar versus turbulent pipe flow?

     Svar

     $Re=\rho vD/\eta$.

     Lower Reynolds number favors laminar flow; higher values make turbulence more likely.

148. Kort 148

     Spørsmål

     How is reaction free energy related to standard free energy and reaction quotient?

     Svar

     $\Delta G=\Delta G^\circ+RT\ln Q$.

     This predicts the favorable direction under nonstandard conditions.

149. Kort 149

     Spørsmål

     What is linear momentum?

     Svar

     $\vec p=m\vec v$.

     Momentum is a vector with SI units of $\mathrm{kg\,m/s}$.

150. Kort 150

     Spørsmål

     How do you identify the limiting reactant from available moles?

     Svar

     Compare $n_i/\nu_i$ for each reactant, where $\nu_i$ is its stoichiometric coefficient. The smallest ratio runs out first and sets the reaction extent.

151. Kort 151

     Spørsmål

     How do capacitors combine in parallel?

     Svar

     $C_{\mathrm{eq}}=\sum_iC_i$.

     Parallel capacitors share voltage and their stored charges add.

152. Kort 152

     Spørsmål

     How do you estimate the pH of a dilute strong monoprotic acid of concentration $C$?

     Svar

     Assuming complete dissociation and negligible water autoionization, $[H^+]\approx C$ and $\mathrm{pH}\approx-\log C$.

153. Kort 153

     Spørsmål

     What relationship connects impulse and momentum change?

     Svar

     $\vec J=\int\vec F\,dt=\Delta\vec p$. For a constant force, $\vec J=\vec F\Delta t$.

154. Kort 154

     Spørsmål

     What is the solubility-product expression for $M_aX_b(s)\rightleftharpoons aM+bX$?

     Svar

     $K_{sp}=[M]^a[X]^b$.

     The solid is omitted; dissolved-ion concentrations carry their stoichiometric exponents.

155. Kort 155

     Spørsmål

     What condition gives minima from a single slit of width $a$?

     Svar

     $a\sin\theta=m\lambda$ for $m=1,2,3,\ldots$.

     The central maximum lies between the first minima.

156. Kort 156

     Spørsmål

     Which way do electrons flow in both galvanic and electrolytic cells?

     Svar

     Electrons flow through the external circuit from anode to cathode. Oxidation is always at the anode; reduction is always at the cathode.

157. Kort 157

     Spørsmål

     How do capacitors combine in series?

     Svar

     $1/C_{\mathrm{eq}}=\sum_i1/C_i$.

     Series capacitors carry equal charge magnitude, and the equivalent capacitance is below the smallest one.

158. Kort 158

     Spørsmål

     Which equation adds molecular size and attraction corrections to the ideal gas law?

     Svar

     $\left(P+a\dfrac{n^2}{V^2}\right)(V-nb)=nRT$.

     The $a$ term corrects attractions; $b$ corrects finite molecular volume.

159. Kort 159

     Spørsmål

     What beat frequency is heard from two nearby tones?

     Svar

     $f_{\mathrm{beat}}=|f_1-f_2|$.

     Beats arise from alternating constructive and destructive interference.

160. Kort 160

     Spørsmål

     What near-Earth gravitational acceleration is useful for MCAT estimates?

     Svar

     Use $g\approx9.8\ \mathrm{m/s^2}$, or $10\ \mathrm{m/s^2}$ for quick order-of-magnitude work when the choices allow it.

161. Kort 161

     Spørsmål

     What weak-acid approximation estimates $[H^+]$ for initial concentration $C$?

     Svar

     $[H^+]\approx\sqrt{K_aC}$ when dissociation is small compared with $C$. Check that the resulting ionization is roughly below 5%.

162. Kort 162

     Spørsmål

     Why does a constriction in a horizontal ideal-fluid tube usually have lower static pressure?

     Svar

     Continuity raises the speed in the narrow section, and Bernoulli's relationship then requires lower static pressure when height is unchanged. This is the Venturi effect.

163. Kort 163

     Spørsmål

     How does a solid's length change for a small temperature shift?

     Svar

     $\Delta L=\alpha L_0\Delta T$.

     $\alpha$ is the linear expansion coefficient; the approximation assumes it stays nearly constant.

164. Kort 164

     Spørsmål

     When is total linear momentum conserved?

     Svar

     $\sum\vec p_i=\sum\vec p_f$ when the net external impulse on the chosen system is zero. Internal forces can redistribute momentum without changing the total.

165. Kort 165

     Spørsmål

     What relationship connects absorbance and concentration in a dilute solution?

     Svar

     $A=\varepsilon bc$.

     Beer–Lambert law uses molar absorptivity $\varepsilon$, path length $b$, and concentration $c$; it is most reliable in the linear dilute range.

166. Kort 166

     Spørsmål

     What magnetic force acts on a moving charge?

     Svar

     $F=|q|vB\sin\theta$.

     The force is perpendicular to both velocity and magnetic field, so it changes direction but does no work.

167. Kort 167

     Spørsmål

     How does the Arrhenius equation relate rate constant and temperature?

     Svar

     $k=Ae^{-E_a/(RT)}$. Equivalently, $\ln k=\ln A-E_a/(RT)$. Higher temperature or lower activation energy increases $k$.

168. Kort 168

     Spørsmål

     What is centripetal acceleration for uniform circular motion?

     Svar

     $a_c=v^2/r=\omega^2r$.

     It points toward the center even when speed is constant.

169. Kort 169

     Spørsmål

     How do ions in a salt bridge move to maintain electroneutrality in a galvanic cell?

     Svar

     Anions migrate toward the anode compartment, where oxidation creates excess positive charge. Cations migrate toward the cathode compartment, where reduction creates relative excess negative charge by consuming cations or producing anions. These migrations maintain charge neutrality.

170. Kort 170

     Spørsmål

     What is the maximum kinetic energy in the photoelectric effect?

     Svar

     $K_{\max}=hf-\phi$.

     Electrons are emitted when $hf\geq\phi$. Exactly at threshold, $hf=\phi$ and $K_{\max}=0$; positive kinetic energy requires $hf>\phi$.

171. Kort 171

     Spørsmål

     What molar volume is a useful ideal-gas reference at $0^\circ\mathrm{C}$ and $1\ \mathrm{atm}$?

     Svar

     About $22.4\ \mathrm{L/mol}$.

     This shortcut is tied to those stated conditions, not every convention labeled STP.

172. Kort 172

     Spørsmål

     What is the period of an ideal mass–spring oscillator?

     Svar

     $T=2\pi\sqrt{m/k}$.

     The small-amplitude period depends on mass and spring stiffness, not amplitude.

173. Kort 173

     Spørsmål

     For $MX_2(s)\rightleftharpoons M^{2+}+2X^-$, how is $K_{sp}$ related to molar solubility $s$ in pure water?

     Svar

     $K_{sp}=s(2s)^2=4s^3$.

     This relation changes when a common ion is already present.

174. Kort 174

     Spørsmål

     What does a dimensional-consistency check require of an equation?

     Svar

     Every term that is added or equated must have the same dimensions. A mismatch, such as adding energy to force, proves the equation or unit conversion is wrong.

175. Kort 175

     Spørsmål

     How is percent ionization of a weak acid calculated?

     Svar

     $\%\mathrm{ionization}=100\times[H^+]_{\mathrm{eq}}/[HA]_0$ for a monoprotic acid. Dilution generally raises percent ionization even while lowering $[H^+]$.

176. Kort 176

     Spørsmål

     What pressure difference does surface tension create across one spherical liquid–gas interface?

     Svar

     $\Delta P=2\gamma/r$.

     For a soap bubble with two interfaces, $\Delta P=4\gamma/r$. Smaller radii require larger pressure differences.

177. Kort 177

     Spørsmål

     What energy balance applies in an insulated calorimetry problem?

     Svar

     $\sum q=0$, so heat lost by hotter parts equals heat gained by colder parts and the calorimeter. Include every component named in the setup.

178. Kort 178

     Spørsmål

     What radius does a charged particle follow when moving perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field?

     Svar

     $r=mv/(|q|B)$.

     The magnetic force supplies centripetal force; faster or heavier particles curve less.

179. Kort 179

     Spørsmål

     How do you find concentration after mixing solutions of the same nonreacting solute?

     Svar

     $M_f=(M_1V_1+M_2V_2)/(V_1+V_2)$ when volumes are additive. If the solutes react, do stoichiometry before calculating the remaining concentration.

180. Kort 180

     Spørsmål

     What net inward force is required for circular motion?

     Svar

     $F_c=mv^2/r=m\omega^2r$.

     “Centripetal force” is the inward net force supplied by real forces, not an extra force.

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