Caraquel, Vince CHEM 1108

BSMET-1 REFLECTION

Chemistry chapter 8's primary themes are acid-base equilibria and solubility
equilibrium. A process called as acid-base equilibrium is used to neutralize it with
an unknown acid or base in a particular volume and concentration and determine the
molar mass of the unknown acid or base. The Svante Arrhenius equation states that
an acid is any chemical that, when dissolved in water, results in an aqueous solution
containing hydronium ions and/or oxonium, while a base is any material that results
in hydroxide. A base accepts protons whereas an acid takes them away, according
to the Bronsted-Lowry.
The fourth concept addressed Lewis's acids and bases, which state that an acid
operates as an oxidizing agent by tending to contribute electron pairs, whereas a base
acts as a reducing agent by taking the provided electron pair. In general discussions,
they can be classified as having particular strengths based on their solvent
dependence, concentrations, and propensity to give and receive protons. In the
context of the teachings, the solvent of these acids may either be a differentiating
solvent or a leveling solvent, each of which to a different extent renders the
dissociate.
The notion of "titration," which provided good theories regarding the
conception, proper handling, and application of acids and bases to assure the
materialization of reaction in equilibrium, is covered in the second half of the class.
This volumetric technique analysis closely adhered to the application of the
stoichiometrically equivalent standard to the sample.
The endpoint titration error is made up of three elements, as shown by
indications. The chemical inaccuracy is brought on by the indicator's non-exact
change in the equivalence zone or by the indicator's transition pH range differing
from the pH values in the equivalence area. The visual discriminating error is a
deviation caused by the eye's imperfect memory or comparison of colors. The
indicator consumes a specified quantity of the titrant, which leads to the indicator
inaccuracy.
 The final chapter 8 topic is solubility equilibrium. Sugar and salt dissolve in
water to flavor food, and when food gets stuck between teeth, it creates an acid that
destroys enamel. If Q is equal to Ksp, the system is in equilibrium, and the solution
is saturated, therefore we can tell if precipitate will develop. More solid will dissolve
to achieve equilibrium if Q is less. The salt will precipitate if Q is higher than Ksp
until the system reaches equilibrium.
We must understand these concepts of solubility equilibrium and acid-base
equilibrium. These happen all the time; they take place both within and outside of
our bodies without our knowledge. They are vital elements of life. These processes
can also be observed in our food or when we eat. We are unable to understand events
that occur in either our surroundings or our bodies without these knowledges. Since
my subject requires a lot of chemistry, I believe this is crucial for our professional
path as meteorology students. Since solubility and acid-base equilibria also play a
role in weather, this might be very beneficial to us as meteorologists.