chapter 3 section 5

Question 1

What does 𝐸∘ represent?

Answer 1

The standard reduction potential

Question 2

What does
𝑛 represent in the redox free energy equation?

Answer 2

Number of electrons transferred

Question 3

What is 𝐹 in the redox free energy equation?

Answer 3

Faraday’s constant

Question 4

What is a group transfer potential?

Answer 4

The free energy change when a functional group is transferred to water.

Question 5

Why is “group transfer potential” preferred over “high-energy bonds”?

Answer 5

It’s quantitative and explains the tendency of reactions to occur

Question 6

How does group transfer relate to free energy?

Answer 6

It’s a specific instance of a free energy change.

Question 7

Why can’t a proton be removed from AH in the gas phase?

Answer 7

It would require to much energy. ~1200 kJ/mol.