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AP Lang List 10 Flashcards

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6933310527Conciliatoryintended to pacify/ quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of.0
6933310528Indignationanger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.1
6933310529Vernacularthe language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region.2
6933310530Concretenot abstract.3
6933310531Vehementshowing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense.4
6933310532Callousshowing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.5
6933310533Provocativecausing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately.6
6933310534Disillusioneddisappointed in someone or something that one discovers to be less good than one had believed.7
6933310535Facetioustreating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor.8
6933310536Drollcurious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement; comical.9

AP Bio Plant Cell Flashcards

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7834893644Golgi Apparatusmodifies, sorts and packages cell products (particularly proteins)0
7834899536Chloroplastphotosynthetic organelle; converts energy of sunlight to chemical energy stored in sugar molecules1
7834912718Central Vacuoleprominent organelle in older plant cells; functions include storage, breakdown of waste, hydrolysis of macromolecules; enlarges for plant growth2
7834921891Peroxisomeorganelle with various metabolic functions; produces hydrogen peroxide as a by-product and then converts it to water3
7835526949Nucleolusmakes ribosomes4
7835541287Chromatinuncoiled DNA and proteins; visible in a dividing cell as individual condensed chromosomes5
7835550749Nuclear Envelopedouble membrane enclosing the nucleus; contains nuclear pores; connects to the ER6
7835555839Mitochondrialocation of cellular respiration; produces ATP7
7835596624Cytoskeletoncomposed of 3 protein components; microtubules, intermediate filaments and microfilaments; reinforces cell shape; aids in cell movement8
7835612605Rough ERnetwork of membranous sacs and tubes that contains ribosomes; site of protein synthesis9
7835619784Smooth ERlacks ribosomes; aids in carb & lipid synthesis; detoxifies10
7835627824plasmodesmatacytoplasmic channels through cell walls that connect the cytoplasm of adjacent cells11
7835633265Cell Membranecontrols what goes in/out of a cell; maintains homeostasis12
7835648057Cell Wallouter layer of plant cell that maintains cell shape and protects cell from damage; made of cellulose13

AP Literature: Tone Words Flashcards

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5838922996paternal(adj) relating to or characteristic of a father0
5838922997exhortativeto try to influence (someone) by words or advice : to strongly urge (someone) to do something1
5838925076contemptuous(adj) scornful, looking down at others with a sneering attitude2
5838925077ingratiatingTo establish oneself in the favor of someone else3
5838925078detachedImpartial, disinterested; unconcerned, distant, aloof4
5838925079insensibleIncapable of feeling; unconscious, unaware5
5838998906sarcasticthe use of witty language used to insult or show displeasure6
5869054421cowardlylacking courage or showing shameful fear or timidity7
5869064172indulgentYielding to the wishes or demands of others8
5869066384self-deprecationexpressing lack of importance of oneself9
5869068294objectivefactual, related to reality or physical objects; not influenced by emotions, unbiased10
5869070898disdainfulfull of bitter scorn and pride; aloof11
5869072650reproachfulexpressing blame or disapproval12
5919111786circumspectcautious; aware of potential consequences13
5919111787maliciousIntended to hurt or harm14
5919113450adroitskillful, expert in the use of the hands or mind15
5919113451audaciousFearless and daring16
5919113452contemplativethoughtful, reflective, meditative17
5919113453jocularHumorous, jesting, jolly, joking18
5919115826didacticIntended to teach or instruct19

AP Bio: Enzymes & Energy Flashcards

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9612586944Thermodynamicsthe study of the energy transformations that occur in a collection of matter0
9612586945Spontaneous Processone that proceeds on its own without an input of energy, processes that are spontaneous in one direction are non-spontaneous in the opposite direction1
9612586946Entropyheat per temperature, A quantitative measure of disorder or randomness, symbolized by S, as entropy increases, the system's disorder increases, a measure of how many microstates are associated with a particular microscopic state, entropy increases as the # of microstates increase2
9612586947Reversible Processa system is changed in such a way that the system & surroundings can be restored to their original state by exactly reversing the change, produces the max amount of work that can be achieved by the system on the surroundings3
9612586948Irreversible Processa process that can't simply be reversed to restore the system & its surroundings to their original states4
9612586949The Second Law of Thermodynamicsany spontaneous change is always accompanied by an overall increase in entropy, every energy transfer or transformation increases the entropy5
9612586950As temperature increases, what does entropy do?it increases Ssolid6
9612586951Gibbs Free Energypredicts if a reaction occurring at constant temperature and pressure will be spontaneous, the portion of a system's energy that can perform work when the temperature & pressure are uniform throughout the system7
9612586952When Gibbs Free Energy is positive, negative, or zero, what does it mean about the reaction?G<0, forward reaction is spontaneous G=0, reaction is at equilibrium G>0, forward reaction is non-spontaneous and reverse reaction is spontaneous8
9612586953What type of reaction is typically thermodynamically favored?exergonic reactions because they don't require energy9
9612586954The First Law of Thermodynamicsthe energy of the universe is constant, energy can be transferred & transformed, but cannot be created or destroyed10
9612586955Exergonic Reactionproceeds with a net release of free energy, results in negative deltaG11
9612586956Endergonic Reactionabsorbs free energy from its surroundings, results in positive deltaG12
9612586957Catabolic Pathwaysmetabolic pathways released by breaking down complex molecules to simpler ones, breakdown pathways o Cellular respiration13
9612586958Anabolic Pathwayconsume energy to build complicated molecules from simpler ones, biosynthetic pathways14
9612586959Bioenergeticsthe study of how energy flows through living organisms15
9612586960Energythe capacity to cause change16
9612586961Kinetic Energythe energy of motion17
9612586962Thermal Energykinetic energy associated with the random movement of atoms or molecules18
9612586963Heatthermal energy in transfer from one object to another19
9612586964Potential Energyenergy that matter possesses because of its location or structure o Energy in chemical bonds due to the arrangement of electrons in the bonds between their atoms20
9612586965Chemical Energyrefers to the potential energy available for release in a chemical reaction21
9612586966Energy Couplingthe use of an exergonic process to drive an endergonic one o ATP is typically responsible for this process22
9612586967Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)the immediate source of energy that powers cellular work, contains the sugar ribose, with the nitrogenous base adenine & a chain of 3 phosphate groups bonded to it o Also used to make RNA o Hydrolysis of ATP: ATP+H2O-->ADP+Phosphate (releases 7.3 kcal/mol)23
9612586968Phosphorylated Intermediatehas a covalently bonded phosphate group that was received from phosphorylation, more reactive than the original unphosphorylated molecule24
9612586969Catalystsmolecules that speed up the rate of a reaction without themselves being used up or permanently altered, reduces the reaction's activation energy o Platinum causes CO to react with oxygen more readily to form carbon dioxide & to reduce air pollution25
9612586970Enzymesmacromolecules (mostly proteins) that are specific biological catalysts, lowers activation energy o Synthase catalyzes the synthesis of ATP from ADP o Function is determined by structure26
9612586971Active Sitea pocket that each enzyme has where catalysis occurs27
9612586972Substratesreactant molecules28
9612586973Activation Energythe initial investment of energy for starting a reaction29
9612586974Enzyme-Substrate Complexthe enzyme & the substrate30
9612586975Induced Fitbrings chemical groups of the active site into positions that cause the active site to fit more snugly around the substrate to enhance the ability to catalyze the chemical reaction31
9612586976Cofactorsnonprotein helpers for catalytic activity, may be bound tightly to the enzyme as permanent residents, or they may bind loosely & reversibly along with the substrate32
9612586977Coenzymea cofactor that is an organic molecule o vitamins33
9612586978Metabolismthe sum of all of the cell's chemical reactions34
9612586979Metabolic Pathwayssequences in which a starting reactant molecule is converted, with the help of an enzyme, into a slightly different molecule, which is modified by another enzyme into a different molecule and so on, a specific molecule is altered in a series of defined steps, resulting in a product o Photosynthesis o Glycolysis o Cells regulate their metabolic pathways by controlling the type, quantity & activity levels of the enzymes they produce35
9612586980Competitive Inhibitiona substance that is not the enzyme's normal substrate can also bind to the active site of the enzyme o A competitor inhibitor molecule usually has structural similarities to the usual substrate Citrate Drugs36
9612586981Noncompetitive Inhibitiona molecule binds to a site on the enzyme that is distinct from the active site37
9612586982Allosteric Regulationcan either activate or inhibit the enzyme Allosteric means "other shape"38
9612586983Allosteric Enzymesenzymes that participate in metabolic pathways, enzymes that can switch easily & spontaneously between 2 different configurations • ADP activates allosteric enzymes under certain conditions39
9612586984Cooperativityanother kind of allosteric regulation where a substrate molecule binding to 1 active site in a multisubunit enzyme triggers a shape change in all the subunits, increasing catalytic activity at the other active sites40
9612586985Feedback Inhibitioncauses a metabolic pathway to stop producing its end product when the product concentration reaches an optimal level41
9612586986Denaturedwhen an enzyme loses its exact 3-D structure required for it to function properly o pH changes o temperature changes42

AP Human Geography, Industry Flashcards

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9650353981AgglomerationA process involving the clustering or concentrating of people or activities. The term often refers to manufacturing plants and businesses that benefit from close proximity because they share skilled-labor pools and technological and financial amenities.0
9650353982Break of Bulk pointA location where goods are transferred from one mode of transportation to another.1
9650353983Bulk reducing industriesAn industry in which the final product weighs less or comprises a lower volume than the inputs.2
9650353984Bulk gaining industriesIndustries whose products weigh more after assembly than they did previously in their constituent parts. Such industries tend to have production facilities close to their markets.3
9650353985Cottage IndustryManufacturing based in homes rather than in a factory, commonly found before the Industrial Revolution.4
9650353989Deindustrializationprocess by which companies move industrial jobs to other regions with cheaper labor, leaving the newly deindustrialized region to switch to a service economy and to work through a period of high unemployment5
9650353991Friction of distanceThe increase in time and cost that usually comes with increasing distance6
9650353992Footloose industryThese industries often have spatially fixed costs, which means that the costs of the products do not change despite where the product is assembled.7
9650353993Industrial RevolutionA series of improvements in industrial technology that transformed the process of manufacturing goods.8
9650353994Fordist productionAn efficient manner of production, pioneered by Henry Ford, in which all employees, regardless of status, were treated equally, employees performed menial, repetitive jobs for higher wages, and products were highly homogenized.9
9650353995Labor Intensive IndustryAn industry for which labor costs comprise a high percentage of total expenses.10
9650353997New international division of laborTransfer of some types of jobs, especially those requiring low-paid less skilled workers, from more developed to less developed countries.11
9650353998Outsorcingremoves work from one company and sends it to another company- so the work can be completed at a lower cost12
9650353999Post Fordist productionproduction processes in which components of goods are made in different places around the globe and then brought together as needed to assemble the final product, flexible production13
9650354001Post industrial societiesa society based on information, services and high technology, rather than raw materials and manufacturing14
9650354002Newly industrializing countrycountries in the transition stage between developing and developed countries, typically have rapidly growing economies.15
9650354012Weber, AlfredGerman geographer who was a major theorists of industrial location. He devised a model of how to understand industrial locations in regard to several factors, including labor supply, markets, resource location, and transportation.16
9650444062containerizationa new efficient way to ship goods, lowered transportation costs17
9650462979economies of scalegenerating a greater profit by producing larger quantities of goods in high demand, which in return decreased the average cost of producing the good.18
9650475921location criteriasites needed to be close to resources and connected by ports by water19
9650486573hinterlandan area from which goods can be produced, delivered to the port, and then exported. ie: Rotterdam is the port and the area around the Rhine would be the...20
9650499748secondary hearthsNE US, Russia, Ukraine,and East Asia21
9650512725vertical integrationcommon during Fordist period, owning many steps of the production process22
9650526582distance decaysuggests that manufacturing plants should be more concerned with serving the markets of nearby places than more distant places23
9650550471flexible productionfirms can pick and choose among a multitude of suppliers and production strategies all over the world24
9650563338Just in time deliveryrather than keeping a large inventory of components or products, companies keep just what they need for short-term production and new parts will ship quickly when needed25
9650577705intermodal connectionsplaces where two or more modes of transportation meet, in order to ease the flow of goods and reduce costs26
9650600150Rust Belta deindustrialized region, causes high unemployment, Great Lakes region27
9650613068Sun Beltfastest growing region in US in terms of service industries and population28
9650621454technopolean area planned for high technology, usually near universities, silicon valley, Boston corridor by MIT29

AP Chemistry Final Flashcards

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81375445141. Math of Chemistry:0
8137545630What are significant figures and how do we determine them?sig figs are digits that carry meaning contributing to its measurement resolution. -All non zero digits are significant (1,2,3,4,5...). -Zeros between non-zero digits (102, 2005, etc). -Leading zeros are NEVER significant (0.02, 0.000515) -In a number with a decimal point, trailing zeros, those to the right of the last non zero digit, are significant (2.02000, 5.400, etc). -In a number without a decimal point, trailing zeros are usually not significant. (unless a decimal point is places after the number-- ex: 100. has 3 sig figs)1
8137547491How do we use significant figures?to convey the precision and accuracy of a measurement (bc a measurement always has some degree of uncertainty). Accuracy refers to the agreement of a particular value with the true value. Precision refers to the degree of the agreement among several measurements of the same quantity. Precision reflects the producibility of a given measurement.2
8137547492Why are significant figures important?Sig figs are important because they indicate the degree of accuracy. The more sig figs the more accurate the data will be.3
8137550035Multiplication/Division vs Addition and Subtraction (significant figures)Multiplication and Division: The LEAST number of sig figs in any number of the problem determines the number of sig figs in the answer. ex: 2.5 x 3.42 -- the answer is 8.6 (rounded from 8.55) because 2.5 has only two sig figs while 3.42 has three. Two sig figs is less precise than three, so the answer has two sig figs. Addition and Subtraction: 1.Count the number of sig figs in the decimal portion of each number in the problem (digits to the left of the decimal are not used to determine number of decimal places in final answer) 2.Add or subtract in normal fashion 3. Round the answer to the LEAST number of places in the decimal portion of any number in the problem.4
8137550036Why are conversions important?It's important because we need answers that are universally accepted and meaningful. Or, if you have a certain unit of measure given in the problem and it wants a different one in the answer. ex: If it gives you 1 ft but wants the answer in cm you could use the conversion 1 ft=12 in= 30.48 cm.5
8137551366How do we use box problems to convert between units?6
8137551945What are the SI base units for volume, energy, temperature, pressure, mass, moles?Volume: cubic meter (m^3) Energy: Joule (J) Temperature: Kelvin (K) Pressure: Pascal (Pa) Mass: Kilogram (kg) Moles: g/mol??7
81375532842. The Mole8
8137553933Molar Masses of Elements and CompoundsThe molar mass of an element is found on the periodic table (its atomic weight) The molar mass of a compound is found by using the chemical formula to determine the number of each type of atom present in the compound. Multiply each molar mass of the element by the number of atoms of that element present in the compound. Add it all together and give units of grams/mole.9
8137559200Percent Composition:Mass of Element in 1 Mole of Compound/ Mass of 1 Mole of Compound10
8137559201Empirical vs Molecular FormulaEmpirical Formula is the base ratio of the elements in the compound. The molecular formula of a compound can be determined from the empirical formula if the molecular weight is known. To find Empirical Formula: -find mol amount of all elements used in the compound -determine the smallest mol amount of all the elements and divide the other mol amounts by that number (they should all end up as ratios, although not exact should be like 2.999 is 3, or 0.999 is 1) -Those ratios are the base amounts for each element and therefore gives Empirical Formula To find Molecular Formula: (molecular weight/empirical weight) molecular weight= g of molecule/mol of molecule empirical weight= atomic weight of that element multiplied by their base ratio. Do for all the elements and add up. Ex: The compound dioxane contains only carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. When 0.956 g dioxane is burned, 1.91 g carbon dioxide and 0.782 g water are formed. In another experiment, it was determined that 6.04x10^-3 mol dioxane weighs 0.532 g. What is the molecular formula of dioxane. Empirical Formula: ______ mol C= 1.91 g CO2/44.01 g CO2 x 1 mol CO2/ 1 mol CO2 x 1 mol C= 0.0433 mol C ______ mol H= .782 g H2O/18.016 g H2O x 1 mol H2O/ 1 mol H2O x 2 mol H= 0.0875 mol H ______ mol O= .956 g dioxane- .521 g C- 0.087 g H= .348 g O--> .02195 mol O .0433/.02195= about 2 .0875/.02195= about 4 .02195/.02195= 1 So Empirical Formula = C2H4O Molecular Formula--> molecular weight= .532 g dioxane/ 5.04x10^-3 mol dioxane= 88.1g empirical weight= (12.01)2+(1.008)4+(16.00)1= 44.052 88.1/ 44.052= about 2 Use that as your ratio and multiply that to the empirical--> molecular formula= C4H8O211
81375604873. Reactions12
8137560488Balancing Equations1. Write down given equation 2. Write down the number of atoms per each element that you have on each side of the equation 3. Always leave hydrogen and oxygen for last. 4. Start by choosing one of the elements and attempt to get the same number of that element on each side. 5. Balance the hydrogen 6.Balance the oxygen13
8137563402Predicting Products from Reaction TypesSynthesis: two or more substances combine to form a new compound (A+X --> AX) Decomposition: Usually has heat as a reactant, and causes the compound to 'decompose' into two different compounds, usually to CO2 and a metal oxide. (AX-->A+ X) Combustion: When reactive elements combine with oxygen, releasing a large amount of energy in the form of light and heat. (AX+O2--> AO +XO) Double Replacement: The anion and cation from the two different compounds switch places (AX + BY --> AY + BX) Single Replacement: when a substance in a compound is replaces by a substance outside of the compound (A+BX --> B+AX) Redox: or reduction-oxidation reaction, in which elements are either oxidized or reduced (OIL-RIG)14
81375660254. Stoichiometry15
8137570553Limiting Reagent vs. Excess ReagentLimiting Reagent: Balance the chemical equation for the chemical reaction. Convert the given information into moles. Use stoichiometry for each individual reactant to find the mass of product produced. The reactant that produces a lesser amount of product is the limiting reagent. The reactant that produces a larger amount of product is the excess reagent.16
8137571292Determining Theoretical Yield given a reaction and an excess left overTheoretical Yield: The smallest yield of product is called the theoretical yield (same amount usually as the limiting reagent. Excess Reagent Leftover: Determine the mass used of both the excess and limiting reagent and then subtract the excess amount from the limiting amount and that is how much is left over.17
8137572206Percent Yield vs. Percent ErrorPercent Yield: Actual Yield/Theoretical Yield Percent Error: | ( measured - accepted) / accepted | * 10018
81375727645. Solutions19
8137579881Polar vs. nonpolar solutes in polar vs. nonpolar solventsPolar solvents can dissolve polar solutes. Non-polar solvents can't dissolve polar solutes. Non-polar solvents can dissolve non-polar solutes. Polar solvents can dissolve non-polar solutes Non-polar solvents can't dissolve a polar substance because there is no charge separation in the solvent. Non-polar substances don't have enough force to rip apart a polar substance, but they do have enough to take in other non-polar materials.20
8137593274The "Big 4" of solubility rulesSolids tend to dissolve best when: Heated Stirred Ground into small particles Gases tend to dissolve best when: Solution is cold Pressure is high Nitrates, Halogens, Alkali Metals are very soluble. Ammonium is VERY soluble.21
8137594134Electrolytes and conductivity of solutionsElectrolytes are substances which, when dissolved in water, break up into cations and anions. Strong Electrolytes ionize completely (100%). Fall into three categories: strong acids, strong bases, and salts. while weak electrolytes ionize only partially. Usually include weak acids and weak bases. Solution is a good conductor when there are a lot of free electrons in it. (so strong electrolytes are good conductors).22
8137594135Strong vs. Weak Acids and BasesStrong Acids:All halogens except for fluorine create strong acids (binary acids). Ionizable hydrogens are hydrogens that come off in solution. Some acids can only release one hydrogen (monoprotic), while others release more (di, tri, etc. -polyprotic). Protic=proton [H+] Weak Acids: such as lactic acid, usually ionize less than 5% of the time. Many of these weaker acids are "organic" acids that contain a "carboxyl" acid. Strong base showing dissociation. Strong bases fully dissociate to give ions in solution. Weak bases only partially dissociate.23
8137595673Molarity as a conversion factor:Molarity (M) is moles of solute per volume of solution in liters. Gives concentration of a solution. Molarity= moles of solute/ Liters of solution A 1 M solution has 1 mol of solvent for every one liter of solution24
8137596503Molarity as a concept:25
8137643759Solving for moles given a volumefrom volume of pure liquid or solid: 1.Multiply the volume by the density to get the mass 2.Divide mass by molar mass to get moles Moles from volume of solution: n= M x V ex: How many moles of NaCl are contained in 0.300 L of 0.400 M NaCl solution n= 0.300 L x 0.400 mol NaCl/ 1 L= 0.120 mol NaCl26
8137644471Preparing Solutions (molarity)You prepare a solution by dissolving a known mass of solute into a specific amount of solvent. Ex: Prepare 1 L of 0.5 M NaCl solution First calculate molar mass of NaCl (58.44 g/mol). 0.5 x 58.44 = 29.22 g NaCl dissolve 29.22 g NaCl in 1 L of solution.27
8137645063Diluting Solutions (molarity)use C1V1=C2V2 C- concentration V- volume plug known values into the equation. ex: dilute a 5 M solution with water to make 1 L of a 1 mM solution. We know the initial and final concentration and final volume, but not the initial volume needed. 1mM= 0.001 M (5M)V1= (0.001 M)(1L) --> V1= (0.001 M)(1 L)/ (5 M)= .0002 or 0.2 L V1= 0.2 mL we would first measure 0.2 mL of our 5 M solution. Next, we would add enough water to increase the volume to 1 L. 1 L- 0.2 mL= 0.9998 L or 999.8 mL. So we would add 999.8 mL of water to the 0.2 mL of 5M solution.28
8137646218Complete and net ionic equations (Precipitation Reactions)Complete Ionic Equation: Includes everything, even if it isn't involved in the chemical reaction. ex: Na + Cl + Ag+ NO3 --> Na+ NO3+AgCl Net Ionic Equation: Includes only the species involved in the chemical reaction: Cl+Ag--> AgCl29
8137647536Formation of Ionic Solids (Precipitation Reactions)Solids composed of oppositely charged ions. They consists of positively charged cations and negatively charged anion. When they dissolve in water, the cation and anion separate and allow the solution to conduct an electrical current.30
8137648534Bronsted-Lowry Model (Acid-Base Reactions)The Bronsted-Lowry Model and theory of acids and bases is where the acid is a proton (hydrogen ion) donor, and the base is a proton acceptor. This then turns the base into the new acid, and the old acid into the new base. These acid and base could technically continuously exchange the proton.31
8137650985Titrations of Acids and Bases: Procedural Set-UpBefore beginning the experiment, obtain all necessary materials and clean all necessary items with distilled water. Measure out a precise amount of analyte; this will make up the solution of unknown concentration. Quantitatively transfer the analyte into a beaker or Erlenmeyer flask. Make sure to rinse all of solid analyte into the beaker or Erlenmeyer flask with distilled water. Add additional distilled water until the anlayte is fully dissolved. Measure and record volume of aqueous solution, the process of titration will solve for concentration of this solution. Add four to five drops of the appropriate color indicator into the beaker. Swirl the beaker in order to mix the aqueous solution of the analyte and the drops of indicator. Fill the burette with an excess amount of titrant. The titrant is the standard solution of known concentration and should be in aqueous form. Clamp the burette carefully to a burette stand. The tip of the burette should not be touching any surfaces. Place the beaker or Erlenmeyer flask containing the aqueous solution of unknown concentration under the burette. Record the initial volume of the burette. Make sure to measure at the bottom of the meniscus. Turn on the stopcock (tap) of the burette, so that standard solution is added to the beaker. This should cause a color change so be sure to swirl the beaker or Erlenmeyer flask until the color disappears. Repeat the above step until the color does not disappear. This means you have reached the endpoint Stop when you've reached endpoint, which is the point when the reactant within the solution of unknown concentration has been completely neutralized. You can tell you've reached the endpoint because the color will change. Measure and record your final volume of the burette. Calculate the volume of standard solution used by subtracting the initial volume measurement from the final volume measurement of the burette. Now perform the necessary calculations in order to obtain the concentration of the unknown solution32
8138484195Titrations of Acids and Bases: Graphical Analysis33
8138483622Titrations of Acids and Bases: Concept and Endpoint vs. Equivalence PointTitration is used for determining how much of an analyte in moles is in a solution. this is done by slowly adding a standard solution, or a reagent of known concentration, until the titration is determined to be complete. This typically occurs after the titration has passed an equivalence point, or when the amount of reagent equals, chemically, the amount of analyte. The equivalence point is not something that is typically observed however because around the equivalence point, one drop before and there is no change in pH and the next drop changes the pH sometimes by 3-4 units. The equivalence point is between these two drops and the closer these two drop are to each other the better the quantification of the analyte. The endpoint is when the indicator first changes in appearance, it is always slightly after the equivalence point.34
8137651581Assigning Oxidation StatesOxidation state of an element is 0. Oxidation state of monatomic ion= charge of ion Oxygen= 2 in covalent compounds (except peroxide=-1) Hydrogen= +1 in covalent compounds Fluorine= -1 Sum of oxidation states= 0 Sum of oxidation states= charge of the ions.35
8137651582Determining if something is an oxidation reduction reaction or not.If charges don't change on the products side of the equation then it is not a redox.36
81376535466. Gas Laws37
8137683926Avogadro's LawVolume and number of moles are directly related. n1/V1=n2/V238
8137683927Boyle's LawPressure and Volume are inversely related (constant temperature, moles of gas). P1V1=P2V239
8137684674Charles' LawVolume and temperature (in Kelvin) are directly related (constant pressure and amount) V1/T1=V2/T240
8137685374What are assumptions of the ideal gas law?1.All gas particles are in constant motion and collisions between the gas molecules and the walls of the container cause the pressure of the gas. 2.The particles are so small that their volume is negligible compared with the volume occupied by the gas. 3.The particles don't interact. There are no attractive or repulsive forces between them 4. The average kinetic energy is proportional to temperature.41
8137686270What causes the ideal gas law to fail?When the pressure is high, the volume is low, the temperature is low, or there are significant intermolecular forces.42
8137686271What are real gases?Non-hypothetical gases whose molecules occupy space and have interaction. The Ideal Gas equation works well enough for most gases at ordinary pressure, as long as the temperature is reasonably high.43
8137686957Molar Volume of a gas at STP22.4 L/mol44
8137687421Converting from a gas to another gas using a balanced equationEx: 6 L of H2(g) reacts with excess nitrogen. How many liters of NH3 are produced balanced equation: 3 H2+ N2--> 2 NH3 6L H2/ 22.4 L H2 x 1 mol H2/ 3 mol H2 x 2mol NH3/ 1 mol NH3 x 22.4 L NH3= 4 L NH345
8137688092Converting from a gas to a solid or visa versa.How many L O2 at STP with decomposition of 50 g of solid potassium chlorate. balanced equation: 2 KClO3 (s)-->2 KCl+ 3 O2 50 g KClO3/ 122.55 g KClO3 x 1 mol KClO3/ 2 mol KClO3 x 3 mol O2/ 1 mol O2 x 22.4 L O2= 13.7 L O246
8137689606Determining Pressures of gases already mixed (Dalton's Law)For a mixture of gases in a container, the total pressure exerted is the sum of the pressures that each gas would exert if it were alone. Ptotal= P1+P2+P3+... or ntotal(RT/V) Assuming that each gas behaves ideally, the partial pressure of each can be calculated with ideal gas law: p1= n1RT/V or P1V1/Vtotal For a mixture of ideal gases, is the total number of moles that is important, not the identity or composition of the involved particles.47
8137691887Mixing two gases into different containers and finding new pressures (Dalton's Law)48
8137693016How are mole fractions related to pressure?(Mole of Compound/ Total Moles Used)= mole fraction Partial Pressure of Compound= Mole Fraction x Total Pressure49
8137693017How can you compare moles of different substances?50
8137694202Postulates and Deviations of the Kinetic Molecular TheoryThe particles are so small compared to the distances between them that the volume of the individual particles can be assumed to be negligible. These particles are in constant motion. The collisions of the particles with the walls of the container are cause of the pressure exerted by the gas Particles are assumed to exert no forces on each other;they are assumed neither to attract nor to repel each other. The average kinetic energy of a collection of gas particles is assumed to be directly proportional to the Kelvin temp of the gas Ideal Gases: Random, fast, travel in a straight line Collide— elastic Volume is negligible No attractions Real Gases: Not Random, curved patterns Collisions occur— are inelastic Volume exists (heavier)51
8137695161Temperature vs Energy (Kinetic Molecular Theory)Temperature measures the average kinetic speed of molecules. Usually as temperature increases so does energy.52
8137695162Mass vs rate of diffusionAs mass decreases, the rate of diffusion increases. (diffusion also increases with a temperature increases)53
8137695752Graham's LawRate of effusion for gas 1/ Rate of effusion for gas2 = √M2/√ M1 M1 and M2 represent molar masses of the gases the rate of effusion of a gas is inversely proportional to the square root of the mass of its particles54
81376966687. Law of Conservation of Energy55
8137697394Potential vs Kinetic EnergyPotential Energy is energy due to position or composition. For example: Skiers at the top of a hill Ammonium nitrates— fertilizers and explosives TNT— trinitrotoluene (Three separate nitrogen atoms each connected to three oxygen atoms, one of which, in each group, is double bonded. Connected by carbon atoms). Kinetic Energy is the energy due to motion of the object and depends on the mass of the object and its velocity.56
8137697395Internal Energy of a SystemInternal Energy (E) of s system is the sum of the kinetic and potential energies of all the "particles" in the system. To change the internal energy of a system: E=q+w q— heat; w— work Q negative— heat lost Q positive— heat gained W negative— work done BY the system W is positive— work done ON the system57
8137698212System vs. Surrounding vs. UniverseA system is part of the universe on which we wish to focus attention. The surroundings include everything else in the universe. Therefore, system+surroundings= universe58
8137698213State FunctionsEnergy is a state function; work and heat are not. State function-- property that does not depend in any way on the system's past or future (only dependent on present state). Ex: Airplane trip. What you eat during the flight doesn't matter, a flight last week doesn't effect it, just that it ends up in the destination.59
8137700476Definition of Heatis a form of energy transfer among particles in a substance by means of kinetic energy of those particles. A form of energy that flows between two samples of matter because of their differences in temperature.60
8137700477How does heat transferIt is the exchange of thermal energy between physical systems. Involves the transfer of energy between two objects due to temperature difference. Washing your hands on a cold day at the mountain Touching a hot stove The rate of heat transfer is dependent on the temperatures of the systems and the properties of the intervening medium through which heat is transferred.61
8137701047Endothermic vs. ExothermicEndothermic reactions are when heat flows into a system or absorbs energy from surroundings. In an equation sign of values, it is an endothermic process when q is positive (sign reflects the SYSTEMS point of view) In a balanced equation, it is endothermic if energy must be added to the reactants, so on the left side of the equation. Exothermic reactions are when energy flows out of the system. In an equation sign of values, it is an exothermic process when q is negative. In a balanced equation, it is exothermic if energy is released with the products, so on the right side of the equation.62
8137703187Where can you find out a reaction is exothermic: Energy DiagramsExothermic63
8138814962Where can you find out a reaction is endothermic: Energy Diagrams64
8137704331Work's relation to energy and heatEnergy is a state function; work and heat are not. Energy is the ability to do work and the transfer of heat between the system and the surroundings.65
8137705397How is work done?Assuming the only work done is due to volume changes in the system at a constant pressure, the work done by a system is given by ∆W= P∆V66
8137705404Expansion vs. CompressionExpansion is when there is a positive delta v, increase, and has a -w result. The energy of the system decreases. Work has been done BY the system on the surroundings and loses energy. Compression is when there is a negative delta v, decrease, and has a positive w results. The energy of the system increases. Work has been done ON the system by the surroundings and gains energy. For expanding gas, delta V is a positive quantity because volume is increasing so we have to have opposite signs. To convert between L·atm and joules is 101.3 joules per L·atm.67
8137706560What is EnthalpyEnthalpy is a state function. It is the "heat content"of a system or the potential of a system to create heat. Since enthalpy is a state function, the change in enthalpy in going from some initial state to some final state is independent of the pathway. This means that in going from a particular set of reactants to a particular set of products, the change in enthalpy is the same whether the reaction takes place in one step or a series of steps (Hess's Law). △H= q at constant pressure ∆H= Hproducts- Hreactants68
8137708211How is enthalpy related to heat?Enthalpy is the amount of energy in a system and when this changes (when a reaction happens), the energy is either released or absorbed and this energy is usually released or absorbed as heat.69
8137710811What is a calorimeteran object used for calorimetry, or the process of measuring the heat of chemical reactions or physical changes as well as heat capacity. They're what we made in class70
8137712082Heat capacity of a substanceIs the heat needed for a substance's temperature to change by one degree.71
8137712606Heat capacity vs. specific heat capacity vs. molar heat capacitySpecific heat capacity is the energy required to raise the temperature of one gram of a substance by one °C. Molar heat capacity is the energy required to raise the temperature of one mole of a substance by one °C. Heat capacity is the heat needed for a substance's temperature to change by one degree.72
8137712607q= mc∆Tq= heat energy m=mass c=specific heat ∆T: change in temperature if q is negative it is exothermic reaction. If q is positive it is endothermic.73
8137713666Conceptual Implications of Hess' LawThis law means that in going from a particular set of reactants to a particular set of products, the change in enthalpy is the same whether the reaction takes place in one step or a series of steps.74
8137713667Mathematical Implications of Hess' LawCalculations involving Hess's law typically require that several reactions be manipulated and combined to finally give the reaction of interest. In doing this, you should: Work backward Reverse any reactions as needed Multiply reactions If a reaction is reversed, the sign of ∆H is also reversed. The magnitude of ∆H is directly proportional to the quantities of reactants and products in a reaction. If the coefficients in a balanced reaction are multiplied by an integer, the value of deltaH is multiplied by the same integer,75
8137715929How to solve Standard Enthalpies of FormationDefined as the change in enthalpy that accompanies the formation of 1 mole of a compound from its elements with all substances in their standard states. A degree symbol on a thermodynamic function indicates that the corresponding process has been carried out under standard conditions. The standard state of a substance is a precisely defined reference. We must use a common reference state to properly compare the thermodynamic properties of two substances. Steps steps for this are the same as Hess's law and change in enthalpy calculated from enthalpies of formation or reactants+products.76
8137715930Understanding the idea of what standard state isThe standard state for a substance is a precisely defined reference state. We must use a common reference state to properly compare the thermodynamic properties of two substances. For a compound the state of a gaseous substance is a pressure of 1 atm. For a pure substance in a condensed state (liquid or solid), the standard state is the pure liquid or solid. For a substance present in a solution, the standard state is a concentration of exactly 1M. For an element the standard state of an elemnt is the form in which the lement exists under conditions of 1 atm and 25°C.77
8137716736Solving Standard Enthalpy of Formation problems using the equation78
81377304458. Electromagnetic Radiation79
8137731751How light is emitted from heated elementsThe atomic spectrum is produced when heated elements are passed through a prism. Consist of lines of different colors separated by dark areas. Series of lines specific for each element produced by photons emitted by electrons dropping to lower energy levels. When the element is heated, electrons go up and down (relax) and then go up again in the orbitals. It gives up energy in the form of light when they rest.80
8137731752Bohr Model vs. Quantum Mechanical Modelthis model gave a hydrogen atom energy levels consistent with the hydrogen emission spectrum. Says that energy (a photon) must be given off when an electron moves toward the nucleus and that energy must be absorbed from a photon to move an electron away from the nucleus. However, this model is technically incorrect because it only holds true for hydrogen. The second model is more correct and began with the discovery that electrons act like waves, not particles. Only certain circular orbits have a circumference into which a whole number of wavelengths of the standing electron wave will "fit." The probability of finding an electron at a particular position is the greatest close to the nucleus and drops off rapidly as the distance from the nucleus increases.81
8137732748Energy Released using Bohr Model82
8137735070Characteristics of a Wave: Wavelength Frequency Speed EnergyWavelength (λ)— the distance (m) between two consecutive peaks of troughs in a wave. Frequency (v) --number of wave (cycles) per second (Hz or s⁻1) that pass a given point in space Speed (c) — Speed of light (2.9979·10⁸ m/s) Energy can be gained or lost only in whole number multiples or "hv." A system can transfer energy only in whole quanta (or "packets") Energy has mass... E=mc²83
8137735626Relationships between all characteristics of a waveWaves carry energy. There is a relationship between the frequency of a wave and the amount of energy it carries. A wave with a large wavelength carries less energy than the same kind of wave with a smaller wavelength. The speed of a wave is the time it takes for one part of the wave to travel a certain distance.84
8137735627Calculating for frequency, wavelength, or energyFrequency: v= λ/c Wavelength: λ= c/v Energy: E= hv85
8137736468Quantums of Energy/PhotonsEnergy can be released (or absorbed) by atoms only in "packets" of some minimum size. This minimum energy packet is called a quantum. The energy (E) of a quantum is related to frequency (v) by planck's constant. The light in the photoelectric effect was a stream of tiny energy packets called photons. Each photon has an energy proportional to its frequency86
8137736469Photoelectric EffectThe photoelectric effect is the observation that light shining on a metallic surface can cause the surface to emit electrons. For each metal there is a minimum frequency of light below which no electrons are emitted, regardless of the intensity of the light. The higher the light's frequency above this minimum value, the greater the kinetic energy of the released electron(s).87
8137737280Duality of Light Wave ParticleThe duality of light is unique. Under certain conditions, such as when we shine it through narrow slits and look at the result, it behaves as only a wave can. Under other conditions, such as when we shine it on a metal and examine the spray of electrons that comes off, light behaves as only particles can. Light behaves as a wave, or as particles, depending on what we do with it, and what we try to observe. This is what lies at the heart of the Heisenberg uncertainty principle.88
81377372819. Electrons89
8137737986Wave functions and Quantum Mechanical ModelWave function in quantum mechanics is a function that encodes the state of a quantum-mechanical system. Typically the wave function obeys a wave equation or modified wave equation that has wave-like solutions. The most well known example of such a wave equation is the Schrodinger equation, The Quantum Mechanical model of the atom states that the location of the electrons around the atom cannot be precisely determined. The region where the electron can probably be found is known as the electron cloud.90
8137740809Concepts and Implications of the Heisenberg Uncertainty PrincipleThe Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle states that there is a fundamental limitation to just how precisely we can know both position and momentum of a practice at a given time.91
8137742624Mathematical Model of Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle∆X · ∆ (M · V) is ≥ h/4π ∆X = uncertainty in a particle's position ∆(m · v) = uncertainty in a particle's momentum H = planck's constant92
8137742625Electron Density Map93
8137744056Radial Probability vs. Distance from Nucleus Graph (For all orbitals and different energy levels)Look up picture94
8137745413Quantum Numbers ConceptsPrincipal quantum number (n) — size and energy of the orbital Angular momentum quantum number (l) — shape of atomic orbitals (sometimes called a subshell- s, p, d, f). Magnetic quantum number (ml) — orientation of the orbital in space relative to the other orbitals in the atom. Electron spin quantum number (ms) — can be +½ or -½95
8137745969Subshells with quantum numbers96
8137745970Orbital ShapesS= spherical shaped orbital P = bowtie shaped orbital D = clover shaped orbital (dx2 is upward bowtie with donut shape around the middle) F = two intersected clover shaped orbital97
8137746894Aufbau Principlestates that, hypothetically, electrons orbiting one or more atoms fill the lowest available energy levels before filling higher levels (Ex: 1s before 2s). In this way, the electrons of an atom, molecule, or ion harmonize into the most stable electron configuration possible.98
8137746895Pauli Exclusion Principle (Electron Spin and Magnetic Fields)in a given atom no two electrons can have the same set of four quantum numbers (n, l, ml, ms). Since electrons in the same orbital have the same values of n, l, and ml, this postulate says that they must have different values of ms. Then, since only two different ms, an orbital can only hold two electrons and they must have opposite spins.99
8137750010Hund's Rulestates that the lowest energy configuration for an atom is the one having the maximum number of unpaired electrons allowed by the pauli principle in a particular set of degenerate (same energy) orbitals.100
8137750662Orbital Diagrams according to Aufbau, Pauli, Hund's rules/principlesFill all of the orbital (all the way across) before going back to add the second (with the opposite spins)101
8137752048Concept/Analogy of Electron Configurations102
8137752049Complete ground state electron configurationsExample for ground state (this is Mg): 1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^2103
8137752817Noble Gas ConfigurationExample for Noble Gas (this is Mg): [Ne]3s2104
8137752818Non-ground state configurations and ions.Non-ground state configurations and ions follow basic principles and rules for the element, you just add or take away electrons in the sublevels according to the ion charges. Ex: Mg2+ has two less electrons than normal, so instead of the electron configuration being 1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^2 it would now be 1s^2 2s^2 2p^6105
8137753626Valence Electrons of the representative (main group elements).The elements in the same group on the periodic table have the same valence electron configuration Ex: 1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 shows an 8 valence electron configuration.106
813775362710. PES— Photoelectron Spectroscopy107
8137754430Photoelectric effectthe observation that light shining on a metallic surface can cause the surface to emit electrons. For each metal there is a minimum frequency of light below which no electrons are emitted, regardless of the intensity of the light. The higher the light's frequency above this minimum value, the greater the kinetic energy of the released electron(s).108
8137755173Ionization Energyis the energy required to remove an electron from a gaseous ion where the atom or ion is assumed to be in ground state. The first ionization energy is the energy required to remove the highest energy electron of an atom. The first ionization energy is considerably smaller than the second ionization energy because as more electrons are removed, the more unstable the atom can become causing it to hold onto its remaining electrons stronger (therefore, requiring more energy to remove the next electron. Think of this like the someone stealing your money example in class)109
8137755174Describing electron structure from PES110
8137755763Calculations using PES111
813775576411. Periodic Trends112
8137756893Ionization Energy Periodic TrendIonization energy decreases going down columns (more orbitals, electrons increased distance from the nucleus is greater than the increase of protons in the nucleus). It increases going left to right (because in rows the atom has the same number of orbitals, but has an increased number of protons that holds tighter onto the electrons making them harder to remove. )113
8137757713First vs second/third/fourth/etc ionization energiesIonization Energy increases as number of ionization energies does. This is because when the first electron is removed, it is the furthest possible out. However, there are still the same number of protons pulling on a smaller amount of electrons, so when you try to take away yet another electron, it requires more energy. This increase continues as you keep trying to take away more electrons.114
8137758622Electron Affinity ConceptElectron Affinity is the energy change associated with the addition of an electron to a gaseous atom.115
8137758623Atomic Radius ConceptAtomic radius can be obtained by measuring the distance between atoms in a chemical compound. These radii are often called covalent atomic radii because of the way they are determined.116
813775957312. Alkali Metals Properties and TrendsDensity increases going down group 1A because atomic mass generally increases more rapidly than atomic size. They are very reactive, have low ionization energies, and are very reactive with water. They form ionic solids with non-metals.117
813775957413. Bonding118
8137761439Why do chemical bonds occur?To lower the energy of the system. To fill their valence orbital. Because of the octet (or in hydrogen's case the duet) rule.119
8137761440How do atoms bond to form compoundsAtoms form compounds by sharing electrons to create full valence orbitals which keep them balanced and uniform. To cause them to be more stable.120
8137762709What are the types of chemical bonds and what types of elements are involved in these bondsIonic Bonds: bonding that creates thermal stability due to the electrostatic attraction of the closely packed, oppositely charged ions. Usually between an a metal and nonmetal. Covalent Bond: when electrons are shared equally. Usually formed between two or more nonmetals Polar Covalent Bond: when the atoms electrons aren't completely taken, but instead just unequally shared.121
813776335114. Interactions of Atoms122
8137763949What happens when atoms get close and can they get too close?If they can bond, they will. And if the electronegativity difference is strong enough, sometimes it will take an electron completely. It a rare case, if they are pushed too close together, they will become very unstable and become another atom. But more times than not they will repel from each other due to electron shielding and repelling.123
8137763950Graphical Representations of Interaction of Atoms124
813776521615. What is the relationship between bond length (internuclear distance), bond type (single/double/triple), and bond energy?As bond type increases (more bonds), the bond length decreases and bond energy increases.125
813776521716.Electronegativity126
8137766159Defintion of ElectronegativityThe ability of an atom in a molecule to attract shared electrons to itself. The greater the difference in electronegativities of the atoms, the greater the ionic component of the bond and the greater the value of ∆.127
8137766160Electronegativity TrendIncreases left to right and decreases going down a column.128
8137766824Electronegativity ConceptThe concept of electronegativity was put on a quantitative footing by Linus Pauling. He came up with Pauling's model (which we don't need to know math of, however) to understand this model, consider a hypothetical molecule HX. The relative electronegativities of the H and X atoms are determined by comparing the H-X bond energy with the "expected" H-X bond energy (which is an average of the H-H and X-X bond energies).129
8137766825Electronegativity relation to bond character0-0.3 electronegativity difference is non-polar covalent. 0.3-1.7 difference is a polar covalent bond. Difference of 1.7 or higher is an ionic bond.130
813776781517. Polarity of Molecules131
8137767816What affects Polarity?The electronegativity difference between atoms affects polarity and their shape. This then affects physical properties such as melting and boiling points or solubility. The three polarities are ionic, polar or nonpolar.132
8137768924What is a dipole moment and how do you represent one in a molecule?A dipole moment is a property of a molecule whose charge distribution can be represented by a center of positive charge and a center of negative charge (said to be dipolar). The dipole character of a molecule is often represented by an arrow pointing towards the negative charge with the tail of the arrow indicating positive charge.133
813776892518. Isoelectronic Series134
8137770707definition and concept of an Isoelectronic Series and how do they compare in terms of size, number of electrons, and number of protons?Ions containing the same number of electrons. They all have the same electron configuration but have different protons. Ex: K+, Ca2+, Ar, Cl- In general, for a series of isoelectronic ions, the size decreases as the nuclear charge increases. (Ca2+ would be the smallest and Cl- would be the largest).135
813777185319. Ionic Compounds136
8137772649Lattice Energy and Formation How is it like Coulomb's Law How is it differentIs the energy change occurring when separated gaseous ions are packed together to form an ionic solid. This is often defined as the energy released when ionic solid forms from its ions. LE= k (Q1Q2/r) is exactly like coloumb's law except instead of multiplied by the size? of en electron (2.31x10^-19 Jxnm) it is multiplied by the constant k. Q1/Q2= charge of atoms. r= shortest distance between anion and cation.137
8137773386Born-Haber Cycle What is it? What does it show? What is it very similar to, but different? Which processes are endothermic and which are exothermic?It is the cycle concerned with the formation of an ionic compound from the reaction of a metal (often from alkali or alkali-earth metals) with a halogen. The values used in this cycle are all predetermined charges in enthalpy. It is similar to Hess' Law. How to use this cycle: 1. Determine energy of the metal and nonmetal in their elemental forms (elements in their natural state have an energy level of zero.) Subtract from this the heat of formation of the ionic solid that would be formed from combining this element. This is the energy of the ionic solid, and will be used at the end of the process to determine lattice energy. 2.Make sure involved elements are in their gaseous form. Add these changes enthalpy. 3. Turn all polyatomic species into single atoms. (ex: Cl2--> 2Cl). Add the energy required for this to the value from step 2. 4. Turn them into their ionic forms (ex: Cl- or Na+). To do this, ionization energy will be added to the value from step 3. Then the electron affinity of the nonmetal will be subtracted from the previous value (bc it is a release of energy associated with the addition of an electron) 5. Now the metal and nonmetal will be combined to form the ionic solid. This will cause a release of energy, called the lattice energy. The value for lattice energy is the difference between the value from Step 1 and Step 4.138
813777338720. Models139
8137773881Assumptions of ModelsModels are attempts to explain how nature operates on the MICROscopic level based on experiences in the MACROscopic world.140
8137773882Limitations of ModelsA model does not equal reality Models are oversimplifications, and therefore often wrong. Models become more complicated and are modified as they age We must understand that underlying assumptions in a model so that we don't misuse them When a model is wrong, we often learn much more than when it is right.141
813777429621. Bond Energies142
8137775059What energy is associated with breaking bonds?To break bonds, energy must be added to the system (endothermic, energy term carries a positive sign).143
8137775060What energy is associated with forming bonds?To form bonds, energy is released (exothermic, energy term carries a negative sign).144
8137775751What equation can be used to describe the enthalpy formation of a compound and how is it different from most equations∆H= sum of energies required to break old bonds (positive or endothermic) - sum of the energies released in formation of new bonds (negative or exothermic) ∆H = Σn×D(bonds broken) - Σn×D(bonds formed) D represents the bond energy per mole of bonds (always has a positive sign). It is different from most equations because the ∆ is reactants-products (∆ is usually products - reactants)145
813777575222. Localized Electron Model146
8137776456Lone pairsPairs of electrons localized ON an atom.147
8137777027Bonding pairspairs of electrons found in the space between the atoms.148
8137777873How many lone and bonding pairs can be given to an atom and are there exceptions.The group number of the element in the periodic table will tell about the number of bonds it will form to complete its octet or duet rule. For example, N has 5 valence electrons and needs three more to complete the octet rule. It will form three bonding pairs to complete this rule (in most cases) and then have one lone pair. Carbon however will form four bonding pairs and zero lone pairs. There will be an exception if the element is in group 3 or further, because it has a d block it can fill it can take on extra electrons if necessary. ex: SF4149
8137779694What are the steps for writing a lewis structure?1. Sum the valence electrons from all the atoms 2.Use a pair of electrons to form a bond between each pair of bound atoms. 3. Atoms usually have noble gas configurations. Arrange the remaining electrons to satisfy the octet rule (or due rule for hydrogen)150
8137781425Octet vs Duet RulesDescribes the tendency for main group atoms to preferentially combine into molecules that optimizes having eight electrons in their valence shell. and The adaption of the octet rule that applies to hydrogen and lithium. They only possess S orbitals, two electrons can create a filled energy state like the nearest noble gas, helium.151
8137782370What is resonance and do the lewis structures have to be equivalent?is invoked when more than one valid lewis structure can be written for a particular molecule. The resulting electron structure of the molecule is given by the average of these structure. So no, the lewis structures don't have to be equivalent, it is an average of all of them.152
8137783506Formal Charges Why use them? What do they help show How do you calculate them for an atom? Can you calculate it for a compound?It is used to evaluate nonequivalent lewis structures. Atoms in molecules try to achieve formal charges as close to zero as possible. Any negative formal charges are expected to reside on the most electronegative atoms. FC= (# of valence electrons when neutral)-(lone pair electrons*)-(total bonded electrons divided by 2) For a compound you would find the formal charge for each atom. *count all lone pair electrons. ex-2 lone pairs is four electrons153
8137783507What is the VSEPR Model?The valence shell electron pair repulsion (VSEPR) theory is a model used to predict the geometry of individual molecules from the number of electron pairs surrounding their central atoms.154
8137785001How does the VSEPR model explain how molecules are shaped?the premise of this model is that the valence electron pairs surrounding an atom tend to repel each other and will adopt an arrangement that minimizes the repulsion, thus determining the molecule's geometry. Lone pairs tend to take more space than bonded pairs leading into somewhat distorted structures. Bonded pairs count as one area of electron density. It is based on observable electron density.155
8137785510How can you apply the VSEPR model to a lewis structureVSEPR can be used in a lewis structure to display the orientation and geometry of a molecule. A solid wedge-shaped line represents bonds that project up out of the paper towards you. A hatched wedge-shaped line are for bond that project down into the paper away from you. Helps create more visually accurate shapes of molecules. *Q in the picture156
8137786092What is the shape of a molecule based on its bonded and lone pairs?It's molecular geometry/lewis structure??157

AP Government - Congress Flashcards

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6145176995IncumbentsThose already holding office. In congressional elections, they usually win.0
6145176996CaseworkActivities of members of Congress that help constituents as individuals; cutting through bureaucratic red tape to get people what they think they have a right to get.1
6145176997Pork BarrelThe mighty list of federal projects, grants, and contracts available to cities, businesses, colleges, and institutions available in a congressional district.2
6145176998Bicameral LegislatureA legislature divided into two houses. The U.S. Congress and every American state legislature except Nebraska's are this.3
6145176999House Rules CommitteeAn institution unique to the House of Representative that reviews all bills (except revenue, budget, and appropriations bills) coming from a House committee before they go to the full House.4
6145177000FilibusterA strategy unique to the Senate whereby opponents of a piece of legislation try to talk it to death, based on the tradition of unlimited debate. Today, 60 members present and voting can halt this.5
6145177001Speaker of the HouseAn office mandated by the Constitution. This person is chosen in practice by the majority party, has both formal and informal powers, and is second in line to succeed the presidency should that office become vacant.6
6145177002Majority LeaderThe principal partisan ally of the Speaker of the House or the party's manager in the Senate. This person is responsible for scheduling bills, influencing committee assignments, and rounding up votes in behalf of the party's legislative positions.7
6145177003Minority LeaderThe principal leader of the party that is not in control in the House of Representatives or in the Senate.8
6145177004Standing CommitteesSeparate subject-matter committees in each house of Congress that handle bills in different policy areas.9
6145177005Joint CommitteesCongressional committees on a few subject-matter areas with membership drawn from both houses.10
6145177006Conference CommitteesCongressional committees formed when the Senate and the House pass a particular bill in different forms. Party leadership appoints members from each house to iron out the differences and bring back a single bill.11
6145177007Select CommitteesCongressional committees appointed for a specific purpose, such as the Watergate investigation.12
6145177008Legislative oversightCongress' monitoring of the bureaucracy and its administration of policy, performed mainly through hearings.13
6145177009Committee ChairsThe most important influencers of the congressional agenda. They play dominant roles in scheduling hearings, hiring staff, appointing subcommittees, and managing committee bills when they are brought before the full house.14
6145177010Seniority systemA simple rule for picking committee chairs, in effect until the 1970s. The member who had served the committee the longest and whose party controlled Congress became chair, regardless of the party loyalty, mental state, or competence.15
6145177011Caucus (congressional)A group of members of Congress sharing some interest or characteristic. Most are composed of members from both parties and from both houses.16
6145177012BillA proposed law, drafted in precise, legal language. Anyone can draft one of this, but only a member of the House of Representatives or the Senate can formally submit it for consideration.17
6145177013ImpeachThe first step of the process to remove a president from office in which someone is accused of misconduct. It takes place in the House and is started by the Judiciary committee.18
6145177015SubpoenaLegal order to appear in congress to testify19
6145177016Revenue billProposed law to raise money - Tax20
6145177017AppropriationMoney that Congress has allocated to be spent21
6145177018AuthorizationLegislative permission to begin or continue a government program or agency; this type of bill may grant permission to spend a certain amount of money, but that money is not available until it is appropriated22
6145177019VetoA president's attempt to kill a bill. It is a presidential check on the legislative branch23
6145177020Examples of Denied powersTax exports, suspend writs of habeas corpus, pass bills of attainder, pass ex post facto laws24
6145177021Checks and balancesLimits and controls each branch has on the other to keep one branch from gaining more power.25
6145177022Where money bills originateThe House of Representatives26
6145177023Library of Congress (LOC)Support agency for Congress that is the largest library in the world27
6145177024Government Printing Office (GPO)Support agency for Congress that prints all government documents including bills.28
6145177025Congressional Budget Office (CBO)Support agency for Congress that coordinates the budget work of congress29
6145177028President Pro TemporeThe second in command in the Senate. they serve as a substitute when the Vice President is busy. The position is appointed by the majority party and is 4th in line for presidential succession.30
6145177029President of the SenateThe Presiding officer of the senate. The position is automatically held by the Vice President.31
6145177030WhipsLeadership positions in both the House and Senate that primarily assists floor leaders32
6145177031218 MembersNumber of House members needed for a quorum33
6145177032QuorumMinimum number of Representatives that must be present in order for a vote to take place in the House34
614517703925 yearsMinimum age for a U.S. Representative35
614517704030 yearsMinimum age for a U.S. Senator36
61451770412 yearsTerm of office for a U.S. Representative37
61451770426 yearsTerm of office for a U.S. Senator38
61451770439 yearsMinimum number of years of citizenship required to be in the U.S. Senate39
61451770447 yearsMinimum number of years of citizenship required to be in the U.S. House of Representatives40
6145177045GerrymanderCheating; an illegal form of redistricting in order to gain an advantage for one group.41
6145177046ReapportionmentThe term for the distribution of House of Representative seats among the states based on census results42
6145177047CensusA formal count of the population every ten years. The results are used to determine the distribution of representatives for the House.43
6145177048RedistrictingThe process of dividing a state into sections based on population in order to determine the constituency for a Representative44
6145177051ConstituentsPeople represented by elected officials45
6145177055Pocket VetoThe President's option to set a bill aside for ten days. If Congress is out of session on the 10th day, then the bill dies.46
6145177056LobbyistsHired by interest groups to persuade Congress to vote in favor of their ideas.47
6145177058Mark-upRevisions and additions to legislation made by committees and subcommittees. These changes are not part of a bill unless approved by the house of which the committee is a part.48
6145177059Christmas Tree BillA bill with a lot of riders (additions to legislation that generally have no connection to the legislation)49
6145177060LogrollingVote trading; voting to support a colleague's bill in return for a promise of future support50
6145177061EarmarkPractice of congressmen of securing ("appropriating") federal money ("pork") for projects that will benefit their constituents. Major incumbent advantage & source of budget increases51
6145177062Discharge PetitionA device by which any member of the House, after a committee has had the bill for 30 days, may petition to have it brought to the floor52
6145177063PigeonholingIt is important for a bill's supporters to make sure the bill isn't ________, that is, put on the bottom of the committee's agenda, never to be seen again.53
6145177068ClotureA procedure used in the Senate to limit debate on a bill (end a filibuster); requires 60 votes.54
6145177069Franking PrivilegeThe ability of members of Congress to mail letters to their constituents free of charge by substituting their facsimile signature (frank) for postage.55
6145177070Signing StatementsA formal document that explains why a president is signing a particular bill into law. These statements may contain objections to the bill and promises not to implement key sections.56
6145177071OversightEffort by Congress, through hearings, investigations, and other techniques, to exercise control over the activities of executive agencies57

AP Literature Flashcards

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9876680971AllegoryStory, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning0
9876691950AntithesisA person or thing that is the direct opposite or someone or something else1
9876697790UnderstatementThe presentation of something as being smaller, worse, or less important than it actually is2
9876704431Heroic coupletsA pair of rhyming iambic pentameters3
9876712866Dramatic ironyIrony that is inherent in speeches or a situation of a drama and is understood by the audience but not grasped by the characters in the play4
9876732199ApostropheSpeaking directly to someone not present5
9876739550AssonanceRepitition of the sound of a vowel in non rhyming stressed syllables6
9876748735SestinaA poem with six stanzas of six lines and a final triplet, all stanzas having the same six words at line ends7
9876762944English sonnetAbab cdcd efef gg8
9876771364Italian sonnetAbba abba cdecde9
9876813130EnjambmentThe continuation of a sentence without a pause beyond the end of a line10
9876830409EpithetAn adjective or descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristic of the person or thing mentioned11
9876838822SynecdocheA figure of speech in which a part is made to represent the whole12
9876866118Iambic tetrameterFour iambic feet13
9876886592Iambic trimeterThree iambic units14
9876892037OmniscientKnowing everything15
9876896402CaesuraA pause in the middle of a line16
9876904791IdiomA group of words established by usage and having a meaning not deductible from those of the individual words (Rain cats and dogs)17
9876919059AnaphoraThe repition of the first part of the sentence18
9876926442MalapropismThe mistaken use of a word in place of a similar sounding one19
9877034852DenouementFinal part of a play or movie20

AP Government Flashcards

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10442681850ConservativeStatus Quo, less Gov.0
10442681851ModerateMid-Ground1
10442681852LiberalPeaceful gradual change, reject violent revolution2
10442681853RadicalFar Left, Resorts to extreme methods to bring about change.3
10442681854Political SpectrumTool used to visually compare different political positions by placing them on one or more axis.4
10442681855RightLess Gov intervention, Traditional Values5
10442681856LeftMore Gov Intervention, support change6
10442681857Parliamentary GovernmentExecutive are members of the legislative branch7
10442681858Presidential GovernemtSeparates Power between executive/legislative8
10442681859ReactionaryFar right, Extreme methods9
10442681860Representative DemocracyPeople represented through elected officials.10
10442681861The StateBody of people living in a defined territory, having power to make and enforce law without the consent of any higher authority.11
10442681862MonarchyPower in the hands of royalty12
10442681863DictatorshipRuled by a single leader not elected.13
10442681864Military DictatorshipArmy is in control14
10442681865TheocracyReligious based Government15
10442681866Public PoliciesAll things a government decides to do.16
10442681867Conferred PowerPower which is agreed upon.17
10442681868Four aspects of the State1. Population: must have people 2. Territory: recognized boundaries 3. Sovereignty: Having supreme and absolute authority in it's own territory 4. Government- Different forms18
10442681869Evolutionary theoryDeveloped out of early familiy19
10442681870Divine Right TheoryState created by God and those of royal birth have a divine right to rule.20
10442681871Force TheoryA group claimed control and forced all other to submit.21
10442681872Social or Political Contract theoryPeoples moral and/or political obligations are dependent on an agreement among them to form the society in which they live. *Law and political order are not natural, they are human creations.22
10442681873ConfederateAn alliance of independent states23
10442681874FederalPower is divided between a central gov't and several local gov't.24
10442681875State of NatureSurvival of the Fittest25
10442681876UnitaryAll power belongs to one level of gov't26
10442681877GovernmentAn organization of people set up to protect the community and make rules. -Protects community -Makes laws -Keeps order27
10442681878PoliticsActivities relate to governance of a country or area28
10442681879DemocracyGov elected by the people. Determine either directly or through elected Reps.29
10442681880Direct DemocracyPeople vote Directly on every issue30
10442681881DemocratsGenerally liberal because they support gov reg. of the economy.31
10442681882RepublicansGenerally Conservatives because they advocate a reduction in gov.32
10442681883Current issues (Left)Left: Pro Gun control, Pro Choice, No Censorship, Prisons should Rehabilitate, Pro-privacy, Equal funding for Education.33
10442681884Current issues (Right)Right: Anti-gun Control, Pro-life, Anti Flag burning, Prisons should punish, Prayer in schools, School vouchers.34
10442681885Taxation (Left)Acceptable, Gov have $ to fund programs benefiting society, % taxes preferred over flat rate, rich= more tax35
10442681886Taxation (Right)Taxes infringe on personal freedoms Taxes= bad for free market Taxes= Penalization those who are successful Taxes= Punish Profit Prefers flat tax36
10442681887Business Regulation (Left)Yes on gov. Reg Market no reliable to provide safe work conditions Gov. reg= protect workers+ consumers= Everyone= chance to succeed37
10442681888Business Regulations (Right)Business need free from gov. and supply and demand will guide Gov policies that affect products are bad Trickle down economics is the way to stimulate economy38
10442681889Political Rights (Left)Extend Civil Rights to minority groups, students, prisoners, homosexuals, and poor. Protect individual rights: Free speech, pro-choice, anti-capital punishment, and privacy.39
10442681890Political Rights (Right)Cent gov= diminish Issues dealt best on state and local level No change in family values ( usually christian centered) O.K to censor obscure ideas that shake Status Quo.40
10442681891Distribution of wealth (Left)Disparity between rich and poor no good, taxes= distribute wealth. Gov more involved in ed, Health care, Child C., and Elderly. Pub Project= Stimulate economy41
10442681892Distribution of wealth (Right)Business= right to make profit People are rich or poor b/c of choices they make Prosperous people should no be penalized.42
10442681893Economy (Left)Minimum wage standards Public projects= more jobs Gov provide basic living standards of living to all citizens43
10442681894Economy (Right)Economy works best in free market (Laissez- Faire) Forces of the market= trusted to meet needs of business, consumer, and workers. Gov. programs should not compete with private industry.44
10442681895Foreign Affairs (Left)Spread Democracy + Protect human rights in the world Strong Support of UN.45
10442681896Foreign Affairs (Right)Gov role= pro us business and econ. intervention in other countries. Fix us before we fix others Support tariffs (tax on imports)46
10442681897SCOPE OF THE GOVERNMENT (Left)The government should serve as the equalizers in society and establish a basic standard of living, a minimum wage is an acceptable tool of government intervention. The left accepts government control and regulation of business and an active government that protects political rights.47
10442681898SCOPE OF THE GOVERNMENT (Right)Government should be downsized. Large governments, both federal and state, have the power to control business interests and therefore potentially infringe on the freedoms of individuals. Government programs tend to provide unnecessary services that go beyond the scope of the constitution.48
10442681899Two- Party SystemA system where two major political parties dominate politics within a government49
10442681900Third partyAny political party that is not one of the two major parties in a two-party system50
10442681901PlankEach issue included in a political party's platform. Gives the candidates a clear political position with which they can campaign. They give voters a sense of what the candidates believe in, the issues they think are important, and how - if elected - they will address them.51
10442681902Becoming PresidentStep 1: Formation of a Presidential Exploratory Committee Step 2: Announcement of intention to run for president based on findings of the exploratory committee Step 3: Fundraising and gathering of support and endorsements from the general public as well as other politicians, special interest groups, corporations, etc. Step 4: Campaigning early, especially in states where primaries are important (Iowa, New Hampshire, candidates home state, etc.) Step 5: Continuing to campaign to beat out all other opponents from within your own party Step 6: Attending your party's National Convention and securing the nomination of the party Step 7: Campaigning nationwide against your opponents from other parties Step 8: Winning election and securing enough electoral college votes to be named the next president52
10442681903Three main concepts of Government brought by English ColonistsThe need for an ordered social system, or government. The idea of limited government, that is, that government should not be all-powerful. The concept of representative government—a government that serves the will of the people.53
10442681904Royal ColoniesRuled directly by the English monarchy.54
10442681905Proprietary colonies.Land given to the colonist by the Monarchy55
10442681906Charter ColonistsSelf-governed, and their charters were granted to the colonists.56
10442681907ConfederationA joining of several groups for a common purpose57
10442681908The Albany PlanIn 1754, Benjamin Franklin proposed the Albany Plan, an annual congress of delegates (representatives) from each of the 13 colonies would be formed.58
10442681909Stamp Act CongressIn 1765, a group of colonies sent delegates to the Stamp Act Congress in New York. These delegates prepared the Declaration of Rights and Grievances against British policies and sent it to the king.59
10442681910First Continental CongressThe colonists sent a Declaration of Rights to King George III. The delegates urged each of the colonies to refuse all trade with England until British tax and trade regulations were repealed, or recalled.60
10442681911Second Continental CongressIn 1775, each of the 13 colonies sent representatives to this gathering in Philadelphia. The Second Continental Congress served as the first government of the United States from 1776 to 1781.61
10442681912Declaration of IndependenceJuly 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. Between 1776 and 1777, most of the States adopted constitutions instead of charters.62
10442681913Common Features of State ConstitutionsPopular Sovereignty Limited Government Civil Rights and Liberties Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances63
10442681914Popular SovereigntyThe principle of popular sovereignty was the basis for every new State constitution. That principle says that government can exist and function only with the consent of the governed. The people hold power and the people are sovereign.64
10442681915Limited GovernmentThe concept of limited government was a major feature of each State constitution. The powers delegated to government were granted reluctantly and hedged with many restrictions.65
10442681916Civil Rights and LibertiesIn every State it was made clear that the sovereign people held certain rights that the government must respect at all times. Seven of the new constitutions contained a bill of rights, setting out the "unalienable rights" held by the people.66
10442681917Separation of Powers and Checks and BalancesThe powers granted to the new State governments were purposely divided among three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. Each branch was given powers with which to check (restrain the actions of) the other branches of the government.67
10442681918Articles of Confederation (AC)Approved November 15, 1777 Est. "a firm league of friendship" between the states Needed the ratification of the 13 states March 1, 1781 Second Continental Congress declared the Articles effective68
10442681919Structure of Constitution3 parts; the preamble, the articles(7), and the amendments69
10442681920The Preambleintro, explains purpose of Constitution and purpose of govt70
10442681921Article Iestablishes legislative branch71
10442681922Article IIcreates an executive branch to carry out laws created by Congress72
10442681923Article IIIcreates judicial branch73
10442681924Article IVexplains the relationship of the states to one another and to the national govt74
10442681925Article Vspells out the ways the Constitution can be amended75
10442681926Article VIcontains the supremacy clause, establishing that federal law shall be the supreme law of the land76
10442681927Article VIIaddresses ratification and says that 9 states are needed to ratify the Constitution77
10442681928Connecticut CompromiseTwo houses Senate - equal representation House - proportional representation based on population Combination of Virginia and New Jersey plans78
104426819296 Major Principles of Constitution1. Popular sovereignty- rule by people 2. Federalism- power is divided between national and state govts 3. Separation of powers- limits the central govt by dividing power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches 4. checks and balances- each branch of govt exercises some control over the others79
10442681930Electoral Collegea compromise, combining features of both congressional selection and direct popular election80
10442681931Electorsindividuals selected in each state to officially cast that state's electoral votes; Wisconsin selects 10 electors81
10442681932Popular Votethe popular vote winner may not win the electoral college; for example: small-state bias caused by each state getting at least three electoral votes regardless of its size82
10442681933The Virginia Plan-Three Separate branches of government: Legislature, Executive, and Judicial -Bicameral legislature (2 parts) -Based on population or the amount of money given to support the central government -Members of House of Reps = based on population -Senate = chosen by House from a list from the State Legislature -Congress would be given powers it had under the Articles of Confederation -Any State law that conflicted with National Law would be vetoed -"National Executive" and "National Judiciary" -Council of Revision -Veto acts passed by Congress (but can be overridden by Congress) -State officers should take an Oath to the Union -Admission process for new States83
10442681934New Jersey Plan-Unicameral (one body) Congress of the Confederation -Each state equally represented -Give them limited and closely monitored powers -Tax and regulate trade -Federal Executive -More than one person -Chosen by Congress/could be removed with a majority vote -Federal Judiciary -Single "supreme Tribunal" -Selected by the Executive Branch84
10442681935Three-Fifths CompromiseAll "free persons" will be counted; 3/5 of all other persons Southerners could count slaves but had to pay taxes on them85
10442681936judicial reviewpower of courts to say that laws and actions of govt are invalid bc they conflict w the constitution's principles86
10442681937The Commerce and Slave Trade CompromisesCongress has the power to regulate foreign and interstate trade -Scared southerners because of slave trade -States cannot enact import/export taxes only federal government can -Could not act on the slave trade for 20 years87
10442681938AC (Power of congress)Make war and peace Send and receive ambassadors Make treaties Borrow money Set up a money system Est. post offices Build a navy Raise an army by asking the states for troops Fix uniform standards of weights and measures Settle disputes among the states88
10442681939James MadisonJames Madison was the co-author of the Articles of Confederation. Kept detailed records of the convention Conventions Floor leader Contributed more to the constitution than any other89
10442681940Constitutional ConventionMid-February of 1787 meeting of all thirteen States, which eventually became the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia.90
10442681941AC (States Obligations)Pledge to obey the Articles and Acts of the Congress Provide the funds and troops requested by the congress Treat citizens of other states fairly and equally Give full faith and credit to public acts, records, and judicial proceedings Submit disputes to congress for settlement Allow open travel and trade b/w and among states Primarily responsible for protecting life and property Accountable for promoting the general welfare of the people.91
10442681942Weaknesses of the Articles-One vote for each state, regardless of size. -Congress powerless to lay and collect taxes, and regulate foreign and interstate commerce. -No executive to enforce acts of congress. -No national court system. Amendment only with consent of all states. -Amendment only with consent of all State. -A 9/13 majority required to pass laws. -Articles only a "firm league of friendship"92
10442681943Lobbyingefforts by individuals or groups to influence governmental decision makers Types of lobbying; -full-time employee -temporary employee -often former legislatives93
10442681944Inside lobbyingappeals directly to lawmakers and their staff -through meetings -by providing research and info -by testifying at committee hearings94
10442681945Outside lobbyingattempt to influence decision makers indirectly, by influencing the public -try to build public support -increase conflict about an issue -lobby other groups and try to form alliances tactics: direct contact, direct mail, and media advertisements95
10442681946Electioneering-efforts to help candidates financially -efforts to help candidates gain voter support96
10442681947Litigationtestifying to influence public policy97
10442681948Types of Interest Groups-economic interests -environmental interests -equality interests -consumer and other public interest lobbies98
10442681949Economic Intereststrade associations; - organized commercial groups, farm organizations - corporations; form own interest groups, hire lobbyists - labor unions, professional associations99
10442681950Environmental Interests- sprang up since 1970 - profound policy impact bc of numbers, not money100
10442681951PACPolitical Action Committees; raise and spend money to influence electoral outcomes101
10442681952Equality Interests14th Amendment guarantees equality Minorities and Equality - social welfare policies Women102
10442681953Consumer and Other Public Interest LobbiesRepresent broad classes of people or the public as a whole -consumer, voters, reformers, etc Public Interest Groups -policies that are in the public's interest Think tanks -conduct research -advocate a strong ideological viewpoint103
10442681954How do interest groups shape public policy?lobbying, electioneering, litigation, going public104
10442681955Law making processhttp://integrationsolutions.westlaw.com/gov/leghist/images/cap.gif105
10442681956Presidential RolesChief of State - the ceremonial head of the government of the United States Chief Executive - given this title by the Constitution Chief Administrator - carry out the laws, head of the federal bureaucracy Chief Diplomat - main architect of America's foreign policy Commander in Chief - head of the nation's armed forces Chief Legislator - can push for laws to be passed Chief of Party - Leader of their political party106
10442681957Presidential QualificationsMust be a natural born citizen Be at least 35 years old Have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years107
10442681958Who takes over if pres. cannotVice President Speaker of the House President pro tempore Secretary of State108
1044268195922nd Amendmentset 2 term limit on109
10442681960Presidential pay$400,000 a year and $50,000 expense account110
10442681961Presidential BenefitsLive in the White House (132 Rooms) Yacht, Automobiles, Air Force One Lifetime pension of $143,800 a year Camp David - Resort in Maryland111
10442681962Presidential powerPower to appoint cabinet members, diplomats and ambassadors, judges Power to make treaties - formal agreement between two or more sovereign state Executive Agreement - pacts between the President and the heads of foreign states Recognition - President can acknowledge the legal existence of a country and its government112
10442681963Presidential Legislative powerRecommend Legislation Veto Bills Can call for a special session of Congress113
10442681964Presidential Judicial powerReprieve - postponement of the execution of a sentence Pardon - legal forgiveness of a crime (only involving a federal offense) Commutation - reduce the length of a sentence or a fine Amnesty - a general pardon offered to a group of violators 1977 - Pardon to Vietnam War draft evaders114
10442681965Main jobs of House and SenateMake Laws Declare War Represent their Constituents115
10442681966House Membership435 members (each state's delegation is determined by its population)116
10442681967Senate Membership100 members (two per state)117
10442681968House Qualifications25 years old U.S Citizens for 7 years Resident of State they're representing118
10442681969Senate Qualifications30 years old U.S citizens for 9 years Resident of State they're representing119
10442681970Terms limit for House2 years entire house elected every two years120
10442681971Terms limit for Senate1/3 of Senate 2 years121
10442681972"Leader" of HouseSpeaker of the House122
10442681973"Leader" of SenateVice President123
10442681974How House is electedDirectly voted by voter per district124
10442681975How Senate is electedDirectly by the voters of a state125
10442681976ReapportionmentApplies only to HOUSE redistribution of seats every 10 years states gain or lose seats based on their population growing or shrinking126
10442681977Thomas PaineAuthor of book "Common Sense"127
10442681978Gerrymanderingan attempt by politicians to create unbalanced districts for their party's political gain128
10442681979Special Powers of HouseBrings impeachment charges May choose the President if there is no majority in the electoral system Must start all revenue bills129
10442681980Special Powers of SenateActs as jury in impeachment trials (2/3 vote needed) May choose the Vice President if there is no majority in the electoral system Must ratify treaties with foreign nations by 2/3 vote Must approves Presidential appointments (majority needed)130
10442681981What makes an interest group successful?access, info, leadership skills, numerical strength, group unity, money131
10442681982CBO- strengthen Congress' role in the budgeting process132
10442681983Pluralist Theory- groups link ppl and govt - competition between interest groups is a central part of American democracy - different groups have strengths in different areas133
10442681984Types of CommitteesStanding committees - handle bills in different policy areas Select - may be temporary and permanent and usually have focused responsibility Joint Committees - draw their membership from both the Senate and the House Conference Committees - are formed when Senate and the house pass different versions of the same bill134
10442681985Elite Theory- reject the pluralists' assertion that competing groups balance power - believe unequal distribution of power in society ensures that interests of some groups will dominate others135
10442681986Hyperpluralist Theory- argue that pluralism in the US is out of control -results in govt that is very subservient to interest groups and tries to appease them all136
104426819874 Models of Representationsdelegate model - assumes that a representative's job is to convey the will of the majority of their constituents to the legislature trustee model - should take the majority view into account but use his or best judgment when voting or acting on behalf of constituents politico model -middle path between trustees and delegate model conscience model - should generally follow what the follow what the public says unless it goes against their deepest values137
10442681988Agenda settingbringing issues to the public's attention and placing them on the national agenda138
10442681989GAOGovernment Accountability Office - broad authority to oversee the operations and finances of executive agencies139
10442681990GPOthecGovernment Printing Office - distributes over 200,000 govt publications in U.S. govt bookstores throughout the nation140
10442681991Types of gerrymanderingPartisan gerrymandering - drawing a district to favor one political party over others Incumbent gerrymandering - a state legislature is so closely divided that neither political party has an advantage Racial gerrymandering - drawing a district to favor one racial group over others Affirmative racial gerrymandering - creation of predominately African American and minority districts whenever possible141
10442681992Free rider problembarrier to collective action bc ppl can reap the benefits of group efforts without participating142
10442681993Single-issue groupsgroups that have a narrow interest, tend to dislike compromise, and often draw membership from people new to politics143
10442681994CRSCongressional Research Service - works for the U.S. Congress and provides nonpartisan an policy and research analysis to committees and members of both houses144
10442681995Edmund Burkecontrasts with the idea of representatives as delegated who feel obligated to vote according to the views of the "folks back home" regardless of their own personal viewpoint145
10442681996Caucusa group of members of Congress sharing some interest or characteristic146
10442681997House Rules Committeethe committee in the House of Representatives that reviews most bills coming from a House committee before they go to the full House147
10442681998Companion legislationsimilar or identical legislation which is introduced in Senate and House148
10442681999Omnibus legislationlarge bills that often cover several topics and may contain extraneous, or pork-barrel projects149
10442682000Who runs for congress?People involved: Law Business Public service150
10442682001legislative oversightcongress' monitoring of the bureaucracy and its administration of policy, performed mainly through hearings151
10442682002power of the pursecongressional exclusive power to authorize expenditures by all avenues of the federal govt152
10442682003advice and consentadvice and consent and confirmation of presidential appointments and treaties153
10442682004Seniority systemgoverns most committee assignments and movement into committee leadership positions154
10442682005Pork barrelfederal projects, grants, and contracts available to state and local govts, businesses, colleges, and other institutions155
10442682006congressional caseworkactivities of members of Congress that help constituents as individuals, particularly by cutting through bureaucratic red tape to get ppl what they think they have a right to get156
10442682007partisan polarizationa vote in which a majority of democratic legislators oppose a majority of republican legislators157
10442682008incumbent advantagesadvertising - gather info through technological sources-thus having the incumbents' personal interests credit claiming - enhancing their standing w constituents through service to individuals and the district weak opponents -no name recognition campaign spending - the candidate who spends the most money tends to win misinformed voters158
10442682009federalista person who advocates or supports a system of government in which several states unite under a central authority159
10442682010anti-federalistsomebody who opposed the U.S. Constitution when it was being drawn up160
10442682011filibusterany member can speak for as long as he or she wants on any given use161
10442682012Amendment 1 freedomsFreedom of Religion, freedom of speech, Freedom of expression, Freedom of the Press, and Freedom of Assembly.162
10442682013bill of rightsthe first ten amendments to the US Constitution163

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