Monday/Wednesday - Quiz # 1

I wanted to post the correct answer to this weeks quiz and explain it, so i am currently doing so...

the question was...

The combustion of XXXXXX liberates heat. Which of the following statements is true?
A) ΔH(reaction) > 0, ΔH(surroundings) > 0
B) ΔH(reaction) <> 0
C) ΔH(reaction) > 0, ΔH(surroundings) <>0.
D) something i cant remember.

The answer is B - I had a really good explanation, but somehow, it got erased, so when I get a second - ill put it back up
If there are any questions, please speak up - i know this can be somewhat confusing with all the signs and stuff, as it was(and still is) for me.

to quote someone who was probably important or succeeded somehow in life:

"The only stupid question is the one that goes unasked."

i actually just made that version up, but its very, very, very pertinent given our situation. Its actually just an all - around good quote that can be applied to life in general, given any situation. Keep that in mind.

Workshop # 1

Well kids (I call everyone kids - even people who are much larger than me), we made it through our first workshop. Thanks for everyone's cooperation, I think we are going to have a grand ol' time this semester. I'm sorry if the last part went a little fast - if you have any questions, pleaseeee either post to this blog or email me, your book, the professor, your high school chemistry teacher, your weird uncle who knows way more chemistry than he needs to i dont care - just get it answered. Also! if you find yourself reading someone else's question, and you have the answer.... POST back! help each other out - know what im sayin' ?? Check back here often, as i will most likely use the blog to get in touch with you guys - OK! see ya soon.

In the Beginning

Well well well, nice of you to join the party. And by party I mean Chemistry 132. This is the greatest class EVER, and if you don't agree, I will fight you.1 I'm Derek, your TA. I'll be helping you out this semester, and im really looking forward to working with each and every one of you.2 I hope the semester has started off nicely for you! Please, this blog is for you, so abuse it! Feel free to post any questions, comments or insights you may be having at the time of publication. Im looking forward to having a great semester with ya'll.3


1 I have never once fought someone, ever. (assume this to be a trend)
2 That was a very vague, blanket statement meant to make you feel good inside. By no means is it a personal insight, as I dont know a single one of you. I can assert, however, that by the time you are reading this I will have met you (or soon will) and will have a strong desire to get to know you and make your wildest chemistry dreams come true. (This is a sincerely genuine comment)
3 I reside in the state of New York, which is in the northeastern United States, where is is very rare, if not wrong, to use the phrase "ya'll". I may or may not continue using it. Because I'm a rebel. I also say "pop"-all the time.