Chapter 13
Chemistry: The Central Science · 82 exercises
Problem 3
Consider two ionic solids, both composed of singly-charged ions, that have different lattice energies. (a) Will the solids have the same solubility in water? (b) If not, which solid will be more soluble in water, the one with the larger lattice energy or the one with the smaller lattice energy? Assume that solute-solvent interactions are the same for both solids. [Section 13.1]
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Problem 4
Are gases always miscible with each other? Explain. [Section 13.1]
4 step solution
Problem 8
You take a sample of water that is at room temperature and in contact with air and put it under a vacuum. Right away, you see bubbles leave the water, but after a little while, the bubbles stop. As you keep applying the vacuum, more bubbles appear. A friend tells you that the first bubbles were water vapor, and the low pressure had reduced the boiling point of water, causing the water to boil. Another friend tells you that the first bubbles were gas molecules from the air (oxygen, nitrogen, and so forth) that were dissolved in the water. Which friend is mostly likely to be correct? What, then, is responsible for the second batch of bubbles? [Section 13.4]
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Problem 11
Suppose you had a balloon made of some highly flexible semipermeable membrane. The balloon is filled completely with a \(0.2 \mathrm{M}\) solution of some solute and is submerged in a \(0.1 \mathrm{M}\) solution of the same solute: Initially, the volume of solution in the balloon is \(0.25 \mathrm{~L}\). Assuming the volume outside the semipermeable membrane is large, as the illustration shows, what would you expect for the solution volume inside the balloon once the system has come to equilibrium through osmosis? [Section 13.5]
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Problem 13
Indicate whether each statement is true or false: (a) A solute will dissolve in a solvent if solute-solute interactions are stronger than solute-solvent interactions. (b) In making a solution, the enthalpy of mixing is always a positive number. (c) An increase in entropy favors mixing.
3 step solution
Problem 14
Indicate whether each statement is true or false: (a) \(\mathrm{NaCl}\) dissolves in water but not in benzene \(\left(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{6}\right)\) because benzene is denser than water. (b) \(\mathrm{NaCl}\) dissolves in water but not in benzene because water has a large dipole moment and benzene has zero dipole moment. (c) \(\mathrm{NaCl}\) dissolves in water but not in benzene because the water-ion interactions are stronger than benzene-ion interactions.
3 step solution
Problem 15
Indicate the type of solute-solvent interaction (Section 11.2) that should be most important in each of the following solutions: (a) \(\mathrm{CCl}_{4}\) in benzene \(\left(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{6}\right)\), (b) methanol \(\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{OH}\right)\) in water, (c) \(\mathrm{KBr}\) in water, (d) \(\mathrm{HCl}\) in acetonitrile \(\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CN}\right)\).
4 step solution
Problem 16
Indicate the principal type of solute-solvent interaction in each of the following solutions and rank the solutions from weakest to strongest solute- solvent interaction: (a) \(\mathrm{KCl}\) in water, (b) \(\mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{Cl}_{2}\) in benzene \(\left(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{6}\right)\), (c) methanol \(\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{OH}\right)\) in water.
4 step solution
Problem 17
An ionic compound has a very negative \(\Delta H_{\text {soln }}\) in water. (a) Would you expect it to be very soluble or nearly insoluble in water? (b) Which term would you expect to be the largest negative number: \(\Delta H_{\text {solvent }} \Delta H_{\text {solute }}\) or \(\Delta H_{\text {mix }}\) ?
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Problem 18
When ammonium chloride dissolves in water, the solution becomes colder. (a) Is the solution process exothermic or endothermic? (b) Why does the solution form?
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Problem 21
Two nonpolar organic liquids, hexane \(\left(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{14}\right)\) and heptane \(\left(\mathrm{C}_{7} \mathrm{H}_{16}\right)\), are mixed. (a) Do you expect \(\Delta H_{\text {soln }}\) to be a large positive number, a large negative number, or close to zero? Explain. (b) Hexane and heptane are miscible with each other in all proportions. In making a solution of them, is the entropy of the system increased, decreased, or close to zero, compared to the separate pure liquids?
2 step solution
Problem 22
The enthalpy of solution of \(\mathrm{KBr}\) in water is about \(+198 \mathrm{~kJ} / \mathrm{mol}\). Nevertheless, the solubility of \(\mathrm{KBr}\) in water is relatively high. Why does the solution process occur even though it is endothermic?
5 step solution
Problem 23
The solubility of \(\mathrm{Cr}\left(\mathrm{NO}_{3}\right)_{3} \cdot 9 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) in water is \(208 \mathrm{~g}\) per \(100 \mathrm{~g}\) of water at \(15^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). A solution of \(\mathrm{Cr}\left(\mathrm{NO}_{3}\right)_{3} \cdot 9 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) in water at \(35^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) is formed by dissolving \(324 \mathrm{~g}\) in \(100 \mathrm{~g}\) of water. When this solution is slowly cooled to \(15^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\), no precipitate forms. (a) What term describes this solution? (b) What action might you take to initiate crystallization? Use molecular-level processes to explain how your suggested procedure works.
3 step solution
Problem 24
The solubility of \(\mathrm{MnSO}_{4} \cdot \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) in water at \(20^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) is \(70 \mathrm{~g}\) per \(100 \mathrm{~mL}\) of water. (a) Is a \(1.22 \mathrm{M}\) solution of \(\mathrm{MnSO}_{4} \cdot \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) in water at \(20^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) saturated, supersaturated, or unsaturated? (b) Given a solution of \(\mathrm{MnSO}_{4} \cdot \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) of unknown concentration, what experiment could you perform to determine whether the new solution is saturated, supersaturated, or unsaturated?
3 step solution
Problem 25
By referring to Figure 13.15, determine whether the addition of \(40.0 \mathrm{~g}\) of each of the following ionic solids to \(100 \mathrm{~g}\) of water at \(40^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) will lead to a saturated solution: (a) \(\mathrm{NaNO}_{3}\), (b) \(\mathrm{KCl}_{\text {, }}\) (c) \(\mathrm{K}_{2} \mathrm{Cr}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{7}\), (d) \(\mathrm{Pb}\left(\mathrm{NO}_{3}\right)_{2}\)
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Problem 26
By referring to Figure 13.15, determine the mass of each of the following salts required to form a saturated solution in \(250 \mathrm{~g}\) of water at \(30^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) : (a) \(\mathrm{KClO}_{3}\), (b) \(\mathrm{Pb}\left(\mathrm{NO}_{3}\right)_{2}\), (c) \(\mathrm{Ce}_{2}\left(\mathrm{SO}_{4}\right)_{3}\).
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Problem 27
Consider water and glycerol, \(\mathrm{CH}_{2}(\mathrm{OH}) \mathrm{CH}(\mathrm{OH}) \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{OH}\). (a) Would you expect them to be miscible in all proportions? Explain. (b) List the intermolecular attractions that occur between a water molecule and a glycerol molecule.
4 step solution
Problem 28
Oil and water are immiscible. Which is the most likely reason? (a) Oil molecules are denser than water. (b) Oil molecules are composed mostly of carbon and hydrogen. (c) Oil molecules have higher molar masses than water. (d) Oil molecules have higher vapor pressures than water. (e) Oil molecules have higher boiling points than water.
5 step solution
Problem 29
Common laboratory solvents include acetone \(\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COCH}_{3}\right)\), methanol \(\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{OH}\right)\), toluene \(\left(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)\), and water. Which of these is the best solvent for nonpolar solutes?
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Problem 30
Would you expect alanine (an amino acid) to be more soluble in water or in hexane? Explain.
3 step solution
Problem 31
(a) Would you expect stearic acid, \(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\left(\mathrm{CH}_{2}\right)_{16} \mathrm{COOH}_{\text {, to be }}\) more soluble in water or in carbon tetrachloride? Explain. (b) Which would you expect to be more soluble in water, cyclohexane or dioxane? Explain.
8 step solution
Problem 34
Which of the following in each pair is likely to be more soluble in water: (a) cyclohexane \(\left(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{12}\right)\) or glucose \(\left(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{12} \mathrm{O}_{6}\right)\), (b) propionic acid \(\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{COOH}\right)\) or sodium propionate \(\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{COONa}\right)\), (c) \(\mathrm{HCl}\) or ethyl chloride \(\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{Cl}\right)\) ? Explain in each case.
6 step solution
Problem 35
(a) Explain why carbonated beverages must be stored in sealed containers. (b) Once the beverage has been opened, why does it maintain more carbonation when refrigerated than at room temperature?
2 step solution
Problem 37
The Henry's law constant for helium gas in water at \(30^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) is \(3.7 \times 10^{-4} \mathrm{M} / \mathrm{atm}\) and the constant for \(\mathrm{N}_{2}\) at \(30^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) is \(6.0 \times 10^{-4} \mathrm{M} / \mathrm{atm}\). If the two gases are each present at \(1.5\) atm pressure, calculate the solubility of each gas.
4 step solution
Problem 39
(a) Calculate the mass percentage of \(\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\) in a solution containing \(10.6 \mathrm{~g}\) of \(\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\) in \(483 \mathrm{~g}\) of water. (b) An ore contains \(2.86 \mathrm{~g}\) of silver per ton of ore. What is the concentration of silver in ppm?
6 step solution
Problem 40
(a) What is the mass percentage of iodine in a solution containing \(0.035 \mathrm{~mol} \mathrm{I}_{2}\) in \(125 \mathrm{~g}\) of \(\mathrm{CCl}_{4}\) ? (b) Seawater contains \(0.0079 \mathrm{~g}\) of \(\mathrm{Sr}^{2+}\) per kilogram of water. What is the concentration of \(\mathrm{Sr}^{2+}\) in \(\mathrm{Ppm}\) ?
3 step solution
Problem 41
A solution is made containing \(14.6 \mathrm{~g}\) of \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{OH}\) in \(184 \mathrm{~g}\) of \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\). Calculate (a) the mole fraction of \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{OH}_{\text {, }}\) (b) the mass percent of \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{OH}_{\text {, }}\) (c) the molality of \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{OH}\).
4 step solution
Problem 42
A solution is made containing \(20.8 \mathrm{~g}\) of phenol \(\left(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{OH}\right)\) in \(425 \mathrm{~g}\) of ethanol \(\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{OH}\right)\). Calculate (a) the mole fraction of phenol, (b) the mass percent of phenol, (c) the molality of phenol.
4 step solution
Problem 43
Calculate the molarity of the following aqueous solutions: (a) \(0.540 \mathrm{~g}\) of \(\mathrm{Mg}\left(\mathrm{NO}_{3}\right)_{2}\) in \(250.0 \mathrm{~mL}\) of solution, (b) \(22.4 \mathrm{~g}\) of \(\mathrm{LiClO}_{4} \cdot 3 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) in \(125 \mathrm{~mL}\) of solution, (c) \(25.0 \mathrm{~mL}\) of \(3.50 \mathrm{M}\) \(\mathrm{HNO}_{3}\) diluted to \(0.250 \mathrm{~L}\).
8 step solution
Problem 44
What is the molarity of each of the following solutions: (a) \(15.0 \mathrm{~g}\) of \(\mathrm{Al}_{2}\left(\mathrm{SO}_{4}\right)_{3}\) in \(0.250 \mathrm{~mL}\) solution, (b) \(5.25 \mathrm{~g}\) of \(\mathrm{Mn}\left(\mathrm{NO}_{3}\right)_{2} \cdot 2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) in \(175 \mathrm{~mL}\) of solution, (c) \(35.0 \mathrm{~mL}\) of \(9.00 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\) diluted to \(0.500 \mathrm{~L}\) ?
3 step solution
Problem 45
Calculate the molality of each of the following solutions: (a) \(8.66 \mathrm{~g}\) of benzene \(\left(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{6}\right)\) dissolved in \(23.6 \mathrm{~g}\) of carbon tetrachloride \(\left(\mathrm{CCl}_{4}\right)\), (b) \(4.80 \mathrm{~g}\) of \(\mathrm{NaCl}\) dissolved in \(0.350 \mathrm{~L}\) of water.
2 step solution
Problem 46
(a) What is the molality of a solution formed by dissolving \(1.12 \mathrm{~mol}\) of \(\mathrm{KCl}\) in \(16.0 \mathrm{~mol}\) of water? (b) How many grams of sulfur \(\left(\mathrm{S}_{8}\right)\) must be dissolved in \(100.0 \mathrm{~g}\) of naphthalene \(\left(\mathrm{C}_{10} \mathrm{H}_{8}\right)\) to make a \(0.12 \mathrm{~m}\) solution?
4 step solution
Problem 47
A sulfuric acid solution containing \(571.6 \mathrm{~g}\) of \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\) per liter of solution has a density of \(1.329 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{cm}^{3}\). Calculate (a) the mass percentage, (b) the mole fraction, (c) the molality, (d) the molarity of \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\) in this solution.
8 step solution
Problem 48
Ascorbic acid (vitamin \(\mathrm{C}_{,} \mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{8} \mathrm{O}_{6}\) ) is a water-soluble vitamin. A solution containing \(80.5 \mathrm{~g}\) of ascorbic acid dissolved in \(210 \mathrm{~g}\) of water has a density of \(1.22 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{mL}\) at \(55^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). Calculate (a) the mass percentage, (b) the mole fraction, (c) the molality, (d) the molarity of ascorbic acid in this solution.
6 step solution
Problem 49
The density of acetonitrile \(\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CN}\right)\) is \(0.786 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{mL}\) and the density of methanol \(\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{OH}\right)\) is \(0.791 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{mL}\). A solution is made by dissolving \(22.5 \mathrm{~mL}\) of \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{OH}\) in \(98.7 \mathrm{~mL}\) of \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CN}\). (a) What is the mole fraction of methanol in the solution? (b) What is the molality of the solution? (c) Assuming that the volumes are additive, what is the molarity of \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{OH}\) in the solution?
5 step solution
Problem 50
The density of toluene \(\left(\mathrm{C}_{7} \mathrm{H}_{\mathrm{s}}\right)\) is \(0.867 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{mL}\), and the density of thiophene \(\left(\mathrm{C}_{4} \mathrm{H}_{4} \mathrm{~S}\right)\) is \(1.065 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{mL}\). A solution is made by dissolving \(8.10 \mathrm{~g}\) of thiophene in \(250.0 \mathrm{~mL}\) of toluene. (a) Calculate the mole fraction of thiophene in the solution. (b) Calculate the molality of thiophene in the solution. (c) Assuming that the volumes of the solute and solvent are additive, what is the molarity of thiophene in the solution?
3 step solution
Problem 51
Calculate the number of moles of solute present in each of the following aqueous solutions: (a) \(600 \mathrm{~mL}\) of \(0.250 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{SrBr}\), (b) \(86.4 \mathrm{~g}\) of \(0.180 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{KCl}\), (c) \(124.0 \mathrm{~g}\) of a solution that is \(6.45 \%\) glucose \(\left(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{12} \mathrm{O}_{6}\right)\) by mass.
3 step solution
Problem 52
Calculate the number of moles of solute present in each of the following solutions: (a) \(255 \mathrm{~mL}\) of \(1.50 \mathrm{MHNO}_{3}(a q)\), (b) \(50.0 \mathrm{mg}\) of an aqueous solution that is \(1.50 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{NaCl}\), (c) \(75.0 \mathrm{~g}\) of an aqueous solution that is \(1.50 \%\) sucrose \(\left(\mathrm{C}_{12} \mathrm{H}_{22} \mathrm{O}_{11}\right)\) by mass.
3 step solution
Problem 53
Describe how you would prepare each of the following aqueous solutions, starting with solid KBr: (a) \(0.75 \mathrm{~L}\) of solution that is \(12.0 \% \mathrm{KBr}\) by mass (the density of the solution is \(1.10 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{mL}\) ), (d) a \(0.150 \mathrm{M}\) solution of \(\mathrm{KBr}\) that contains just enough KBr to precipitate \(16.0 \mathrm{~g}\) of \(\mathrm{AgBr}\) from a solution containing \(0.480 \mathrm{~mol}\) of \(\mathrm{AgNO}_{3}\).
4 step solution
Problem 54
Describe how you would prepare each of the following aqueous solutions: (a) \(1.50 \mathrm{~L}\) of \(0.110 \mathrm{M}\left(\mathrm{NH}_{4}\right)_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\) solution, starting with solid \(\left(\mathrm{NH}_{4}\right)_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\); (b) \(225 \mathrm{~g}\) of a solution that is \(0.65 \mathrm{~m}\) in \(\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{CO}_{3}\), starting with the solid solute; (c) \(1.20 \mathrm{~L}\) of a solution that is \(15.0 \% \mathrm{~Pb}\left(\mathrm{NO}_{3}\right)_{2}\) by mass (the density of the solution is \(1.16 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{mL}\) ), starting with solid solute; (d) a \(0.50 \mathrm{M}\) solution of \(\mathrm{HCl}\) that would just neutralize \(5.5 \mathrm{~g}\) of \(\mathrm{Ba}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}\) starting with \(6.0 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{HCl}\)
4 step solution
Problem 55
Commercial aqueous nitric acid has a density of \(1.42 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{mL}\) and is \(16 \mathrm{M}\). Calculate the percent \(\mathrm{HNO}_{3}\) by mass in the solution.
4 step solution
Problem 56
Commercial concentrated aqueous ammonia is \(28 \% \mathrm{NH}_{3}\) by mass and has a density of \(0.90 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{mL}\). What is the molarity of this solution?
4 step solution
Problem 57
Brass is a substitutional alloy consisting of a solution of copper and zinc. A particular sample of red brass consisting of \(80.0 \% \mathrm{Cu}\) and \(20.0 \% \mathrm{Zn}\) by mass has a density of \(8750 \mathrm{~kg} / \mathrm{m}^{3}\). (a) What is the molality of \(\mathrm{Zn}\) in the solid solution? (b) What is the molarity of \(\mathrm{Zn}\) in the solution?
5 step solution
Problem 58
Caffeine \(\left(\mathrm{C}_{8} \mathrm{H}_{10} \mathrm{~N}_{4} \mathrm{O}_{2}\right)\) is a stimulant found in coffee and tea. If a solution of caffeine in the solvent chloroform \(\left(\mathrm{CHCl}_{3}\right)\) has a concentration of \(0.0500 \mathrm{~m}\), calculate (a) the percentage of caffeine by mass, (b) the mole fraction of caffeine in the solution.
6 step solution
Problem 59
During a person's typical breathing cycle, the \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) concentration in the expired air rises to a peak of \(4.6 \%\) by volume. (a) Calculate the partial pressure of the \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) in the expired air at its peak, assuming 1 atm pressure and a body temperature of \(37^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). (b) What is the molarity of the \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) in the expired air at its peak, assuming a body temperature of \(37^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) ?
3 step solution
Problem 60
Breathing air that contains \(4.0 \%\) by volume \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) over time causes rapid breathing, throbbing headache, and nausea, among other symptoms. What is the concentration of \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) in such air in terms of (a) mol percentage, (b) molarity, assuming \(1 \mathrm{~atm}\) pressure and a body temperature of \(37^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) ?
4 step solution
Problem 61
You make a solution of a nonvolatile solute with a liquid solvent. Indicate whether each of the following statements is true or false. (a) The freezing point of the solution is higher than that of the pure solvent. (b) The freezing point of the solution is lower than that of the pure solvent. (c) The boiling point of the solution is higher than that of the pure solvent. (d) The boiling point of the solution is lower than that of the pure solvent.
4 step solution
Problem 62
You make a solution of a nonvolatile solute with a liquid solvent. Indicate if each of the following statements is true or false. (a) The freezing point of the solution is unchanged by addition of the solvent. (b) The solid that forms as the solution freezes is nearly pure solute. (c) The freezing point of the solution is independent of the concentration of the solute. (d) The boiling point of the solution increases in proportion to the concentration of the solute. (e) At any temperature, the vapor pressure of the solvent over the solution is lower than what it would be for the pure solvent.
5 step solution
Problem 67
At \(63.5^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\), the vapor pressure of \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) is 175 torr, and that of ethanol \(\left(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{OH}\right)\) is 400 torr. A solution is made by mixing equal masses of \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) and \(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{OH}\). (a) What is the mole fraction of ethanol in the solution? (b) Assuming ideal-solution behavior, what is the vapor pressure of the solution at \(63.5^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) ? (c) What is the mole fraction of ethanol in the vapor above the solution?
4 step solution
Problem 68
At \(20^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\), the vapor pressure of benzene \(\left(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{6}\right)\) is 75 torr, and that of toluene \(\left(\mathrm{C}_{7} \mathrm{H}_{8}\right)\) is 22 torr. Assume that benzene and toluene form an ideal solution. (a) What is the composition in mole fraction of a solution that has a vapor pressure of 35 torr at \(20^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) ? (b) What is the mole fraction of benzene in the vapor above the solution described in part (a)?
5 step solution