Chapter 10

Chemistry The Central Science · 99 exercises

Problem 69

A rigid vessel containing a \(3 : 1\) mol ratio of carbon dioxide and water vapor is held at \(200^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) where it has a total pressure of 2.00 atm. If the vessel is cooled to \(10^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) so that all of the water vapor condenses, what is the pressure of carbon dioxide? Neglect the volume of the liquid water that forms on cooling.

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Problem 70

If 5.15 gof \(\mathrm{Ag}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) is sealed in a 75.0 - -mL tube filled with 760 torr of \(\mathrm{N}_{2}\) gas at \(32^{\circ} \mathrm{C},\) and the tube is heated to \(320^{\circ} \mathrm{C},\) the \(\mathrm{Ag}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) decomposes to form oxygen and silver. What is the total pressure inside the tube assuming the volume of the tube remains constant?

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Problem 72

(a) What are the mole fractions of each component in a mixture of 15.08 \(\mathrm{g}\) of \(\mathrm{O}_{2}, 8.17 \mathrm{g}\) of \(\mathrm{N}_{2},\) and 2.64 \(\mathrm{g}\) of \(\mathrm{H}_{2}\) ? (b) What is the partial pressure in atm of each component of this mixture if it is held in a \(15.50-\mathrm{L}\) vessel at \(15^{\circ} \mathrm{C} ?\)

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Problem 73

A quantity of \(\mathrm{N}_{2}\) gas originally held at 5.25 atm pressure in a 1.00 -L container at \(26^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) is transferred to a \(12.5-\mathrm{L}\) container at \(20^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) . A quantity of \(\mathrm{O}_{2}\) gas originally at 5.25 atm and \(26^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) in a \(5.00-\mathrm{L}\) container is transferred to this same container. What is the total pressure in the new container?

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Problem 74

A sample of 3.00 \(\mathrm{g}\) of \(\mathrm{SO}_{2}(g)\) originally in a 5.00 -L vessel at \(21^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) is transferred to a \(10.0-\mathrm{L}\) vessel at \(26^{\circ} \mathrm{C} .\) A sample of 2.35 \(\mathrm{g}\) of \(\mathrm{N}_{2}(g)\) originally in a \(2.50-\mathrm{L}\) vessel at \(20^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) is transferred to this same 10.0 -L vessel. (a) What is the partial pressure of \(S O_{2}(g)\) in the larger container? (b) What is the partial pressure of \(N_{2}(g)\) in this vessel? (c) What is the total pressure in the vessel?

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Problem 75

Determine whether each of the following changes will increase, decrease, or not affect the rate with which gas molecules collide with the walls of their container: (a) increasing the volume of the container, (b) increasing the temperature, (c) increasing the molar mass of the gas.

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Problem 76

Indicate which of the following statements regarding the kinetic-molecular theory of gases are correct. (a) The average kinetic energy of a collection of gas molecules at a given temperature is proportional to \(m^{1 / 2}\) . (b) The gas molecules are assumed to exert no forces on each other. (c) All the molecules of a gas at a given temperature have the same kinetic energy. (d) The volume of the gas molecules is negligible in comparison to the total volume in which the gas is contained. (e) All gas molecules move with the same speed if they are at the same temperature.

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Problem 78

You have an evacuated container of fixed volume and known mass and introduce a known mass of a gas sample. Measuring the pressure at constant temperature over time, you are surprised to see it slowly dropping. You measure the mass of the gas-filled container and find that the mass is what it should be-gas plus container-and the mass does not change over time, so you do not have a leak. Suggest an explanation for your observations.

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Problem 79

The temperature of a \(5.00-\mathrm{L}\) container of \(\mathrm{N}_{2}\) gas is increased from \(20^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) to \(250^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) . If the volume is held constant, predict qualitatively how this change affects the following: (a) the average kinetic energy of the molecules; (b) the root-mean- square speed of the molecules; (c) the strength of the impact of an average molecule with the container walls; (d) the total number of collisions of molecules with walls per second.

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Problem 80

Suppose you have two 1 -L flasks, one containing \(\mathrm{N}_{2}\) at STP, the other containing \(\mathrm{CH}_{4}\) at STP. How do these systems compare with respect to (a) number of molecules, (b) density, (c) average kinetic energy of the molecules, (d) rate of effusion through a pinhole leak?

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Problem 81

(a) Place the following gases in order of increasing average molecular speed at \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C} : \mathrm{Ne}, \mathrm{HBr}, \mathrm{SO}_{2}, \mathrm{NF}_{3}, \mathrm{CO} .\) (b) Calculate the rms speed of \(\mathrm{NF}_{3}\) molecules at \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) . (c) Calculate the most probable speed of an ozone molecule in the stratosphere, where the temperature is 270 \(\mathrm{K}\) .

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Problem 82

(a) Place the following gases in order of increasing average molecular speed at \(300 \mathrm{K} : \mathrm{CO}, \mathrm{SF}_{6}, \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{S}, \mathrm{Cl}_{2}, \mathrm{HBr}\) . (b) Calculate the rms speeds of CO and \(\mathrm{Cl}_{2}\) molecules at 300 \(\mathrm{K}\) . (c) Calculate the most probable speeds of \(\mathrm{CO}\) and \(\mathrm{Cl}_{2}\) molecules at 300 \(\mathrm{K}\) .

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Problem 83

Which one or more of the following statements are true? \begin{equation}\begin{array}{l}{\text { (a) } \mathrm{O}_{2} \text { will effuse faster than } \mathrm{Cl}_{2} \text { . }} \\ {\text { (b) Effusion and diffusion are different names for the same }} \\ {\text { process. }} \\\ {\text { (c) Perfume molecules travel to your nose by the process of }} \\\ {\text { effusion. }} \\ {\text { (d) The higher the density of a gas, the shorter the mean }} \\ {\text { free path. }}\end{array}\end{equation}

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Problem 84

At constant pressure, the mean free path \((\lambda)\) of a gas molecule is directly proportional to temperature. At constant temperature, \(\lambda\) is inversely proportional to pressure. If you compare two different gas molecules at the same temperature and pressure, \(\lambda\) is inversely proportional to the square of the diameter of the gas molecules. Put these facts together to create a formula for the mean free path of a gas molecule with a proportionality constant (call it \(R_{\text { mfp }}\) , like the ideal-gas constant) and define units for \(R_{\operatorname{mfp}}\) .

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Problem 85

Hydrogen has two naturally occurring isotopes, \(^{1} \mathrm{H}\) and \(^{2} \mathrm{H}\) . Chlorine also has two naturally occurring isotopes, 35 \(\mathrm{Cl}\) and37 Cl. Thus, hydrogen chloride gas consists of four distinct types of molecules: \(^{1} \mathrm{H}^{35} \mathrm{Cl},^{2} \mathrm{H}^{37} \mathrm{Cl},^{2} \mathrm{H}^{35} \mathrm{Cl},\) and \(^{2} \mathrm{H}^{37} \mathrm{Cl}\) Place these four molecules in order of increasing rate of effusion.

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Problem 86

As discussed in the "Chemistry Put to Work" box in Section 10.8 , enriched uranium can be produced by effusion of gaseous \(\mathrm{UF}_{6}\) across a porous membrane. Suppose a process were developed to allow effusion of gaseous uranium atoms, U(g). Calculate the ratio of effusion rates for \(^{235} \mathrm{U}\) and \(^{238} \mathrm{U},\) and compare it to the ratio for \(\mathrm{UF}_{6}\) given in the essay.

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Problem 87

Arsenic(III) sulfide sublimes readily, even below its melting point of \(320^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) . The molecules of the vapor phase are found to effuse through a tiny hole at 0.28 times the rate of effusion of Ar atoms under the same conditions of temperature and pressure. What is the molecular formula of arsenic (III) sulfide in the gas phase?

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Problem 88

A gas of unknown molecular mass was allowed to effuse through a small opening under constant-pressure conditions. It required 105 s for 1.0 L of the gas to effuse. Under identical experimental conditions it required 31 s for 1.0 \(\mathrm{L}\) of \(\mathrm{O}_{2}\) gas to effuse. Calculate the molar mass of the unknown gas. (Remember that the faster the rate of effusion, the shorter the time required for effusion of \(1.0 \mathrm{L} ;\) in other words, rate is the amount that diffuses over the time it takes to diffuse.)

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Problem 89

(a) List two experimental conditions under which gases deviate from ideal behavior. (b) List two reasons why the gases deviate from ideal behavior.

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Problem 90

The planet Jupiter has a surface temperature of 140 \(\mathrm{K}\) and a mass 318 times that of Earth. Mercury (the planet) has a surface temperature between 600 \(\mathrm{K}\) and 700 \(\mathrm{K}\) and a mass 0.05 times that of Earth. On which planet is the atmosphere more likely to obey the ideal-gas law? Explain.

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Problem 94

Calculate the pressure that \(\mathrm{CCl}_{4}\) will exert at \(80^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) if 1.00 mol occupies \(33.3 \mathrm{L},\) assuming that (a) \(\mathrm{CCl}_{4}\) obeys the ideal-gas equation; (b) \(\mathrm{CCl}_{4}\) obeys the van der Waals equation. (Values for the van der Waals constants are given in Table \(10.3 .\) ) (c) Which would you expect to deviate more from ideal behavior under these conditions, \(\mathrm{Cl}_{2}\) or \(\mathrm{CCl}_{4}\) ? Explain.

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Problem 96

Table 10.3 shows that the van der Wals \(b\) parameter has units of L/mol. This means that we can calculate the sizes of atoms or molecules from the \(b\) parameter. Refer back to the discussion in Section \(7.3 .\) Is the van der Waals radius we calculate from the \(b\) parameter of Table 10.3 more closely associated with the bonding or nonbonding atomic radius discussed there? Explain.

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Problem 98

A gas bubble with a volume of 1.0 \(\mathrm{mm}^{3}\) originates at the bottom of a lake where the pressure is 3.0 atm. Calculate its volume when the bubble reaches the surface of the lake where the pressure is 730 torr, assuming that the temperature doesn't change.

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Problem 99

A 15.0 -L tank is filled with helium gas at a pressure of \(1.00 \times 10^{2}\) atm. How many balloons (each 2.00 L) can be inflated to a pressure of 1.00 atm, assuming that the temperature remains constant and that the tank cannot be emptied below 1.00 atm?

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Problem 100

To minimize the rate of evaporation of the tungsten filament, \(1.4 \times 10^{-5}\) mol of argon is placed in a \(600-\mathrm{cm}^{3}\) light-bulb. What is the pressure of argon in the lightbulb at \(23^{\circ} \mathrm{C} ?\)

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Problem 101

Carbon dioxide, which is recognized as the major contributor to global warming as a "greenhouse gas," is formed when fossil fuels are combusted, as in electrical power plants fueled by coal, oil, or natural gas. One potential way to reduce the amount of \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) added to the atmosphere is to store it as a compressed gas in underground formations.Consider a 1000 -megawatt coal-fired power plant that produces about \(6 \times 10^{6}\) tons of \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) per year. (a) Assuming ideal-gas behavior, 1.00 atm, and \(27^{\circ} \mathrm{C},\) calculate the volume of \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) produced by this power plant. (b) If the \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) is stored underground as a liquid at \(10^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) and 120 \(\mathrm{atm}\) and a density of \(1.2 \mathrm{g} / \mathrm{cm}^{3},\) what volume does it possess?(c) If it is stored underground as a gas at \(30^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) and \(70 \mathrm{atm},\) what volume does it occupy?

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Problem 102

Propane, \(\mathrm{C}_{3} \mathrm{H}_{8},\) liquefies under modest pressure, allowing a large amount to be stored in a container. (a) Calculate the number of moles of propane gas in a \(110-\) L container at 3.00 atm and \(27^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) (b) Calculate the number of moles of liquid propane that can be stored in the same volume if the density of the liquid is 0.590 \(\mathrm{g} / \mathrm{mL}\) . (c) Calculate the ratio of the number of moles of liquid to moles of gas. Discuss this ratio in light of the kinetic-molecular theory of gases.

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Problem 103

Nickel carbonyl, Ni(CO) \(_{4},\) is one of the most toxic substances known. The present maximum allowable concentration in laboratory air during an 8 -hr workday is 1 ppb (parts per billion) by volume, which means that there is one mole of \(\mathrm{Ni}(\mathrm{CO})_{4}\) for every \(10^{9}\) moles of gas. Assume \(24^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) and 1.00 atm pressure. What mass of \(\mathrm{Ni}(\mathrm{CO})_{4}\) is allowable in a laboratory room that is 12 \(\mathrm{ft} \times 20 \mathrm{ft} \times 9 \mathrm{ft}\) ?

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Problem 104

When a large evacuated flask is filled with argon gas, its mass increases by 3.224 \(\mathrm{g}\) . When the same flask is again evacuated and then filled with a gas of unknown molar mass, the mass increase is 8.102 g. (a) Based on the molar mass of argon, estimate the molar mass of the unknown gas. (b) What assumptions did you make in arriving at your answer?

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Problem 106

Assume that a single cylinder of an automobile engine has a volume of 524 \(\mathrm{cm}^{3} .\) (a) If the cylinder is full of air at \(74^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) and 0.980 atm, how many moles of \(\mathrm{O}_{2}\) are present? (The mole fraction of \(\mathrm{O}_{2}\) in dry air is \(0.2095 . )(\mathbf{b})\) How many grams of \(\mathrm{C}_{8} \mathrm{H}_{18}\) could be combusted by this quantity of \(\mathrm{O}_{2},\) assuming complete combustion with formation of \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) and \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) ?

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Problem 107

Assume that an exhaled breath of air consists of \(74.8 \% \mathrm{N}_{2}, 15.3 \% \mathrm{O}_{2}, 3.7 \% \mathrm{CO}_{2},\) and 6.2\(\%\) water vapor. (a) If the total pressure of the gases is 0.985 atm, calculate the partial pressure of each component of the mixture. (b) If the volume of the exhaled gas is 455 \(\mathrm{mL}\) and its temperature is \(37^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) , calculate the number of moles of \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) exhaled. (c) How many grams of glucose \(\left(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{12} \mathrm{O}_{6}\right)\) would need to be metabolized to produce this quantity of \(\mathrm{CO}_{2} ?\) (The chemical reaction is the same as that for combustion of \(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{12} \mathrm{O}_{6} .\) See Section 3.2 and Problem 10.57 )

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Problem 108

A 1.42 -g sample of helium and an unknown mass of \(\mathrm{O}_{2}\) are mixed in a flask at room temperature. The partial pressure of the helium is 42.5 torr, and that of the oxygen is 158 torr. What is the mass of the oxygen?

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Problem 109

An ideal gas at a pressure of 1.50 atm is contained in a bulb of unknown volume. A stopcock is used to connect this bulb with a previously evacuated bulb that has a volume of 0.800 \(\mathrm{L}\) as shown here. When the stopcock is opened, the gas expands into the empty bulb. If the temperature is held constant during this process and the final pressure is 695 torr, what is the volume of the bulb that was originally filled with gas?

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Problem 110

The density of a gas of unknown molar mass was measured as a function of pressure at \(0^{\circ} \mathrm{C},\) as in the table that follows. (a) Determine a precise molar mass for the gas. [Hint: Graph \(d / P\) versus \(P . ](\mathbf{b})\) Why is \(d / P\) not a constant as a function of pressure? $$\begin{array}{lllll}{\text { Pressure (atm) }} & {1.00} & {0.666} & {0.500} & {0.333} & {0.250} \\ \hline \text { Density (g/L) } & {2.3074} & {1.5263} & {1.1401} & {0.7571} & {0.5660}\end{array}$$

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Problem 111

A glass vessel fitted with a stopcock valve has a mass of 337.428 g when evacuated. When filled with Ar, it has a mass of 339.854 g. When evacuated and refilled with a mixture of Ne and Ar, under the same conditions of temperature and pressure, it has a mass of 339.076 g. What is the mole percent of Ne in the gas mixture?

5 step solution

Problem 112

You have a sample of gas at \(-33^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) . You wish to increase the rms speed by a factor of \(2 .\) To what temperature should the gas be heated?

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Problem 113

Consider the following gases, all at STP: Ne, SF \(_{6}, \mathrm{N}_{2}, \mathrm{CH}_{4}\) . (a) Which gas is most likely to depart from the assumption of the kinetic-molecular theory that says there are no attractive or repulsive forces between molecules? (b) Which one is closest to an ideal gas in its behavior? (c) Which one has the highest root-mean-square molecular speed at a given temperature? (d) Which one has the highest total molecular volume relative to the space occupied by the gas? (e) Which has the highest average kinetic-molecular energy? (f) Which one would effuse more rapidly than \(\mathrm{N}_{2} ?\) (g) Which one would have the largest van der Waals \(b\) parameter?

7 step solution

Problem 114

Does the effect of intermolecular attraction on the properties of a gas become more significant or less significant if (a) the gas is compressed to a smaller volume at constant temperature; (b) the temperature of the gas is increased at constant volume?

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Problem 117

Large amounts of nitrogen gas are used in the manufacture of ammonia, principally for use in fertilizers. Suppose 120.00 kg of \(\mathrm{N}_{2}(g)\) is stored in a \(1100.0-\mathrm{L}\) metal cylinder at \(280^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) (a) Calculate the pressure of the gas, assuming ideal-gas behavior. (b) By using the data in Table \(10.3,\) calculate the pressure of the gas according to the van der Waals equation. (c) Under the conditions of this problem, which correction dominates, the one for finite volume of gas molecules or the one for attractive interactions?

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Problem 118

Cyclopropane, a gas used with oxygen as a general anesthetic, is composed of 85.7\(\% \mathrm{C}\) and 14.3\(\% \mathrm{H}\) by mass. (a) If 1.56 \(\mathrm{g}\) of cyclopropane has a volume of 1.00 \(\mathrm{L}\) at 0.984 atm and \(50.0^{\circ} \mathrm{C},\) what is the molecular formula of cyclopropane? (b) Judging from its molecular formula, would you expect cyclopropane to deviate more or less than Ar from ideal-gas behavior at moderately high pressures and room temperature? Explain. (c) Would cyclopropane effuse through a pinhole faster or more slowly than methane, CH. \(_{4} ?\)

6 step solution

Problem 119

Consider the combustion reaction between 25.0 \(\mathrm{mL}\) of liquid methanol (density \(=0.850 \mathrm{g} / \mathrm{mL} )\) and 12.5 \(\mathrm{L}\) of oxygen gas measured at STP. The products of the reaction are \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}(g)\) and \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(g) .\) Calculate the volume of liquid \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) formed if the reaction goes to completion and you condense the water vapor.

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Problem 120

An herbicide is found to contain only \(\mathrm{C}, \mathrm{H}, \mathrm{N},\) and Cl. The complete combustion of a 100.0 -mg sample of the herbicide in excess oxygen produces 83.16 \(\mathrm{mL}\) of \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) and 73.30 \(\mathrm{mL}\) of \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) vapor expressed at STP. A separate analysis shows that the sample also contains 16.44 \(\mathrm{mg}\) of Cl. (a) Determine the percentage of the composition of the substance. ( b) Calculate its empirical formula. (c) What other information would you need to know about this compound to calculate its true molecular formula?

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Problem 121

A 4.00 -g sample of a mixture of \(\mathrm{CaO}\) and \(\mathrm{BaO}\) is placed in a 1.00 -L vessel containing \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) gas at a pressure of 730 torr and a temperature of \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) . The \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) reacts with the CaO and \(\mathrm{BaO},\) forming \(\mathrm{CaCO}_{3}\) and \(\mathrm{BaCO}_{3} .\) When the reaction is complete, the pressure of the remaining \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) is 150 torr. (a) Calculate the number of moles of \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) that have reacted. (b) Calculate the mass percentage of CaO in the mixture.

5 step solution

Problem 122

Ammonia and hydrogen chloride react to form solid ammonium chloride: $$\mathrm{NH}_{3}(g)+\mathrm{HCl}(g) \longrightarrow \mathrm{NH}_{4} \mathrm{Cl}(s)$$ Two 2.00 -L flasks at \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) are connected by a valve, as shown in the drawing. One flask contains 5.00 \(\mathrm{g}\) of \(\mathrm{NH}_{3}(g),\) and the other contains 5.00 \(\mathrm{g}\) of \(\mathrm{HCl}(g) .\) When the valve is opened, the gases react until one is completely consumed. (a) Which gas will remain in the system after the reaction is complete? (b) What will be the final pressure of the system after the reaction is complete? (Neglect the volume of the ammonium chloride formed.) (c) What mass of ammonium chloride will be formed?

4 step solution

Problem 123

Gas pipelines are used to deliver natural gas (methane, \(\mathrm{CH}_{4}\) ) to the various regions of the United States. The total volume of natural gas that is delivered is on the order of \(2.7 \times 10^{12} \mathrm{L}\) per day, measured at STP. Calculate the total enthalpy change for combustion of this quantity of methane. (Note: Less than this amount of methane is actually combusted daily. Some of the delivered gas is passed through to other regions.)

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Problem 124

Chlorine dioxide gas \(\left(\mathrm{ClO}_{2}\right)\) is used as a commercial bleaching agent. It bleaches materials by oxidizing them. In the course of these reactions, the \(\mathrm{ClO}_{2}\) is itself reduced. (a) What is the Lewis structure for \(\mathrm{ClO}_{2} ?\) (b) Why do you think that \(\mathrm{ClO}_{2}\) is reduced so readily? (c) When a \(\mathrm{ClO}_{2}\) molecule gains an electron, the chlorite ion, \(\mathrm{ClO}_{2}^{-},\) forms. Draw the Lewis structure for \(\mathrm{ClO}_{2}^{-} .\) (d) Predict the \(\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{Cl}-\mathrm{O}\) bond angle in the \(\mathrm{ClO}_{2}^{-}\) ion. (e) One method of preparing \(\mathrm{ClO}_{2}\) is by the reaction of chlorine and sodium chlorite: $$\mathrm{Cl}_{2}(g)+2 \mathrm{NaClO}_{2}(s) \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{ClO}_{2}(g)+2 \mathrm{NaCl}(s)$$ If you allow 15.0 \(\mathrm{g}\) of \(\mathrm{NaClO}_{2}\) to react with 2.00 \(\mathrm{L}\) of chlorine gas at a pressure of 1.50 atm at \(21^{\circ} \mathrm{C},\) how many grams of \(\mathrm{ClO}_{2}\) can be prepared?

5 step solution

Problem 125

Natural gas is very abundant in many Middle Eastern oil fields. However, the costs of shipping the gas to markets in other parts of the world are high because it is necessary to liquefy the gas, which are high because it is necessary to point at atmospheric pressure of \(-164^{\circ} \mathrm{C} .\) One possible strategy is to oxidize the methane to methanol, CH \(_{3} \mathrm{OH}\) , which has a boiling point of \(65^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) and can therefore be shipped more readily. Suppose that \(10.7 \times 10^{9} \mathrm{ft}^{3}\) of methane at atmospheric pressure and \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) is oxidized to methanol. (a) What volume of methanol is formed if the density of \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{OH}\) is 0.791 \(\mathrm{g} / \mathrm{mL} ?\) (b) Write balanced chemical equations for the oxidations of methane and methanol to \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}(g)\) and \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(l) .\) Calculate the total enthalpy change for complete combustion of the \(10.7 \times 10^{9} \mathrm{ft}^{3}\) of methane just described and for complete combustion of the equivalent amount of methanol, as calculated in part (a). (c) Methane, when liquefied, has a density of 0.466 \(\mathrm{g} / \mathrm{mL}\) ; the density of methanol at \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) is 0.791 \(\mathrm{g} / \mathrm{mL} .\) Compare the enthalpy change upon combustion of a unit volume of liquid methane and liquid methanol. From the standpoint of energy production, which substance has the higher enthalpy of combustion per unit volume?

4 step solution

Problem 126

Gaseous iodine pentafluoride,\(\mathrm{IF}_{5}\) can be prepared by the reaction of solid iodine and gaseous fluorine: $$\mathrm{I}_{2}(s)+5 \mathrm{F}_{2}(g) \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{IF}_{5}(g)$$ A 5.00 -L flask containing 10.0 g of \(\mathrm{I}_{2}\) is charged with 10.0 \(\mathrm{g}\) of \(\mathrm{F}_{2},\) and the reaction proceeds until one of the reagents is completely consumed. After the reaction is complete, the temperature in the flask is \(125^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) . (a) What is the partial pressure of \(\mathrm{IF}_{5}\) in the flask? (b) What is the mole fraction of \(\mathrm{IF}_{5}\) in the flask (c) Draw the Lewis structure of \(\mathrm{IF}_{5}\). (d) What is the total mass of reactants and products in the flask?

7 step solution

Problem 127

A 6.53 -g sample of a mixture of magnesium carbonate and calcium carbonate is treated with excess hydrochloric acid. The resulting reaction produces 1.72 \(\mathrm{L}\) of carbon dioxide gas at \(28^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) and 743 torr pressure. (a) Write balanced chemical equations for the reactions that occur between hydrochloric acid and each component of the mixture. (b) Calculate the total number of moles of carbon dioxide that forms from these reactions. (c) Assuming that the reactions are complete, calculate the percentage by mass of magnesium carbonate in the mixture.

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