Chapter 10

Chemistry Central Science · 101 exercises

Problem 65

A mixture of gases contains \(0.75 \mathrm{~mol} \mathrm{~N}_{2}, 0.30 \mathrm{~mol} \mathrm{O}_{2}\) and \(0.15 \mathrm{~mol} \mathrm{CO}_{2}\). If the total pressure of the mixture is \(1.56 \mathrm{~atm}\), what is the partial pressure of each component?

3 step solution

Problem 67

At an underwater depth of \(250 \mathrm{ft}\), the pressure is \(8.38 \mathrm{~atm}\). What should the mole percent of oxygen be in the diving gas for the partial pressure of oxygen in the mixture to be \(0.21 \mathrm{~atm}\), the same as in air at \(1 \mathrm{~atm}\) ?

8 step solution

Problem 68

(a) What are the mole fractions of each component in a mixture of \(5.08 \mathrm{~g}\) of \(\mathrm{O}_{2}, 7.17 \mathrm{~g}\) of \(\mathrm{N}_{2}\), and \(1.32 \mathrm{~g}\) of \(\mathrm{H}_{2}\) ? (b) What is the partial pressure in \(a \operatorname{tm}\) of each component of this mixture if it is held in a 12.40-L vessel at \(15^{\circ} \mathrm{C} ?\)

4 step solution

Problem 69

A quantity of \(\mathrm{N}_{2}\) gas originally held at \(4.75\) atm pressure in a 1.00-L container at \(26^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) is transferred to a 10.0-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-L container is transferred to this same container. What is the total pressure in the new container?

6 step solution

Problem 70

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

5 step solution

Problem 71

What change or changes in the state of a gas bring about each of the following effects? (a) The number of impacts per unit time on a given container wall increases. (b) The average energy of impact of molecules with the wall of the container decreases. (c) The average distance between gas molecules increases. (d) The average speed of molecules in the gas mixture is increased.

4 step solution

Problem 72

Indicate which of the following statements regarding the kinetic-molecular theory of gases are correct. For those that are false, formulate a correct version of the statement. (a) The average kinetic energy of a collection of gas molecules at a given temperature is proportional to \(\mathrm{m}^{1 / 2}\). (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.

4 step solution

Problem 73

What property or properties of gases can you point to. that support the assumption that most of the volume in a gas is empty space?

4 step solution

Problem 74

Newton had an incorrect theory of gases in which he assumed that all gas molecules repel one another and the walls of their container. Thus, the molecules of a gas are statically and uniformly distributed, trying to get as far apart as possible from one another and the vessel walls. This repulsion gives rise to pressure. Explain why Charles's law argues for the kinetic- molecular theory and against Newton's model.

4 step solution

Problem 75

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 average 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.

4 step solution

Problem 76

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?

5 step solution

Problem 77

(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 \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\).

6 step solution

Problem 78

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

3 step solution

Problem 79

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

3 step solution

Problem 80

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

4 step solution

Problem 81

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?

3 step solution

Problem 82

A gas of unknown molecular mass was allowed to effuse through a small opening under constant-pressure conditions. It required \(105 \mathrm{~s}\) for \(1.0 \mathrm{~L}\) of the gas to effuse. Under identical experimental conditions it required \(31 \mathrm{~s}\) for \(1.0\) 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 L; that is, rate and time are inversely proportional.)

3 step solution

Problem 83

(a) List two experimental conditions under which gases deviate from ideal behavior. (b) List two reasons why the gases deviate from ideal behavior. (c) Explain how the function \(P V / R T\) can be used to show how gases behave nonideally.

3 step solution

Problem 84

The planet Jupiter has a surface temperature of \(140 \mathrm{~K}\) and a mass 318 times that of Earth. Mercury 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.

4 step solution

Problem 85

Based on their respective van der Waals constants (Table 10.3), is Ar or \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) expected to behave more nearly like an ideal gas at high pressures? Explain.

4 step solution

Problem 86

Briefly explain the significance of the constants \(a\) and \(b\) in the van der Waals equation.

3 step solution

Problem 88

Calculate the pressure that \(\mathrm{CCl}_{4}\) will exert at \(40^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) if \(1.00 \mathrm{~mol}\) occupies \(28.0 \mathrm{~L}\), assuming that \((\mathrm{a}) \mathrm{CCl}_{4}\) 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.

5 step solution

Problem 89

Suppose the mercury used to make a barometer has a few small droplets of water trapped in it that rise to the top of the mercury in the tube. Will the barometer show the correct atmospheric pressure? Explain

4 step solution

Problem 91

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 695 torr, assuming that the temperature doesn't change.

5 step solution

Problem 92

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

5 step solution

Problem 93

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

3 step solution

Problem 94

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 coalfired power plant that produces about \(6 \times 10^{6}\) tons of \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) per year. (a) Assuming ideal gas behavior, \(1.00 \mathrm{~atm}\), 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 \(36{ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) and \(90 \mathrm{~atm}\), what volume does it occupy?

3 step solution

Problem 95

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 \(3.00 \mathrm{~atm}\) 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 kineticmolecular theory of gases.

3 step solution

Problem 96

Nickel carbonyl, \(\mathrm{Ni}(\mathrm{CO})_{4}\), is one of the most toxic substances known. The present maximum allowable concentration in laboratory air during an 8 -hr workday is 1 part in \(10^{9}\) parts 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 \(1.00 \mathrm{~atm}\) pressure. What mass of \(\mathrm{Ni}(\mathrm{CO})_{4}\) is allowable in a laboratory that is \(54 \mathrm{~m}^{2}\) in area, with a ceiling height of \(3.1 \mathrm{~m}\) ?

5 step solution

Problem 97

A large flask is evacuated and weighed, filled with argon gas, and then reweighed. When reweighed, the flask is found to have gained \(3.224 \mathrm{~g}\). It is again evacuated and then filled with a gas of unknown molar mass. When reweighed, the flask is found to have gained \(8.102\) 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?

5 step solution

Problem 99

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 \(0.980 \mathrm{~atm}\), how many moles of \(\mathrm{O}_{2}\) are present? (The mole fraction of \(\mathrm{O}_{2}\) in dry air is \(0.2095 .\) ) (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 \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) ?

5 step solution

Problem 100

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 \(0.980 \mathrm{~atm}\), 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.)

3 step solution

Problem 101

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

6 step solution

Problem 102

A gaseous mixture of \(\mathrm{O}_{2}\) and \(\mathrm{Kr}\) has a density of \(1.104 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{L}\) at 435 torr and \(300 \mathrm{~K}\). What is the mole percent \(\mathrm{O}_{2}\) in the mixture?

4 step solution

Problem 103

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 below. (a) Determine a precise molar mass for the gas. Hint: Graph \(d / P\) versus \(P\). (b) Why is \(d / P\) not a constant as a function of pressure? $$ \begin{array}{llllll} \hline \begin{array}{l} \text { Pressure } \\ \text { (atm) } \end{array} & 1.00 & 0.666 & 0.500 & 0.333 & 0.250 \\ \text { Density } & & & & & \\ \text { (g/L) } & 2.3074 & 1.5263 & 1.1401 & 0.7571 & 0.5660 \\ \hline \end{array} $$

5 step solution

Problem 104

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

3 step solution

Problem 106

Consider the following gases, all at STP: Ne, \(\mathrm{SF}_{6}, \mathrm{~N}_{2}\), \(\mathrm{CH}_{4}\). (a) Which gas is most likely to depart from assumption 3 of the kinetic molecular theory (Section 10.7)? (b) Which one is closest to an ideal gas in its behavior? (c) Which one has the highest root-mean-square molecular speed? (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 \(\mathrm{N}_{2}\) ?

8 step solution

Problem 107

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?

3 step solution

Problem 108

For nearly all real gases, the quantity \(P V / R T\) decreases below the value of 1, which characterizes an ideal gas, as pressure on the gas increases. At much higher pressures, however, \(P V / R T\) increases and rises above the value of 1 . (a) Explain the initial drop in value of \(P V / R T\) below 1 and the fact that it rises above 1 for still higher pressures. (b) The effects we have just noted are smaller for gases at higher temperature. Why is this so?

2 step solution

Problem 110

It turns out that the van der Waals constant \(b\) equals four times the total volume actually occupied by the molecules of a mole of gas. Using this figure, calculate the fraction of the volume in a container actually occupied by Ar atoms (a) at STP, (b) at 100 atm pressure and \(0{ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). (Assume for simplicity that the ideal-gas equation still holds.)

4 step solution

Problem 111

Large amounts of nitrogen gas are used in the manufacture of ammonia, principally for use in fertilizers. Suppose \(120.00 \mathrm{~kg}\) 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 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?

5 step solution

Problem 112

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.

4 step solution

Problem 113

Consider the combustion reaction hetween \(25.0 \mathrm{mI}\). 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 number of moles of \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) formed if the reaction goes to completion.

4 step solution

Problem 114

An herbicide is found to contain only \(C, H, N\), and \(C 1\) The complete combustion of a \(100.0-\mathrm{mg}\) 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 at STP. A separate analysis shows that the sample also contains \(16.44 \mathrm{mg}\) of \(\mathrm{Cl}\). (a) Determine the percent composition of the substance. (b) Calculate its empirical formula.

8 step solution

Problem 115

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 \(\mathrm{CaO}\) 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 \(\mathrm{CaO}\) in the mixture.

5 step solution

Problem 116

Ammonia, \(\mathrm{NH}_{3}(g)\), and hydrogen chloride, \(\mathrm{HCl}(g)\), react to form solid ammonium chloride, \(\mathrm{NH}_{4} \mathrm{Cl}(s)\) : $$ \mathrm{NH}_{3}(g)+\mathrm{HCl}(g) \longrightarrow \mathrm{NH}_{4} \mathrm{Cl}(s) $$ Two 2.00-L flasks at \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) are connected by a stopcock, as shown in the drawing. One flask contains \(5.00 \mathrm{~g}\) \(\mathrm{NH}_{3}(g)\), and the other contains \(5.00 \mathrm{~g} \mathrm{HCl}(g) .\) When the stopcock 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.)

5 step solution

Problem 118

A gas forms when elemental sulfur is heated carefully with AgF. The initial product boils at \(15^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). Experiments on several samples yielded a gas density of \(0.803 \pm 0.010 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{L}\) for the gas at \(150 \mathrm{~mm}\) pressure and \(32{ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). When the gas reacts with water, all the fluorine is converted to aqueous HF. Other products are elemental sulfur, \(S_{8}\), and other sulfur-containing compounds. A 480 -mL sample of the dry gas at \(126 \mathrm{~mm}\) pressure and \(28^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\), when reacted with \(80 \mathrm{~mL}\) of water, yielded a \(0.081 \mathrm{M}\) solution of HF. The initial gaseous product undergoes a transformation over a period of time to a second compound with the same empirical and molecular formula, which boils at \(-10^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). (a) Determine the empirical and molecular formulas of the first compound formed. (b) Draw at least two reasonable Lewis structures that represent the initial compound and the one into which it is transformed over time. (c) Describe the likely geometries of these compounds, and estimate the single bond distances, given that the \(\mathrm{S}-\mathrm{S}\) bond distance in \(\mathrm{S}_{8}\) is \(2.04 \mathrm{~A}\) and the \(\mathrm{F}-\mathrm{F}\) distance in \(\mathrm{F}_{2}\) is \(1.43 \mathrm{~A}\).

7 step solution

Problem 119

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: $$ \mathrm{Cl}_{2}(\mathrm{~g})+2 \mathrm{NaClO}_{2}(\mathrm{~s}) \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{ClO}_{2}(\mathrm{~g})+2 \mathrm{NaCl}(\mathrm{s}) $$ If you allow \(10.0 \mathrm{~g}\) of \(\mathrm{NaClO}_{2}\) to react with \(2.00 \mathrm{~L}\) of chlorine gas at a pressure of \(1.50 \mathrm{~atm}\) at \(21{ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\), how many grams of \(\mathrm{ClO}_{2}\) can be prepared?

15 step solution

Problem 120

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 is mainly methane and thus has a boiling point at atmospheric pressure of \(-164^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). One possible strategy is to oxidize the methane to methanol, \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{OH}\), 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 \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) are 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 \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}(\mathrm{~g})\) 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 described above 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?

3 step solution

Problem 121

Gaseous iodine pentafluoride, \(\mathrm{IF}_{5}\), can be prepared by the reaction of solid iodine and gaseous fluorine: $$ \mathrm{I}_{2}(\mathrm{~s})+5 \mathrm{~F}_{2}(g) \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{IF}_{5}(g) $$ A 5.00-L flask containing \(10.0 \mathrm{~g} \mathrm{I}_{2}\) is charged with \(10.0 \mathrm{~g}\) \(\mathrm{F}_{2}\), 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?

6 step solution

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