Question

A nonvolatile solute is dissolved in benzene so that it has a mole fraction of 0.139. What is the vapor pressure of the solution? (P° of benzene is 26.5 torr)

Answer 1

Answer:

The vapor pressure of the solution is 3.69 torr

Explanation:

Step 1: Data given

Mole fraction of benzene in the solution = 0.139

P° of benzene is 26.5 torr

Step 2: Calculate the vapor pressure of the solution

Psolution = Xbenzene * P°benzene

⇒with Psolution = the vapor pressure of the solution

⇒with Xbenzene = the mole fraction of benzene = 0.139

⇒with P°benzene = the vapor pressure of pure benzene = 26.5 torr

Psolution = 0.139 * 26.5 torr

Psolution = 3.69 torr

The vapor pressure of the solution is 3.69 torr