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The Gas Phase• Gases have no distinct volume or shape.• Gases expand to fill the volume of their
container.• Gas particles are miscible with each other.• Evidence for gas particles being far apart :
We can see through gases We can walk through gases Gases are compressible Gases have low densities
Kinetic Theory of a Gas• Gas particles are sizeless relative to their
volume.• Gas particles are in constant random motion.• Gas particles have elastic collisions.• Gas particles do not have attractive forces
with each other.• The Average kinetic energy of a gas is
directly proportional to absolute temperature.
Kinetic Theory of a Gas• Sizeless particles relative to the volume means
that most of a gas is empty space. We can see through a gas We can walk through a gas
• Elastic collision means that no kinetic energy is lost on impact.
• If gas particles had attractive forces then they would not be mostly empty space, and be in the solid or liquid state.
• Since gas particles are in constant rapid motion, then they must possess kinetic energy
Composition of Earth’s AtmosphereCompound %(Volume) Mole Fractiona
Nitrogen 78.08 0.7808Oxygen 20.95 0.2095Argon 0.934 0.00934
Carbon dioxide 0.033 0.00033Methane 2 x 10-4 2 x 10-6
Hydrogen 5 x 10-5 5 x 10-7
a. mole fraction = mol component/total mol in mixture.
Atmospheric Composition
PressurePressure is equal to force/unit area (P =F/A)
On earth the force related to gravity From physics the F=ma, where m is kg and
a=9.8m/s2
The units kgm/s2 is called a Newton (N) Since P = F/A, then pressure unit is Kgm/s2m2, or
N/m2
Pascal is the abbreviation of N/m2 called Pa
PressureThe atomosphere is pushing with a force of 14.7 lbs/in2 on every surface in this room.
For example each square inch on the whiteboard has 17.7 lbs of air pushing on each square inch, which is probably several tons. Why is the white board not pushed into the next room????
Pressure Units• SI units = Newton/meter2 = 1 Pascal (Pa)• 1 standard atmosphere (atm) = 101,325 Pa
1 atm =760 mm Hg 1 atm = 760 torr (torr is abbreviation of mmHg) 1 atm = 14.7 lbs/in2
1 atm = 1.013 barr Barr = 100 kPa
Measurement of Pressure
760 mm Hg
How many pounds of mercury are in the tube if its opening is 1.0 in2, assuming 14.7 psi pressure?
How about if the opening is 2.0 in2?
Measurement of Pressure
760 mm Hg
How many pounds of mercury are in the tube if its opening is 1.0 in2, assuming 14.7 psi pressure?
How about if the opening is 2.0 in2?
How high would the column of Hg be in the 2.0in2 device?
Units for Expressing PressureUnit Value
Atmosphere 1 atmPascal (Pa) 1 atm = 1.01325 x 105 PaKilopascal (kPa) 1 atm = 101.325 kPammHg 1 atm = 760 mmHgTorr 1 atm = 760 torrBar 1 atm = 1.01325 barmbar 1 atm = 1013.25 mbarpsi 1 atm = 14.7 psi
Pressure MeasurementOpen Tube Manometer Is the atmosphere or the gas
in the canister pushing harder?
= 15 mm
Pressure MeasurementOpen Tube Manometer Is the atmosphere or the gas
in the canister pushing harder? Gas in the canister
If the atmospheric pressure is 766 mm, then what is the pressure of the canister?
= 15 mm
Pressure MeasurementOpen Tube Manometer Is the atmosphere or the gas in
the canister pushing harder? Gas in the canister
If the atmospheric pressure is 766 mm, then what is the pressure of the canister?P = 766 + 15 = 781 mm (torr)
= 15 mm
gas
Pressure MeasurementOpen Tube Manometer Is the atmosphere or the gas
in the canister pushing harder?
gas
Pressure MeasurementOpen Tube Manometer Is the atmosphere or the gas
in the canister pushing harder? The atmosphere
What is the pressure of the gas if the atmosphere is 766 mm?
= 13 mm
gas
Pressure MeasurementOpen Tube Manometer Is the atmosphere or the gas
in the canister pushing harder? The atmosphere
What is the pressure of the gas if the atmosphere is 766 mm? 753 mm
= 13 mm
gas
Pressure MeasurementOpen Tube Manometer
gas
Now what is pushing harder, the gas or the atmosphere?Neither, both the same.
Pressure MeasurementOpen Tube Manometer
gas
Now what is pushing harder, the gas or the atmosphere?Neither, both the same.
Is the gas canister empty?
Pressure MeasurementOpen Tube Manometer
gas
Now what is pushing harder, the gas or the atmosphere?Neither, both the same.
Is the gas canister empty?No, completely full of gas!
Boyles Law
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Consider a gas in a closed system containing a movable plunger. If the plunger is not moving up or down, what can be said about the pressure of the gas relative to the atmospheric pressure?
Boyles Law
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Suppose we add some red gas to the container, what would happen to the collisions of gas particles with container walls. Would they increase, decrease or stay the same?
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Boyles Law
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Suppose we add some red gas to the container, what would happen to the collisions of gas particles with container walls. Would they increase, decrease or stay the same?
More particles, more collisions, and more pressure.
What happens to the plunger?
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Boyles Law
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Suppose we add some red gas to the container, what would happen to the collisions of gas particles with container walls. Would they increase, decrease or stay the same?
More particles, more collisions, and more pressure.
What happens to the plunger?
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The number of particles remain the same, but the surface area they have to strike increases, thus the number of collisions per square inch decrease as the plunger goes up exposing more surface area causing a decrease in pressure.
Boyle’s Law
• P 1/V (T and n fixed)
• P V = Constant • P1V1 = P2V2
Pressure and volume are inversely proportional.
Charles’s LawThe kinetic theory of gases states that absolute temperature and kinetic energy are directly proportional. As temperature increases then particle velocity increases and the particles reach the container wall sooner, thus increasing collisions per second. Since Charles law is for constant pressure, then the volume must expand to keep a constant pressure. The mathematical statement of Charles Law is below, showing pressure and volume directly proportional.
V1
T1
V2
T2=
Avogadro’s Law• For a gas at constant
temperature and pressure, the volume is directly proportional to the number of moles of gas (at low pressures).
V n
V1 = V2
n1 n2
Combined Gas Law• Combining the gas laws the relationship
P T(n/V) can be obtained.
• If n (number of moles) is held constant, then PV/T = constant.
P1V1
T1 =
P2V2
T2
Volume, L, mL, cm3, etc
Pressure, atm, torr, mmHg, Temperature, Kelvin, only
ExampleA balloon is filled with hydrogen to a pressure of 1.35 A balloon is filled with hydrogen to a pressure of 1.35 atm and has a volume of 2.54 L. If the temperature atm and has a volume of 2.54 L. If the temperature remains constant, what will the volume be when the remains constant, what will the volume be when the pressure is increased to 2.50 atm?pressure is increased to 2.50 atm?
ExampleA sample of oxygen gas is at 0.500 atm and occupies a volume of 11.2 L at 00C, what volume will the gas occupy at 6.00 atm at room temperature (250C)?
Ideal Gas LawPV = nRT
R = universal gas constant = 0.08206 L atm K-1 mol-1
P = pressure in atm V = volume in liters n = moles T = temperature in Kelvin
Example Calculate the pressure of a 1.2 mol sample of Calculate the pressure of a 1.2 mol sample of
methane gas in a 3.3 L container at 25°C.methane gas in a 3.3 L container at 25°C.
This problem is not a “changing condition” This problem is not a “changing condition” problem, therefore use the ideal gas law.problem, therefore use the ideal gas law.
PracticeA 1.22 g sample of a gas is contained in a 125 mL flask at 25⁰C and 766 torr. Find the molar mass.
PracticeA 1.22 g sample of a gas is contained in a 125 mL flask at 25⁰C and 766 torr. Find the molar mass.What are the units of molar mass?
PracticeA 1.22 g sample of a gas is contained in a 125 mL flask at 25⁰C and 766 torr. Find the molar mass.What are the units of molar mass? g/mole
PracticeA 1.22 g sample of a gas is contained in a 125 mL flask at 25⁰C and 766 torr. Find the molar mass.What are the units of molar mass? g/mole
0.0821 L-atmmole-K
PracticeA 1.22 g sample of a gas is contained in a 125 mL flask at 25⁰C and 766 torr. Find the molar mass.What are the units of molar mass? g/mole
0.0821 L-atmmole-K
298.15 K
PracticeA 1.22 g sample of a gas is contained in a 125 mL flask at 25⁰C and 766 torr. Find the molar mass.What are the units of molar mass? g/mole
0.0821 L-atmmole-K
298.15 Katm760 torr
PracticeA 1.22 g sample of a gas is contained in a 125 mL flask at 25⁰C and 766 torr. Find the molar mass.What are the units of molar mass? g/mole
0.0821 L-atmmole-K
298.15 Katm760 torr
PracticeA 1.22 g sample of a gas is contained in a 125 mL flask at 25⁰C and 766 torr. Find the molar mass.What are the units of molar mass? g/mole
0.0821 L-atmmole-K
298.15 Katm760 torr 1000 mL
L
PracticeA 1.22 g sample of a gas is contained in a 125 mL flask at 25⁰C and 766 torr. Find the molar mass.What are the units of molar mass? g/mole
0.0821 L-atmmole-K
298.15 Katm760 torr 1000 mL
L
PracticeA 1.22 g sample of a gas is contained in a 125 mL flask at 25⁰C and 766 torr. Find the molar mass.What are the units of molar mass? g/mole
0.0821 L-atmmole-K
298.15 Katm760 torr 1000 mL
L 766 torr
PracticeA 1.22 g sample of a gas is contained in a 125 mL flask at 25⁰C and 766 torr. Find the molar mass.What are the units of molar mass? g/mole
0.0821 L-atmmole-K
298.15 Katm760 torr 1000 mL
L 766 torr1.22 g
125 mL
PracticeA 1.22 g sample of a gas is contained in a 125 mL flask at 25⁰C and 766 torr. Find the molar mass.What are the units of molar mass? g/mole
0.0821 L-atmmole-K
298.15 Katm760 torr 1000 mL
L 766 torr1.22 g
125 mL
STP• “STP” means standard temperature and standard
pressure P = 1 atmosphere T = 0C The molar volume of any ideal gas is 22.42 liters
at STP (for 1 mole at STP
Dalton’s Law of Partial Pressures• For a mixture of gases in a
container
• PTotal = P1 + P2 + P3 + . . .
Mole Fraction• Mole Fraction: the ratio of the number of Mole Fraction: the ratio of the number of
moles of a given component in a mixture to moles of a given component in a mixture to the total number of moles in a mixture.the total number of moles in a mixture.
• Mole Fraction in terms of pressure (n = PV/RT)Mole Fraction in terms of pressure (n = PV/RT)
1 = n1 = n1
nTOTAL n1 + n2 + n3 + •••
1 = PP11(V/RT)(V/RT) PP11(V/RT) + P(V/RT) + P22(V/RT) + P(V/RT) + P33(V/RT) + •••(V/RT) + •••
Mole Fraction
1 = P P1 1 == P P1 1
PP11 + P + P22 + P + P33 + ••• P + ••• PTOTAL TOTAL
1 = n1 = PP1 1
nTOTAL P PTOTALTOTAL
Mole Fraction Example
At 250C, a 1.0 L flask contains 0.030 moles of nitrogen, 150.0 mg of oxygen and
4 x 1021 molecules of ammonia. A. What is the partial pressure of each gas? B. What is the total pressure in the flask?C. What is the mole fraction of each?
A sample of KClO3 is heated and decomposes to produce O2 gas. The gas is collected by water displacement at 25°C. The total volume of the collected gas is 229 mL at a pressure of 754 torr. How many moles of oxygen formed?
Hint: The gas collected is a mixture so use Hint: The gas collected is a mixture so use Dalton’s Law to calculate the pressure of oxygen Dalton’s Law to calculate the pressure of oxygen then the ideal gas law to find the number of then the ideal gas law to find the number of moles oxygen.moles oxygen.
PT = P + P
Practice
O2 H2O
Kinetic Molecular Theory
• K.E. = 1/2mu2rms
Urms - the root-mean-squared speed of the molecules
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At Constant Temp
Urms = 3RTM
Pressure DerivationFrom the kinetic molecular theory
Since pressure = P/A, then the following are required to understand this concept.Translational kinetic energy of molecules Ek the greater the Ek the greater the force Ek=1/2mu2. Frequency, collisions per secondThe greater the frequence the greater the force Collision frequence Cf u(n/V)Impulse, the transfer of momentum when particles collideI um
Pressure DerivationPressure of a gas is the product of the impulse and the collision frequencyP (mu)[(u)(n/V)] n/V(mu2)Not all molecules are moving at the same speed, thus average of the squares speed must be usedWhy squares, because pressure is proportional to the speed squared.P n/V(muave
2)
Because there are three dimensions, then P = 1/3n/V(muave
2)
Derivation Urms
Rearranging the equation P = 1/3n/V(muave 2), gives
PV = 1/3n(muave2) (multiply both sides by V)
Since PV = nRT, or PV=RT for one mole of gasThen 3RT = 1/3Na(muave
2) since a mole = Na
Since (Nam)is the molar mass (M), then 3RT = Muave2)
Solve for uave = (3RT/M)1/2 since square root is involved uave is now renamed as urms = (3RT/M)1/2
It should be noted that this equation, says lighter molecules of gas travel faster than heavier ones
The mean Free Path1.The small distance a gas travels before hitting another gas particle 10-7 m
2.This is a small distance, but relative to gas particles it is not!3. One effect of many collisions, in a small distance
Diffusion and Effusion• Diffusion: describes the mixing of gases. The rate of diffusion is the rate of gas mixing.
• Effusion: describes the escape of gas through a tiny hole into a space of lower pressure.
Relative Rates of Effusionu1 = (3RT/M1)1/2 average velocity particle #1u2 = (3RT/M2)1/2 average velocity particle #2
U1
U2
=(3RT/M2)1/2
(3RT/M1)1/2
=M2
M1
1/2Graham’s Law
Practice List the following gases, which are at List the following gases, which are at
the same temperature, in the order of the same temperature, in the order of increasing rates of diffusion. increasing rates of diffusion. OO22, , He, & NOHe, & NO
PracticeCalculate the molar mass of a gas if equal volumes of oxygen gas and the unknown gas take 3.25 and 8.41 min, respectively to effuse through a small hole under conditions of constant pressure and temperature.
PracticeCalculate the molar mass of a gas if equal volumes of oxygen gas and the unknown gas take 3.25 and 8.41 min, respectively to effuse through a small hole under conditions of constant pressure and temperature.What are the units of molar mass?
PracticeCalculate the molar mass of a gas if equal volumes of oxygen gas and the unknown gas take 3.25 and 8.41 min, respectively to effuse through a small hole under conditions of constant pressure and temperature.What are the units of molar mass? g/mole
PracticeCalculate the molar mass of a gas if equal volumes of oxygen gas and the unknown gas take 3.25 and 8.41 min, respectively to effuse through a small hole under conditions of constant pressure and temperature.What are the units of molar mass? g/mole
U1
U2= M1
M2
1/2
PracticeCalculate the molar mass of a gas if equal volumes of oxygen gas and the unknown gas take 3.25 and 8.41 min, respectively to effuse through a small hole under conditions of constant pressure and temperature.What are the units of molar mass? g/mole
U1
U2= M1
M2
1/2
13.251
8.41= M1
32.0
1/2
PracticeCalculate the molar mass of a gas if equal volumes of oxygen gas and the unknown gas take 3.25 and 8.41 min, respectively to effuse through a small hole under conditions of constant pressure and temperature.What are the units of molar mass? g/mole
U1
U2= M1
M2
1/2
13.251
8.41= M1
32.0
1/2
3.258.41
1/2
32.0=M1
PracticeCalculate the molar mass of a gas if equal volumes of oxygen gas and the unknown gas take 3.25 and 8.41 min, respectively to effuse through a small hole under conditions of constant pressure and temperature.What are the units of molar mass? g/mole
U1
U2= M1
M2
1/2
13.251
8.41= M1
32.0
1/2
3.258.41
1/2
32.0= M1
3.258.41 32.0
2= M1
PracticeCalculate the molar mass of a gas if equal volumes of oxygen gas and the unknown gas take 3.25 and 8.41 min, respectively to effuse through a small hole under conditions of constant pressure and temperature.What are the units of molar mass? g/mole
U1
U2= M1
M2
1/2
13.251
8.41= M1
32.0
1/2
3.258.41
1/2
32.0= M1
3.258.41 32.0
2= M1
2
M1 = 214 g/mole
Real Gases
Must correct ideal gas behavior when at high pressure (smaller volume) and low temperature (attractive forces become important).
Real Gases
[ ]P a V nb nRTobs2( / )+ x -( ) =n V
corrected pressurecorrected pressure corrected volumecorrected volume
PPidealideal VVidealideal
• van der Waals Equation
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Diving and Gas Pressure
The hydrostatic pressure on a diver’s lungs is 1 atm at the surface and increases by 1 atm for each additional 10 m below the surface.
A) 10 m → 0 m B) 40 m → 20 m C) 60 m → 40 m
Which of the following ascents poses the gravest danger to a diver holding his or her breath?
Diving and Gas Pressure
Please consider the following arguments for each
answer and vote again:
A. The ascent from 10 m to 0 m is the most dangerous because the twofold decrease in pressure causes the greatest increase in lung volume.
B. The ascent from 40 m to 20 m is the most dangerous because it involves a larger change in pressure.
C. The ascent from 60 m to 40 m is the most dangerous because it occurs at the lowest depth.
Ideal Gas Law: PV versus P
Suppose 1 mole of an ideal gas is held at a constant temperature (T). Which of the following plots shows the correct relationship between the product of pressure and volume (PV) and the pressure (P)?
A) B) C)
Ideal Gas Law: PV versus P
Please consider the following arguments for each answer and vote again:
A. As the pressure increases, the product of the pressure and the volume also should increase.
B. As the pressure increases at a constant temperature, the volume should decrease so that the product PV remains constant.
C. Pressure and volume are inversely proportional, so as the pressure increases, the product PV should decrease.
Ideal Gas Law: PV versus P
Suppose 1 mole of an ideal gas is held at a constant temperature (T). Which of the following plots shows the correct relationship between the product of pressure and volume (PV) and the pressure (P)?
A) B) C)
Ideal Gas Law: PV versus P
Suppose 1 mole of an ideal gas is held at a constant temperature (T). Which of the following plots shows the correct relationship between the product of pressure and volume (PV) and the pressure (P)?
A) B) C)
Ideal Gas Law: Pressure Valve
An ideal gas at 10 atm and 50 ºC is placed in a rigid cylinder fitted with a pop-off valve set to open when the pressure reaches 20 atm. How high must the temperature be raised to open the pop-off valve?
A) < 100 ºC B) 100 ºC C) > 100 ºC
Ideal Gas Law: Pressure Valve
Please consider the following arguments for each
answer and vote again:
A. Any ideal gas that is heated will expand and open the valve.
B. If the temperature is increased by a factor of 2, the pressure also will increase by a factor of 2 to 20 atm.
C. A 50 ºC increase in the temperature will only produce a 15% increase in the pressure, which is not enough to open the valve.
Pressure of Water Vapor Product
A reaction of 0.50 atm of H2 and 0.50 atm of O2 occurs in a sealed vessel at a constant temperature to form H2O gas. If the reaction goes to completion, what will be the final pressure?
A) 0.5 atm B) 0.75 atm C) 1.0 atm
Pressure of Water Vapor Product
Please consider the following arguments for each answer and vote again:
A. Because hydrogen is the limiting reactant, only 0.5 atm of H2O will be formed. So the final pressure will be 0.5 atm.
B. Although all 0.5 atm of H2 will be converted into 0.5 atm of H2O, only 0.25 atm of O2 will be consumed. Therefore, the final pressure will be 0.75 atm.
C. Because the total number of moles must be conserved, the total pressure also must be conserved. So the total pressure will remain at 1.0 atm.
Production of CO2 From CaCO3
Consider the reaction of calcium carbonate, CaCO3(s), with perchloric acid, HClO4(λ):
If there is initially 100 grams (1 mole) of CaCO3, how many grams of HClO4 must be added to produce ~10 L of CO2 at STP (273 K and 1 atm)?
A) 50 grams B) 100 grams C) 200 grams
CaCO3(s) + 2 HClO4(λ) → Ca(ClO4)2(s) + CO2(g) + H2O(λ).
Production of CO2 From CaCO3
Please consider the following arguments for each answer and vote again:
A. 100 grams (1 mole) of CaCO3 is capable of producing ~20 L (~1 mole) of CO2, so only 50 grams (0.5 mole) of HClO4 should be added.
B. 100 grams of HClO4 will react completely with 50 grams of CaCO3, producing ~10 L of CO2 at STP.
C. Two HClO4 molecules are required for every one CaCO3 molecule, so 200 grams (2 moles) of HClO4 is needed.
Temperature and Molecular Speeds of Ideal Gases
The plot to the left shows the root-mean-velocity (vrms) of Br2 as a function of the square root of the temperature, assuming ideal behavior. Which of the following plots shows the correct relationship between vrms and for N2?
A) B) C)
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Temperature and Molecular Speeds of Ideal Gases
Please consider the following arguments for each answer and vote again:
It takes less energy (and hence a lower temperature) to increase the velocity of Br2 molecules, so the slope of the Br2 line should be steeper.
Since both Br2 and N2 are assumed to be ideal gases, their slopes should be the same. Only when you consider nonideal behavior will the slopes diverge.
N2 is a lighter molecule than Br2, and so at any given temperature its root-mean-square speed is always higher than that of Br2.
Distribution of Molecular Speeds
Shown to the left is a plot of the speed distributions for two gases, X and Y, at temperatures of 400 K and 800 K, respectively. Which of the following gases could be X and Y, respectively?
A) Br2 and Ar B) 2H2 and 1H2 C) N2 and C2H4
Distribution of Molecular Speeds
Please consider the following arguments for each answer and vote again:
A. Br2 is four times heavier than Ar, so the root-mean-square speed (vrms) for Br2 should be half that of argon.
B. Deuterium gas (2H2) has twice the molecular mass of 1H2 and is at a temperature half that of 2H2. As a result, the vrms for 2H2 is a factor of 2 slower.
C. N2 and C2H4 have the same molecular mass. However, because the temperature of C2H4 is twice that of N2, the vrms is twice as fast.
Reaction of Metal with Cl2 Gas
One mole of metal, when added to 2 atm of chlorine gas (Cl2) in a 25-L vessel at 25 ºC, reacts to form a metal chloride, thereby decreasing the pressure to ~1 atm. Which of the following could be the unknown metal?
A) Na B) Ca C) Al
Reaction of Metal with Cl2 Gas
Please consider the following arguments for each answer and vote again:
A. In a volume of 25 L at 25 ºC, 1 atm of a gas corresponds to ~1 mole. The only metal that can react in an equal molar quantity (1:1) with chlorine is Na, which can form NaCl.
B. At 25 ºC, 1 atm of Cl2 in a 25-L vessel is ~1 mole. Since 1 mole of Ca can react with 1 mole of Cl2 to form 1 mole of CaCl2, the unknown metal must be Ca.
C. Al will form AlCl3, using up three-fourths of the Cl2 and leaving an atmosphere of Cl atoms.
Expansion of Soda Can upon Heating
An unopened soda can expands when left outside on a hot day. Based on this observation, what can be concluded about the dissolution of CO2(g) in water?
A) It is exothermic. B) It is endothermic. C) It is isothermal.
Expansion of Soda Can upon Heating
Consider the following arguments for each answer and vote again:
A. The expansion is due to the decreased solubility of CO2(g) in water at higher temperatures, so the dissolution of CO2(g) is exothermic.
B. Energy is always required to dissolve a solute molecule in water, because to do so requires the breaking of hydrogen bonds within the water.
C. The dissolution of a gas into a liquid corresponds to an isothermal compression of the gas.
Injection of H2O into a Balloon of NH3
A single drop of water is injected into a balloon at 25 °C that contains ammonia, NH3(g), at 1.0 atm. What will happen to the volume of the balloon? Assume that the Henry’s constant for NH3(g) is ~0.02 atm/M.
A) It stays the same. B) It increases. C) It decreases.
Injection of H2O into a Balloon of NH3
Consider the following arguments for each answer and vote again:
A. A single drop of water takes up very little space and can hardly affect the volume of a 1-L balloon.
B. Once added, the drop of water will immediately vaporize to mix with the NH3(g), thus increasing the pressure and hence the volume.
C. The pressure inside the balloon will drop as part of the NH3(g) dissolves in the drop of water, thus decreasing the volume of the balloon.