A set of vapour pressures were measured at different temperatures for a particular substance. A plot of ln(P) vs 1/T gave a straight line with a slope of -4.65×10^3 (K) and an intercept of 6.75. Calculate the enthalpy of vaporization for this substance in units of kJ mol-1

Chemistry: The Molecular Science
5th Edition
ISBN:9781285199047
Author:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski
Publisher:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski
Chapter9: Liquids, Solids, And Materials
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 5QRT
icon
Related questions
Question

A set of vapour pressures were measured at different temperatures for a particular substance.
A plot of ln(P) vs 1/T gave a straight line with a slope of -4.65×10^3
(K) and an intercept of 6.75.
Calculate the enthalpy of vaporization for this substance in units of kJ mol-1

Expert Solution
steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps with 1 images

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Size and Shape of Macromolecules
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, chemistry and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Chemistry: The Molecular Science
Chemistry: The Molecular Science
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781285199047
Author:
John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation
Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781337399425
Author:
Steven S. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher:
Cengage Learning