The melting point of iron metal is 1535 "C. The vapor pressure of solid iron is reported to be 2.54-10 atm at 1512 "C. Estimate the number of gaseous iron atoms per cubic centimeter in equilibrium with solid iron at 1512 °C (23 °C below its melting point) atoms/cm³

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The melting point of iron metal is 1535 "C. The vapor pressure of solid iron is reported to be 2.54-104 atm at 1512 "C. Estimate the number of
gaseous iron atoms per cubic centimeter in equilibrium with solid iron at 1512 °C (23 °C below its melting point).
atoms/cm³
Transcribed Image Text:The melting point of iron metal is 1535 "C. The vapor pressure of solid iron is reported to be 2.54-104 atm at 1512 "C. Estimate the number of gaseous iron atoms per cubic centimeter in equilibrium with solid iron at 1512 °C (23 °C below its melting point). atoms/cm³
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