The normal boiling point of water is 373 K. Vapour pressure of water a...
To solve this problem, we need to use the Clausius-Clapeyron equation, which relates the vapor pressure of a substance to its temperature and the enthalpy of vaporization.
The Clausius-Clapeyron equation is given by:
ln(P2/P1) = (-ΔHvap/R) * (1/T2 - 1/T1)
where P1 and P2 are the vapor pressures at temperatures T1 and T2, respectively, ΔHvap is the enthalpy of vaporization, R is the gas constant, and T1 and T2 are the corresponding temperatures.
In this problem, we are given the normal boiling point of water (373 K), the vapor pressure of water (23 mm Hg), and the enthalpy of vaporization of water (40.67 kJ/mol). We are asked to find the temperature (T) at which the vapor pressure of water is 23 mm Hg.
Let's solve the equation:
ln(23/760) = (-40.67 * 10^3 J/mol / (8.314 J/(mol*K))) * (1/T - 1/373)
Simplifying the equation, we get:
ln(23/760) = (-40.67 * 10^3 J/mol / (8.314 J/(mol*K))) * (1/T - 1/373)
ln(23/760) = (-40.67 * 10^3 J/mol / (8.314 J/(mol*K))) * (373/T - 1/373)
ln(23/760) = (-40.67 * 10^3 J/mol / (8.314 J/(mol*K))) * (373 - T/373)
ln(23/760) = (-40.67 * 10^3 J/mol / (8.314 J/(mol*K))) * (373 - T/373)
ln(23/760) = (-40.67 * 10^3 J/mol / (8.314 J/(mol*K))) * (373 - T/373)
ln(23/760) = (-40.67 * 10^3 J/mol / (8.314 J/(mol*K))) * (373 - T/373)
Now, let's solve for T:
ln(23/760) = (-40.67 * 10^3 J/mol / (8.314 J/(mol*K))) * (373 - T/373)
Using a calculator or software, we find that T ≈ 294 K.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B) 294 K.
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