Clapeyron, Clausius-Clapeyron, and Antoine Equations: Example Problems
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Example Problem 1
The heat of fusion of ice to form water is 335 J/g. The densities of water and ice are 1.00 g/cm3 and 0.915 g/cm3, respectively. Calculate the melting temperature of ice when the pressure is 110 MPa.
Example Problem 2
Given the Antoine equation for benzene,
log10Psat = 6.90 – 1211/(220.8 + T)
where Psat is the saturation pressure in torr and T is the temperature in °C, estimate the heat of vaporization of benzene at 60°C.
Example Problem 3 (optional)
A kitchen pressure cooker operates at 1.50 bar. The heat of vaporization of water is 40.7 kJ/mol. The boiling point of water at 1.0 bar is 100°C. What is the boiling point of water in the pressure cooker?