Clausius-Clapeyron Equation, and Cubic Unit Cells

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The discussion revolves around two problems: the application of the Clausius-Clapeyron equation to determine the boiling point of acetone at a different pressure, and the calculation of the atomic radius of chromium based on its body-centered cubic structure and density.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

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  • The original poster expresses confusion regarding both problems, indicating a lack of understanding of the underlying concepts. One participant attempts to apply the Clausius-Clapeyron equation, while another discusses the steps needed to find the atomic radius, including calculating the mass of a unit cell and using density formulas.

Discussion Status

Some guidance has been offered, with one participant affirming that the concepts are understood, suggesting that the remaining challenges are primarily arithmetic in nature. However, there is no explicit consensus on the approaches or solutions being discussed.

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The original poster expresses frustration with their understanding of the problems, indicating a potential gap in foundational knowledge. There is also a suggestion of considering posting in a different forum if responses are lacking.

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1. Acetone has normal boiling point of 56.5 oC, and heat of vaporization of 32.0 kJ/mol. Find the boiling point at 580 mmHg.


2. Given element, its structure and density, find its atomic radius in pm. Cr, body centered cubic, 7.19 g/mL.


Well, as for question 1, I'm totally stumped. Everytime I try to go about doing any problem like this, my brain locks up. I think I just don't have a firm understanding of the idea.

Number 2, well, umm...again, same as above. I really just don't understand anything. It's pretty frustrating. So if someone could help me pleaseeeee, I will become their slave.
 
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I've thought about the first question a bit more.

Is [tex]\frac{lnP_2 - lnP_1}{\frac{1}{T_2} - \frac {1}{T_1}} = - \frac{\Delta H}{R}[/tex] what I'm looking for?
 
I'm not crazy, talking to myself am I?

Anyways, regarding the second question.

First I have to determine the mass of a single unit cell.

I believe, this is found by determining the molar mass of Cr, then converting it to amu's. Since there are 2 nuclei in a body centered cubic cell, it would be 2x Molar Mass(in amu) correct?

Now, in order to determine the actual radius, I need to use density fomrula. [tex]V_{unit cell} = \frac {m_{unit cell}}{d}[/tex]

But first I convert mL into cubic whats? I forget...oh well. Anyways, from there, I convert to picometers, then I take the cube of this number, which is "s". But I can't use this yet. Sooooo, I use [tex]\frac {\sqrt{3}s}{4} = r[/tex].


Someone please verify these?
 
Is no one going to reply to this? Or should I post these in chemistry forum?
 
You're doing fine --- you got the concepts --- at that point, it becomes an exercise in arithmetic.
 

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