Chemistry Calculating Average Molecular Weight and Equilibrium Constants for Gas Mixtures

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The discussion focuses on calculating the average molecular weight and equilibrium constants for a gas mixture of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and dinitrogen tetroxide (N2O4). The correct formula for average molecular weight is confirmed as M(mix)=X(NO2)M(NO2)+X(N2O4)M(N2O4), requiring accurate mole fractions. Participants clarify the need for proper mass and volume measurements, emphasizing that the mass of the gas must exclude the bulb's weight. The calculations for equilibrium constants, delta G, and delta S are discussed, with participants confirming the use of equations like K=n(N2O4)/((2)n(NO2)) and delta G=-RTlnK. Overall, the thread highlights the importance of precise data and calculations in determining gas mixture properties.
  • #31
x + y = 1
92.011 x + 46.0055 y = 77.4395

x= -y + 1
92.011 (-y +1) + 46.0055 y = 77.4395
-92.011 y + 92.011 + 46.0055 y = 77.4395
-46.0055 y + 92.011= 77.4395
-46.0055 y = -14.5715
y = 0.316734
1- y = x
x = 0.683266

To find the degree of dissociation I did this:

n(N2O4)=77.4395/92=0.841 mol

degree dissociation: x(N2O4)/n(N2O4)= 0.683266/0.841= 0.812445= 81.24%


To find Kp I did:

n(N2O4)=77.4395/92=0.841 mol
n(NO2)= 77.4395/46=1.683 mol

Kp= n(N2O4)/(n(NO2))^2= 0.841/(1.683)^2= 0.296912

I think to find delta G standard I'd want to use this equation: delta G= -RTlnKp

and for delta S: delta S= delta G/T

Did I go about any of that right or is that not what I'm suppose to do?
 
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  • #32
tag16 said:
y = 0.316734
1- y = x
x = 0.683266

Looks OK.

To find the degree of dissociation I did this:

n(N2O4)=77.4395/92=0.841 mol

degree dissociation: x(N2O4)/n(N2O4)= 0.683266/0.841= 0.812445= 81.24%

So you have calculated composition of the mixture only to ignore it now and not use the information in following calculations?
 
  • #33
Is this right? If not I don't know how to find it.

PV = nRT --> n =PV/RT--> n = (1 − α)n + 2αn = PV/RT

α = (PV/nRT)− 1
 
  • #34
tag16 said:
n = (1 − α)n + 2αn

You have two different n in this equation - on the left, total number of moles after reaction took place, on the right - initial number of moles.

You know molar fractions of both gases present. Calculate numbers of moles of both. Use stoichiometry of the reaction to calculate initial number of moles of gas. Use definition of dissociation degree.
 

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