Finding the freezing point of water at high pressures

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The freezing point of water at a pressure of 32.52 bar can be calculated using the Clausius-Clapeyron equation. The equation is expressed as ln(p2/p1) = deltaHfusion/R * ((1/t2)-(1/t1)), where deltaHfusion is 6.008 x 10^3 J/mol and T1 is 273.15 K. The discussion emphasizes the importance of accounting for density changes when applying this equation, suggesting that the basic dp/dT = l/TΔv approach with definite integrals may be more appropriate for non-ideal conditions.

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Homework Statement



Find the freezing point of water at the bottom of the ocean where the pressure is 32.52bar

Homework Equations



Clausius-Clapeyron equation in the form of:
ln(p2/p1) = deltaHfusion/R * ((1/t2)-(1/t1))

Where the deltaHfusion is 6.008*10^3 J/mol
where the temperature of fusion (T1) equals 273.15

The Attempt at a Solution



this is what I did so far:

ln(32.52bar/1.00bar)= (6.008*10^3 J/mol/8.314 J/K*mol) * ((1/t2)-(1/273.15))
The first time I solved for T2
But then I was thinking that I should have accounted for the density change but then I got stuck because I don't know how to account for this in the formula above, so should I do it before I use this formula.

If someone could just help me with the steps of this problem I know that I can get the rest of it. I have hit a wall on where to go from here.
 
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Irishpixiie said:
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Clausius-Clapeyron equation in the form of:
ln(p2/p1) = deltaHfusion/R * ((1/t2)-(1/t1))



Where did this come from? If from pv = RT then it's not applicable since we're not dealing with an ideal gas.

Work with the basic dp/dT = l/TΔv instead. Use definite integrals!
 

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