Vapor pressure question in chemical thermodynamics

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The discussion revolves around calculating the vapor pressure of iso-propyl alcohol at 298.15 K using thermodynamic equations. The initial calculation yielded a vapor pressure of 0.078 atm, which differed from the expected 0.18 atm found in the solutions manual. The user identified an error in the vapor entropy value used in their calculations, realizing it should be 134.04 J/mol·K instead of 127 J/mol·K. This correction led to a resolution of the discrepancy in the vapor pressure calculation. The thread highlights the importance of accurate data in thermodynamic calculations.
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Homework Statement



Calculate the vapor pressure of iso-propyle alcohol over iso-propyle alcohol in pure liquid state at 298,15K.

Homework Equations



A possible equation to solve this problem, I think, would be to use this formula put together by two definitions of free energy. \Delta G = \Delta H - T \cdot \Delta S and
\Delta G = RT ln \frac{p}{p*}

p = exp(\frac{\Delta H_{vap}-T \cdot \Delta S_{vap}}{R\cdot T})

And for this we know the following data.
\Delta H_{vap} = 44,2 \frac{kJ}{mol}<br />
\Delta S_{vap} = 127 \frac{J}{mol \cdot K}<br />

The Attempt at a Solution



If we put in the data we get the following solution.

p = exp(\frac{44200 \frac{J}{mol}-298,15K \cdot 127 \frac{J}{mol \cdot K}}{8,315\frac{J}{mol \cdot K}\cdot 298,15K}=0,078 atm

The unit of the vapor pressure is given in atm because you always compare a result to its predefined standard. In this case 1 atm. \frac{p}{p_{ref}}

The result is therefore 0,078 atm, however in my solutions manual for the coursework question, the solution should be 0,18 atm. And this is my problem, I simply can't get to that solution no matter how many times I twist and turn it.

Sorry if the language is a bit off. If you don't understand my question or some of the midway solutions I come to, please do ask and I will respond as soon as possible.

Nikolaj Rahmberg
 
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My error has been found by myself.. The value I had for vapor entropy was wrong. It was really 134,04 J/mol*K..

But thanks anyway..
 
Glad you worked it out. Welcome to PF! :smile:
 
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