General Chemistry (4th Edition)

Published by University Science Books
ISBN 10: 1891389602
ISBN 13: 978-1-89138-960-3

Chapter 13 Properties of Gases - Problems - Page 462: 16

Answer

676 g

Work Step by Step

We find: $PV=nRT$ (Ideal gas law) $\implies n=\frac{PV}{RT}=\frac{(7.50\,atm)(50.0\,L)}{(0.0820575\,L\cdot atm\cdot mol^{-1}\cdot K^{-1})(25+273.15)K}=15.32774\,mol$ Grams of propane= $15.32774\,mol\,C_{3}H_{8}\times\frac{44.1\,g}{1\,mol\,C_{3}H_{8}}=676\,g$
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