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(d) Calculate the density of the gas.

(d) Calculate the density of the gas.

Introduction to Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
Introduction to Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
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Author:J.M. Smith Termodinamica en ingenieria quimica, Hendrick C Van Ness, Michael Abbott, Mark Swihart
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### Gas Mixture Properties Calculation An ideal gas mixture contains 50.0% helium, 30.0% methane, and 20.0% nitrogen by volume at 1.50 atm absolute and 80.0°C. #### (a) Calculate the Partial Pressure of Each Component - **Helium:** ___ atm - **Methane:** ___ atm - **Nitrogen:** ___ atm #### (b) Calculate the Mass Fractions of Methane and Nitrogen - **Methane:** ___ - **Nitrogen:** ___ #### (c) Calculate the Average Molecular Weight of the Gas - ___ g/mol Each section is intended for users to input calculated values based on the given conditions. The calculations involve applying principles of gas laws and molecular weight formulas to determine the properties of the gas mixture.
Transcribed Image Text:### Gas Mixture Properties Calculation An ideal gas mixture contains 50.0% helium, 30.0% methane, and 20.0% nitrogen by volume at 1.50 atm absolute and 80.0°C. #### (a) Calculate the Partial Pressure of Each Component - **Helium:** ___ atm - **Methane:** ___ atm - **Nitrogen:** ___ atm #### (b) Calculate the Mass Fractions of Methane and Nitrogen - **Methane:** ___ - **Nitrogen:** ___ #### (c) Calculate the Average Molecular Weight of the Gas - ___ g/mol Each section is intended for users to input calculated values based on the given conditions. The calculations involve applying principles of gas laws and molecular weight formulas to determine the properties of the gas mixture.
**Question: Density Calculation** (d) Calculate the density of the gas. **Input Box**: [ ] kg/m³ *Instructions*: Please calculate and enter the density of the gas in the provided input box. The unit for density is kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³).
Transcribed Image Text:**Question: Density Calculation** (d) Calculate the density of the gas. **Input Box**: [ ] kg/m³ *Instructions*: Please calculate and enter the density of the gas in the provided input box. The unit for density is kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³).
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Given ideal gas contain 

50% of helium

30% of methane

20% of nitrogen

Temperature=80°C

pressure 1ATM

a) Partial pressure of each component1) Helium=50100×1.50 atm=0.75atm2)Methane=30100×100=0.45atm3)Nitrogen =20100×100=0.3atm

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