Chapter 14, Problem 114FP

The phase diagram shown is for mixtures of HCI and ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$ at a pressure of 1 atm. The red curve represents the normal boiling points of solutions of HCI(aq) of various mole fractions. The blue curve represents the compositions of the vapors in equilibrium with boiling solutions.
a. As a solution containing $x_{\text{Hcl}}\text{= 0}\text{.50}$ begins to boil, will the vapor have a mole fraction of HCI equal to, less than, or greater than 0.50? Explain.
b. In the boiling of a pure liquid, there is no change in composition. However, as a solution of HCI(aq) boils in an open container, the composition changes. Explain why this is so.
c. One particular solution (the azeotrope) is an exception to the observation stated in part (b); that is, its composition remains unchanged during boiling. What are the approximate composition and boiling point of this solution?
d. A 5.00 mL sample of the azeotrope (d = 1.099 g/mL) requires 30.32 mL of 1.006 M NaOH for its titration in an acid-base reaction. Use these data to determine a more precise value of the composition of the azeotrope, expressed as the mole fraction of HCI.