Chapter 15, Problem 1E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The partial volume of helium and argon is to be predicted. The explanation for the same is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

According to the Dalton’s law of gases the relation the partial pressure of a component is equal to the product of total pressure of the gas mixture and mole fraction of that component.

Answer to Problem 1E

The volume of each gas is equal to the volume of the container, $1\times {10}^2\text{L}$ because gas particles occupy the entire volume of the container.

Explanation of Solution

The volume of a mixture of helium and argon is given as $1\times {10}^2\text{L}$. The partial pressure of helium and argon is given as $\text{0}\text{.6}\text{atm}$ and $\text{0}\text{.4}\text{atm}$ respectively. Gases are made up of tiny particles and have large distance between the particles. Gas particles occupy the entire volume of the container. Therefore, the volume of each gas is equal to the volume of the container, $1\times {10}^2\text{L}$.

Conclusion

The volume of each gas is equal to the volume of the container, $1\times {10}^2\text{L}$.