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Definition: This calculator estimates the vapor pressure of a solution based on Raoult's Law, which relates the vapor pressure of a solution to the mole fraction of the solvent and its pure vapor pressure.
Purpose: It helps chemists and engineers predict the vapor pressure of ideal solutions for various applications including distillation, evaporation, and phase equilibrium calculations.
The calculator uses Raoult's Law formula:
Where:
Explanation: The vapor pressure of the solution is directly proportional to the mole fraction of the solvent present.
Details: Accurate vapor pressure predictions are essential for designing chemical processes, understanding boiling points, and predicting evaporation rates in various industrial and laboratory applications.
Tips: Enter the pure solvent vapor pressure in Pascals (Pa) and the mole fraction of the solvent (between 0 and 1). The mole fraction must be ≤ 1.
Q1: What is an ideal solution in Raoult's Law?
A: An ideal solution is one where the intermolecular forces between different molecules are similar to those between like molecules.
Q2: When does Raoult's Law not apply?
A: Raoult's Law doesn't apply to non-ideal solutions where there are significant interactions between different molecules or when the solution is concentrated.
Q3: How do I find the pure solvent vapor pressure?
A: Pure solvent vapor pressures are typically found in chemical reference tables at specific temperatures.
Q4: What units should be used?
A: While Pascals (Pa) are used here, any pressure unit can be used as long as you're consistent (the result will be in the same units as P°).
Q5: What if I have multiple solutes?
A: For multiple solutes, x becomes the sum of all solvent mole fractions in the solution.