Chemistry Module 5504 Gas Calculations Worksheet Complete

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Gas law calculations play a vital role in understanding the behavior of gases under different conditions of pressure, volume, temperature, and amount. This paper addresses a series of fundamental questions related to gas laws, specifically focusing on concepts such as molar volume, stoichiometry, ideal gas law, and relationships between pressure, volume, and temperature. Each problem demonstrates practical applications of these laws in chemical contexts, providing clarity for students seeking to master these concepts.

The first problem asks for the volume of a given amount of nitrogen gas at standard temperature and pressure (STP). According to the molar volume of an ideal gas at STP, which is approximately 22.4 liters per mole, the calculation involves straightforward multiplication of moles by this molar volume. For 2.5 moles of nitrogen gas, the volume can be calculated as:

Volume = 2.5 moles × 22.4 L/mole = 56 liters.

The second question involves the production of water from butane combustion. Using the ideal gas law and stoichiometry, the amount of water produced from 5.0 liters of butane at STP is determined. The balanced combustion equation relates the volume of butane to water, noting that for every 1 mole (or litre at STP) of butane, a corresponding amount of CO2 and H2O is produced, simplifying the calculation of water volume accordingly.

When considering the amount of oxygen in a 15 L container at 1.02 atm and 28°C, the ideal gas law (PV=nRT) is used. Rearranged to calculate moles, it becomes n = PV / RT. Here, R is 0.0821 L·atm/(mol·K), T is in Kelvin. The calculation determines the moles of oxygen, then converts to grams using oxygen's molar mass.

The fourth problem involves identifying how many liters of oxygen gas will react with 35.8 grams of iron. Using stoichiometry from the balanced equation, the amount of oxygen required is calculated in moles, then converted to volume at STP. The ideal gas law is applied once again, emphasizing the importance of understanding gas-reactant relationships.

Next, the combustion of sodium with water produces hydrogen gas. The problem gives the mass of sodium, and asks for the volume of hydrogen produced at specific temperature and pressure. The molar mass of sodium and the stoichiometry of the reaction are used to find moles of hydrogen, which are then converted to volume under the specified conditions using the ideal gas law.

Problems six through eight explore the effect of changing specific variables—pressure and temperature—on gas volume. These involve using Boyle’s Law (pressure-volume relationship) and Charles’s Law (temperature-volume relationship), employing the formula P1V1 = P2V2 and V1/T1=V2/T2, respectively. These demonstrate how gases expand or contract when subjected to different conditions, integral principles in gas law studies.

The final question addresses changes in gas volume when conditions shift from STP to different temperature and pressure values, requiring the combined gas law. Calculating the new volume involves combining the relationships and applying the initial conditions to the final state.

Conclusion

These exercise problems encapsulate core concepts of gas laws—mole relationships, volume calculations at STP, pressure-temperature-volume interdependence, stoichiometry of gases, and real-world implications. Mastering these problems enhances understanding of the ideal gas law and related principles, which are fundamental to physical chemistry and practical applications such as engineering, environmental science, and industrial processes. Accurate calculations and comprehension of these laws enable chemists and scientists to predict and manipulate gaseous substances effectively.

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