Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2005 2005Moderate

A mixture of 50gH 2 and 50g He has a total pressure of 1.5atm. what is the partial pressure of H2 gas:

Correct answer: A. 1.0atm

  • A. 1.0atm
  • B. 2.0atm
  • C. 1.5atm
  • D. 3.0atm

Explanation

Find moles of hydrogen and helium; moles = mass/Mr; moles = 50/2 = 25 moles of hydrogen moles= 50/4 = 12.5 moles of helium Total moles = 12.5 + 25 = 37.5 moles Hence; Partial pressure of hydrogen = mole fraction x total pressure = 25/37.5 x 1.5 =1.0 atm (hence option A is the correct answer)

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