A box with a volume of 11.2 L contains 1.0 mol of nitrogen and 2.0 mol of hydrogen at 0°C which of the following statements is true?

R = 8.31 kPa x L/mol x K, PV = nRT

AThe partial pressures of N₂ and H₂ are equal.
BThe partial pressure of N₂ is 202 kPa.
CThe total pressure is 303 kPa.
DThe total pressure in the box is 202 kPa.

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Answer: b. The partial pressure of N₂ is 202 kPa.

Explanation:

According to the ideal gas equation:'

\(PV=nRT\)

Pressure of the gas = ?

Volume of the gas = 11.2 L

Temperature of the gas = 0°C = 273K(0°C = 273 K)

Value of gas constant R=8.314 kPaL\Kmol

n = moles of gas = 3.0

\(P=\frac{nRT}{V}=\frac{3\times 8.314\times 273}{11.2}=607kPa\)

\(p_{N_2}=x_{N_2}\times P\)

\(x_{N_2}\) = mole fraction= \(\frac{\text {moles of}{N_2}}{\text {total moles}}=\frac{1}{3}=0.33\)

\(p_{N_2}=0.33\times 607=202kPa\)

\(p_{H_2}=x_{H_2}\times P\)

\(x_{H_2}\) = mole fraction= \(\frac{\text {moles of}{H_2}}{\text {total moles}}=\frac{2}{3}=0.67\)

\(p_{H_2}=0.67\times 607=405kPa\)