Solving Mole Problems with Gas Volume
This section focuses on how to calculate number of moles from volume of gas and introduces the concept of molar volume.
Molar Volume of Gases
At standard temperature and pressure (STP), one mole of any gas occupies 22.4 liters.
Definition: Molar volume is the volume occupied by one mole of a gas at STP, which is 22.4 L.
Calculating Moles from Gas Volume
To find the number of moles from a given volume of gas at STP:
moles = given volume / 22.4 L
Example: For 10g of COโ gas at STP
- Molar mass of COโ = 44 g/mol
- Moles = 10g / 44 g/mol โ 0.23 moles
- Volume = 0.23 moles x 22.4 L/mol โ 5.15 L
Calculating Volume from Moles
To find the volume of a gas from the number of moles at STP:
Volume = (moles) x 22.4L/mol
Highlight: The relationship between moles and volume for gases at STP allows for easy conversion between these quantities.
Quote: "Volume of a gas is measured from the amount of empty spaces the gas particles occupy."
Understanding these relationships is crucial for solving problems involving gases in chemistry.