A solution of pentane and ethanol (CH3CH2OH)  that is 50.% pentane by mass is boiling at 57.2°C. The vapor is collected and cooled until it condenses to form a new solution.   Calculate the percent by mass of pentane in the new solution. Here's some data you may need:   normal boiling point density vapor pressure at  57.2°C pentane 36.°C 0.63gmL 1439.torr ethanol 78.°C 0.79gmL 326.torr Be sure your answer has 2 significant digits. dont round during math only for answer! Note for advanced students: you may assume the solution and vapor above it are ideal.

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A solution of pentane and ethanol (CH3CH2OH)

 that is 50.% pentane by mass is boiling at 57.2°C. The vapor is collected and cooled until it condenses to form a new solution.

 

Calculate the percent by mass of pentane in the new solution. Here's some data you may need:

  normal boiling point density vapor pressure at 
57.2°C
pentane
36.°C
0.63gmL
1439.torr
ethanol
78.°C
0.79gmL
326.torr

Be sure your answer has 2 significant digits.

dont round during math only for answer!

Note for advanced students: you may assume the solution and vapor above it are ideal.

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