Problems and Solutions
Problem 1.1:
Place the following in order of decreasing solubility in ammonia:
CH2Cl2, CH4, H2O
[Solution]
Problem 1.2:
Which solvent, water or hexane
(CH3(CH2)4CH3), would you choose to
dissolve each of the following substances?
a. Ethanol (CH3CH2OH)
b. CCl4
c. H2S
d. Benzene (C6H6)
[Solution]
Problem 1.3:
Suppose you have 1.0 mole of nitrogen in a sealed container with 1.0 mole
of water. Now, imagine
that you have siphoned out half of the water from that container. What
would happen to the
concentration of nitrogen gas dissolved in the water?
[Solution]
