Question

1 liter of hydrogen at STP weight 0.09 gram if 2 liter of a gas at STP weight 2.88 gram . Calculate the vapour density.

Answer 1

we know, at STP ( standard temperature and pressure).

we know, volume of 1 mole of gas = 22.4L

weight of 1 Litre of hydrogen gas = 0.09g

so, weight of 22.4 litres of hydrogen gas = 22.4 × 0.09 = 2.016g ≈ 2g = molecular weight of hydrogen gas.

similarly,

weight of 2L of a gas = 2.88gm

so, weight of 22.4 L of the gas = 2.88 × 22.4/2 = 2.88 × 11.2 = 32.256g

hence, molecular weight of the gas = 32.256g

vapor density = molecular weight/2

= 32.256/2 = 16.128g

hence, vapor density of the gas is 16.128g.