CM011L: CHEMISTRY FOR ENGINEERS (LABORATORY)

1ST Quarter SY 2018-2019

Molar mass of a volatile liquid (02)

Manguiam, Von Louie R.1, Dumlao , Juan Miguel , C.

1Professor, School of Chemical, Biological, and Materials Engineering and Sciences, Mapúa University; 2Student, CM011L/A9, Mapúa University

ABSTRACT
They are many ways to calculate the molar mass of a certain substance or mixture but for this given
experiment the researchers use the ideal gas law formula to get the molar mass of a volatile liquid, in which
it follows the formula of PV=nRT, P is pressure, V is volume, n is the number of moles, R is a constant and
T is temperature. To determine the molar mass first we need to prepare the setup of the experiment first,
the researchers need to prepare the beaker , Erlenmeyer flask , Bunsen burner and etc. for them to properly
observe the needed data for the experiment , carefully follow the procedure to avoid miscalculations and
error along the way, when the setup is done observe thoroughly especially when the water inside the beaker
is boiling for this is the most crucial part of observation , the researchers need to see the evaporation of
gas inside the flask to know where to stop or to keep going, in this part also the researchers need to know
the temperature and the volume of the water inside the beaker, the researchers found out that the molar
mass of the volatile liquid is 56.36 g/mol in which the experiment is successful for the researchers has
succeeded to get the molar mass of the volatile liquid , the researchers recommend to study in advance
before conducting this experiment.

Keywords: volatile liquid, molar mass, gas law, moles , temperature

INTRODUCTION

One of the properties that helps in identifying a
substance is its molar mass. In a case of a volatile
liquid, a common method to calculate its molar mass is
by using the formula of the ideal gas law, PV=nRT. It
can be easily converted into gas for it is made from an
aqueous substance which is volatile, while in gaseous
form we can measure the volume, pressure and
temperature of the said substance. The researchers
also used the ideal gas law to calculate the moles of the
substance, After determining the number of moles the
researchers can use the ideal gas law to calculate the
molar mass of the volatile liquid.
According to Jean Baptiste Dumas, a French chemist,
in his analytical procedure, the liquid is vaporized into a
fixed-volume vessel at a measured temperature and
barometric pressure, believe that the number of moles
of a substance is the number of atoms inside the
element . this study only limits itself from the unknown
substance inside the flask, any substance that the
researchers wish to determine aside from the said
substance that is given to them , will not be covered by
this study.
The null hypothesis of this study is that it will be
impossible to calculate the molar mass of the volatile
liquid.

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MATERIALS AND METHODS it in order for it to be boiled . the Erlenmeyer flask with
foil and rubber band that is containing our Isopropyl
The researchers used the following materials and
alcohol is put inside the beaker slightly below the water
apparatuses in performing th experiment
level . this is where the real experiment will begin. After
the preparation , open the Bunsen burner then bring to
Table 1: Materials and equipment used in the
boil the water inside the beaker, after 5 minutes of the
experiment
first boil measure its temperature using the
Materials/ Equipment Quantity/ thermometer then after that turn off the Bunsen burner
Measurement then let it cool down for 3 minutes then measure again
Tap water 300mL the mass of the Erlenmeyer flask (do it with the foil and
Boiling chips 3 rubber still with the flask , measure it without the rubber
Isopropyl alcohol 5mL ,then lastly measure it without the foil and the rubber),
Bunsen burner 1 also check its volume by using the 50mL graduated
Iron clamp 1 cylinder , continuously pour down everydrop of excess
Iron stand 1 water inside the beaker to the graduated cylinder to
Graduated cylinder (50mL) 1 know the volume of the 125mL flask
Erlenmeyer flask with foil and 1
rubber (125mL)
Thermometer 1 Figure 1: pouring of unknown liquid
Barometer 1
Beaker (600mL) 1
Gas pump 1

The researchers first measured the weight of the

Erlenmeyer flask with a foil cover on its top and a rubber
placed around it which it weighs eighty five point fifty
seven grams (85.57)g. then the researchers poured
300Ml tap water to the 600mL beaker , the boiling chips
are included inside the beaker and the 300 ml water .
the next step is to prepare the iron stand, iron clamp and
the Bunsen burner in which the beaker is put on top of

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Figure 2 : final setup (before bringing to boil )
Figure 3: boiling stage
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
the researchers only conducted 1 trial , using all the
data and observe traits before , during and after the
experiment is concluded. The researchers started to
compute the molar mass of the volatile liquid by using
the ideal gas formula PV=nRT.
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The researcher started to convert first to know the
needed data in accuracy the researchers started by
converting the millimeter of mercury (mmHg) to the
atmosphere (atm). Then, converted the value of the
calculated volume of the flask from mL to L. Lastly, they
converted the calculated temperature in degree Celsius
to Kelvin. In which, R is the universal constant, P is the
atmosphere calculated by the researchers, V is the
volume of the flask in liters and T is the temperature
converted to Kelvin of the vapor.
Refer to the data below for all of the researchers
computations.
Figure 1:
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The researchers only gathered 0.0055 mol of vapour

(n)
and a mass of 0.31g ( mass of vapour) and a molar
mass of 56.36g/mol. Resulting for a successful
experiment

CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

In conclusion, reject the null hypothesis for the

researchers computed the molar mass of the compound
which is (56.36g/mol)

The researchers recommend to know the background

of the experiment by studying the basic formulas, gas
laws, and proper computing of molar mass, volume and
temperature to avoid miscalculations and disparities as
you go along the experiment.

REFERENCES

https://mapua.blackboard.com/bbcswebdav/pid-
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11306429_1/courses/CM011L_A9_1Q1819/CM011%
20Laboratory%20Manual.pdf

https://prezi.com/k1zbpyrazfld/molar-mass-of-a-
volatile-liquid/

https://www.studocu.com/en/document/queens-
university/general-chemistry/practical/chem-112-
lab-1-experiment-1-molar-mass-of-a-volatile-
organic-liquid/1149263/view

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