Vapour pressure of water below 100°C - molar heat of vaporisation

Principle

The vapour pressure of water in the range of 40°C to 85°C is investigated. It is shown that the Clausius-Clapeyron equation describes the relation between temperature and pressure in an adequate manner. An average value for the heat of vaporization of water is determined.

Tasks

1. About 250 ml of de-mineralized water are allowed to boil for about 10 minutes to eliminate all traces of dissolved gas. The water is then cooled down to room temperature.
2. The 3-neck round flask is filled about three-quarters full with gas-free water and heated. At 35°C the space above the water within the round flask is evacuated. Further heating causes an increase in pressure p and temperature t of water within the round flask. p and t are read in steps of 5°C up to a maximum of t = 85°C.

What you can learn about

• Pressure
• Temperature
• Volume
• Vaporization
• Vapour pressure
• Clausius-Clapeyron equation

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