After evaluating the information provided in our assessment scenario, methanol poses the greatest risk of fire and explosion, at least in my opinion. I came to this conclusion because methanol has a higher vapor pressure when compared to toluene (96 mmHg verses 22 mmHg). “Liquids with low boiling points have comparatively higher vapor pressures, because they evaporate readily at room temperature, which unfortunately, can make them volatile. Consequently, liquids with higher boiling points result in lower vapor pressure since they evaporate slower” (Meyer, 2014, p. 53). Vapor pressure is defined as “the pressure exerted by the vapor in equilibrium with its liquid” (Meyer, 2014, p. 53). Containers containing liquid chemicals should never be
MTBE, or methyl tertiary butyl ether, is an oxygenate commonly used in gasoline in America, Europe, and other countries throughout the world. It is a compound created by the chemical reaction of methanol and isobutylene that is added to gasoline because of its high octane level, allowing gasoline to reach the required octane levels and still include a gasoline component. In addition, because it is an oxygenate, MTBE helps gasoline more fully combust, which increases performance and reduces the amount of harmful pollutants such as CO, VOCs, NOx, and particulates released into the atmosphere from automobile exhaust [EFOA]. However, opposition has recently arisen against the use of MTBE in gasoline.
For the Identification of a Volatile Liquid Data Analysis I had the unknown number A53826. There are many ways that I used to determine the identification of the liquid. Some characteristics of the liquid that will help further in my research are that the liquid was colorless with a harsh strong odor. Before I did my research there were many components I did to help with my research. I first started by performing an experiment that helped determine the mass of my sample. The mass of my sample is one of the key components that will help me determine the moles of my sample. By using the ideal gas law (PV=nRT to n= (PV)/RT) using the mass of my sample in grams, the temperature of my sample after it evaporated during the double-boiling lab, the atmospheric pressure in the room using a barometer, and the volume of the flask I found the moles of the sample (approximately 0.00530 moles). Using the moles I found the molecular weight (mass of sample/ moles of sample). The average molecular weight was 94.9 g/mol. I first started my research by calculating the empirical formula by doing a combustion analysis for 2.0000 grams of my sample unknown (CxHyCLz) yielding 1.7787 grams of carbon dioxide and 0.7294 grams of water. By finding grams of carbon from the amount of grams in carbon dioxide, and finding grams of hydrogen from the amount of grams in water I added the two together (grams of carbon and hydrogen) and then subtracting it from 2.0000 grams of the sample to get my grams of chloride. I then converted the grams to moles and divided it by the smallest amount of mole ratio to get my empirical formula, CH_2 Cl. By using the empirical formula mass, 49.477 grams, and the molecular weight of my sample, 94.9 g/mol, I was able to find my mol...
On earth, substances tend to exist in one of three phases; either a solid, liquid, or gas. While solids and liquids have defining factors such as volume, and for solids only, a shape, gases exhibit neither of these. Gases naturally take the shape of and expand into the volume of the container, and change when placed in different surroundings. As gases are constantly moving around and colliding with the walls, they exert a force, or pressure, on the walls of its container. Pressure is one of the characteristic behaviors that gases exhibit, but due to their nature, various factor effect the pressures that a gas can exert. Towards the end of the eighteenth century, scientist began to stumble upon these various factors that affect gases, especially
The first working vapour-compression refrigeration system in the world which operated on a closed cycle as to run continuously wasn’t built until 1834 by American expatriate to Great Britain Jacob Perkins. Until this point, ice houses or natural sources of cold (snow, cold lakes) were used to provide cool storage for most of the year.
From working out how much fuel has been used, I can work out how much bond energy has been released from the molecules of the alcohol. From those results I will be able to say which alcohol is the best for combustion and which one is the worst to combust. A good fuel should produce a lot of heat energy and use a small amount of fuel. (economical) A bad fuel uses a lot of fuel and produces less heat energy.
1,1-dichloroethane is listed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as one of the Halogenated Organic Compound (HOC)s that needed to be regulated by the government under the category of C “Possible Human Carcinogen”. HOCs are defined by EPA as any compounds having a carbon-halogen bond (“40 CFR Part 268, Appendix III to Part 268 - List of Halogenated Organic Compounds Regulated Under § 268.32,” n.d.) It is flammable oily liquid, without color, but has a very delicate odor that resembles chloroform. Apart from being an intermediate product of other industrial chemicals and/or being used in the production processes of plastic wrap, adhesives and synthetic fiber, we may come across it in the form of common household products such as degreaser,
Gasoline is a complex mixture of relatively volatile hydrocarbons that vary widely in chemical & physical properties and are derived from fractional distillation of crude petroleum with a further treatment mainly in terms of improvement of its octane rating. The hundreds of individual hydrocarbons in gasoline range from c4 to c11
Investigating Factors Affecting the Heat of Combustion of Alcohols PLANNING SECTION Introduction ------------ Alcohols are organic substances, and consist of Hydrogen, Oxygen and Carbon. All alcohols are toxic but the amount that can be tolerated by the human body varies for different alcohols. For example drinking small amounts of Methanol can lead to blindness and even death.
How does the material of a ball affect the bounce height/vertical motion of that ball?
This container must have a value of specific heat capacity so I can calculate heat transferred to it as well. Probably the most conductive container available for use in the classroom is a calorimeter. As well as not wasting energy on the heating of the container, I could also try to stop heat from escaping the top and edges of the container by covering it with a fitting lid. I will try to prevent the wind from blowing the flames in a different direction so all the windows must be shut. HYPOTHESIS More energy is released as more bonds are formed, below is the list of approximate energy required to break and form all bonds involved in burning alcohols.
Thermodynamics is the branch of science concerned with the nature of heat and its conversion to any form of energy. In thermodynamics, both the thermodynamic system and its environment are considered. A thermodynamic system, in general, is defined by its volume, pressure, temperature, and chemical make-up. In general, the environment will contain heat sources with unlimited heat capacity allowing it to give and receive heat without changing its temperature. Whenever the conditions change, the thermodynamic system will respond by changing its state; the temperature, volume, pressure, or chemical make-up will adjust accordingly in order to reach its original state of equilibrium. There are three laws of thermodynamics in which the changing system can follow in order to return to equilibrium.
As the pressure drop increases in the column, it is observed that the degree of foaming becomes more violent and more spread out. When the pressure drop is relatively high, it means that the pressure exerted by the vapour is insufficient to hold up the liquid in the tray, causing the gas bubbles to appear on top of the sieve trays. To add on, the higher the pressure drop, the higher the velocity of the vapour passing up the column. As a result, more vapour will penetrate the liquid and more bubbles formation is observed. Due to more bubbles formation, the degree of foaming are more agitated, rapid and spread out.
In the present age, energy is the crucial and important factor for survival, but due to the depleting fossil fuels and soaring prices driven with globally unstable economic conditions, meeting the energy demand for the present day has become difficult and challenging. Refrigeration & Air conditioning (air cooling) which is a part in the day to day basis consumes about 50% of the total energy consumed by the buildings sector which accounts for about 30-40%. In hot temperature climate zones like east America, UK air conditioning/cooling equipment are predominant, in developing countries like China and India, the use of air conditioning for cooling purposes are increasing at a drastic rate.
Is it ethical or even helpful to try to impose order on a haphazard existence? Is it right to play God, to steal the limelight from the cosmos? Man used to ponder existence, but with the increasing possibilities of science, we now ponder our power over existence. In “An Experiment with an Air Pump,” Shelagh Stephenson uses symbolism associated with Isobel as a voice of foreboding in a society “enraptured by the possibilities of science” (3). Stephenson associates Isobel with a bird, a pile of bones, and a sheep to reveal the dark side of the “light,” the scientific revolution.
Since the days of Aristotle, all substances have been classified into one of three physical states. A substance having a fixed volume and shape is a solid. A substance, which has a fixed volume but not a fixed shape, is a liquid; liquids assume the shape of their container but do not necessarily fill it. A substance having neither a fixed shape nor a fixed volume is a gas; gases assume both the shape and the volume of their container. The structures of gases, and their behavior, are simpler than the structures and behavior of the two condensed phases, the solids and the liquids