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  • A beaker overflowing with foam, showcasing a gas reaction and highlighting gas density concepts.

    Why does carbon dioxide sink in air?
    ::为什么二氧化碳会在空气中沉没?

    When we run a reaction to produce a , we expect it to rise into the air.  Many students have done experiments where gases such as hydrogen are formed.  The gas can be trapped in a test tube held upside-down over the reaction.  Carbon dioxide, on the other hand, sinks when it is released.  Carbon dioxide has a density greater that air, so it will not rise like these other gases would.
    ::当我们产生一种反应时,我们期望它会升到空气中。许多学生在形成氢等气体的地方进行了实验。气体可以被困在试验管里,反倒压住反应。另一方面,二氧化碳在释放时会沉入水中。二氧化碳的密度比空气要高,因此不会像其他气体那样上升。

    Gas Density
    ::气体密度

    As you know, density is defined as the mass per unit volume of a substance .  Since gases all occupy the same volume on a per mole basis, the density of a particular gas is dependent on its .  A gas with a small molar mass will have a lower density than a gas with a large molar mass.  Gas densities are typically reported in g/L.  Gas density can be calculated from molar mass and molar volume .
    ::如你所知,密度被定义为物质的单位体积质量。由于气体每摩尔的体积相同,特定气体的密度取决于其密度。小摩尔质量气体的密度将低于大摩尔质量气体的密度。气体密度通常以克/升报告。气体密度可以从摩尔质量和摩尔体积计算。

    A cluster of colorful balloons with a 'Congrats' message, illustrating gas density principles.
    Balloons filled with helium gas float in air because the density of helium is less than the density of air.

    Sample Problem One: Gas Density
    ::抽样问题一:气体密度

    What is the density of nitrogen gas at STP?
    ::保护受威胁人民协会的氮气密度是多少?

    Step 1: List the known quantities and plan the problem.
    ::第1步:列出已知数量并规划问题。

    Known
    ::已知已知

    • N 2 = 28.02 g/mol
      ::N2=28.02克/摩尔
    • 1 mol = 22.4 L
      ::1毫毫升=22.4升

    Unknown
    ::未知

    • density = ? g/L
      ::密度=? g/L

    Molar mass divided by molar volume yields the gas density at STP.
    ::摩尔质量除以摩尔体积,产生STTP的气体密度。

    Step 2: Calculate.
    ::第2步:计算。

    28.02   g 1   mol × 1   mol 22.4   L = 1.25   g / L

    ::28.02 g1 molx1 mol22.4 L=1.25 g/L

    When set up with a conversion factor , the mol unit cancels, leaving g/L as the unit in the result.
    ::当设置一个换算系数时, mol 单位会取消,结果将g/L作为单位。

    Step 3: Think about your result.
    ::步骤3:想想你的结果。

    The molar mass of nitrogen is slightly larger than molar volume, so the density is slightly greater than 1 g/L.
    ::氮的摩尔质量略大于摩尔体积,因此密度略高于1克/升。

    Alternatively, the molar mass of a gas can be determined if the density of the gas at STP is known.
    ::或者,如果知道受威胁人民协会的气体密度,就可以确定气体的摩尔质量。

     

    Sample Problem Two: Molar Mass from Gas Density
    ::抽样问题二:气体密度的摩尔质量

    What is the molar mass of a gas whose density is 0.761 g/L at STP?
    ::高密度为0.761克/升的气体的摩尔质量是多少?

    Step 1: List the known quantities and plan the problem.
    ::第1步:列出已知数量并规划问题。

    Known

    ::已知已知

    • Density of gas = 0.761 g/L
      ::气体密度=0.761克/升
    • 1 mol = 22.4 L
      ::1毫毫升=22.4升

    Unknown

    ::未知

    • molar mass = ? g/mol
      ::摩尔质量=? g/摩尔

    Molar mass is equal to density multiplied by molar volume.
    ::摩尔质量等于密度乘以摩尔体积。

    Step 2: Calculate.
    ::第2步:计算。

    0.761   g 1   L × 22.4   L 1   mol = 17.0   g / mol

    ::0.761 g1 Lx22.4 L1 mol=17.7 g/mol

    Step 3: Think about your result.
    ::步骤3:想想你的结果。

    Because the density of the gas is less than 1 g/L, the molar mass is less than 22.4.
    ::由于气体密度小于1克/升,摩尔质量小于22.4。

     

    Summary
    ::摘要

    • Calculations are described showing conversions between molar mass and density for gases.
      ::所描述的计算数字显示了摩尔质量和气体密度之间的转换。

    Review
    ::回顾

    1. How is density calculated?
      ::密度是如何计算的?
    2. How is molar mass calculated?
      ::摩尔质量是如何计算的?
    3. What would be the volume of 3.5 moles of a gas?
      ::气体的3.5摩尔的体积是多少?