A closed system contains an equimolar mixture of n-pentane and isopentane. (a) Suppose the system is initially

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A closed system contains an equimolar mixture of n-pentane and isopentane.

(a) Suppose the system is initially all liquid at 120°C and a high pressure, and the pressure is gradually reduced at a constant temperature. Estimate the pressures at which the first bubble of vapor forms and at which the last drop of liquid evaporates. Also calculate the liquid and vapor compositions (mole fractions) at those two conditions.

(b) Now suppose the system starts as a vapor at 1200 mm Hg gauge and a high temperature, and the temperature is gradually reduced at constant pressure. Estimate the temperatures at which the first drop of liquid forms and at which the last bubble of vapor condenses. Also calculate the liquid and vapor compositions (mole fractions) at those two conditions.

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