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An open container of pure ethanol (ethyl alcohol) liquid
Chapter 3, Problem 3.4(choose chapter or problem)
An open container of pure ethanol (ethyl alcohol) liquid is placed on a table in a room. Evaporation occurs until all of the ethanol is gone. Where did the ethanol go? If the ethanol and the room air are taken to be a closed system, can the system be regarded as a pure substance during the process? How many phases are present initially and finally? Explain.
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QUESTION:
An open container of pure ethanol (ethyl alcohol) liquid is placed on a table in a room. Evaporation occurs until all of the ethanol is gone. Where did the ethanol go? If the ethanol and the room air are taken to be a closed system, can the system be regarded as a pure substance during the process? How many phases are present initially and finally? Explain.
ANSWER:Step 1 of 2
The ethanol evaporates and diffuses into the room air.