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65. A single-effect evaporator takes 20% NaOH at its boiling point and concentrates it to 40% NaOH. The vapor space is maintained at 0.253 atm abs. How much heat is required to remove 1 lb of water?

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          65. A single-effect evaporator takes 20% NaOH at its boiling point and concentrates it to 40% NaOH. The vapor space is maintained at 0.253 atm abs. How much heat is required to remove 1 lb of water?

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Chemistry: Structure and Properties

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05/29/2023

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We can use the Raoult's Law to estimate the vapor pressure of the solution. However, since we don't have the vapor pressure of pure water at the boiling point, we can use the Clausius-Clapeyron equation to estimate the vapor pressure at the boiling point. Show more…

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65. A single-effect evaporator takes 20% NaOH at its boiling point and concentrates it to 40% NaOH. The vapor space is maintained at 0.253 atm abs. How much heat is required to remove 1 lb of water?