Vapor pressure measured at several different temperatures is shown below for mercury. Determine the molar heat of vaporization for mercury with the help of the plot.
T (°C) P (mmHg)
200 17.3
250 74.4
300 246.8
320 376.3
340 557.9
Hint: Create an Excel file and generate the data to fit into the Clausius-Clapeyron equation:
ln(P) = -(ΔHvap/RT) + C
Check all the units and make necessary conversions. Note that ln is for natural logarithm (NOT the common base-10 logarithm). Make sure you press the correct key on your calculator. Once you fit the data in the linear equation (y = mx + b), determine ΔHvap using the slope (m). R = 8.314 J/mol*K.
Don't forget to attach your Excel plot.