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Determination of boiling point of an acetone solution at
room pressure by measuring saturated pressure method
Full Name: Le To Phuong

Student ID: 20201690
Group: 2
Partners: Nguyen Hoang Hien, Tran Thi Lan Anh
Instructor: Ms. Tran Van Anh
Date of submission: 7/4/2022
I. Introduction
Currently, saturated vapour pressure is widely used in industries such as power generation,
humidity maintenance, direct heating systems. In addition, it is utilized in hospitals, clinics,
and dental autoclaves for medical purposes.
The pressure at which the vapour and the liquid are in balance is known as the saturated
vapour pressure. The boiling point varies depending on the pressure exerted on liquid, the
greater the pressure, the higher the boiling point will be and vice versa [1].
Acetone is an organic substance, with the formula (CH3)2CO. Acetone is a flammable,
colorless, rapidly evaporating liquid with a characteristic odor. The objective of this
experiment was to identify the boiling point of the acetone solution at room pressure.
Hypothesis
Purpose
II. Methodology
A peach jar, a thermostat, a manometer, a voltage stabilizer, and an acetone solution

(Taiwan, Singapore) were used in this experiment.
The peach jar’s two branches were filled with the acetone solution (⅔ volume of the peach
jar) and connected to the N pipe. The peach jar was dipped in a cup of water placed in the
thermostat (it had to be flooded in water) (Figure 1). The liquid in A had to be drained by
the way [2]: The thermostat was set up at 30°C. After suction pump began to function, J-
Valve was progressively opened, the vapour pressure in the voltage stabilizer decreased
gradually leading to a reduction in the liquid level in B2 and a drop in the liquid level in B1
and L. J-Valve was continued to open until the air bubbles from A came out. After closing
J-valve, K-valve was opened slowly until 2 liquid levels in B1 and B2 were at the same
level. The temperature of the thermostat was raised (1°C each time). The 8 pressure values
P were recorded at the respective temperatures.
A results table was set and a lnP = f(1/T) graph was drawn using Microsoft Excel. The
coefficients A, B, Ts were determined and the Clausius-Clapeyron equation was created [2].
A
ln760 = 6,6333 = - +B (Eq.1)
Ts
Ts: boiling temperature, °C

P: Pressure, mmHg
During the experiment:

 The joins and valves were properly sealed.
 The pulling power was not strong.
 Valve J and K were opened slowly.
Figure 1. Schematic diagram of saturated vapour pressure gauge
III. Results
As presented in Figure 2, the lnP = f(1/T) graph is a straight line and fits a trendline
y = -3.2488x + 16.666 with an R 2 of 0.9836. The detailed experimental data is stated in
Table 1, Appendix 1.
lnP
6.2
6.15 f(x) = − 3.24880952380954 x + 16.6662380952382

R² = 0.983562133026728
6.1
6.05
5.95
5.9
5.85
5.8 1/T
3.22 3.23 3.24 3.25 3.26 3.27 3.28 3.29 3.3 3.31
Figure 2. Dependence of pressure on temperature of the acetone solution

T: Temperature, K
P: Pressure, mmHg
The boiling point of the acetone at room pressure (760 mmHg) was defined: T s =
63°C.
IV. Discussion
Based on these data, we conclude that the boiling point of acetone solution at ambient
pressure is 63°C and saturated vapour pressure of the acetone solution depends on the
temperature.
With our careful work, we obtain results that are consistent with the premise: when the
temperature increases, the saturated vapour pressure also increases. Additional evidence
to support this conclusion is that when the temperature rose from 30°C to 37°C, the
saturated vapour pressure also rose from 380.5 mmHg to 482.5 mmHg.
The measured boiling point is a little bit higher than that recorded in the literature, 56°C
[1], suggesting that there may be some experimental flaws. By going back to the
experimental process, there were at least three factors of mistakes that might be identified
could be the causes of errors. Firstly, the process of disassembling the tool encountered
some errors such as not getting all the air out of A, the joins and valves were not tight…
Secondly, there could be inconsistencies between the manometer and the thermometer
reading moments. Thirdly, the acetone solution used had impurities. Repeating the
experiment to obtain better statistical data is one way to reduce the first two mistakes.
Goal attainment
Hypothesis
Issues
V. Conclusion
The boiling point of the acetone solution depended on the saturated vapour pressure of it.
We draw the conclusion that the boiling point rises with increasing pressure. The boiling
point of acetone solution at normal atmospheric pressure is 63°C. It is a tiny bit higher
than the figure given in the literature. Possible mistakes include mismatches between the
manometer reading moments and the thermometer reading moments, the presence of
contaminants in the acetone solution, … Preparing a pure acetone solution, installing
tools carefully and repeating the experiment could assist to reduce mistakes.
References
[1] Dao Van Luong, Nhiet dong hoa hoc [Chemical thermodynamics], (in Vietnamese), 2
ed. Nha xuat ban khoa hoc ky thuat, 2004.
[2] Dai hoc Bach Khoa Ha Noi, Tai lieu huong dan Thi nghiem Hoa ly I [Physical
chemistry laboratory manual], (in Vietnamese), luu hanh noi bo, 2020.
[3] Cao Hong Ha et. Al., Thi nghiem Hoa ly [Physical chemistry laboratory manual], (in
Vietnamese). Nha xuat ban Bach Khoa Ha Noi, 2020.
Appendix 1. Raw and processed experimental data

Table 1. Dependence of pressure on temperature of the acetone solution
30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37
t (°C)
T (K) 303 304 305 306 307 308 309 310
1/T(x10-3) 3.30 3.29 3.28 3.27 3.26 3.25 3.24 3.23
h(mmHg) 379 365 351 340 319 307 305 277
P(mmHg)=H-h 380.5 394.5 408.5 419.5 440.5 452.5 454.5 482.5
lnP 5.941 5.978 6.012 6.039 6.088 6.115 6.119 6.179

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Determination of boiling point of an acetone solution at

room pressure by measuring saturated pressure method

Full Name: Le To Phuong

A peach jar, a thermostat, a manometer, a voltage stabilizer, and an acetone solution

Ts: boiling temperature, °C

During the experiment:

Figure 1. Schematic diagram of saturated vapour pressure gauge

6.15 f(x) = − 3.24880952380954 x + 16.6662380952382

Figure 2. Dependence of pressure on temperature of the acetone solution

Appendix 1. Raw and processed experimental data

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