Consider a reaction that occurs in a vessel containing a semipermeable membrane that allows only one of
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Consider a reaction that occurs in a vessel containing a semipermeable membrane that allows only one of the components to pass through it (for example, a small molecule such as hydrogen) but will not allow the passage of large molecules. With such a membrane, the chemical potential of the permeable component can be kept constant in the reaction vessel.
a. Derive the equilibrium criterion for a one-phase reaction system described above in which the temperature, pressure, and chemical potential of one component are held constant.
b. Derive the equilibrium criterion for a one-phase reaction system described above in which the temperature, volume, and chemical potential of one component are held constant.
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Chemical Biochemical And Engineering Thermodynamics
ISBN: 9780470504796
5th Edition
Authors: Stanley I. Sandler