An experiment that measures the total vapor pressure of binary liquid solutions is described. It is used to illustrate ideality and deviations from it. The experimental setup is easy to assemble and to operate, yet it provides good results when used by undergraduates.
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Blanco, Luis H.; Romero, Carmen M.; Munar, Ricardo. J. Chem. Educ.1995 72 1144.
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