A binary liquid mixture of components A and B exhibits an azeotrope at a specific composition. Which of the following statements is ALWAYS true about this azeotropic mixture?
The composition of the vapor phase is identical to the composition of the liquid phase.
The boiling point of the azeotrope is the average of the boiling points of pure A and B.
The azeotrope can be separated into pure A and B by fractional distillation.
The azeotrope always shows a positive deviation from Raoult's Law.
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A binary solution of liquids A and B shows positive deviation from Raoult's law. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
The intermolecular forces between A and B are weaker than those between A-A and B-B.
The intermolecular forces between A and B are stronger than those between A-A and B-B.
The solution exhibits a negative deviation from Raoult's law.
The total vapor pressure of the solution is less than the sum of the vapor pressures of the pure components.
A mixture of two volatile liquids A and B shows a negative deviation from Raoult's law. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding this mixture?
The enthalpy of mixing is negative.
The volume of mixing is negative.
The boiling point of the mixture is lower than that predicted by Raoult's law.
The intermolecular forces between A and B are stronger than the A-A and B-B interactions.
