Reason for nomenclature of azeotropic mixtures [closed]








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The book states the solution which shows large positive deviation from Raoult's Law form minimum boiling azeotrope
What is meant by " minimum boiling azeotrope" or I should say what does minimum signify here


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Two red lines have been drawn in the phase diagram below. Both are parallel to the horizontal axis. The first is at the boiling point of ethanol, and the second is at the boiling point of water. 


[![enter image description here](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Js3pO.jpg)](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Js3pO.jpg)


Now look at the liquid curve. 


(1) As the % Water increases from 0% the curve starts down, outside of the zone defined between the two red lines. The curve can't go down forever since at 100% water the curve must reach 373 K. So between 0% Water and 100% Water there must be a minimum in the curve. 


(2) Since the curve falls below the zone defined between the two red lines an azetrope must form at the minimum. Remember that if the liquid is changing composition so must the vapor. 




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The converse is true too. If the vapor line goes above the zone defined between the two red lines, then a *maximum boiling azeotrope* must form. 


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