3) What is the freezing point of a 3.0 m aqueous solution of NaCl? (The freezing point depression constant for water is 1.86 °C kg solvent/mol solute.) a) 5.6 °C b) -5.6 °C c) 11°C d) -11°C
3) What is the freezing point of a 3.0 m aqueous solution of NaCl? (The freezing point depression constant for water is 1.86 °C kg solvent/mol solute.) a) 5.6 °C b) -5.6 °C c) 11°C d) -11°C
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![**Question 3: Freezing Point Depression Calculation**
**Problem Statement:**
What is the freezing point of a 3.0 m (molal) aqueous solution of NaCl (Sodium Chloride)? The freezing point depression constant (\(K_f\)) for water is 1.86°C kg solvent/mol solute.
**Options:**
a) 5.6°C
b) -5.6°C
c) 11°C
d) -11°C
### Explanation:
To solve this problem, we'll use the freezing point depression formula:
\[ \Delta T_f = i \times K_f \times m \]
where:
- \(\Delta T_f\) is the freezing point depression,
- \(i\) is the van't Hoff factor (which represents the number of particles the solute splits into),
- \(K_f\) is the freezing point depression constant,
For NaCl, which dissociates into two ions (Na\(^+\) and Cl\(^-\)), the van't Hoff factor (\(i\)) is 2.
Given:
- \(K_f = 1.86^\circ\)C kg/mol,
- \(m = 3.0\) mol/kg (molality).
Plug these values into the formula to find \(\Delta T_f\):
\[ \Delta T_f = 2 \times 1.86 \,^\circ\text{C kg/mol} \times 3.0 \,\text{mol/kg} \]
\[ \Delta T_f = 2 \times 5.58 \,^\circ\text{C} \]
\[ \Delta T_f = 11.16 \,^\circ\text{C} \]
The freezing point of pure water is 0°C. The freezing point of the solution will be lowered by 11.16°C from pure water's freezing point. Thus, the new freezing point is:
\[ 0^\circ\text{C} - 11.16^\circ\text{C} = -11.16^\circ\text{C} \]
However, the closest match to this calculation in the options provided is:
**d) -11°C**](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2Ff7d651ae-bc59-4c10-bead-f2b72cbab32a%2Fad6bf65e-6797-4ab0-9ef9-dc55b0af9de5%2F2tvoo8v_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:**Question 3: Freezing Point Depression Calculation**
**Problem Statement:**
What is the freezing point of a 3.0 m (molal) aqueous solution of NaCl (Sodium Chloride)? The freezing point depression constant (\(K_f\)) for water is 1.86°C kg solvent/mol solute.
**Options:**
a) 5.6°C
b) -5.6°C
c) 11°C
d) -11°C
### Explanation:
To solve this problem, we'll use the freezing point depression formula:
\[ \Delta T_f = i \times K_f \times m \]
where:
- \(\Delta T_f\) is the freezing point depression,
- \(i\) is the van't Hoff factor (which represents the number of particles the solute splits into),
- \(K_f\) is the freezing point depression constant,
For NaCl, which dissociates into two ions (Na\(^+\) and Cl\(^-\)), the van't Hoff factor (\(i\)) is 2.
Given:
- \(K_f = 1.86^\circ\)C kg/mol,
- \(m = 3.0\) mol/kg (molality).
Plug these values into the formula to find \(\Delta T_f\):
\[ \Delta T_f = 2 \times 1.86 \,^\circ\text{C kg/mol} \times 3.0 \,\text{mol/kg} \]
\[ \Delta T_f = 2 \times 5.58 \,^\circ\text{C} \]
\[ \Delta T_f = 11.16 \,^\circ\text{C} \]
The freezing point of pure water is 0°C. The freezing point of the solution will be lowered by 11.16°C from pure water's freezing point. Thus, the new freezing point is:
\[ 0^\circ\text{C} - 11.16^\circ\text{C} = -11.16^\circ\text{C} \]
However, the closest match to this calculation in the options provided is:
**d) -11°C**
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