A 0.97  m  aqueous solution of an ionic compound with the formula MX has a freezing point of -2.7  ∘C . a) Calculate the van't Hoff factor (i) for MX at this concentration.

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A 0.97  m  aqueous solution of an ionic compound with the formula MX has a freezing point of -2.7  ∘C .

a) Calculate the van't Hoff factor (i) for MX at this concentration.   

 
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Step 1 depression in freezing point

Tf and molality (m) relation is 

Tf = i x Kx m

where 

Tf = depression in freezing point 

         = T- T = 0 oC - (-2.7 oC)  = 2.7oC

i = van't Hoff factor = ? (for 100% dissociation)

m = molality of solution = 0.97 m

Kf = molal freezing point constant of water = 1.86 oC/m

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