(a) A certain aqueous solution of sucrose at 25°C has a vapor pressure of 23.34 torr. The vapor pressure of water at 25°C is 23.76 torr. Find the activity of the solvent water in this sucrose solution. (b) A 2.00 mol/kg aqueous sucrose solution has a vapor pressure of 22.75 torr at 25°C. Find the activity and activity coefficient of the solvent water in this solution.

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(a) A certain aqueous solution of sucrose at 25°C has a
 vapor pressure of 23.34 torr. The vapor pressure of water at
 25°C is 23.76 torr. Find the activity of the solvent water in this
 sucrose solution. (b) A 2.00 mol/kg aqueous sucrose solution
 has a vapor pressure of 22.75 torr at 25°C. Find the activity and
 activity coefficient of the solvent water in this solution.

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