n a laboratory experiment, a student found that a 179-mL aqueous solution containing 2.131 g of a compound had an osmotic pressure of 17.6 mm Hg at 298 K. The compound was also found to be nonvolatile and a nonelectrolyte. What is the molar mass of this compound? g/mol

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In a laboratory experiment, a student found that a 179-mL aqueous solution containing 2.131 g of a compound had an
osmotic pressure of 17.6 mm Hg at 298 K. The compound was also found to be nonvolatile and a nonelectrolyte. What is the
molar mass of this compound?
g/mol
Transcribed Image Text:In a laboratory experiment, a student found that a 179-mL aqueous solution containing 2.131 g of a compound had an osmotic pressure of 17.6 mm Hg at 298 K. The compound was also found to be nonvolatile and a nonelectrolyte. What is the molar mass of this compound? g/mol
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Volume (V) = 179 ml = 0.179 L (1L = 1000ml)

Weight (w) = 2.131 gm

Osmotic pressure (π) = 17.6 mmHg= 17.6/760

= 0.02316 atm (1atm = 760 mmHg)

Temperature (T) = 298K


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