Chapter 13, Problem 13.97SP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The Van’t Hoff factor for ${\text{MgCl}}_{\text{2}}$ needs to be determined, if the observed osmotic pressure for a 0.125 M solution is at 310 K is 8.57 atm.

Concept introduction:

Colligative properties are the properties that depend on the number of particles present in the solution. Elevation in boiling point, depression in freezing point, lowering in vapor pressure and osmotic pressure are some common examples of colligative properties. Vapor pressure is the pressure which is exerted by vapor on the liquid surface in a closed system when the system is in thermodynamic equilibrium.