Chapter 13.6, Problem 2CP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The percent ionization of electrolyte is to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

The pressure level of a solution is directly proportional to the concentration.

$\pi \propto M.$

The osmotic pressure equation of the solution is as follows:

$\pi =M\text{R}T.$

Here, $\pi$ is the osmotic pressure, $M$ is the molarity of the solution, $\text{R}$ is gas constant $\left(0.0821\text{ L}\text{.atm/K}\text{.mol}\right)$, and $T$ is the temperature.

The percent ionization of acid is calculated as follows:

$\text{Percent ionization}=\frac{\text{The amount of ions}}{\text{Molarity}}\times 100\%.$