Chapter 6, Problem 6.86QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The osmotic pressure of $0.50M{C}_6{H}_{12}{O}_6$ has to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The passage of solvent molecule occurs across the semi-permeable membrane due to the difference in osmotic pressure of solution and pure solvent.  Osmotic pressure is directly proportional to the concentration of the solute.  That is, whenever there is a concentration gradient setup between the semi-permeable membrane, the solvent will move from its higher concentration to the lower.

Osmotic pressure of a solution can be calculated as follow,

    Osmotic pressure $=iMRT$

Where, $i$ is the number of mol of particles/mol of solute, $M$ is the molar concentration of the solute, $R$ is ideal gas constant and $T$ is the solution temperature.