The molar mass of the compound:
If the solution has an osmotic pressure of 8.44 torr, then the molar mass of the unknown non-electrolyte is 223.14 g.
What is osmosis?
- Osmosis is defined as the flow of solvent molecules through semi-permeable membrane.
- Osmotic pressure is the pressure applied to stop the flow of solvent molecules.
- It is a colligative property that means osmotic pressure depends on the number of solute particles .
Therefore,
π ( for electrolytes)
Where, π= Osmotic pressure
i = Van 't Hoff factor
n= moles
R= Gaseous constant = 62.363577 L torr
T= Temperature
V= Volume of solution
Given:
T= 298K
V= 150 mL= 0.150 L
Given mass of unknown electrolyte= 15.2 mg = 15.2 x g
Osmotic pressure= 8.44 torr
Molar mass= ?
For non-electrolytes:
πV = n RT
πV=RT
Calculations:
Putting the given values in the formula:
8.44 x 0.150 =15.2 x / M x 62.36 x 298
1.266 = 282.5/M
M = 282.5/1.266
M = 223.14 g
Therefore,
The molar mass of the unknown non-electrolyte is 223.14g.
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