Question

Which of the following aqueous solutions has the highest boiling point?A. 1.25 M Ca(NO3)2B. 1.25 M KNO3C. 1.25 M CH3OHD. 2.50 M C6H12O6E. None of the above (all have the same boiling point)

Answer 1

Answer:

Ca(NO3)2 has the highest boiling point ( option A)

Explanation:

Step 1: Data given

A. 1.25 M Ca(NO3)2

B. 1.25 M KNO3

C. 1.25 M CH3OH

D. 2.50 M C6H12O6

Step 2: Calculate highest boiling point

The boiling point depends on the van't Hoff factor

This shows the particles produced when the substance is dissolved. For non-electrolytes dissolved in water, the van' t Hoff factor is 1.

Ca(NO3)2 → Ca^2+ + 2NO3- → Van't Hoff factor = 3

KNO3 → K+ + NO3- → Van't Hoff factor = 2

CH3OH is a non-elektrolyte → Van't Hoff factor = 1

C6H12O6 is a non-elektrolyte → Van't Hoff factor = 1

Ca(NO3)2 has the highest boiling point