Question

. The freezing point of an aqueous solution containing a nonelectrolyte solute is – 2.79 °C. What is the boiling point of this solution?

Answer 1

Boiling point of the solution is 100.78°C

Step-by-step explanation:

This is about colligative properties.

First of all, we need to calculate molality from the freezing point depression.

ΔT = Kf . m . i

As the solute is nonelectrolyte, i = 1

0°C - (-2.79°C) = 1.86 °C/m . m . 1

2.79°C / 1.86 m/°C = 1.5 m

Now, we go to the boiling point elevation

ΔT = Kb . m . i

Final T° - 100°C = 0.52 °C/m . 1.5m . 1

Final T° = 0.52 °C/m . 1.5m . 1 + 100°C → 100.78°C