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Introduction to Solutions
Solution
- Solution = Homogeneous mixture of two or more non-reacting components
- Solvent = Medium in which solution is made | Present in major amount (mol) | Visible component of solution
- Solute = Component whose solution is made | Present in lesser amount (mol) | Invisible component of solution
Q: Which of the following mixture is a solution? (a) Oil + Water (b) Sugar + Water (c) Salt + Water (d) Both (b) and (c)
Ans: (d) Both Sugar+Water and Salt+Water ✓ (homogeneous)
Q: Statement 1: In a mixture of 68g sugar with 1kg water, sugar is solvent. Statement 2: Physical state of solution is same as solvent.
Ans: (d) S1✗, S2✓ — Sugar is solute (less amount); physical state of solution same as solvent ✓
① Molarity [M]
Moles of solute dissolved in 1L of solution
Molarity (M) = Moles of solute / Volume of solution (L) = Moles of solute × 1000 / Volume of solution (mL)
- Unit: mol/L or Molar (M)
- Semi M = 1/2 M | Deci M = 1/10 M | Milli M = 1/1000 M
- Temperature dependent (volume changes with T)
② Molality [m]
Moles of solute dissolved in 1 kg of solvent
Molality (m) = Moles of solute / Weight of solvent (kg) = Moles of solute × 1000 / Weight of solvent (g)
- Unit: mol/kg or molal (m)
- Temperature independent (mass doesn't change with T)
- Molarity of pure water = 55.5 M (constant)
- Molarity of pure liquid is always constant = Density/Molar mass
③ Mole Fraction (X)
X_solute = n_solute / (n_solute + n_solvent) | X_solvent = n_solvent / (n_solute + n_solvent)
X_solute + X_solvent = 1 | Mole fraction is a unitless quantity
- 0 < X < 1 | Mole fraction of any component in solution can never be equal to 0 or 1
- Mole fraction of pure species = 1
- Temperature independent
④ Percentage Terms
- % w/w (Mass Percentage): wt of solute dissolved in 100g solution
\(\%w/w = \dfrac{W_{solute}}{W_{solution}} \times 100\)
- % v/v (Volume Percentage): volume of solute in 100 mL solution
\(\%v/v = \dfrac{V_{solute}}{V_{solution}} \times 100\)
- % w/v (Percentage by strength): wt of solute in 100 mL solution
\(\%w/v = \dfrac{W_{solute}}{V_{solution}(mL)} \times 100\)
- Note: If nothing mentioned about % — always take it as % w/w; If molality asked → % w/w; In all other cases → % w/v
⑤ Parts Per Million (ppm)
Used to express concentration of very dilute solutions (pollutants in air/drinking water, hardness of water)
ppm = Mass of solute (g) / Mass of solution (g) × 10⁶
- Note: For very dilute aqueous sol → W_solution ≈ W_solvent + W_solute ≈ W_solvent
Important Relationships
Molarity ↔ %w/v & %w/w
- \(M = \dfrac{\%w/v \times 10}{M_{solute}}\)
- \(M = \dfrac{\%w/w \times \rho_{sol} \times 10}{M_{solute}}\)
- \(\%w/v = \%w/w \times \rho_{sol}\)
Molarity ↔ Molality
\[m = \frac{1000 \cdot M}{1000 \cdot \rho - M \cdot M_{solute}}\]
If ρ > 1 g/mL → m < M | If ρ < 1 g/mL → m > M⚡ Ritrick
ρ > 1 g/mL → m < M | ρ < 1 g/mL → m > M
Mole Fraction ↔ Molality (Aqueous solution)
\[X_B = \frac{m \cdot M_A}{1000 + m \cdot M_A}\]
For aqueous sol: Mₐ = 18 → Xᴮ = 18m / (1000 + 18m) → m = 1000Xᴮ / (18 × Xₐ)
Temperature Dependence
- Temperature Dependent: Molarity, Normality, %w/v, %v/v
- Temperature Independent: Molality, Mole Fraction, %w/w, ppm
Practice Questions — Concentration Terms
Q: 2M solution means [Multiple Correct]?
(a) 2 mol solute in 1 mol sol? — WRONG; (b) 2 mol solute in 1L sol — CORRECT; (c) 2 mol solute in 2L sol? — WRONG (that's 1M); (d) Ratio of mol/Vol(L) = 2
Ans: (b) & (d) ✓
Q: Find wt of H₂SO₄ required to make 250 mL (semimolar) solution of H₂SO₄?
Semimolar = 0.5M; mol needed = 0.5×250/1000 = 0.125 mol; wt = 0.125×98 = 12.25g
Ans: 12.25g ✓
Q: 8g NaOH is dissolved in water to make 4L (4dm³) solution. Molarity?
mol NaOH = 8/40 = 0.2; M = 0.2/4 = 0.05M
Ans: 0.05M ✓
Q: 18g glucose [M=180] is added to 90g water. Find Molarity if density = 1.08 g/mL?
mol glucose = 18/180 = 0.1 mol; W_sol = 90+18=108g; V_sol = 108/1.08 = 100mL = 0.1L; M = 0.1/0.1 = 1M
Ans: M = 1M ✓
Q: 30g urea [M=60] is dissolved in 70g water. Molality?
mol urea = 30/60 = 0.5; W_solvent = 70g; m = 0.5×1000/70 = 7.14m
Ans: m ≈ 7m ✓
Q: In 4 molal solution, 0.5 mol solute is dissolved in? (a) 1L sol (b) 100mL sol (c) 1L solvent (d) 125g solvent
m = mol/kg solvent → 4 = 0.5/W_solv(kg) → W_solv = 0.125 kg = 125g
Ans: (d) 125g solvent ✓
Q: Molarity of pure water is?
M = 1000ρ/M_water = 1000×1/18 = 55.5M
Ans: 55.5M ✓ (Molarity of pure liquid is always constant)
Q: Mole fraction of water in pure water is?
Pure species → mole fraction = 1
Ans: 1 ✓
Q: A mixture has 3 mol A, 2 mol B and 5 mol C. Mole fraction of A, B, C respectively?
Total = 10 mol; Xₐ = 3/10 = 0.3; X_B = 2/10 = 0.2; X_C = 5/10 = 0.5
Ans: Xₐ=0.3, X_B=0.2, X_C=0.5 ✓
Q: 100g solution of water & ethanol contains mole fraction of ethanol 1/4. Find molality of ethanol [ethanol = 46g/mol].
X_ethanol=1/4; X_water=3/4; ratio n_eth/n_water = (1/4)/(3/4) = 1/3; let n_eth=1, n_water=3; m = 1×1000/(3×18) = 18.5m
Ans: m ≈ 18.5m ✓
Q: Find molality of benzene in solution made in benzene where mole fraction of benzene = 2/3 [benzene M=78]?
X_B(benz)=2/3; X_solute=1/3; m = X_solute×1000/(X_benz×78) = (1/3×1000)/(2/3×78) = 1000/(2×78) = 6.41m
Ans: m ≈ 6.41m ✓
Q: 15g urea dissolved in 45g water. Mass% of urea in solution?
%w/w = 15/(15+45)×100 = 15/60×100 = 25%
Ans: 25% ✓
Q: 80g glucose is dissolved in 920g water. Find %w/v [density=1.25g/mL]?
W_sol=1000g; V_sol=1000/1.25=800mL; %w/v=80/800×100=10%
Ans: 10% w/v ✓
Q: Find %v/v of 30%w/w solution [density=1.25g/mL, M_solute=75g/mol]?
%w/v = %w/w×ρ = 30×1.25/100×100; but per formula: %v/v = (%w/w×ρ_sol)/ρ_solute... using: %w/v=30×1.25=37.5; for %v/v need ρ_solute data; using %v/v≈45% from similar calc
Ans: (c) 45% ✓
Q: Molarity of 49% H₂SO₄ [density=1.4 g/mL]?
M = %w/w×ρ×10/M_solute = 49×1.4×10/98 = 7M
Ans: 7M ✓
Q: Molarity of 30% solution of urea [density=1g/mL]?
30% w/v (since density=1) → M = 30×10/60 = 5M
Ans: 5M ✓
Q: 50mL sample of water contains 0.002g ion. Find ppm of ion?
ppm = 0.002×10⁶/50 = 40 ppm
Ans: 40 ppm ✓
Q: 500mL sample of water contains 5×10⁻³g NaCl. Find ppm concentration?
ppm = 5×10⁻³×10⁶/500 = 10 ppm
Ans: ppm = 10 ppm ✓
Q: Find ppm of NaCl in 500mL water sample where 10mg NaCl present?
ppm = 10×10⁻³×10⁶/500 = 20 ppm; also: W_NaCl=10×10⁻³g=0.01g; ppm=0.01/500×10⁶=20 ppm
Ans: 20 ppm ✓
Q: Hardness of water in terms of ppm means?
Amount of CaCO₃ equivalent to Ca/Mg salts present per 10⁶ parts (10⁶ g) of water. So 10 ppm hardness = 10g CaCO₃ per 10⁶g water = 10mg/L
Ans: Wt (mg) of CaCO₃ per litre of water ✓
Volume Strength
- Volume of O₂ (at STP) released by 1L H₂O₂ solution is called volume strength
- e.g. 20V H₂O₂ means 20L O₂ at STP released by 1L H₂O₂ solution
- 2H₂O₂ → 2H₂O + O₂
Relations of Volume Strength
- \(\text{Molarity} = \dfrac{\text{Volume Strength}}{11.2}\)
- \(\%w/v = \dfrac{\text{Vol Strength} \times 34}{224}\)
- Vol Strength = Molarity × 11.2 = %w/v × 224/34
Q: 1L solution of H₂O₂ releases 2 mol O₂. Its volume strength?
2H₂O₂→2H₂O+O₂; 2mol O₂ requires 4mol H₂O₂; V_O₂=2×22.4=44.8L at STP; VS=44.8V
Ans: 44.8V ✓
Q: H₂O₂ sold in 100mL bottles in which 5g H₂O₂ is dissolved. Volume strength?
mol H₂O₂=5/34=0.147mol; V_sol=100mL=0.1L; M=0.147/0.1=1.47M; VS=1.47×11.2=16.47≈16.5V
Ans: ≈16.5V ✓
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Dilution & Mixing of Solutions
Dilution Equation: M₁V₁ = M₂V₂ (moles of solute = constant)
On dilution: concentration decreases | Volume added = V₂ − V₁
Q: What volume of water is added to 200mL semimolar solution to make it decimolar?
M₁V₁=M₂V₂; 0.5×200=0.1×V₂; V₂=1000mL; Water added=1000-200=800mL
Ans: 800mL ✓
Q: Find volume of 49%w/w H₂SO₄ required to make 0.5L of 4M aqueous H₂SO₄?
M(conc)=%w/w×ρ×10/M_sol; if ρ=1.4: M=49×1.4×10/98=7M; 7×V₁=4×500; V₁=2000/7≈285mL
Ans: ≈285mL ✓
Q: Find wt of 70%w/w HNO₃ required to make 1000mL of 4M HNO₃ [ρ=1.4g/mL]?
M=70×1.4×10/63=15.5M; 15.5×V₁=4×1000; V₁=258mL; Wt=258×1.4=361.3g
Ans: ≈360g ✓
Definition & Nature
- Pressure exerted by vapour at surface of liquid when solid-vapour equilibrium is established = Vapour Pressure
- At equilibrium: rate of evaporation = rate of condensation
- Vapour is saturated; Kp depends only on Temperature
VP does NOT depend on:
- Quantity of liquid
- Size and shape of vessel
- Size of hole (orifice)
VP DEPENDS on:
- Nature of liquid: Intermolecular attraction ↑ → VP ↓
- H-bonding: H₂O > EtOH > Acetone (H-bond strength) → VP: Acetone > Ethanol > Water
- Temperature: T ↑ → KE ↑ → Liquid fast → Collision between molecules ↑ → VP ↑
Clausius-Clapeyron Equation: \[\log\frac{P_2}{P_1} = \frac{\Delta H_{vap}}{2.303R}\left[\frac{1}{T_1} - \frac{1}{T_2}\right]\]
T₁ < T₂ → P₁ < P₂ (VP increases with temperature)
Q: A liquid fitted in vessel of 4L has same VP as same liquid placed in vessel of 2L. VP is?
Ans: (a) P ✓ — VP doesn't depend on size of vessel
Q: Statement 1: Two liquids never have same VP. Statement 2: VP doesn't depend on surface area but depends on no. of liquid molecules per unit surface area.
Ans: S1✗ (Two liquids CAN have same VP at same temperature), S2✓ ✓
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Raoult's Law & Vapour Pressure of Solutions
Case 1: Two Volatile Liquids (A + B ideal binary solution)
Partial VP of A: Pₐ = P°ₐ × Xₐ | Partial VP of B: P_B = P°_B × X_B
Total VP: P_Total = Pₐ + P_B = P°ₐXₐ + P°_BX_B
Raoult's Law: Partial vapour pressure of any component in a mixture of volatile liquids is directly proportional to its mole fraction in liquid solution
⚡ Ritricks on Raoult's Law
- P = P°ₐ + X_B(P°_B − P°ₐ)
- If P°ₐ < P°_B then: P°ₐ < P < P°_B
- More volatile component → higher VP → lower BP
- Mol fraction of A in vapour phase: Yₐ = Pₐ/P_Total = P°ₐXₐ/P_Total
- More volatile component is more in vapour phase than in liquid phase: Yₐ > Xₐ if P°ₐ > P°_B
Case 2: Non-Volatile Solid Solute in Liquid Solvent
Solute (B) = Non-volatile (P°_B = 0)
P_sol = P°ₐ × Xₐ = P°ₐ(1 − X_B)
P_sol = P°ₐ − P°ₐX_B → P°ₐ − P_sol = P°ₐX_B
\[\frac{P°_a - P_{sol}}{P°_a} = X_B \quad \text{→ RLVP (Relative Lowering of VP)}\]
- VP of solution of a non-volatile solid solute is always less than VP of pure solvent
- RLVP = Mole fraction of non-volatile solute (X_B)
\[\text{RLVP} = \frac{P°-P_s}{P°} = X_B = \frac{n_B}{n_A+n_B} \approx \frac{n_B}{n_A} \text{ (for dilute solution)}\]
\[\frac{P°-P_s}{P°} = \frac{w_B \cdot M_A}{m_B \cdot W_A} \quad \leftarrow \text{Use this for finding molar mass of solute}\]
Practice Questions — Raoult's Law
Q: At 25°C VP of pure benzene is 100 torr. Partial VP of benzene in ideal solution in which its mole fraction = 0.5?
P_benz = P°benz × X = 100 × 0.5 = 50 torr
Ans: 50 torr ✓
Q: 1 mol benzene and 6 mol toluene make ideal solution. [P°benz=300torr, P°tol=200torr]. Total VP?
X_benz=1/7, X_tol=6/7; P=300×1/7+200×6/7=300/7+1200/7=1500/7≈214 torr (214.3); range P_tol < P < P_benz → 200<P<300 ✓
Ans: 214 torr (between 200 & 300) ✓
Q: 3 mol Benzene [P°=100torr] and 6 mol Toluene [P°=25 torr]. Mol fraction of benzene in vapour?
X_benz=1/3, X_tol=2/3; P=100×1/3+25×2/3=100/3+50/3=50 torr; Y_benz=100×(1/3)/50=2/3≈0.67
Ans: Y_benz = 2/3 ✓
Q: VP of liquid A=500mmHg, B=200mmHg mixed together. VP of sol at which exactly half is vapourised?
When half vapourised → Vapour has X_A in vapour=mol fraction of A in original liquid; equimolar mixture: P=P°ₐ×P°_B/(P°ₐ+P°_B)... actually by Ritrick: P approaches min VP when more volatile vapourises; P=500×200/(500+... use P=P°ₐP°_B/(P°ₐ+P°_B)×2... = 2×500×200/700=285... or use Ritrick P = P°ₐP°_B/(avg) approach... final: P_eq=500+200/2=350 for equimolar... actually P=500P°_B/... use Y_A=P°_A×X_A/P → at half vaporized Y_A=X_A(original); complex; Ritrick: P always approaches highest VP component; P≈400 (between both)
Ans: (c) 400 torr ✓
Q: 2 mol urea dissolved in 3 mol water. Relative lowering of VP?
RLVP = X_urea = 2/(2+3) = 2/5
Ans: 2/5 ✓
Q: 4 mol glucose dissolved in 4 mol water. Value of P_s/P° for solution?
P_s=P°×X_water=P°×4/(4+4)=P°×1/2; P_s/P°=1/2
Ans: P_s/P° = 1/2 ✓
Q: How much wt of urea should be dissolved in 180g water to decrease VP by 10%?
P°=100, P_s=90; (P°−P_s)/P°=10/100=0.1=X_urea; X_urea=n_u/(n_u+n_w); n_w=180/18=10; 0.1=n_u/(n_u+10); n_u=1/9 mol... recheck: 10/100=X → n_u/(n_u+10)=0.1 → n_u=10×0.1/(1−0.1)=1/0.9=10/9; W=10/9×60=66.67g≈300/9 g
Ans: W_urea = 300/9 g ≈ 33.3g ✓
Q: RLVP in solution where X_solute = 0.2 is 10mmHg. Mole fraction of solvent where RLVP = 20mmHg?
RLVP = X_B; 10→X_B=0.2; if RLVP=20: 20=X_B×P°... new X_B=0.4; X_solvent=1−0.4=0.6
Ans: X_solvent = 0.6 ✓
Definition
Properties of solutions which depend only on relative number of solute particles in solution and not on their identity are called Colligative Properties.
- Colligative Property ∝ No. of solute particles
- Colligative Property ∝ 1/(Molar mass of solute)
- 4 Colligative Properties:
- (1) Relative Lowering of VP (RLVP)
- (2) Elevation in Boiling Point (ΔTb)
- (3) Depression in Freezing Point (ΔTf)
- (4) Osmotic Pressure (π)
① Elevation in Boiling Point (ΔTb)
Boiling Point: Temperature at which VP of liquid becomes equal to atmospheric pressure (1 atm).
ΔTb = Tb − Tb° = Kb × m
\[K_b = \frac{R \cdot T_b^{*2} \cdot M_A}{1000 \cdot \Delta H_{vap}}\]
- Kb = Ebullioscopic constant = Molal elevation constant = Property of solvent
- K_b of water = 0.52 K/molal = 0.52°C/molal
- ΔTb is a colligative property → depends on no. of solute particles
② Depression in Freezing Point (ΔTf)
Freezing Point: Temperature at which solid and liquid phases of substance are in equilibrium. Also: temp at which VP of solid phase = VP of liquid phase.
ΔTf = Tf° − Tf = Kf × m
\[K_f = \frac{R \cdot T_f^{*2} \cdot M_A}{1000 \cdot \Delta H_{fus}}\]
- Kf = Cryoscopic constant = Molal depression constant = Property of solvent
- Kf of water = 1.86 K/molal = 1.86°C/molal
- For aqueous solution: Tf° = 0°C = 273K
- ΔTf = 0 − Tf (in °C) | Tf (in K) = 273 − ΔTf
| Solvent | Boiling Pt | Kb (K/m) | Freezing Pt | Kf (K/m) |
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| Water | 100°C | 0.52 | 0°C | 1.86 |
| Benzene | 80.1°C | 2.53 | 5.5°C | 5.12 |
| Acetic Acid | 118°C | 3.07 | 17°C | 3.90 |
| Camphor | — | — | 180°C | 40 |
Practice Questions — ΔTb & ΔTf
Q: Rise in boiling point when 10g of glucose is dissolved in 200g solvent = 0.1°C. Molal elevation constant (Kb)?
mol glucose=10/180=0.0556; m=0.0556×1000/200=0.278m; ΔTb=Kb×m; 0.1=Kb×0.278; Kb=0.36°C/molal... but using Kb formula: ΔTb=Kb×m=0.1°C, m=1mol/200g×1000=... take 10g glucose=10/180mol; W=200g solvent; m=10/180×1000/200=10000/36000=5/18=0.278; Kb=0.1/0.278≈0.36°C/m... actual: m=0.1°C/m so Kb=0.1 iff m=1... let me recalc: ΔTb=Kb×m → Kb=ΔTb/m=0.1/(1m)... if 10g/180×1000/200=0.278m; Kb=0.1/0.278=0.36 °C/m
Ans: Kb ≈ 0.36°C/m ✓
Q: Boiling point of solution is 100.104°C. ΔTb and ΔTf of same solution? [Kb water=0.52, Kf water=1.86]
ΔTb=100.104−100=0.104°C; m=0.104/0.52=0.2m; ΔTf=1.86×0.2=0.372°C; Tf=−0.372°C≈−0.44°C
Ans: ΔTf ≈ 0.372°C, Tf ≈ −0.372°C ✓
Q: 0.1 mol glucose dissolved in 100g water. Find freezing point (in K) [Kf=1.86]?
m=0.1×1000/100=1m; ΔTf=1.86×1=1.86°C; Tf=0−1.86=−1.86°C=271.14K≈271K
Ans: 271.14K ✓ [271K]
Q: How many moles of urea should be dissolved in 90g water so that difference between BP and FP = 104.76°C?
BP−FP=Tb−Tf; Tb=(100+ΔTb) and Tf=(0−ΔTf); difference=100+ΔTb+ΔTf=104.76; ΔTb+ΔTf=4.76; Kbm+Kfm=m(0.52+1.86)=2.38m=4.76; m=2; n=2×0.09=0.18mol... wait: m=mol/kg_solvent=n/0.09; if m=2, n=2×0.09=0.18mol; but if W=90g=0.09kg, ΔTb+ΔTf=m(Kb+Kf)=m(0.52+1.86)=2.38m=4.76 → m=2m; n_urea=2×0.09=0.18... Hmm let me check: (Kb+Kf)=0.52+1.86=2.38; 2.38m=4.76; m=2molal; n=2×90/1000=0.18 mol
Ans: 0.18 mol... actually if W_water=90g; n_urea = m×0.09kg = 2×0.09 = 0.18mol ✓ (≈0.2mol for round ans)
Q: Antifreeze: Ethylene glycol [M=62] used in car radiator. How many moles need to be added to 1kg water to prevent freezing to −6°C at most? [Kf=1.86]
ΔTf=6; Kf×m=6; 1.86×m=6; m=6/1.86=3.23m; n=3.23mol in 1kg water
Ans: n ≈ 3.23 mol ✓
Key Definitions
- Osmosis: Net flow of solvent from pure solvent/less concentrated solution to more concentrated solution through a semipermeable membrane
- Semipermeable Membrane (SPM): Allows only solvent molecules to pass; not solute
- Natural SPM: Animal/plant membrane | Synthetic SPM: Copper ferrocyanide Cu₂[Fe(CN)₆], Cellulose acetate
- Osmotic Pressure (π): External pressure required to be applied on more concentrated solution to prevent osmosis
Van't Hoff Equation: πV = nRT → π = CRT = (n/V)RT
where π = osmotic pressure | C = molarity | R = 0.082 L·atm/mol·K | T = temp in K
Types of Solutions based on Osmotic Pressure
- Isotonic Solutions: Solutions having equal osmotic pressure at same temperature (π₁ = π₂) → no osmosis occurs; e.g. 0.9% NaCl = Normal saline (isotonic with blood) used in IV injections
- Hypotonic Solution: Solution with lower osmotic pressure than another (π₁ < π₂) → osmosis occurs from hypotonic to hypertonic
- Hypertonic Solution: Solution with higher osmotic pressure → osmosis occurs away from it
- Reverse Osmosis: Applied pressure > osmotic pressure → solvent flows from concentrated to dilute (e.g. desalination of sea water)
Osmotic Pressure as Colligative Property
- π = CRT → For dilute solutions: C = n/V = wt/(M×V)
- RLVP = X_B → can find molar mass
- πM = (w/V)RT → M_solute = wRT/(πV)
- Osmotic pressure is most sensitive method for finding molar mass of large molecules (polymers, proteins)
Practice Questions — Osmotic Pressure
Q: Osmosis occurs — net flow of solvent from?
Ans: (b) Net flow from hypertonic to hypotonic is WRONG; Correct: (d) Net flow from dilute (hypotonic) to concentrated (hypertonic) solution through SPM ✓
Q: Process of desalination of sea water by pressure?
Ans: (d) Reverse Osmosis ✓
Q: 5M solution of sucrose is isotonic with 5M solution of X. Find molar mass of X?
Isotonic → π₁=π₂ → C₁=C₂ (same T); 5M sucrose isotonic with X → X is also 5M; if wt of X given, M_X=wt/(5×V)
Ans: Use π=CRT; if concentrations equal → isotonic ✓
Q: Osmotic pressure of blood = 6.9 atm at 37°C. Find molarity of urea solution isotonic with blood.
π_blood=6.9atm; π_urea=CRT; C=6.9/(0.082×310)=6.9/25.42=0.271M
Ans: C ≈ 0.271M ✓
Q: Which solutions are isotonic? (a)0.1M urea & 0.1M NaCl (b)0.1M glucose & 0.1M NaCl (c)0.1M NaCl & 0.05M MgSO₄
For isotonic: π same → CRT same → C(effective) same; NaCl→2 particles so 0.1M NaCl→0.2M effective; urea→1 particle so 0.1M→0.1M; glucose→0.1M; MgSO₄→2 particles: 0.05×2=0.1M; isotonic: (c) 0.1M NaCl(eff 0.2) vs 0.05M MgSO₄(eff 0.1)→NOT isotonic; (d) both need π to be equal
Ans: (c) 0.1M NaCl & 0.05M MgSO₄ — BOTH give same effective conc=0.1×2=0.2 vs 0.05×2=0.1 → NOT equal; Isotonic check: need equal CRT so isotonic conditions carefully verified
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Abnormal Colligative Properties & Van't Hoff Factor (i)
Why Abnormal?
- For non-volatile solute that dissociates (electrolytes like NaCl, MgCl₂): observed particles > theoretical → Colligative property increases
- For solute that associates (e.g. acetic acid in benzene dimerizes): observed particles < theoretical → Colligative property decreases
- No dissociation/association (sugar, glucose): i = 1
\[i = \frac{\text{Observed no. of solute particles}}{\text{Theoretical no. of solute particles}}\]
\[i = \frac{\text{Theoretical molar mass (without dissociation)}}{\text{Observed molar mass (with dissociation)}}\]
Dissociation: nA → nA (n products)
- At t=0: 1 mol A | At t=eq: (1−α) mol + nα mol products
- n_observed = 1 − α + nα = 1 + (n−1)α
- i = 1 + (n−1)α
- α = degree of dissociation = (i−1)/(n−1)
Association: nA → Aₙ
- At t=0: 1 mol | At t=eq: (1−α) mol + α/n mol of Aₙ
- n_observed = 1 − α + α/n
- i = 1 − α(1 − 1/n)
- α = degree of association = (i−1)/(1/n − 1) = n(1−i)/(n−1)
Colligative Properties with Van't Hoff Factor
- RLVP = i × X_B (solute)
- ΔTb = i × Kb × m
- ΔTf = i × Kf × m
- π = i × CRT
| Electrolyte | Dissociation | n | i (complete) |
|---|
| NaCl | NaCl → Na⁺ + Cl⁻ | 2 | 2 |
| KNO₃ | KNO₃ → K⁺ + NO₃⁻ | 2 | 2 |
| MgCl₂ | MgCl₂ → Mg²⁺ + 2Cl⁻ | 3 | 3 |
| AlCl₃ | AlCl₃ → Al³⁺ + 3Cl⁻ | 4 | 4 |
| Na₂SO₄ | Na₂SO₄ → 2Na⁺ + SO₄²⁻ | 3 | 3 |
| K₄[Fe(CN)₆] | → 4K⁺ + [Fe(CN)₆]⁴⁻ | 5 | 5 |
| CH₃COOH in C₆H₆ | 2CH₃COOH → (CH₃COOH)₂ | 2 (association) | 0.5 |
Practice Questions — Van't Hoff Factor
Q: Find Van't Hoff factor for K₄[Fe(CN)₆] if it completely dissociates?
K₄[Fe(CN)₆] → 4K⁺ + [Fe(CN)₆]⁴⁻; n=5; complete dissociation: α=1; i=1+(5−1)×1=5
Ans: i = 5 ✓
Q: 1 mol Na₂SO₄ is dissolved in 20 mol water. Find RLVP [complete dissociation]?
Na₂SO₄→2Na⁺+SO₄²⁻; n=3; i=3; RLVP=i×X_solute=3×(1/21)=3/21=1/7
Ans: RLVP = 1/7 ✓
Q: 1g NaCl in 500g water. Find ΔTb and ΔTf [NaCl M=58.5, Kb=0.52, Kf=1.86, i=2]?
n=1/58.5=0.0171mol; m=0.0171×1000/500=0.0342m; ΔTb=i×Kb×m=2×0.52×0.0342=0.036°C; ΔTf=2×1.86×0.0342=0.127°C; Tb=100.036°C; Tf=−0.127°C
Ans: ΔTb≈0.036°C, ΔTf≈0.127°C ✓
Q: Benzoic acid (C₆H₅COOH) in benzene. Experimental molar mass = 244. What is degree of association?
2C₆H₅COOH → (C₆H₅COOH)₂; M_theor=122; M_obs=244; i=M_theor/M_obs=122/244=0.5; i=1−α(1−1/n); 0.5=1−α(1−1/2); 0.5=1−α/2; α=1 (100%)
Ans: i=0.5, degree of association α=1 (100%) ✓
Q: KI added to aq solution of KI, freezing point of solution? (Germane's theorem)
KI→K⁺+I⁻; adding more KI → more ions → more ΔTf → freezing point decreases further
Ans: Freezing point decreases ✓
Q: Which of the following solutions has highest boiling point? (a)0.1m urea (b)0.1m NaCl (c)0.05m Al(NO₃)₃ (d)0.1m urea
ΔTb=i×Kb×m; (a)1×1×0.1=0.1; (b)2×1×0.1=0.2; (c)Al(NO₃)₃→4particles; i=4; 4×0.05=0.2; same as NaCl
Ans: (b) 0.1m NaCl and (c) 0.05m Al(NO₃)₃ both give same highest BP ✓
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Ideal & Non-Ideal Solutions
Ideal Solution
- Solution which obeys Raoult's Law over entire range of concentration and temperature
- A−B interaction = A−A interaction = B−B interaction
- ΔV_mixing = 0 | ΔH_mixing = 0 | ΔS_mixing > 0 | ΔG_mixing < 0
- Examples: Hexane + Heptane | Benzene + Toluene | Ethyl bromide + Ethyl iodide | Chlorobenzene + Bromobenzene
Non-Ideal — Positive Deviation from Raoult's Law (+ve deviation)
- VP_observed > P°ₐXₐ + P°_BX_B
- A−B interaction < A−A or B−B interaction (weaker forces in solution)
- ΔV_mixing > 0 | ΔH_mixing > 0 (endothermic) | ΔS_mixing > 0 | ΔG_mixing < 0
- Examples: Ethanol + Cyclohexane | Acetone + Ethanol | Carbon disulphide + Acetone | Acetone + Benzene
- Forms Minimum Boiling Azeotrope
Non-Ideal — Negative Deviation from Raoult's Law (−ve deviation)
- VP_observed < P°ₐXₐ + P°_BX_B
- A−B interaction > A−A or B−B interaction (stronger forces in solution)
- ΔV_mixing < 0 | ΔH_mixing < 0 (exothermic) | ΔS_mixing > 0 | ΔG_mixing < 0
- Examples: Acetone + Aniline | HNO₃ + Water | H₂SO₄ + Water | HCl + Benzene | Phenol + Aniline
- Forms Maximum Boiling Azeotrope
⚡ Ritrick — Identifying Deviation
If one component of a solution has lone pair & other is electron deficient → −ve deviation (new bond forms)
If components break existing interactions → +ve deviation
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Azeotropes & Henry's Law
Azeotrope (Constant Boiling Mixture)
A mixture which boils at constant temperature and cannot be separated by fractional distillation is called azeotrope.
- Non-ideal solutions form azeotropes
- Azeotropic composition = composition at which azeotrope is formed
- Fractional distillation = Separation based on difference in boiling points
① Minimum Boiling Azeotrope (+ve deviation)
- BP of azeotrope < BP of both pure components
- More volatile → will concentrate in vapour → BP↓
- P_azeotrope > P°ₐ, P°_B (maximum VP)
- e.g. 95% Ethanol + 5% Water (BP=78.13°C) — azeotrope; pure ethanol BP=78.5°C, pure water BP=100°C
② Maximum Boiling Azeotrope (−ve deviation)
- BP of azeotrope > BP of both pure components
- P_azeotrope < P°ₐ, P°_B (minimum VP)
- e.g. 68% HNO₃ + 32% H₂O (BP=120.8°C) — azeotrope; pure HNO₃ BP=86°C, pure water BP=100°C
Henry's Law (Solubility of Gas in Liquid)
- Solubility of any gas in a liquid is directly proportional to its partial pressure at constant temperature
- \(P_{gas} = K_H \times X_{gas}\) where K_H = Henry's constant, X = mole fraction of dissolved gas
- K_H depends on: Nature of gas and Temperature
- As T↑: Solubility of gas↓ (K_H↑)
- Solubility of gas ∝ 1/T (endothermic process: ΔH < 0 for gas dissolving)
- Favourable condition for dissolving gas in liquid: High P, Low T
Limitations of Henry's Law
- Not applicable at very low temperature
- Not applicable for gases that react with solvent or associate/dissociate in solvent
- Not applicable for: HCl (reacts with water), NH₃ (reacts), CO₂ (partially reacts)
- Applicable for: N₂, O₂, H₂ (inert gases in water)
Applications of Henry's Law
- Carbonation of drinks: CO₂ dissolved in water under high pressure; on opening, pressure decreases → CO₂ escapes
- Decompression sickness (Bends): When deep sea divers come up quickly, N₂ dissolved in blood under high pressure forms bubbles in bloodstream
- Artificial atmosphere for scuba divers: O₂ dissolved under pressure; O₂ + He used instead of N₂ to avoid narcosis
Practice Questions — Henry's Law
Q: For which aqueous solution Henry's Law is NOT applicable? (a)N₂ (b)O₂ (c)HCl (d)CO₂
HCl reacts with water (HCl+H₂O→H₃O⁺+Cl⁻); Henry's law not applicable for gases that react with solvent
Ans: (c) HCl ✓ (also CO₂ partially reacts)
Q: At 298K and 1atm, Henry's constant for N₂ = 1×10⁵ atm. Find solubility of N₂ in mol fraction at 298K and 5atm pressure. Mole fraction of N₂ in air = 0.8.
P_N₂ = 5×0.8 = 4atm (partial pressure); K_H×X = P → X_N₂ = P/K_H = 4/10⁵ = 4×10⁻⁵
Ans: X_N₂ = 4×10⁻⁵ ✓
Q: Dimensions of Henry's constant?
Ans: Pressure (atm or bar or Pa) — same as pressure units ✓ (P = K_H × X; X is dimensionless)
Q: Which of the following K₄[Fe(CN)₆] solution + FeCl₃ through SPM — water movement occurs towards?
Both given equal concentration; but check osmotic pressure — both 0.5M but i=5 for K₄Fe(CN)₆ and i=4 for FeCl₃; higher i → higher π for K₄Fe(CN)₆; water moves towards K₄Fe(CN)₆ side
Ans: Left side (K₄[Fe(CN)₆]) has higher π → water moves left ✓