A solution of water (kf=1.86 ∘c/m) and glucose freezes at − 4.15 ∘c. what is the molal concentration of glucose in this solution? assume that the freezing point of pure water is 0.00 ∘c.

Respuesta :

The formula for depression of freezing point is:

[tex]\Delta T_f = k_fm[/tex]    -(1)

where, [tex]\Delta T_f[/tex] is depression of freezing point, [tex]k_f[/tex] is freezing point depression constant and [tex]m[/tex] is molality.

Freezing point of pure water = [tex]T_{o}^{f} = 0.00^{o} C[/tex]  (given)

Freezing point of glucose = [tex]T_{f} = -4.15^{o} C[/tex]  (given)

Depression of freezing point, [tex]\Delta T_f[/tex] = [tex]T_{o}^{f} - T_f[/tex]

Substituting the values:

[tex]\Delta T_f = 0.00^{o} C - (-4.15^{o} C) = 4.15^{o} C[/tex]

Substituting the values in formula (1):

[tex]4.15^{o} C = 1.86^{o}C/m\times m[/tex]

[tex]m = \frac{4.15^{o} C}{1.86^{o}C/m} = 2.231 m[/tex]

Hence, the the molal concentration of glucose in the given solution is [tex]2.231 m[/tex].