9. Solutions
Freezing Point Depression
9. Solutions
Freezing Point Depression
Freezing Point Depression is the phenomenon when adding a solute to a pure solvent results in decreased freezing point of the solvent.
Freezing Point Depression Calculations
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Freezing Point Depression Concept 1
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Problem
ProblemHow many moles of ethylene glycol, C2H6O2, must be added to 1,000 g of water to form a solution that has a freezing point of – 10ºC?
A
334 moles
B
5.4 moles
C
3.2 moles
D
200 moles
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ProblemAn ethylene glycol solution contains 28.3 g of ethylene glycol, C2H6O2 in 97.2 mL of water. Calculate the freezing point of the solution. The density of water 1.00 g/mL.
A
–8.72°C
B
–0.848°C
C
–0.541°C
D
–17.4°C
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Problem
ProblemWhen 825 g of an unknown is dissolved in 3.45 L of water, the freezing point of the solution is decreased by 2.89ºC. Assuming that the unknown compound is a non-electrolyte, calculate its molar mass.
A
154 g/mol
B
42.4 g/mol
C
44.5 g/mol
D
159 g/mol
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