Which of the following statements correctly describes the van't Hoff factor (i) in boiling point elevation?

• A. The van't Hoff factor is the molality of the solution.
• B. The van't Hoff factor represents the number of particles a solute forms in solution.
• C. The van't Hoff factor is always equal to 1.
• D. The van't Hoff factor is the boiling point constant of the solvent.

Answer: (B)