Question
Chemistry Question on Solutions
Colligative properties depend on ___________.
A
the nature of the solute particles dissolved in solution
B
the number of solute particles in solution
C
the physical properties of the solute particles dissolved in solution
D
the nature of solvent particles
Answer
the number of solute particles in solution
Explanation
Solution
Colligative properties are properties of the solutionsthat depend on the concentration of the soluteions or molecules. They do not depend on the identity of the solute. It is used to determine the molecular mass of the particle.
The four colligative properties are:
- Relative Lowering of the vapor pressure of the solvent
- Osmotic pressure
- Elevation in the boiling point of the solvent.
- Depression at the freezing point of the solvent.
These colligative propertiesdepend on the number of particles and not on the nature of particles dissolved.