Question
Chemistry Question on Colligative Properties
The example of colligative property is
A
boiling point
B
osmosis
C
freezing point
D
osmotic pressure
Answer
osmotic pressure
Explanation
Solution
Colligative properties are properties of solution which depend on the number of particles present in solution. Elevation in boiling point, pressure, depression in vapour pressure, and depression in freezing point are colligative properties. Osmotic pressure is proportional to the concentration of solute particles ci and is, therefore, a colligative property. π∝n