What is the molar mass of a non-electrolyte compound if 4.28 grams is dissolved in 25.0 grams of chloroform solvent to form a solution which has a boiling point elevation of 2.30 degrees celsius?
The boiling constant of chloroform is 3.63 degrees Celsius/m
im not sure if this is needed but molar mass of chloroform = 119.38 g/mol
I need a step by step explanation please.
The boiling constant of chloroform is 3.63 degrees Celsius/m
im not sure if this is needed but molar mass of chloroform = 119.38 g/mol
I need a step by step explanation please.
1 Answer
The molar mass is 270 g/mol.
Explanation:
The formula for boiling point elevation
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where
We can rearrange the formula to get
#b = (ΔT_"b")/K_"b"#
In your problem,
∴
You have 4.28 g of compound in 0.0250 kg solvent.
;:
Divide both sides of the equation by
∴
The molar mass is 270 g/mol.