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In a 0.2 molal aqueous solution of a weak acid HX the degree of ionization is 0.3. Taking $K_f$ for water as 1.85, the freezing point of the solution will be nearest to

Updated On: Jun 23, 2023
  • -0.480$^\circ$C
  • -0.360$^\circ$C
  • -0.260$^\circ$C
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Solution and Explanation

$ { HX <=> H^+ + X^-}$ $i = \frac{1 - 0.3 + 0.3 + 0.3 }{1} = 1.3$ $\Delta T_f = i \, K_f \, m$ = $ 1.3 \times 1.85 \times 0.2$ = 0.48 $\therefore$ $T_f$ = (0 - 0.48)$^{\circ}$C = 0-48$^{\circ}$C.
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Solutions

A solution is a homogeneous mixture of two or more components in which the particle size is smaller than 1 nm.

For example, salt and sugar is a good illustration of a solution. A solution can be categorized into several components.

Types of Solutions:

The solutions can be classified into three types:

  • Solid Solutions - In these solutions, the solvent is in a Solid-state.
  • Liquid Solutions- In these solutions, the solvent is in a Liquid state.
  • Gaseous Solutions - In these solutions, the solvent is in a Gaseous state.

On the basis of the amount of solute dissolved in a solvent, solutions are divided into the following types:

  1. Unsaturated Solution- A solution in which more solute can be dissolved without raising the temperature of the solution is known as an unsaturated solution.
  2. Saturated Solution- A solution in which no solute can be dissolved after reaching a certain amount of temperature is known as an unsaturated saturated solution.
  3. Supersaturated Solution- A solution that contains more solute than the maximum amount at a certain temperature is known as a supersaturated solution.