Question:

Lowering of vapour pressure of 30% of aqueous solution of glucose. (in mmHg) 
Given: PH2O = 760 mm of Hg

Updated On: Jan 16, 2025
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Solution and Explanation

Pressure Calculation

We are solving for the partial pressure of a gas using the given proportionality:

\(\frac{760 - x }{ x} = \frac{(\frac{30 }{ 180}) }{ (\frac{70 }{ 18})}\)

Simplify the terms:

\(\frac{(760 - x) }{ x} =\frac{ 3 }{ 70}\)

Rearrange to solve for x:

x = 728.7 mm Hg

Round to the nearest integer:

x ≈ 729 mm Hg

Final Answer:

The partial pressure is 729 mm Hg.

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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.