Question:

Moles of $K_2SO_4$ to be dissolved in 12 moles of water to lower its vapour pressure by 10 mm Hgat a temperature at which vapour pressure of pure water is 50 mmHg is

Updated On: Jun 23, 2023
  • 3 mol
  • 2 mol
  • 1 mol
  • 0.5 mol
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

$\frac{\Delta p}{p} = \frac{in_B}{in_B + n_A}$ (Please note this step) Here $i$ = 3 $\frac{10}{50} = \frac{3n_B}{3n_B + 12}$ $3n_B + 12 = 15 \, n_B$ $12 \, n_B = 12$ $n_B = 1$
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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.