The properties which depend on the number of solute particles irrespective of their nature relative to the total numbers of particles in the solution are called colligative properties. These are relative lowering of vapour pressure, of the solvent, depression of freezing point of the solvent, elevation of boiling point of the solvent and osmotic pressure of the solution. All of their particles help in calculating the observed molar mass of the solute. Determination of osmatic pressure is considered best for the determination of molecular mass of the solute.