Math Problem Statement

Solve MW = Kf * (msolute/(msolventDeltaTf)), when Kf= 4.49C * kg/mol, msolute = 0.99g, msolvent= 4.85g, DeltaTf=4.7*C

Solution

We are given the following equation and values:

MW=Kf×(msolutemsolvent×ΔTf)MW = K_f \times \left( \frac{m_{\text{solute}}}{m_{\text{solvent}} \times \Delta T_f} \right)

Where:

  • Kf=4.49°Ckg/molK_f = 4.49 \, \text{°C} \cdot \text{kg/mol}
  • msolute=0.99gm_{\text{solute}} = 0.99 \, \text{g}
  • msolvent=4.85gm_{\text{solvent}} = 4.85 \, \text{g}
  • ΔTf=4.7°C\Delta T_f = 4.7 \, \text{°C}

To solve for the molecular weight MWMW, we can substitute the given values into the equation. However, we first need to convert the mass of the solvent (msolventm_{\text{solvent}}) from grams to kilograms (since KfK_f has units of °C·kg/mol):

msolvent=4.85g=0.00485kgm_{\text{solvent}} = 4.85 \, \text{g} = 0.00485 \, \text{kg}

Now, substitute the values into the equation:

MW=4.49×(0.990.00485×4.7)MW = 4.49 \times \left( \frac{0.99}{0.00485 \times 4.7} \right)

We can simplify the expression step by step:

MW=4.49×(0.990.022795)MW = 4.49 \times \left( \frac{0.99}{0.022795} \right)

Now, calculate the fraction inside the parentheses:

MW=4.49×43.46MW = 4.49 \times 43.46

MW195.03g/molMW \approx 195.03 \, \text{g/mol}

So, the molecular weight MWMW is approximately 195.03 g/mol.


Would you like a more detailed explanation of the steps? Or do you have any other questions?

Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:

  1. How do you calculate the molality of a solution from mass and moles of solute and solvent?
  2. What is the concept of freezing point depression, and how is it related to colligative properties?
  3. How do you find the molecular weight of a substance using freezing point depression experiments?
  4. How do you convert grams to moles, and why is it important in such calculations?
  5. What is the significance of the constant KfK_f in the equation?

Tip: Always make sure the units of mass are consistent with the unit system used for the freezing point depression constant KfK_f.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Units Conversion
Freezing Point Depression
Molecular Weight Calculation

Formulas

MW = Kf * (msolute / (msolvent * DeltaTf))

Theorems

Colligative properties
Freezing Point Depression

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12