Practice Elevation Of Boiling Point (1.3.2) - Solutions

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Question 1.
What happens to the boiling point of a liquid when a non-volatile solute is added?
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Consider what the solute does to the liquid's properties.
Question 2.
What is the formula for calculating the elevation of boiling point?
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Think about how you described solute concentration.
3Question 3.
What is the primary factor affecting boiling point elevation in a solution?
- Amount of solute
- Type of solute
- Temperature of the solution
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Think about colligative properties.
4Question 4.
True or False: Boiling point elevation is a property unique to volatile solutes.
- True
- False
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Recall the definition of non-volatile vs volatile.
Question 5.
Determine the boiling point of a solution formed by adding 40 g of glucose to 500 g of water, given K_b for water is 0.52 K kg/mol.
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Be sure to check the molar mass of glucose.
Question 6.
Explain how adding salt to pasta water alters the cooking process, using boiling point elevation as the basis.
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Think about how the pasta cooks faster in a higher temperature solution.

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