What is molal depression constant? Derive an equation.

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(N/A) The molal depression constant $(K_f)$,also known as the cryoscopic constant,is defined as the depression in freezing point produced when one mole of a non-volatile solute is dissolved in one kilogram of a solvent.
Let $T_f^0$ be the freezing point of the pure solvent and $T_f$ be the freezing point of the solution. The depression in freezing point is given by $\Delta T_f = T_f^0 - T_f$.
For dilute solutions,the depression in freezing point is directly proportional to the molality $(m)$ of the solution:
$\Delta T_f \propto m$
$\Delta T_f = K_f \cdot m$ --- $(i)$
If $w_2$ grams of a solute with molar mass $M_2$ are dissolved in $w_1$ grams of solvent,the molality $(m)$ is:
$m = \frac{w_2 \times 1000}{M_2 \times w_1}$
Substituting this into equation $(i)$:
$\Delta T_f = K_f \times \frac{w_2 \times 1000}{M_2 \times w_1}$
Rearranging to solve for $M_2$:
$M_2 = \frac{K_f \times w_2 \times 1000}{\Delta T_f \times w_1}$

Explore More

Similar Questions

$3 \times 10^{-3} \ kg$ acetic acid is added into $500 \ cm^{3}$ water. If dissociation of acetic acid is $23\%$ then find out depression in freezing point? $K_f$ of water $= 1.86 \ K \ kg \ mol^{-1}$ and density $= 0.997 \ g \ cm^{-3}$.

Calculate the molecular weight of a substance whose $7.0\%$ by mass solution in water freezes at $-0.93\,^{\circ}C$. The cryoscopic constant of water is $1.86\,^{\circ}C\,kg\,mol^{-1}$. .......... $g\,mol^{-1}$.

The freezing point of a solution prepared from $1.25 \ g$ of a non-electrolyte and $20 \ g$ of water is $271.9 \ K$. If the molar depression constant is $1.86 \ K \ kg \ mol^{-1}$,then the molar mass of the solute will be:

The cryoscopic constant of a liquid is the ratio of the depression of freezing point and the........

The freezing point of a $0.05 \ molal$ solution of a non-electrolyte in water is $.......... \ ^oC$. $(K_f = 1.86 \ K \ kg \ mol^{-1})$

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo