Freezing Point - MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems

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What is the freezing point of a 3m solution of K2SO4 in water? (kf = 1.9oC/mol)

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Freezing point depression is given by the equation .

i is the Vant Hoff Factor that tells us how many particles (often ions) a solid produces when dissolved in solution. m is the molality of the solution. kf is the freezing point constant.

The question gives us m as 3mol, kf as 1.9, and i is found to be 3 (2K+ and SO42- ). Whe then plug the values into the equation.

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