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Elevation in BP and Depression in FPSolutions

What is the thermodynamic formula for the Molal Elevation Constant ( KbK_b ) and Molal Depression Constant ( KfK_f )?

Expert Answer

Kb=RTb2M1000ΔHvapK_b = \frac{R T_b^2 M}{1000 \Delta H_{vap}} and Kf=RTf2M1000ΔHfusK_f = \frac{R T_f^2 M}{1000 \Delta H_{fus}} Where MM is the Molar Mass of the Solvent (g/mol), TT is the boiling/freezing point of pure solvent (Kelvin), and ΔH\Delta H is the enthalpy of vaporization/fusion per mole.

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