Question

What are the properties arising due to varying concentrations of solute in a given solvent, irrespective of the nature of solute with respect to the solvent?

(a) Colligative properties

(b) Intensive properties

(c) Extensive properties

(d) Solute properties

This question was addressed to me in a national level competition.

My question is based upon Colligative Properties and Determination of Molar Mass in portion Solutions of Chemistry – Class 12

Answer 1

Correct choice is (a) Colligative properties

Easy explanation: Colligative properties are set of four properties. This set of properties purely depends on the number of solute particles present in the solution/solvent, independent of the nature of the particles with respect to the solution/solvent. The properties are 1.) Relative lowering of vapor pressure, 2.) Elevation in boiling point, 3.) Depression in freezing point and 4.) Osmotic pressure.