The solute increases the boiling point of the solvent
When a solute is dissolved in a solvent, it typically raises the boiling point of the solvent, a phenomenon known as boiling point elevation. The presence of the solute disrupts the solvent's structure, requiring more energy (heat) to reach the boiling point. Conversely, the solute usually lowers the freezing point of the solvent, a process known as freezing point depression. The effect of the solvent on the conductivity of the solute can vary depending on the nature of both the solute and solvent.
The similarities between the solute and solvent can lead to stronger interactions between them, increasing the boiling point of the solution due to enhanced solute-solvent cohesion. Conversely, dissimilarities may reduce these interactions, lowering the boiling point by weakening the solute-solvent bonds. Overall, the impact on boiling point depends on the specific chemical characteristics of the solute and solvent involved.
The effect of a solute on the freezing point and boiling point of a solvent is related to what is known as the colligative property. Upon addition of the solute, the freezing point will be lowered, and the boiling point will be increased. The magnitude of the change will depend on the solute and how many particles it forms upon dissolving, and on the nature of the solvent and the freezing/boiling point constant for that solvent.
Boiling point elevation
The boiling point rises and the freezing point lowers.The reason being, when a solute dissolves in a solvent, the solute molecules wedge themselves between the solvent molecules. In order for the solvent to freeze, its molecules have to get close enough together to form a solid. However, the solute molecules are in the way. As a result, it requires much colder temperatures for the solvent molecules to form a solid, despite the hindrance of the solute's molecules. The same sort of thing happens when trying to boil the solvent, only instead of holding the solvent molecules apart, the solute molecules end up holding them together, preventing them from boiling. Therefore, a more energy is needed to break the bond between solvent and solute, which allows the solvent to boil.
The tendency of a solute to change the boiling point of a solvent is called boiling-point elevation. This occurs because the presence of the solute disrupts the solvent's ability to form vapor, therefore requiring more heat to reach the boiling point.
Adding more solute to a solvent raises its boiling point and lowers its freezing point. This is known as boiling point elevation and freezing point depression. The presence of solute particles disrupts the organization of solvent molecules, making it more difficult for them to change phase.
It increases the boiling point of the solution and it increases the temperature range over which the solution remains a liquid.
Colligative properties are dependent on the number of solute particles and not the type of solute. One common coligative property is boiling point elevation, where adding a solute to a solvent increases the boiling point of the solution compared to the pure solvent. This effect is commonly observed when salt is added to water, as the boiling point of the saltwater solution is higher than that of pure water.
Adding a solute to a solvent raises the boiling point of the solution, a phenomenon known as boiling point elevation. This occurs because the presence of solute particles disrupts the formation of vapor bubbles, requiring more energy (higher temperature) for the solution to boil. The extent of this boiling point increase depends on the concentration of the solute and the properties of the solvent, as described by Raoult's law and the colligative properties of solutions.
The concentration of solute in the solvent is most responsible for changing the boiling and freezing points. When a solute is added to a solvent, it disrupts the normal intermolecular forces between solvent molecules, which results in a change in the boiling and freezing points of the solvent.
When a solute is added to a solvent, the boiling point is raised according to the equation ΔTb=Kbm. Thus, the boiling temperature of a solution can be described by: Tb(solution)=ΔTb + Tb(pure solvent). However, for the purposes of this question, adding a solute increases the boiling point of a solution.