Raoult’s Law states: the vapor pressure (Psolution) of a solution is proportional to the mole fraction of the solvent present in the solution. Psolution = Xsolvent P°solvent Here,  P°solvent ­is the vapor pressure of pure solvent. Calculate the vapor pressure of a solution which is prepared by dissolving 1.00 mole of glycerol (nonvolatile) and 4.00 moles of water at 25oC. Given: the vapor pressure of water is 25.0 torr at 25oC. Group of answer choices 5.00 torr 20.0 torr 6.25 torr 15.0 torr

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Raoult’s Law states: the vapor pressure (Psolution) of a solution is proportional to the mole fraction of the solvent present in the solution.

Psolution = Xsolvent P°solvent

Here,  solvent ­is the vapor pressure of pure solvent.

Calculate the vapor pressure of a solution which is prepared by dissolving 1.00 mole of glycerol (nonvolatile) and 4.00 moles of water at 25oC. Given: the vapor pressure of water is 25.0 torr at 25oC.

Group of answer choices
5.00 torr
20.0 torr
6.25 torr
15.0 torr
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