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The Depression in Freezing Point is the phenomena that describes why adding a solute to a solvent results in the lowering of the freezing point of the solvent. Check FAQs
ΔTf=(PoA-PA)[R](Tfp2)PoAΔHfusion
ΔTf - Depression in Freezing Point?PoA - Vapour Pressure of Pure Solvent?PA - Vapour Pressure of Solvent in Solution?Tfp - Solvent Freezing Point?ΔHfusion - Molar Enthalpy of Fusion?[R] - Universal gas constant?

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1.1524Edit=(20000Edit-15000Edit)8.3145(430Edit2)20000Edit333.5Edit
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Depression in Freezing Point given Vapour Pressure Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
ΔTf=(PoA-PA)[R](Tfp2)PoAΔHfusion
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
ΔTf=(20000Pa-15000Pa)[R](430K2)20000Pa333.5kJ/mol
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
ΔTf=(20000Pa-15000Pa)8.3145(430K2)20000Pa333.5kJ/mol
Next Step Convert Units
ΔTf=(20000Pa-15000Pa)8.3145(430K2)20000Pa333500J/mol
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
ΔTf=(20000-15000)8.3145(4302)20000333500
Next Step Evaluate
ΔTf=1.15243188762859K
LAST Step Rounding Answer
ΔTf=1.1524K

Depression in Freezing Point given Vapour Pressure Formula Elements

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Depression in Freezing Point
The Depression in Freezing Point is the phenomena that describes why adding a solute to a solvent results in the lowering of the freezing point of the solvent.
Symbol: ΔTf
Measurement: TemperatureUnit: K
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Vapour Pressure of Pure Solvent
The Vapour Pressure of Pure Solvent is the vapour pressure of solvent prior to addition of solute.
Symbol: PoA
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Vapour Pressure of Solvent in Solution
The Vapour Pressure of Solvent in Solution is the vapour pressure of solvent post addition of solute.
Symbol: PA
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Solvent Freezing Point
Solvent Freezing Point is the temperature at which the solvent freezes from liquid to solid state.
Symbol: Tfp
Measurement: TemperatureUnit: K
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Molar Enthalpy of Fusion
The Molar Enthalpy of Fusion is the amount of energy needed to change one mole of a substance from the solid phase to the liquid phase at constant temperature and pressure.
Symbol: ΔHfusion
Measurement: Molar EnthalpyUnit: kJ/mol
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Universal gas constant
Universal gas constant is a fundamental physical constant that appears in the ideal gas law, relating the pressure, volume, and temperature of an ideal gas.
Symbol: [R]
Value: 8.31446261815324

Other Formulas to find Depression in Freezing Point

​Go Depression in Freezing Point of Solvent
ΔTf=kfm
​Go Van't Hoff equation for Depression in Freezing Point of electrolyte
ΔTf=ikfm
​Go Depression in Freezing Point given Elevation in Boiling Point
ΔTf=ΔHvapΔTb(Tfp2)ΔHfusion(Tbp2)
​Go Depression in Freezing Point given Osmotic Pressure
ΔTf=πVm(Tfp2)TΔHfusion

Other formulas in Depression in Freezing Point category

​Go Molality given Depression in Freezing Point
m=ΔTfkfi
​Go Cryoscopic Constant given Molar Enthalpy of Fusion
kf=[R]TfpTfpMsolvent1000ΔHfusion
​Go Cryoscopic Constant given Latent Heat of Fusion
kf=[R]Tf21000Lfusion
​Go Freezing Point of Solvent given Cryoscopic Constant and Molar Enthalpy of Fusion
Tfp=kf1000ΔHfusion[R]Msolvent

How to Evaluate Depression in Freezing Point given Vapour Pressure?

Depression in Freezing Point given Vapour Pressure evaluator uses Depression in Freezing Point = ((Vapour Pressure of Pure Solvent-Vapour Pressure of Solvent in Solution)*[R]*(Solvent Freezing Point^2))/(Vapour Pressure of Pure Solvent*Molar Enthalpy of Fusion) to evaluate the Depression in Freezing Point, The Depression in Freezing Point given Vapour Pressure refers to the lowering of the freezing point of solvents upon the addition of solutes. It is a colligative property described by the following formula. ΔTf = Kf× m. Depression in Freezing Point is denoted by ΔTf symbol.

How to evaluate Depression in Freezing Point given Vapour Pressure using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Depression in Freezing Point given Vapour Pressure, enter Vapour Pressure of Pure Solvent (PoA), Vapour Pressure of Solvent in Solution (PA), Solvent Freezing Point (Tfp) & Molar Enthalpy of Fusion (ΔHfusion) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Depression in Freezing Point given Vapour Pressure

What is the formula to find Depression in Freezing Point given Vapour Pressure?
The formula of Depression in Freezing Point given Vapour Pressure is expressed as Depression in Freezing Point = ((Vapour Pressure of Pure Solvent-Vapour Pressure of Solvent in Solution)*[R]*(Solvent Freezing Point^2))/(Vapour Pressure of Pure Solvent*Molar Enthalpy of Fusion). Here is an example- 1.152432 = ((20000-15000)*[R]*(430^2))/(20000*333500).
How to calculate Depression in Freezing Point given Vapour Pressure?
With Vapour Pressure of Pure Solvent (PoA), Vapour Pressure of Solvent in Solution (PA), Solvent Freezing Point (Tfp) & Molar Enthalpy of Fusion (ΔHfusion) we can find Depression in Freezing Point given Vapour Pressure using the formula - Depression in Freezing Point = ((Vapour Pressure of Pure Solvent-Vapour Pressure of Solvent in Solution)*[R]*(Solvent Freezing Point^2))/(Vapour Pressure of Pure Solvent*Molar Enthalpy of Fusion). This formula also uses Universal gas constant .
What are the other ways to Calculate Depression in Freezing Point?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Depression in Freezing Point-
  • Depression in Freezing Point=Cryoscopic Constant*MolalityOpenImg
  • Depression in Freezing Point=Van't Hoff Factor*Cryoscopic Constant*MolalityOpenImg
  • Depression in Freezing Point=(Molar Enthalpy of Vaporization*Elevation in Boiling Point*(Solvent Freezing Point^2))/(Molar Enthalpy of Fusion*(Solvent Boiling Point^2))OpenImg
Can the Depression in Freezing Point given Vapour Pressure be negative?
Yes, the Depression in Freezing Point given Vapour Pressure, measured in Temperature can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Depression in Freezing Point given Vapour Pressure?
Depression in Freezing Point given Vapour Pressure is usually measured using the Kelvin[K] for Temperature. Celsius[K], Fahrenheit[K], Rankine[K] are the few other units in which Depression in Freezing Point given Vapour Pressure can be measured.
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