Help interpreting molal boiling point constant.

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The molal boiling point constant (K_b) is a measure of how much the boiling point of a solvent increases when a solute is added, expressed in terms of molality. The unit K_b = 3.62 K·kg·mol^-1 indicates that for each mole of solute dissolved in one kilogram of solvent, the boiling point of the solvent increases by 3.62 Kelvin. This means that the correct interpretation of the units is that the boiling point elevation is proportional to the molal concentration of the solute, with K_b representing the change in temperature per mole of solute per kilogram of solvent. Understanding these units is crucial for accurately applying the concept in calculations related to boiling point elevation.
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Hi,

I'm trying to understand how to explain what the molal boiling point constant is, from interpreting the units (using an example) K_b =3,62K*kg*mol^-1 I would say "One mole of particles are heated up by 3,62kelvin per kg?"
but something feels wrong abou saying it that way. Can someone help me interpret the fraction k*kg/mol ? How do you say say it correctly in words?
 
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