Applicatino of Raoults Law and melting point

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The discussion centers on the effect of an insoluble impurity, specifically sodium sulfate, on the melting point of an impure compound. It is concluded that an insoluble impurity does not affect the melting point because it does not dissolve and therefore does not participate in the melting process. The reasoning is that the presence of an insoluble impurity behaves similarly to having a pure compound, maintaining the original melting point. The vapor pressure remains unchanged, leading to no depression of the melting point. This conclusion is affirmed as correct.
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What is the effect of an insoluble impurity such as sodium sulfate, on the observed melting point of a impure compound?


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My answer is, there is no effect on the melting point of this particular compound. Because it has to be soluble in order to depress the melting point. If it is insoluble it is just like having 100 % of compound X and 0 % of compound Y, assuming there is only two compounds in this impure compound. Thus the vapor pressure is not effected and melting point will not change.

Is this a correct answer?
 
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Grapz said:
Is this a correct answer?
Yes.
 
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