How to Determine Mole Fraction and Mass Percent from Osmotic Pressure Data?

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To determine mole fraction and mass percent from osmotic pressure data, the osmotic pressure equation is essential, linking molarity, gas constant, and temperature. The problem involves a 0.32 weight/volume% sucrose, MgSO4, and KNO3 mixture in water, with a known osmotic pressure of 1.25 atm at 25 degrees Celsius. After calculating molarity, further steps are needed to interpret weight/volume% and weight/weight% in the context of the mixture. There is confusion regarding the calculation of total mass from percentages, as percentages must be contextualized to specific weights or volumes. Understanding these concepts is crucial for accurately solving the problem.
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Homework Statement


When 0.32 weight/volume% of sucrose, MgSO4 and KNO3 mixture is dissolved in 997 g of H2O, the osmotic pressure at 25 deg Celsius is 1.25 atm. Calculate the mole fraction and mass percent composition of the original mixture if it contains 15% weight/weight KNO3.

2. Homework Equations

Osmotic pressure= Molarity x Gas constant x Temperature in Kelvin

The Attempt at a Solution


I was able to solve for the molarity of the solution. After it, I don't know what to do next. Can someone please teach me what the next step is and what is the role(meaning) of weight/volume % and weight/weight % in the problem? Thank you in advance. :)
 
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Mia Vel said:
When 0.32 weight/volume% of sucrose, MgSO4 and KNO3 mixture is dissolved

I have no idea what it means.
 
My friend told me that when you multiply the given percentage by 100, you will get the total mass of the mixture. I am just not sure whether I should believe him or not.
 
Mia Vel said:
My friend told me that when you multiply the given percentage by 100, you will get the total mass of the mixture.

Doesn't sound correct to me. 30% sulfuric acid doesn't always weight 3000 (and 3000 of what? stones? grams? ounces? pounds?).
 
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