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

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The discussion focuses on calculating mole fraction and mass percent composition from osmotic pressure data involving a mixture of sucrose, MgSO4, and KNO3. The osmotic pressure of the solution is given as 1.25 atm at 25 degrees Celsius, with a specific concentration of 0.32 weight/volume% and 15% weight/weight of KNO3. The participants clarify the roles of weight/volume% and weight/weight% in the context of the problem, emphasizing the importance of understanding these concepts for accurate calculations.

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  • Basic grasp of stoichiometry and mixture composition
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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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