What Is the Boiling Point of a Urea Solution?

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The boiling point of a urea solution can be calculated using the formula Delta Tf = (i)(m)(Kbp). In this case, dissolving 7.49 g of urea in 28.0 g of water results in a molality (m) of 4.458. The Kbp for water is 0.512 K/m, leading to a boiling point elevation that results in a final boiling point of 102.283°C (375.28 K). The normal boiling point of water is 373 K, and the calculation confirms that the van 't Hoff factor (i) for urea is 1, as it does not dissociate in solution.

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Homework Statement


Calculate the boiling point (in degrees C) of a solution made by dissolving 7.49 g of urea {CO(NH2)2} in 28.0 g of water. The Kbp of the solvent is 0.512 K/m and the normal boiling point is 373 K

Homework Equations


Delta Tf = (i)(m)(Kbp)

The Attempt at a Solution



Kbp= 0.512 k/m

molality (m)= ?
first I have to find molality
(7.49g/60g)/(.028 kg water) = 4.458m

I don't know what the i value is. What do I do with the normal boiling point?

The answer is 102.283 celicus this would be 375.28K.
Then I did some research on the internet I came across this site that didn't use the i value is this possible.
375.28= 373 + delta Tf
 
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