Question

For a non-electrolytic solution, vant Hoff factor is equal to :

• A. 0
• B. 1
• C. between 0 and 1
• D. none of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

1

The van't Hoff factor is the ratio between the actual concentration of particles produced when the substance is dissolved and the concentration of a substance as calculated from its mass. For most non-electrolytes dissolved in water, the van't Hoff factor is essentially $1$.