Which of the following statements about solutions is incorrect?
Practice Questions
Q1
Which of the following statements about solutions is incorrect?
Solutes lower the vapor pressure of solvents.
Colligative properties depend on the type of solute.
Boiling point elevation is a colligative property.
Freezing point depression is a colligative property.
Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions
Which of the following statements about solutions is incorrect?
Correct Answer: Colligative properties depend on the number of solute particles, not their type.
Step 1: Understand what a solution is. A solution is a mixture where one substance (solute) is dissolved in another (solvent).
Step 2: Learn about colligative properties. These are properties of solutions that depend on the number of solute particles in the solution, not on what those particles are.
Step 3: Identify the statements given in the question. Look for the one that contradicts the definition of colligative properties.
Step 4: Determine which statement incorrectly describes colligative properties. Remember, they depend on the number of particles, not their type.
Step 5: Conclude that the statement about colligative properties is correct, and any statement suggesting otherwise is incorrect.
