What is the vapor pressure of a solution containing 1 mole of a non-volatile solute in 3 moles of solvent, assuming ideal behavior?

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What is the vapor pressure of a solution containing 1 mole of a non-volatile solute in 3 moles of solvent, assuming ideal behavior?
  1. 0.25 P0
  2. 0.75 P0
  3. 1.0 P0
  4. 0.5 P0

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Q: What is the vapor pressure of a solution containing 1 mole of a non-volatile solute in 3 moles of solvent, assuming ideal behavior?
Solution: Vapor pressure lowering = (moles of solute / total moles) * P0 = (1 / (1 + 3)) * P0 = 0.25 P0, so vapor pressure = P0 - 0.25 P0 = 0.75 P0.
Steps: 5

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