Which Solution, If Either, Would Create the Higher Osmotic Pressure

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which solution, if either, would create the higher osmotic pressure (compared to pure water) : one prepared from 1.0 g of NaCl in 10 mL of water or 1.0 g of CsBr in 10 mL of water?

• A)They would have the same osmotic pressures.
• B)NaCl would give the higher pressure.
• C)CsBr would give the higher pressure.
• D)It is impossible to tell.
• E)These compounds are salts and do not produce an osmotic pressure.

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