The Osmotic Pressure of a 0

question 9

Multiple Choice

The osmotic pressure of a 0.0100 M solution of NaCl in water at 25°C is found to be different from 372 torr because

• A) osmotic pressures are hard to measure.
• B) Na⁺ and Cl^- ions are strongly hydrated.
• C) NaCl does not dissociate in water.
• D) Na⁺ and Cl^- ions can form ion pairs.
• E) none of these

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