Answer to Question #328893 in General Chemistry for Sophia

Question

Identify what colligative property is applied or observed in the following. Explain

your answer.

1. Salt is mixed with ice in ice cream making.

2. Salt and sugar are used in food preservation.

3. Coolant is added to car radiators.

4. Pressure cooker.

5. Pruned or wrinkled fingers.

Answer 1

1. Salt is mixed with ice in ice cream making - freezing point depression;

2. Salt and sugar are used in food preservation - vapor pressure lowering;

3. Coolant is added to car radiators - boiling point elevation;

4. Pressure cooker - vapor pressure lowering;