Solution
Related Formula
Δ Tb = Kb · m = Kb · ( wsoluteMsolute · 1000wsolvent )Core Logic
Both dissolved compounds are non-electrolytes (van 't Hoff factor i = 1). We calculate the molar masses of AB and AB₂ individually, then solve for the individual atomic masses of elements A and B.
Step 1: Determine Molar Mass of AB
Given Δ Tb = 2.7~K, wsolute = 1~g, wsolvent = 15~g, and Kb = 0.5~ K~kg~mol⁻¹:
2.7 = 0.5 × 1MAB × (1000)/(15) MAB = (0.5 × 1000)/(15 × 2.7) = (500)/(40.5) ≈ 12.3457~ g~mol⁻¹Step 2: Determine Molar Mass of AB_2
Given Δ Tb = 1.5~K, wsolute = 1~g, wsolvent = 15~g, and Kb = 0.5:
1.5 = 0.5 × 1MAB₂ × (1000)/(15) MAB₂ = (0.5 × 1000)/(15 × 1.5) = (500)/(22.5) ≈ 22.2222~ g~mol⁻¹Step 3: Solve for Atomic Mass of A
Let the atomic masses of elements A and B be a and b respectively:
a + b = 12.3457 --- (1) a + 2b = 22.2222 --- (2)Subtracting equation (1) from (2):
b = 22.2222 - 12.3457 = 9.8765~amuSubstituting b back into equation (1):
a = 12.3457 - 9.8765 = 2.4692~amuExpressing a in the requested format (× 10⁻¹):
a = 24.692 × 10⁻¹ ≈ 25 × 10⁻¹Pattern Recognition
Mathematical consistency checks: Since AB₂ has more atoms than AB of identical constituent mass, its molar mass should be higher, leading to a smaller elevation of boiling point for the same mass dissolved, which perfectly matches our 2.7~K arrow 1.5~K change.
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