Answer:
Π = 21.9 atm
Explanation:
The equation used to find osmotic pressure is:
Π = iMRT
In this formula,
>> Π = osmotic pressure (atm)
>> i = van't Hoff factor
>> M = molarity (M)
>> R = constant (0.0821 atm*L/mol*K)
>> T = temperature (K)
Remember, van't Hoff factor is the amount of ions the species (MgCl₂) dissociates into while in solution. MgCl₂ dissociates into 3 ions. These ions are Mg²⁺ and 2 Cl⁻.
The temperature needs to be in Kelvin....
37.0 °C + 273.15 = 310.15 K
You now know the value of all the variables.
Π = iMRT
Π = (3)(0.287 M)(0.0821 atm*L/mol*K)(310.15 K)
Π = 21.9 atm
