Boiling Point Elevation
Boiling point elevation is the increase in the boiling point of a solution when a solute is added.
The amount of boiling point elevation is proportional to the mole fraction of the solute.
The following formula can be used to calculate the amount of boiling point elevation:
ΔT = Kb * m
where:
- ΔT is the change in boiling point (in degrees Celsius)
- Kb is the boiling point elevation constant (in degrees Celsius per molal)
- m is the molality of the solute (mol solute / kg solvent)