Problem 5.81 (Schroeder’s Intro to Thermal Physics)

Problem 5.81

Derive a formula, similar to equation 5.90, for the shift in the freezing temperature of a dilute solution. Assume that the solid phase is pure solvent, no solute. You should find that the shift is negative: The freezing temperature of a solution is less than that of the pure solvent. Explain in general terms why the shift should be negative.

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