Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
A solution of glucose has in each litre. A solution of a non-electrolyte X has in . At the same temperature the two solutions are isotonic. Find the molar mass of X. The molar mass of glucose is .
The osmotic pressure of a dilute solution is , with in mol/L and in kelvin. gives atm, and gives kPa. Isotonic solutions have equal . A column of height of a liquid of density gives a pressure .
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Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Plan. Isotonic solutions have equal . At the same and with , the concentrations are equal.
Step 1. Glucose. .
Step 2. X. The moles of X in must give the same concentration: .
Step 3. Molar mass. .
Answer: for glucose, and for X.
Check. The temperature and the gas constant cancel, so we did not need them.
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