Boiling Point Elevation Calculator

Calculate Solution Boiling Point Changes with Precision

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Boiling Point Elevation Calculator

Calculate the change in boiling point of a solution based on solute concentration.

ΔTb: - °C

Molality Calculator

Calculate the molality needed to achieve a desired boiling point elevation.

Molality: - mol/kg

Understanding Boiling Point Elevation

What is Boiling Point Elevation?

Boiling point elevation is a colligative property where the boiling point of a solution is higher than that of the pure solvent.

Van't Hoff Factor

The van't Hoff factor (i) accounts for the dissociation of the solute in solution:

  • i = 1 for non-electrolytes
  • i = 2 for NaCl
  • i = 3 for CaCl₂

Applications

Understanding boiling point elevation is important for:

  • Cooking at high altitudes
  • Industrial distillation
  • Antifreeze solutions

Essential Formulas

Boiling Point Elevation

ΔTb = Kb × m × i

Where:

  • ΔTb = Change in boiling point
  • Kb = Boiling point elevation constant
  • m = Molality
  • i = Van't Hoff factor