Why is boiling point elevated when a non volatile solute is added to solvent?
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In the case of a non volatile solute the vapour pressure is zero, therefore vapour pressure of solution will be less than the vapour pressure of solvent, so to reach the surrounding pressure for water to boil will need higher temperature and boiling point will increase.
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In the case of a non volatile solute the vapour pressure is zero, therefore vapour pressure of solution will be less than the vapour pressure of solvent, so to reach the surrounding pressure for water to boil will need higher temperature and boiling point will increase.
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