Chemistry Module 6, Colligative Properties of Solutions
Lesson 1. What is the Difference Between Osmotic Pressure and Vapor Pressure?
Before differentiating these two terminologies, let us first understand the difference
between the two classifications of solutions according to their properties – colligative and
non-colligative properties. Earlier, we have defined that colligative properties will just
depend on the number of dissolved particles in the solution and not on their identity. Noncolligative properties state otherwise. To clearly understand the difference between these
two properties, let us do Activity 1.1.
Chemistry Module 6, Colligative Properties of SolutionsBefore differentiating these two terminologies, let us first understand the difference
between the two classifications of solutions according to their properties – colligative and
non-colligative properties. Earlier, we have defined that colligative properties will just
depend on the number of dissolved particles in the solution and not on their identity. Noncolligative properties state otherwise. To clearly understand the difference between these
two properties, let us do Activity 1.1.