The edge length of the unit cell is 408 pm. Its density is 10.6 g cm-3 predict whether the metal X is body-centred or face centred or simple cubic.

Question

Why do we observe abnormal colligative properties? 

Answer 1

Because of – 

(i) Association of particles of solute after dissolution. It decrease number of particles of solute so as the value of colligative property. 

(ii) Dissociation of particles of solute after dissolution. It increases number of particles of solute so as the value of colligative property.