Colligative Properties Teacher Resources

Explanation of boiling point elevation, and discussion of its application to real situations.

This site from the General Chemistry Online of the Frostburg State University provides informaiton on estimating freezing point of a solution from freezing point constant and molality.

Questions related to osmolality and colligative properties for the MCAT are provided on this site.

With an overview of seven topics related to solutions, this .pdf file provides information on everything from osmosis and osmotic pressure to ions in aqueous solution. Other topics include solutions of volatile substances, methods of...

Learn how to analyze the different boiling points of organic compounds using intermolecular forces. [11:07]

Understand what happens when raising or lowering the boiling or freezing point of a solution by adding solute. [14:00]

This lesson demonstrates how to calculate changes in freezing point and boiling point of an aqueous solution.

Solutions and their properties, solutions,concentration, etc.

Follow these step-by-step instructions to make homemade ice cream. Learn the chemistry and physics behind this summertime treat.

[Free Registration/Login Required] In this activity, observe the relationship between elevation, boiling point, and atmospheric pressure. Then answer a self-correcting challenge question.

This video tutorial reviews the freezing point and boiling point constants of water. [1:19]

[Free Registration/Login Required] Explore how solutes can keep roads clear of ice in the winter by learning how different types and concentrations of a solute affect the freezing point of a solution.

Experiment shows students how to use the lowered freezing point of water to chill another mixture (ice cream) to the solid state. Teacher's notes provide background information.

Experiment provides this activity used to create interest in a common substance: milk. Students are asked to form a hypothesis about the behavior of milk as household detergents act upon it. The most important aspects of this activity...

An in-depth look at solutions and their properties. Includes practice problems for calculating solution concentration.