Van't Hoff Equation

[Daniel Kochanski 2L]

Can someone explain the concept of non-ideal behavior in solutions and its implications for the applicability of the Van't Hoff equation?

[Ryka Vahidi 1E]

Ideal behavior refers to gases. This provides us with the ideal gas law, PV=nRT. If a gas is ideal, this equation can be used to find the moles of gas, volume, pressure, or temperature. The Van't hoff equation deals with the equilibrium constant, which does not need to be only gaseous solutions. Therefore, non-ideal behavior doesn't really play a role in the equation.

[Chris_1234]

Non-ideal behavior in solutions refers to deviations from ideal behavior due to factors like intermolecular forces and concentration. The Van't Hoff equation, which relates equilibrium constants to temperature changes, assumes ideal behavior and may not accurately predict non-ideal solution behavior. Correction factors and experimental data can be used to refine the equation's applicability to non-ideal solutions.