From freezing point depression (most common): M = . Multiply by i if electrolyte is known. From boiling point elevation: M = . From osmotic pressure: M = * R * T / (pi * V * )... more directly: = ( * R * T) / (pi * V) where V is in litres. Osmotic pressure method is preferred for macromolecules (polymers, proteins) because even dilute solutions give measurable osmotic pressure. Colligative method gives number-average molar mass for polydisperse systems. The "apparent" molar mass (ignoring i) differs from true molar mass — always calculate i first for electrolytes.
Part of JPC-05 — Solutions: Raoult's Law & Colligative Properties
Molar Mass Determination
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