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Edited By admin | Updated on Sep 18, 2023 18:35 AM | #JEE Main

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Equimolal solutions in the same solvent have

If liquids A and B  form an ideal solution, the

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Ideal Solution

The solutions which obey Raoult’s law for the entire range of composition are called Ideal solutions. 

In these solutions, the solute-solute and solvent-solvent interactions are almost similar to solute-solvent interactions (A-B = A-A or B-B interactions). Since the existing forces and the newly formed forces are almost identical, there is no enthalpy change in the mixing of these solutions i.e \Delta H_{mix} = 0.

There is no change in the volume during the mixing process i.e.\Delta V_{mix} = 0. For example if 1 litre solutions each of liquid A and B are mixed to form an ideal solution, then the solution obtained has a volume equal to 2 litres.

The entropy of mixing is positive as new interactions are introduced into the solution which increases the randomness of the system and hence \Delta S_{mix} > 0. The mixing process is spontaneous and hence \Delta G_{mix} < 0.

These solutions have vapor pressure as predicted by Raoult’s law.
    \\P_A=P{_{A}^{o}}X_A\\ P_B=P{_{B}^{o}}X_B\\ P_T=P_A+P_B

Examples of Ideal solution

For the solutions to follow the ideal solution at all ranges of concentrations and temperatures then the molecular size of the liquids should be nearly the same. 
For example:

  • CH3OH + C2H5OH: Both these liquids are polar and have nearly the same size. Thus, this solution is an ideal solution.
  • C2H5Br2 + C2H5Cl2Both these liquids are polar and have nearly the same size. Thus, this solution is an ideal solution.
  • C2H5Cl + C2H5Br: Both these liquids are polar and have nearly the same size. Thus, this solution is an ideal solution.
  • C6H6 + C6H5CH3Both these liquids are non-polar and have nearly the same size. Thus, this solution is an ideal solution.
  • C2H5Cl + C2H5I: Both these liquids are polar but the size difference between the molecules is large. Thus, this solution is not an ideal solution.

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