Equal molar aqueous solutions of glucose (C,H12O) and sucrose (C12H24012) both have the same osmotic pressure, however, equal molar aqueous solutions of sodium chloride (NaCI) and calcium chloride (CaCl2) do not have the same osmotic pressure. Explain why/how this is the case.

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Explain how the osmotic pressure changes and why
Equal molar aqueous solutions of glucose (C,H1206) and sucrose (C12H24012) both
have the same osmotic pressure, however, equal molar aqueous solutions of sodium
chloride (NaCI) and calcium chloride (CaCI2) do not have the same osmotic pressure.
Explain why/how this is the case.
Transcribed Image Text:Equal molar aqueous solutions of glucose (C,H1206) and sucrose (C12H24012) both have the same osmotic pressure, however, equal molar aqueous solutions of sodium chloride (NaCI) and calcium chloride (CaCI2) do not have the same osmotic pressure. Explain why/how this is the case.
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