2.0 g of an unknown solute (solid) is dissolved in 12.5 g of stearic acid, the solution will freeze at 4.6°C lower than pure stearic acid. The freezing point depression constant for stearic acid is known to be −4.5°C/m. Calculate the following: The molality of the unknown solute. The number of moles of the unknown solute. The molecular weight of the unknown solute.

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  1. If 2.0 g of an unknown solute (solid) is dissolved in 12.5 g of stearic acid, the solution will freeze at 4.6°C lower than pure stearic acid. The freezing point depression constant for stearic acid is known to be −4.5°C/m. Calculate the following:
    1. The molality of the unknown solute.
    2. The number of moles of the unknown solute.
    3. The molecular weight of the unknown solute.
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