Based on the formulas of the following solutes,which compound would have the smallest van't Hoff factor (i)? A)Ca(NO₃)₂(aq) B)K₂SO₄(aq) C)Th(SO₄)₂(aq) D)Al₂(SO₄)₃(aq) E)MgSO₄(aq)

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The van't Hoff factor (i) is a measure of the number of particles that a solute dissociates into when it dissolves in water. Compounds that dissociate into more particles will have a higher van't Hoff factor. In this case, MgSO4 dissociates into three particles: one Mg2+ ion and two SO42- ions. All the other compounds listed do not dissociate into as many particles, so MgSO4 has the highest van't Hoff factor.

Based on the Formulas of the Following Solutes,which Compound Would