Problem: What mass of ethanol, C2H5OH a nonelectrolyte, must be added to 10.0L of water to give a solution that freezes at -10.0°C? Assume the density of water is 1.0g/mL. Kf of water is 1.86°C/m.A. 5.38 KgB. 2.48 KgC. 1.17 KgD. 85.7 KgE. 24.8 Kg

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What mass of ethanol, C2H5OH a nonelectrolyte, must be added to 10.0L of water to give a solution that freezes at -10.0°C? Assume the density of water is 1.0g/mL. Kf of water is 1.86°C/m.

A. 5.38 Kg
B. 2.48 Kg
C. 1.17 Kg
D. 85.7 Kg
E. 24.8 Kg

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