Osmotic Pressure | Example #1

The video tutorial explains how to solve a problem involving osmotic pressure to find the molar mass of a solute, specifically hemoglobin. It begins with the basic formula for osmotic pressure and shows how to substitute moles with mass over molecular weight. The tutorial then sets up a problem involving hemoglobin, providing the necessary data and demonstrating how to rearrange the equation to solve for molar mass. It includes unit conversion and calculation steps, emphasizing the importance of using consistent units throughout the process.

What is the significance of using absolute temperature in the calculations?

Explain how the units cancel out in the final calculation of molar mass.

What is the approximate molar mass of hemoglobin as calculated in the problem?