Degree of Association ($$\beta$$)

$$i = 1 + \left(\frac{1}{n} - 1\right)\beta$$

Concept: Calculates the van 't Hoff factor when solute molecules cluster together to form larger molecular aggregates in a solution.

Notation:

• $$\beta$$ = Degree of association;
• $$i$$ = van 't Hoff factor;
• $$n$$ = Number of simple molecules that combine to form a single associated molecule.