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Colligative Properties

Question 7 • *25-26 KCS18 Chemistry IC

How are the boiling point and freezing point of a solvent affected when a solute is added?

Answer
B
Both the boiling point and the freezing point decrease.
B
Both the boiling point and the freezing point increase.
T
The boiling point increases, and the freezing point decreases.
T
The boiling point decreases, and the freezing point increases.

Explanation

Adding a dissolved solute lowers the solvent’s vapor pressure. As a result, the solution must be heated to a higher temperature to boil, while it freezes at a lower temperature than the pure solvent. Therefore, the boiling point increases and the freezing point decreases.

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