Which of the Following Regarding the Vapor Pressure of a Solution

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following regarding the vapor pressure of a solution containing a nonvolatile solute is NOT correct?

• A)The amount by which the vapor pressure of the solution is reduced reflects the mole fraction of the solute in the solution.
• B)Raoult's law predicts that a solution containing a solute that experiences strong solute-solvent attractions will have a lower vapor pressure than an ideal solution.
• C)The presence of a nonvolatile solute reduces the mole fraction of the pure solvent.
• D)The evaporation rate of the pure solvent in an open container is higher than that of the solution.
• E)The condensation rates of the pure solvent and the solution are probably about equal.

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