A Solute Added to a Solvent Raises the Boiling Point

question 98

Multiple Choice

A solute added to a solvent raises the boiling point of the solution because

• A) the solute particles lower the solvent's vapor pressure, thus requiring a higher temperature to cause boiling.
• B) the temperature to cause boiling must be great enough to boil not only the solvent but also the solute.
• C) the solute increases the volume of the solution, and an increase in volume requires an increase in the temperature to reach the boiling point (derived from PV = nRT).
• D) the solute particles raise the solvent's vapor pressure, thus requiring a higher temperature to cause boiling.
• E) Two of the above are correct.

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