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Will a non-volatile solute always lower the vapor pressure of the pure solvent in solution? Why or why not?
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DrBob222
Yes, it will ALWAYS.
Why? Think Raoult's Law.
p = X*P<sup>o</sup> and since X of the solvent will ALWAYS be lower than 1 (when mixed with the solute) so the partial pressure must always be lower than P<sup>o</sup>, the normal vapor pressure of the pure solvent.
Why? Think Raoult's Law.
p = X*P<sup>o</sup> and since X of the solvent will ALWAYS be lower than 1 (when mixed with the solute) so the partial pressure must always be lower than P<sup>o</sup>, the normal vapor pressure of the pure solvent.
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