Solutes lower the freezing point of water by making it harder for water to form crystals. When a solute is added to water, it disrupts the hydrogen bonding between water molecules, which hinders the formation of the organized crystal structure necessary for ice.
Solutes lower the freezing point of water by _____.
helping water molecules to form crystals
making it harder for water to form crystals
stopping water molecules from moving
making the water molecules move faster
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