Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Physical: Solutions

Question:

When a non-volatile solid is added to pure water then which of the following is a correct statement?

Options:

It will boil above 100oC and freeze above 0oC.

It will boil below 100oC and freeze above 0oC.

It will boil above 100oC and freeze below 0oC.

It will boil below 100oC and freeze below 0oC.

Correct Answer:

It will boil above 100oC and freeze below 0oC.

Explanation:

When a non-volatile solute is added to a pure water there will be elevation in boiling point and depression in freezing point. Therefore, the solution will boil above 100oC and freeze below 0oC.