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How does adding a non-volatile solute to a pure solvent affect the freezing point of the pure solvent?

The solvent will have a lower freezing point.

The solvent will have a higher freezing point.

The solvent's freezing point will not be affected.

The solvent's freezing point will most likely change, but not in a predictable way.

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The solvent will have a lower freezing point.
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