Question

How can the speed of solvent molecules be slowed down?

A. by increasing the temperature
B. by increasing the surface area of the solute
C. by increasing the pressure
D. by decreasing the temperature
E. by decreasing the surface area of the solute

Answer 1

A. by increasing the temperature

B. by increasing the surface area of the solute

C. by increasing the pressure

D. by decreasing the temperature

E. by decreasing the surface area of the solute

Answer 2

D, by decreasing temperature. Cold has the effect for slowing things down.