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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

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Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

When molecules absorb energy they speed up and have a more forceful collision with solute molecules.

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