What is the effect of adding a non-volatile solute to a solvent on the vapor pressure of the solvent?

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What is the effect of adding a non-volatile solute to a solvent on the vapor pressure of the solvent?
  1. It increases the vapor pressure.
  2. It decreases the vapor pressure.
  3. It has no effect on the vapor pressure.
  4. It doubles the vapor pressure.

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Q: What is the effect of adding a non-volatile solute to a solvent on the vapor pressure of the solvent?
Solution: Adding a non-volatile solute decreases the vapor pressure of the solvent due to the reduction in the mole fraction of the solvent.
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