In the measurement of osmolality,a solute that is dissolved in solvent will:
A) Decrease the boiling point
B) Decrease the freezing point
C) Raise the vapor pressure
D) Raise the dew point

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In the measurement of osmolality, a solute dissolved in a solvent will decrease the freezing point, which is why the freezing point depression method is used to measure osmolality. The other options (A, C, and D) are not accurate statements about the effect of solutes on physical properties of the solvent.

In the Measurement of Osmolality,a Solute That Is Dissolved in Solvent