Question
Chemistry Question on Solutions
What is the effect of the addition of sugar on the boiling and freezing points of water ?
A
Both boiling point and freezing point increases
B
Both boiling point and freezing point decreases
C
Boiling point decreases and freezing point increases
D
Boiling point increases and freezing point decreases
Answer
Boiling point increases and freezing point decreases
Explanation
Solution
Sugar is a non-volatile solute. Adding sugar to water will raise the boiling point and decrease the freezing point of water.