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Think of pure solvent molecules evaporating freely from the surface of a liquid. That makes a vapour pressure. Then think of that surface blocked in many places by solute particles, all trying to pull solvent molecules back. They are not so free to leave, and the vapour pressure is lowered.

2007-08-28 19:39:57 · answer #1 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0 0

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