Question

what do you predict will happen to the concentration of free water molecules if you add salt to a solution? increase decrease free water molecules = 61 solute bound h₂o free water molecule

Explanation:

Step1: Understand solute - solvent interaction

When salt (solute) is added to a solution, water molecules interact with salt ions.

Step2: Analyze free - water concentration change

Some water molecules become bound to salt ions, reducing the number of free water molecules.

Answer:

Decrease