the boiling point of a solution is greater th...
the boiling point of a solution is greater than a pure solute since vapor pressure decreases upon dissolution of the solute. a true b false
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# Brief Explanations:
When a solute is dissolved in a solvent, the vapor pressure of the solvent decreases. According to the boiling - point elevation concept in colligative properties, a lower vapor pressure means a higher temperature is required to reach the atmospheric pressure (boiling point). So, the boiling point of a solution (solvent + solute) is greater than that of the pure solvent (not pure solute, there is a misnomer in the statement).
# Answer:
b FALSE