Based on the colligative properties of water, what would happen if one were to add a solute to water?

A. The freezing point of water would increase.
B. Nothing would change with respect to the freezing point or boiling point of water.
C. The freezing point of water would decrease.
D. The boiling point of water would increase.
E. Both the freezing point of water would decrease and the boiling point of water would increase.


Answer: E

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