Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321809246
ISBN 13: 978-0-32180-924-7

Chapter 12 - Sections 12.1-12.8 - Exercises - Conceptual Problems - Page 594: 137b

Answer

NaCl is most soluble of the given compounds, hence it is most effective in lowering the freezing point of water.

Work Step by Step

Freezing point depends upon the number of ions of solute mixed in water. The more soluble a solute is, it will be more effective at lowering the freezing point.
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