Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

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Chapter 11 - Liquids and Intermolecular Forces - Additional Exercises - Page 477: 11.73d

Answer

Freezing point must increase.

Work Step by Step

Since the molecules of a liquid must become more strongly attracted to one another when becoming a solid, stronger intermolecular forces mean that the liquid molecules can more easily become a solid. As a result, it is able to freeze at a higher temperature.
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