Q: A solute generally does what to the freezing point of a solvent?


Read this paragraph and choose the correct option from the provided answers:

A solute generally lowers the freezing point of a solvent, which is called freezing point depression. For example, spreading salt on an icy road melts the ice.

 Choices:

- regulates it

- raises it

- increases it

- lowers it


A:
lowers it