When a Nonvolatile Solute Is Dissolved in a Volatile Solvent

When a nonvolatile solute is dissolved in a volatile solvent, the vapor pressure of the solvent over the solution

A) increases as the mole fraction of solute increases.
B) decreases as the mole fraction of solute increases.
C) is independent of the mole fraction of solute.
D) changes in an unpredictable way with changes in the mole fraction of
The solute.
E) decreases as the temperature increases.