Which below best describes the solute effect?
A) keeps water droplets from freezing at temperatures below 32 F
B) removal of pollutants from the atmosphere by cloud droplets
C) water droplets dissolve hygroscopic nuclei and condensation can occur at relative humidities less than 100 percent
D) evaporation of cloud droplets and grow of ice crystals in a cold cloud

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The solute effect is the phenomenon where the addition of solutes to water can lower the freezing point and increase the boiling point. This can be observed in antifreeze solutions used in cars. In the context of clouds, hygroscopic nuclei (which are solutes) can dissolve in water droplets, preventing them from freezing at temperatures below 32°F. This allows for condensation to occur at relative humidities less than 100%.

Which Below Best Describes the Solute Effect