By limiting the orientation that neighboring water molecules can assume, solutes give ____ to the solvent and ____ the dynamic interplay among H₂O molecules that occurs in pure water.

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Solutes limit the possible orientations of water molecules, resulting in a decrease in disorder and an increase in order. This diminishes the dynamic interplay among water molecules that occurs in pure water. There is no mention of pressure or disruption.

By Limiting the Orientation That Neighboring Water Molecules Can Assume