Adding solute to the liquid particles will _____________ the temperature.

The correct answer is: Increase

• When a solute is added to a liquid either the temperature of the solution increases or decreases.
• Adding a solute to the liquid if the temperature increases are called an exothermic reaction. e.g. addition of sodium hydroxide to the water.
• Adding a solute to the liquid if temperature decreases is called an endothermic reaction. e.g. addition of glucose to water.
• Adding solute to the liquid particles will depend on the solute and whether the temperature will increase or decrease.