4. Why is the free energy of an ideal liquid mixture less than the free energy of the pure liquid? How does this lead to freezing point depression, with the assumption that the coexisting solid is pure?

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4. Why is the free energy of an ideal liquid mixture less than the free energy of the pure liquid?
How does this lead to freezing point depression, with the assumption that the coexisting solid is
pure?
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