Two open beakers one containing a solvent and the other containing a mixture of that solvent with a non volatile solute are together sealed in a container. Over time:

Options

A. the volume of the solution and the solvent does not change
B. the volume of the solution increases and the volume of the solvent decreases
C. the volume of the solution decreases and the volume of the solvent increases
D. the volume of the solution does not change and the volume of the solvent decreases

Explanation

To solve the problem, we need to analyze the situation involving two beakers: one containing a pure solvent and the other containing a solution made from that solvent and a non-volatile solute. The key concepts to consider are vapor pressure, Raoult's Law, and the behavior of volatile and non-volatile substances.

### Step-by-Step Solution:

1. **Identify the Components**:
- Beaker 1 contains a pure solvent (let's denote its vapor pressure as \( P_0 \)).
- Beaker 2 contains a solution of the solvent and a non-volatile solute (denote its vapor pressure as \( P_s \)).

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