Using quantitative reasoning decide what effect (increase, decrease or remain unchanged) the following situations would have on the outcome for the observed temperature at which crystallization occurs. Explain why using quantitative reasoning. 1. Some of the solid KNO, was lost during the process of transferring it to the test tube containing the water. 2. Some of the water when added to the test tube remained on the side of the test tube instead of going in with the KNO3. 3. During a trial the thermometer was removed from the solution, placed on the bench top, where water evaporated off of the thermometer. The thermometer, with KNO, crystals on it, was then re-inserted into the solution.