Chemistry
Class 12
Why does adding salt to water increase boiling point?
Boiling point elevation explanation.
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uniboardhub
4 months ago
Salt decreases the escaping tendency of water molecules. So, higher temperature is needed to make vapour pressure = atmospheric pressure → boiling point increases.
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