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If we add salt to pure water, its boiling point will

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. increase
  2. decrease
  3. remains same
  4. None of the above

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: increase

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) increase šŸ“š Explanation: Adding a non-volatile solute like salt to water causes a phenomenon called 'boiling point elevation'. The presence of salt particles makes it harder for the water molecules to escape into the air as steam. Therefore, a higher temperature is required to reach the boiling point.