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Does adding salt or sugar or baking soda to water effect its boiling point?
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∙ 16y ago
Yes. Now let me figure out which way it goes... Salt lowers the vapor pressure because it takes up space at the surface, thus impeding the escape of water molecules, without impeding the collection of water molecules from the surroundings. Under sufficiently high humidity conditions and sufficiently high salt concentrations, the salt water will gain water from the atmosphere, i.e. a negative evaporation rate. Turns out that without this phenomenon, rain would be exceedingly rare, because it would be well nigh impossible for a cloud droplet to form, requiring highly supersaturated air before the first droplet formed. But once it did, it would be a doozy. But don't trust me. This sounds like a really good kitchen counter experiment. A couple of plastic cups, a ruler, a few tablespoons of salt, maybe some sugar or baking soda, and some water. Have fun with it. Report your results here.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 16y agoYes, it raises the boiling point (it also decreases the freezing point).
See the Related Questions link to the left of this answer to find out how much.
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∙ 12y agoyes it does affect the temperature because it will make the water warmer
yes it does because it will make the temperature of water warmer than before
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What would be the effect of adding sugar on the heating and cooling of water?
The boiling point of the solution is lower, the boiling point is higher.
What is the overall effect adding a solute to a solution?
boiling point is increased and freezing point is decreased
What effect does adding water have on the boiling point of ethanol?
The pure ethanol has the boiling point 78.5 celsius while water has 100 celsius so when water is added to ethanol its boiling point becomes increased.
What effect does ethanol have on the boiling point of water?
The pure ethanol has the boiling point 78.5 celsius while water has 100 celsius so when water is added to ethanol its boiling point becomes increased.
What effect does solute have on the boiling point of a solvent?
The solute increases the boiling point of the solvent
How does salt effect boiling point?
The boiling point is higher.
Does adding more solute to a solvent raise its freezing point lower its boiling point raise its boiling point or does not affect its boiling point?
raise its freezing point
Will adding different flavors of Kool-aid to boiling water affect its boiling point acuwul answer?
What is the hypothesis on how will adding different flavors of koolaid affect the boiling point of water
Why does plain water boil faster than vinegar water?
Adding vinegar to water the effect of boiling point elevation occur.
Why does the boiling point of water change when salt is added?
By adding salt it means that you are adding an impurity into the water. Impurities can lower the boiling point, while increasing its melting point.
How does epson salt effect the boiling point of water?
increases the boiling point
What is the effect of an insoluble solid such as glass on the boiling temperature of a liquid?
If the solid is insoluble, it will have little or no effect on the boiling point. If it is soluble, it will raise the boiling point.
