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When salt is added to water, it dissolves and forms a solution. This occurs because the water molecules surround the salt ions, breaking the ionic bonds and allowing the salt to mix evenly throughout the water.

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What happens when you put salt in water and how does it affect the properties of the water?

When salt is added to water, it dissolves and breaks down into ions. This process is called dissociation. The presence of salt in water increases the density of the water, raises its boiling point, and lowers its freezing point. This means that saltwater will take longer to freeze and will boil at a higher temperature compared to pure water. Additionally, saltwater conducts electricity better than pure water due to the presence of ions.


Do things float better in salt water or fresh water?

Things can float better in salt water, due to density. For a visual experience, try getting 2 cups, fill both with tap water, and put salt in one cup, then mix it in. Get 2 eggs, and put one in each cup, keep on adding salt to one cup, until the egg floats. I hope I answered your question!


Can a potato float on salt water?

Yes it can, if you put a lot of salt in the water. You'll see that it works it works for a great science project!


What happens to low density water?

If the low density water was put over another fluid of lower density it would sink but if it was put over a high density fluid like mercury it would floats.


What happens when you put salt in boiling water?

The water evaporates and the salt remains in the beakerIt really depends on what you are trying to find out. If you want to know the effect of salt on the boiling point of water, then the answer is that salt water will boil at a higher temperature than pure water. So we can say that salt increases the boiling point of water, which is normally 100 degrees C.If you just want the observations of boiling salt water, then the answer is that as the water is boiling, it evaporates into the atmosphere as water vapour. So we actually lose water from the beaker (or whatever you are boiling the water in) into the air. If you boil it long enough, the water will eventually be lost altogether and you'll be left with dry salt crystals on the bottom and sides of the beaker.