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I did the experiment with increasing salt concentrations {NaCl} and boiling
point increased until 110 gms in 250ml of filtered water. Then temp was same
as 100 gm salt. I got the same results (incr temp boiling point) with NH4Cl.
(another salt electrolyte)
Then I tried CaCO3 (10gm and 20gm in 250ml filtered water) which didn't
dissolve too well AND the Boiling point was lower than my filtered water only
(4 control points ) WHY DOES CaCO3 LOWER the boiling point over filtered plain
water?
My sugar solution was the same boiling point as the filtered water boiling
point. I expected CaCO3 to act this same way?
I am using an chemistry thermometer bought at a science store. .1 degree
accuracy in my range of temps
I live in Denver, so elevation is 5280ft and it's May. Thank you for taking the
time to answer if you can.
Christine Stewart
Re: why does Calcium Carbonate CaCO3 LOWER the boiling point of filtered water?
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