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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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