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Why Does The Boiling Point Of Water Continue To Rise When A Solute Is Added?

If a solute is added to a solution and the temperature of the solution is raised to boiling...why does this temperature not stay constant but continue to rise?

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    Adding solubles to the water changes the water density.
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    Billzbub 

    answered 2 years ago

      The boiling temp of water is 100C or 220F! If this temp is reduced it WILL no longer Boil!
      So if the water you add is below those it WILL stop boiling!
      Logic101
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      Logic101 

      answered 2 years ago

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