The Addition of Salt to Fresh Water to Form Salt

question 40

Multiple Choice

The addition of salt to fresh water to form salt water ________.

• A) increases the density of the water
• B) depresses the boiling point and elevates the freezing point
• C) makes the temperature of maximum density increase
• D) All of these are correct.
• E) None of these is correct.

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