Josie Krueger March 22, 2023
Title: An Inquiry into the Effect of the Molarity of Salt Water on the Boiling Point
Word Count: 984
Overview:
This lab was an inquiry into the relationship between the molarity of saltwater and its boiling point. Testing in this lab consisted of four separate molarities, along with three trials per molarity. The lab modeled a form of chemical reaction called ionic bonds, and highlighted common chemical reactions in life.
Testable Question:
How does the molarity of saltwater (M) affect the boiling point (C°)?
Background information:
In order for water to boil, a large amount of energy must be involved. In fact, in order to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree, one calorie of energy
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This is due to the fact that the ionic forces brought by sodium (+) and chlorine (-) result in stronger intermolecular bonds. Chemical bonds called ionic forces are formed in saltwater solutions and have a greater degree of polarity than hydrogen bonds. As a result, the boiling point rises (Ashenhurst).
Hypothesis:
If the molarity of saltwater is increased, then the boiling point will increase because the strong intermolecular forces called ionic bonds formed in a saline solution prevent water from evaporating as efficiently.
Variables:
Independent Variable
Modifying the molarity of the saline solution
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The beaker was placed on the heating element on high heat and was left undisturbed until it began to boil. When the solution reached a rolling boil, the temperature of the water was tested and recorded utilising the same method as the first trial. Two more trials of the 0.5 M mixture were conducted. The experiment was repeated three times more with 11.688 grams of salt to create a 1 M mixture. The experiment was repeated three times more with 17.532 grams of salt to create a 1.5 M mixture. The experiment was repeated three times more with 23.376 grams of salt to create a 2 M mixture. The materials were cleaned up and the beaker was