Scientific Method
Which type of salt will increase the boiling point of water the most Table, Epsom or Sea Salt?
State the Problem
The boiling point of water is one of the most unique changes that occur with a liquid becoming gas. When salt is added it will increase. This is because it has unique properties that allow it to withstand greater temperatures. However, there has been debate about which ones can endure the most amounts of heat to include: table, Epsom or sea salt. To fully understand what is the most effective, a study will be conducted that is comparing their impacts on the boiling point of water. This will highlight which one can endure the greatest amounts of pressure. (Cato, 2012)
Gather Information about the Problem
According to Moore (2010) the biggest differences between sea and table salt is the way they are processed. As sea salt is harvested through evaporation. This means that the concentrate of salt will be lower. While table salt is refined to remove all other minerals and then iodine is added to increase its potency. (Moore, 2010)
Epsom salt comes from Epsomite. It is a magnesium-based salt that is mined directly from the Earth. It can absorb water more quickly in contrast with the others. This information is highlighting how the reaction of each type is at different point based upon its chemical composition. (Eastman, 2011)
Formulate a hypothesis
The hypothesis that is going to be examined is: table salt will boil at higher temperatures in contrast with sea and Epsom salt. This is because it has been refined and iodine was added. These properties are giving it greater amounts purity. This means that the water must heat up more to reach the boiling point.
Test the Hypothesis
The hypothesis will be tested by comparing the boiling points for all three. This will be accomplished by mixing a table spoon of each type of salt into a glass of water and then recording the boing point. There are three different groups that will be examined to include: table, sea and Epsom salt. This will determine which ones can withstand the greatest amounts of pressure.
Record and analyze the experiment
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