Question
Vegetables cook faster when a pinch of salt is added while boiling. This demonstrates the concept of __________.
Solution
Adding salt to water increases its boiling point, a phenomenon known as boiling point elevation. Sodium chloride dissociates into ions, altering the intermolecular forces and making it harder for water molecules to vaporize.
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