An Introduction to Thermal Physics · Problem 5.79

Free Energy and Chemical Thermodynamics — Daniel Schroeder

Physics — Statistical Mechanics · boiling-point-elevation-colligative-properties

Problem

Most pasta recipes instruct you to add a teaspoon of salt to a pot of boiling water. Does this have a significant effect on the boiling temperature? Justify your answer with a rough numerical estimate.

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