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Which would you predict to have a higher boiling point and why?

Salt: NaCl
Sugar: C12H1801

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Answer:

salt

Explanation: This is because salt (salt solution) contains more water than sugar. When it boils, the heat of the liquid water and vaporized salt combine to create a hot gas, which pressure forces out from the bottom of the container.

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