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Why is salt added to hot chicken soups during cooking besides giving the chicken soups a good taste?

The freezing point of water decreases as salt dissolves.

The freezing point of water increases as salt dissolves.

The boiling point of water increases as salt dissolves.

The boiling point of water decreases as salt dissolves.

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It is option 3) The boiling point of water increases as salt dissolves.
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Answer:

The answer is option 3.

Step-by-step explanation:

When salt is added to the water, the boiling point increases because it needs to take in more energy from heat to break down the bonds and dissolve the salt in the water.

(Correct me if I am wrong)

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