The Difference Between Distilled

Water and Salt Water Solution in

Terms of Boiling Point

A Laboratory Report Presented to

Dwight Vincent Reyes
Faculty of Hua Siong College of Iloilo, Main Campus, Iznart, Iloilo

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements in General Chemistry 2 (STEM 6)

by:
Abcede, Paolo Martin T.
Uy, Dylan Jeremy A.
Apaitan, Joyce Angelica D.
Gerada, Airish Ann L.

Grade 12 - Pascal

September 19, 2022

Introduction

The temperature at which a liquid's vapor pressure becomes equal to the pressure of the gas that
is located above it is known as the liquid's boiling point. The boiling point is a characteristic that
is only present in liquids, and the only way to reach it is by diluting the substance completely.
The concentration of the solute has a considerable influence on the outcome.

This statement is going to be researched and evaluated throughout this laboratory report. In this
experiment, the experimenters will be comparing the boiling points of two different types of
water: one will be distilled water (H2O), and the other will be a solution of sodium chloride
(NaCl) in water (H2O).

Materials and Apparatus

Figure 1 shows all materials used during experimentation

● Distilled Water ( H 2 O)
● Iodized Salt ( NaCl )
● Source of Fire: Lighter or Match
● Alcohol Lamp Glass
● Laboratory Tripod
● Iron Wire Gauze
● Beaker
● Laboratory Thermometer

Procedure in Determining the Boiling Point of Distilled Water ( H 2 O)

1. Put on some lab coats and safety eyewear that can withstand splashes.
2. Take a measurement of 25 milliliters of distilled water using a graduated cylinder.
3. The liquid should then be transferred into the beaker.
4. Place the beaker on top of the burner, which is comprised of a wire gauze piece, an
alcohol lamp, and a laboratory tripod.
5. Use a lighter or a match to light the gas in the alcohol lamp.
6. Set up a timer, and then use a thermometer to gradually check the temperature as the
timer ticks down.
7. Look carefully and observe the movement of the bubbles.
8. Once the distilled water begins to show indications of boiling (the surface bubbles
furiously and the liquid underneath it churns quickly), check the final temperature, turn
off the timer, and record the data acquired.
 9. While allowing the boiled distilled water to cool down, proceed to the next experiment.

Procedure in Determining the Boiling Point of Iodized Salt ( NaCl ) and Water ( H 2 O)
Solution
1. The same measurements for a solution made with distilled water; measure 25 milliliters
of distilled water. In order to achieve precise results from a measurement, a graduated
cylinder is required.
2. Prepare one tablespoon, which is equivalent to 17.07 grams of iodized salt.
3. Pour the 25mL of distilled water along with the 1 tablespoon of salt into the beaker.
4. The burner consists of a laboratory tripod, gauze, and alcohol lamp gas; set the beaker on
top.
5. Use a lighter or match to ignite the gas inside the alcohol lamp.
6. Set a timer and gradually stir the solution until the salt dissolves.
7. Regularly taking the solution's temperature is a must.
8. Pay attention to how the bubbles react and evaluate the results compared to the first
experiment.
9. Once the NaCl solution shows signs of boiling, check the final temperature and stop the
timer.
10. Create a table with all the necessary details, then use it to evaluate the two solutions side
by side.
11. Once the solution has cooled, pour it down the drain.
12. Clean and return all glassware and equipment.

Data Collection

Figure 2 shows the data collection procedure for distilled water Figure 3 shows the data collection procedure for salt and water
solution (Sample A) solution (Sample B)

Sample A and Sample B's respective data sets were collected using the same testing procedures.
Both samples in their beakers containing were positioned atop a gauze mat that had been placed
on top of a laboratory tripod. As a heating device, an alcohol lamp was utilized. In addition to
using a timer to keep track of how long it took for the distilled water and salt water solutions to
boil, the researchers utilized two different thermometers to measure the temperature difference
between the two samples.

Findings

Boiling Point of Distilled Water ( H 2 O)

Time (Minutes) Temperature (Celsius)

First Check 13 Minutes 85° C

Second Check 17 Minutes 80° C

Final Check (Boiling has 20 Minutes 30 Seconds 79° C

occurred)
Table 1 shows the time and temperature of the distilled water solution all throughout the process

bp Solvent =100.00 ° C

As stated in the table above, the first observation of the distilled water while being heated is that
the temperature reached 85° C at 13 minutes. The second observation resulted in 80° C at 17
minutes. During the final observation in which boiling has already occurred, it reached a
temperature of 79° C in the span of 20 minutes and 30 seconds.

Boiling Point of Iodized Salt ( NaCl ) and Water ( H 2 O) Solution

Time (Minutes) Temperature (Celsius)

First Check 7 Minutes 93° C

Second Check 8 Minutes 92° C

Final Check (Boiling has 8 Minutes 12 Seconds 94° C

occurred)
Table 2 shows the time and temperature of the salt water solution all throughout the process

Given:
M solute =1tbsp → 17.07 g NaCl
V Solution =25 mL → 25 g → 0.025 g H 2 O

a . ¿ Find the Molality (m)

MM NaCl
Na:1 ×22.990=22.990 n NaCl
Cl :1 ×35.45=35.45 17.07 g
¿
________________________ 58.44 g/mol
¿ 58.44 g/mol
¿ 0.2920944559 mol
n solute
m=
kg solvent
0.2920944559 mol
¿
0.025 kg
¿ 11.68377823mol /kg

b . ¿ Find the Boling Point of Elevation( Δ T b )

Δ T b=K b . m
¿(0.52° C mol /kg)(11.68377823 mol/kg)
¿ 6.075564682 °C

c .¿ Find the Boling Point of the Solution (BpSol 'n )

bp Sol' n=bp Solvent + Δ T b

bp Sol' n=106.075564682 °C

As stated in the table above, the first observation of the iodized salt and water solution while
being heated is that the temperature reached 93 °C at 7 minutes. The second observation yielded
92 °C after 8 minutes. During the final observation in which boiling has already occurred, it has
reached a temperature of 94° C in the span of 8 minutes and 12 seconds. With the given data in
the table, the researchers were able to determine the boiling point of the solution. The process
started with finding the molarity, then the boiling point of elevation, and lastly, the boiling point
of the solution. As shown in the equation above, the boiling point of the solution is
106.075564682°C.

Based on careful observation of both beakers containing distilled water and a NaCl solution,
respectively, the experimenters’ findings suggest that Sample B, or NaCl solution, reached its
boiling point eminently at a much faster pace than Sample A, or distilled water. Sample A
reached its minimum boiling point at 79 degrees Celsius in 20 minutes and 30 seconds, while
Sample B reached its boiling point at 94 degrees Celsius in 8 minutes and 12 seconds.

The behavior of bubbles exhibits an empirical distinction between the two contents. The
behavior of bubbles in Sample A when it reaches its boiling point displayed fewer bubbles. It
also tends to settle at the brim of the beaker before rising to the surface. Sample B, on the other
hand, makes a prominent display of larger visible quantities of bubbles that move generally until
they rise to the surface at a faster pace.

Conclusion

Colligative properties are those of a solution that is determined by the number of solute particles
rather than the identities of those particles, such as size or molecular weight. Some properties are
related to boiling points in some way. It is the temperature at which a liquid's vapor pressure
equals the pressure of the gas above it.

In this experiment, the difference in the boiling points of distilled water and salt water solution
was determined. After conducting the experiment, the experimenters discovered that saltwater
solutions have the greatest effect on the boiling point temperature. Water boils when the
molecules of water are able to overcome the vapor pressure of the surrounding air and transition
from the liquid to the gas phase. When a solute is added, a few processes occur that increase the
amount of heat required for the water to transition. That is, the higher the boiling temperature
becomes as more salt is added if the concept is applied to this experiment. This is because when
salt is dissolved in water, it forms strong ion-dipole bonds that are much stronger than distilled
water's hydrogen bonds. Furthermore, because sodium chloride dissociates into sodium and
chlorine ions, salt, as a nonvolatile solute, is responsible for boiling point elevation. These
charged particles change the intermolecular forces, raising the boiling point. That is why the
results and findings of this experiment are crucial to our lives, particularly for cooking and
kitchen safety. Food cooks more quickly in a saltwater solution because it boils at a higher
temperature.

References

- Sample Lab Report. (n.d.). Retrieved September 19, 2022, from

https://www.lincnet.org/cms/lib05/MA01001239/Centricity/Domain/108/
Sample_Lab_Report.pdf
- Crowley, C. (2009). Boiling Hot. California State Science Fair 2009 Project Summary.
https://csef.usc.edu/History/2009/Projects/J0511.pdf