The addition of salt to fresh water to form salt water ________.
A) increases the density of the water
B) depresses the boiling point and elevates the freezing point
C) makes the temperature of maximum density increase
D) All of these are correct.
E) None of these is correct.

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Adding salt to fresh water increases the density of the water because the dissolved salt adds mass without significantly increasing the volume.

The Addition of Salt to Fresh Water to Form Salt