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 are correct.

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Adding salt to fresh water increases its density due to the addition of dissolved ions, which adds mass without significantly increasing volume.

The Addition of Salt to Fresh Water to Form Salt