Which of the following ions will contribute most to elevating the boiling point of H2O? A) Na B) K+ C)Ca^2+ D) all will contribute equally
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However, when these solutes are ionic compounds, they can dissociate into multiple particles, which can increase the boiling point more than a solute that doesn't dissociate. A) Na is not an ion, so it won't contribute to the boiling point elevation. B) K+ is a Show more…
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