Which Has a Higher Boiling Point
You’ve probably heard that adding salt makes water boil faster. That’s a myth. It actually makes the water boil higher. The salt ions cling to the water molecules, making them work harder to escape. It’s like trying to leave a crowded bus when everyone is holding your backpack.
So, plain water boils at 212°F. Salt water? Maybe 213°F or 214°F, depending on how much salt you dump in. Does that matter for your spaghetti? Not really. It’s like worrying about the color of your socks during a hurricane. But hey, it sounds smart at dinner parties.