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5. Chad wants to investigate whether adding a solute to water affects its boiling point and freezing point. He set up an experiment and recorded the boiling and freezing point in degrees Celsius (°C), his results are in the data table.

EFFECT OF SOLUTE ON BOILING AND FREEZING POINTS

Test
A.Water
B.Water + 10 grams of salt
C.Water + 20 grams of salt
D.Water +30 grams of salt
E.Water + 40 grams of salt
Boiling Point (°C)
A.100.0
B.100.5
C.101.0
D.101.5
E.102.0
Freezing Point (°C)
A.0
B.-2
C.-4
D.-6
E.-8

Based on the data, which statement would be the best conclusion?
A. Adding salt to water decreases the boiling point.
B. Adding any solute to water increases the boiling point.
C. Adding salt to water increases the boiling point and decreases the freezing point.
D. Adding any solute to water increases the boiling point and decreases the freezing point.​