Boiling-Point Elevation

Definition

Boiling-point elevation is the phenomenon where the boiling point of a liquid (a solvent) is increased when another compound (a solute) is added, meaning that a solution has a higher boiling point than a pure solvent.

Related terms

Colligative Properties:

These are properties of solutions that depend on the ratio of the number of solute particles to the number of solvent molecules in a solution, and not on the nature of the chemical species present.

Solvent:

A substance that dissolves another to form a solution. Water is a common solvent.

Solute:

The minor component in a solution that is dissolved by the solvent.