The Free Science Fair
Projects Network

To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk. -- Thomas Edison
Help for Your Project
Edmund Scientifics has a fantastic Chemistry Kit for your aspiring young scientist. The Chemistry Experiment Kit C1000 has 75 experiments in seven different categories!

You may also be interested in:
Chemistry Science Fair Projects
1st Grade Science Fair Projects
2nd Grade Science Fair Projects
3rd Grade Science Fair Projects
4th Grade Science Fair Projects
5th Grade Science Fair Projects

Sign up for the Free Science Fair Projects Newsletter!
The Effect of Salt on the Boiling Temperature of Water
Grade Level: 1 thru 5
Category: Chemistry
Awards Won:
Hypothesis: Adding table salt to water will cause the water to boil at a higher temperature.
Primary Materials Used: Table Salt, Distilled Water, 2 Quart Cooking Pot, Measuring Cup, Measuring Spoons, Thermometer
Details: Click Here to see the complete free science fair project "The Effect of Salt on the Boiling Temperature of Water" Distilled water was brought to boiling, then the temperature measured. One tablespoon of salt was added, then the water was brought to a boil again. The temperature was measured and then one more tablespoon os salt was added. The water was brought to boiling one more time and the temperature recorded again. This is a simple project yet complete project with tables and graphs that can be performed by young children with supervision.
Click Here to see the complete free science fair project "The Effect of Salt on the Boiling Temperature of Water".