* Boiling Point Elevation: Salt dissolves in water and creates a solution. This solution has a higher boiling point than pure water. The extra dissolved particles in the solution make it harder for water molecules to escape into the air as vapor.

* The Illusion: The water may seem to stop boiling because the bubbles are forming more slowly and may be smaller. This is because the boiling point has increased, but the water is still boiling.

Here's a simple analogy:

Imagine you're trying to climb a hill. It takes a certain amount of effort to reach the top. If you add weight to your backpack, it becomes harder to climb, and you might move slower. It's the same with boiling water. Adding salt makes it "harder" for the water molecules to escape into the air, so they do so at a slightly slower rate.

So, the water is still boiling, just at a slightly higher temperature.