* Solubility and Temperature: The solubility of a substance (like salt) in a solvent (like water) is the maximum amount of that substance that can dissolve at a given temperature.
* Kinetic Energy: Hot water molecules have more kinetic energy (they move faster) than cold water molecules. This increased movement allows them to interact more vigorously with the salt crystals, breaking them apart and dissolving them more effectively.
* Increased Space: As water heats up, it expands, creating more space between the water molecules. This increased space allows more salt molecules to fit between the water molecules, increasing the overall solubility.
In short: The higher the temperature of the water, the more salt it can hold in solution.
